From the Middle: Week of February 12

Mummies in School?

One of the 6th grade standards in social studies is to analyze and explain explain the cultural, physical, and environmental characteristics of places and regions and how this affects the life of the people who live there.  The 6th graders have been learning about Ancient Egypt and how the culture has influenced the modern world.  Students have also learned about the mummification process and how those advances have led to modern science.   Part of the preservation process was to dehydrate the body.  Students are learning how the science of this works with an apple and salt. There are many connections to ancient society and today's society.  

Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences!

Parent teacher conferences are coming up on February 27th and March 1st.  Conferences begin at 1:45 pm and end at 8:00 pm.   It is an important time of the year when teachers, parents, and students can discuss all of the great things being accomplished this year and make plans for next year. Signup materials have been sent home and is now open so please sign up.  We will also be having Solo contest from 5pm to 8pm on those dates.  Please come and support the school!

Spotlight of the Week- Ms. Brincks:

Ms. Brincks is the 7th/8th grade Instructional Strategist teacher at New Hampton Middle School.  She works with a variety of students and their needs.  One of her main focuses is to help students develop independence and the ability to be self advocates as they begin the transition to high school.  She works individually with students as well as in small groups.  She is in classrooms as well to help assist classroom teachers in a co-teaching model.  Ms. Brincks also cares about our students outside of the school day.  She can be seen at many extra curricular activities supporting current and past students.  Ms. Brincks is a valuable team member that helps all of our students!