Study Hall & Elective Classes

By Kandice Kimmel, Latin & History, 5-8th Grade

In middle school we build study hall and elective classes into our students’ weekly schedule. The convenience of study hall allows students time at school to complete projects, ease the homework burden, as well as one on one time with their teachers if they are struggling to understand concepts or have questions.

Elective classes allow our middle school students to explore their interest, develop new skills, and broaden their perspectives beyond the core academic curriculum. The elective classes for the fall semester are science club, robotics, yearbook, book club, film study, and a life skills/cooking class.

Kandice Kimmel
CELEBRATE!

Our Middle School students celebrated the month of August with teamwork while playing a fun trivia game. We also celebrated our first Student of the Month, Colt Jerry, during our celebration!

Celebrate good times, Come on
Let’s celebrate
Celebrate good times, Come on
Let’s celebrate
— Kool & The Gang
Erin Hobson
Latin Charades

By Kandice Kimmel, Latin & History, 5th-8th Grade

We kicked off Latin classes with a riveting game of Latin charades! This physical game not only gets students up and moving, but keeps them engaged and laughing while they are learning. It also encourages students to memorize the words, so they are required to guess their comprehension. Plus, it is a great way for students to practice pronouncing Latin terms.

Kandice Kimmel
Happy Birthday, Finn!

By Kandice Kimmel, Latin & History, 5-8th Grade

The eighth graders hosted the first grade class this morning in honor of Finn's birthday! They had an eighth grade buddy and played a Trivia Blooket, enjoyed a delicious treat, and participated in an ABC scavenger hunt. I don't know who had more fun, the eighth graders or first graders! As a teacher and mom, I felt like this was an amazing learning opportunity for BOTH classes! I was impressed with how the eighth graders put forth their best effort to make sure these first graders had a wonderful experience. Every student was learning or cultivating a new skill.
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Kandice Kimmel
Mo Ranch

By Kandice Kimmel, Latin & History, 5th-8th Grade

It is a rite of passage to go on the traditional sixth grade field trip to Mo Ranch in Hunt, Texas. Mo Ranch is an adventure-based, hands-on expereince where individuals come together to learn more about themselves, their classmates, and how to work together as a team to overcome challenges. Carefully constructed, the course is a collection of poles, cables, and ropes strung together into elements, individual activities that challenge individuals and groups in distinctive ways. The low elements course emphasizes teamwork as participants tackle a series of obstacles and situations that require the use of 21st century skills-problem solving, communication, leadership development, adaptability, initiative, social skills, and more.

Mrs. Denise and I took the sixth grade class to Mo Ranch recently and I was absolutely blown away by my students! They challenged themselves, encouraged their classmates, and had so much fun doing it. They staff was impressed with how effectively and kindly this group of students could communicate with one another. Most adults could not do what I saw these eleven and twelve year old children accomplish. We hiked in the mountains, zip lined, canoed, participated in high elements, team building exercises and made memories to last a lifetime!

Kandice Kimmel