Middle school students were given the chance to jot down their New Year’s resolutions, covering a variety of aspirations such as improving study habits, using their talents to earn money, enhancing organizational skills, and dedicating more time to sports to secure a spot on the high school team. Let’s wish them success in accomplishing the […]

Upon finishing R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, the sixth-grade students learned lessons about friendship from Auggie’s experiences. They discussed which character influenced Auggie most, arriving at a final verdict. The students determined that Auggie, in fact, had the most profound impact on the other characters. The students also had the chance to view the film, allowing them […]

The eighth graders finished studying Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. They explored empathy, with some students questioning if the main character, Salamanca Hiddle, understood what it meant to walk in someone else’s shoes. Meanwhile, others selected a character from the book, examining their approach to overcoming the challenges presented throughout the novel. In the […]

The seventh grade students just wrapped up reading The Giver by Lois Lowry. Students were asked to write an essay focusing on whether sacrificing knowledge is worth an easier life. As students drafted their essays, some argued that wisdom is crucial, even if it brings challenges. Others questioned if it is better to live without […]

Theodor Geisel, born in 1904, is best known for writing children’s books and his work as a cartoonist. We know him best by his pen name – Dr. Seuss. You have probably read one, if not more, of his books or seen his books as cartoons or movie adaptations. Some of his popular works are […]