Harwood Middle School Update, Sept. 21, 2018

7th Grade engineers
Connecting with their team around Biomimicry. 
Biomimicry is the design and production of materials, structures,
and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes. 

7th graders are participating in the Youth Biomimicry Challenge 
through the Biomimicry Institute.  This year's design challenge
 is associated with mitigation and/or adaptation 
due to climate change.  
Ask your 7th grade engineer to explain what 
they are discovering as they begin their work?  

Curious about Flying?  HUMS is.
HUMS pilots learn the basics regarding
flight from a real 8th Grade student pilot during
one of our Enriching Learning Opportunity blocks.
Ask your pilot where we all landed at the end of class.

8th Graders Caring about our school
Students helped prepare our
 school for open house last Thursday evening.
Thanks to everyone who attended.
If you have not filled out a feedback form, here is the link; 
Feedback Open House Link

The JumpRope Family Portal has been experiencing technical difficulties lately
and our tech personnel are working with JumpRope to resolve issues. If you see
 this message under the grades tab "no current grades available at this time" know that there are scores assessments for your child. 
 We thank you for your patience as we work through this.

           

Middle School After School

What is it?

A supervised work time for middle school students

When does it happen?

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-5:00, beginning the week of 9/17

*There will be a few exceptions because of other meeting conflicts.  Look for announcements when no After School is available, Students can be picked up by parents anytime between 4:30-5:00.  The late bus leaves Harwood at 5:00 and student will be supervised until this time.

How does it work?

Students can sign themselves up!  Email Ms.Therrien (ltherrien@wwsu.org) and let her know which day you’d like to attend.  Choose what you are going to spend your focused work time doing.

Teachers can sign students up!  If work has been missed or progress on a particular project is not going well, a teacher can assign a student for this time.  The student will be informed and an email message will be sent home the day before.

Parents can sign their child up!  If you know this would be an effective strategy for your child to focus on school work that needs to be completed outside of class, email Ms. Therrien (ltherrien@wwsu.org) and let her know.  You can sign up for a single day, a particular time span, or for an on-going basis.

What are the expectations?

Students may bring a snack.  The cafeteria is open at the end of school.

Students should arrive by 3:00 in Ms. Renz’s room.

Students are expected to be able to work quietly and independently during this time.  Ms. Therrien is available to answer questions and help organize work. Students should bring an independent (or assigned) reading book in case other work is completed before the session ends. All school non-negotiables and classroom norms are expected to be followed.   

HUMS four-square team

7th graders in a serious game of chess.

8th graders pose for a picture
at the top of Mad River Glenn
It was a beautiful day for a class hike! 

• CALENDAR UPDATE
  September  2018
  
  
  

  September 28	Middle School Picture Day.
  October 5	No school (In service for educators)
  October 8	No school

  Community Announcements
  Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff. As always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.
  

  
  

   Beads Jewelry and Scarf Sale October 5-7, 10:00-5:00, at the Skatium Ice Rink on the Slow Road.
  
  Middle School Volleyball Club for boys and girls grades 5-8 will now meet on Sundays (not Tuesdays) from 5-6:30, at Crossett Brook Middle School Gym, every Sunday from 9/16-10/28. Call Donna Culver at Crossett Brook Middle School for more information(244-6100).
  
  Yoga, Mindfulness and Healthy Stress Management classes Girls in grades 5-8  are invited to dive into the chakra system throughout the school year.  Each class will be themed around a chakra. All classes will take place at Valley Glow Yoga with Mindy Pistacchio.  Email Mindy for dates of all 7 studio classes and more information at mindy.pistacchio@gmail.com.
  
  Champlain Mini Maker Faire Makers in the Dark, make create, and share, September 22, 11-4:00 and 6-9:30pm, at Shelburne Farms.  Tickets now on sale at champlain.makerfaire.com

• THE MAD DASH:  
  10/5K foot race, 5K fitness walk; and FREE KIDS FUN RUN!
  10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 7th (sign in starts at 8:30).
  Meadow Road, Waitsfield, behind Small Dog Electronics 
  Online registration: www.madriverpath.com, click on Mad Dash
  Pre-register for discount prices.
  Rain or Shine