Reflections on week one...

Excitement. Energy. Community. 

These are the three words that I would use to describe our first week of school. The excitement in the air as students walked through the building on the first day of school was contagious. The energy that students had throughout the week as they experienced their classes for the first time, and, the community that they are beginning to build as they take pride in the fact that they are a part of our middle school family is something that I am thrilled to see grow throughout the year.

Here is a quick recap of our first week of school...

Tuesday

We began the day with a middle school assembly to talk about the awesome year that we are going to have together. We watched a video by the Kid President, and also watched a slideshow about all the great things our students have to look forward to this year.

Wednesday

Day two was filled with lots of great things happening in classes.  Mr. LaFond's FUSE class, and Ms. Shea's Gateway class worked with students on their engineering skills when students participated in a competition in which they had to build the tallest structure using marshmallows, tape, spaghetti noodles, and string. Teachers in all classes continued to set expectations, engage in community building activities, and going over the handbook expectations.

Thursday 

We had our school picture day. All students received their ID badges which can be used for any school event this year. If students are not happy with their picture, they can get their pictures retaken on October 21st.

Friday

We had a spirit day on Friday to celebrate the Clash for the Cure game. During 2nd hour students were able to honor family and friends who have battled cancer by writing their name on a ribbon and putting it on their lockers. We had many students dressed up for the spirit day!

Let's have a great start to week two Freeland Middle School!