The MMS Student Council is working on providing reusable water bottles for all students. To that end, they have partnered with Uno's Pizzeria and Grill on Shelburne Road for a fundraiser. This Thursday night (12/18), 20% of the proceeds that night, accompanied by a coupon, will be donated to the MMS Reusable Water Bottle Project. If you could use a night off from cooking and cleaning, head on down and enjoy a night out while helping a worthwhile cause. If you need a coupon, please contact your child's advisor.
Thanks!
Monday, December 15, 2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Geology Field Trip
This week, House C students will travel by bus to visit Lone Rock Point and the Perkins Geology Museum at UVM. The purpose of this field trip is to collect and interpret geologic evidence of ancient environments in the Champlain Valley. Students will also have the opportunity to tour parts of the UVM campus.
Half of our students will attend this field trip on Wednesday 11/12, and the other half will attend on 11/13. On both days, we will leave school at 8:00AM and return around 1:30PM.
For this trip, students should wear footwear suitable to to hike a short distance (~½ mile) and outdoor clothing suitable for extended time outside in cold weather. Students will need a water bottle and a bagged lunch.
There is no cost to families for this trip. Please sign and return the permission slip as soon as possible.
Half of our students will attend this field trip on Wednesday 11/12, and the other half will attend on 11/13. On both days, we will leave school at 8:00AM and return around 1:30PM.
For this trip, students should wear footwear suitable to to hike a short distance (~½ mile) and outdoor clothing suitable for extended time outside in cold weather. Students will need a water bottle and a bagged lunch.
There is no cost to families for this trip. Please sign and return the permission slip as soon as possible.
If you are interested in helping chaperone this trip, please contact Mr. Caswell.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Pie Sale - Fundraising Opportunity
We are making and selling pies to help benefit the 8th grade trip. We are selling apple and pumpkin pies for $14 each. For each pie a student sells, $10 will go into his or her Boston account. Orders with payment are due by November 14th. Order forms are available from house teachers. Pies will be ready to be picked up on November 21st, from 2:30 - 3:30.
Students can also earn $15 towards their account by helping make pies, box pies, and distribute pies. We will be baking pies on November 18th and November 19th. On each day we will need 10 students starting at 2:30. On November 21st, we will need 5 students to help distribute pies from 2:30 - 3:30.
Eighth graders will have first opportunity to sign up to make and distribute pies. There will be a sign-up sheet outside Mr. Smith's office. Eighth graders will be able to sign up on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. After Wednesday, all other students can sign up if space is available.
We will be looking for a couple of parents to come in and help on the November 18th and 19th. Please let Mr. Smith know if you are available.
Eighth graders will have first opportunity to sign up to make and distribute pies. There will be a sign-up sheet outside Mr. Smith's office. Eighth graders will be able to sign up on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. After Wednesday, all other students can sign up if space is available.
We will be looking for a couple of parents to come in and help on the November 18th and 19th. Please let Mr. Smith know if you are available.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Progress Reports
House C students are receiving progress reports today. Your child should bring home a progress report from Math, Science, and Humanities classes. If you have any questions about your child's progress, don't hesitate to contact the classroom teacher.
Don't forget to sign up for a Portfolio Conference! http://bit.ly/housecconferences6
Don't forget to sign up for a Portfolio Conference! http://bit.ly/housecconferences6
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Portfolio Conferences November 5 and 6
Dear Families,
How time flies! We're well into autumn and it’s already time for our first round of Student Portfolio Conferences. Children benefit greatly from having meaningful conversations about their learning with important adults in their lives. To that end, we invite you to a Portfolio Conference, where your child will present to you artifacts of his or her learning - work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth. Any caring adult is welcome - parents, adult siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors. Conferences will take place in the Middle/Elementary School Library.
These conferences are important to your child, and represent many hours of hard work. The portfolio process helps students build life-long skills including: organization skills, self-evaluative skills, and communication skills. Most importantly, the portfolio process helps your child take more ownership of his or her learning and be more accountable for his or her academic progress. Thank you for the important role you play in this process!
Please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences6 to indicate your preferred conference time. If no adult is able to attend at one of the times offered, we will gladly make arrangements for you to conference with your child at another time.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Teachers of House C:
How time flies! We're well into autumn and it’s already time for our first round of Student Portfolio Conferences. Children benefit greatly from having meaningful conversations about their learning with important adults in their lives. To that end, we invite you to a Portfolio Conference, where your child will present to you artifacts of his or her learning - work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth. Any caring adult is welcome - parents, adult siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors. Conferences will take place in the Middle/Elementary School Library.
These conferences are important to your child, and represent many hours of hard work. The portfolio process helps students build life-long skills including: organization skills, self-evaluative skills, and communication skills. Most importantly, the portfolio process helps your child take more ownership of his or her learning and be more accountable for his or her academic progress. Thank you for the important role you play in this process!
Please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences6 to indicate your preferred conference time. If no adult is able to attend at one of the times offered, we will gladly make arrangements for you to conference with your child at another time.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Teachers of House C:
Nathan Caswell
Charles Dabritz
Jana Fabri-Sbardellati
Jana Fabri-Sbardellati
Maria Gordon
James Moore
James Moore
Megan Smith
Catherine Thibault-Cote
Catherine Thibault-Cote
Cassie Altreche
Sunday, October 5, 2014
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Are you being bullied? Do you know someone who is?
Are you sometimes a bully?
Check out these excellent resources!
StompOutBullying.org
Are you sometimes a bully?
Check out these excellent resources!
StompOutBullying.org
Thursday, September 11, 2014
What Should I Read?
Picking a book - for some of us, it's easy to choose - for others, it might be more difficult. Here are some resources to help you find a book that matches your interests!
Probably the best way to get recommendations for good books is to ask a friend whose taste you like. You've talked about movies and music, now ask what they've read and loved.
Next stop - talk to our librarians. They love books, and they love helping you find books! Tell them about you and your interests, and they can help direct you to a good read!
Listed below are some other resources for you:
For books written by authors close to home, try these Vermont book suggestions from our own Secretary of State.
This is a list of some stone-cold classic book reads. Try 'em; you'll love 'em. Top 100 Books
Good Reads is another helpful resource, and here is a list of their Top 100 Middle School Must Reads.
If you're interested in non-fiction, here's a helpful list for you: Best Books for Young Adults Non-fiction.
Some great Classics can be found here: Middle School Suggested Classics
The DCF Book List for this has some great reads - feel free to ask your Humanities teachers. We have read some good ones: DCF Book Site
Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and Divergent fans, here is a list of GoodReads Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
If you have recommendations of how to find good books, let your Humanities teachers know, and we'll update the list!
Probably the best way to get recommendations for good books is to ask a friend whose taste you like. You've talked about movies and music, now ask what they've read and loved.
Next stop - talk to our librarians. They love books, and they love helping you find books! Tell them about you and your interests, and they can help direct you to a good read!
Listed below are some other resources for you:
For books written by authors close to home, try these Vermont book suggestions from our own Secretary of State.
This is a list of some stone-cold classic book reads. Try 'em; you'll love 'em. Top 100 Books
Good Reads is another helpful resource, and here is a list of their Top 100 Middle School Must Reads.
If you're interested in non-fiction, here's a helpful list for you: Best Books for Young Adults Non-fiction.
Some great Classics can be found here: Middle School Suggested Classics
The DCF Book List for this has some great reads - feel free to ask your Humanities teachers. We have read some good ones: DCF Book Site
Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and Divergent fans, here is a list of GoodReads Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
If you have recommendations of how to find good books, let your Humanities teachers know, and we'll update the list!
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Hiking Mount Mansfield
Tomorrow - Thursday, September 4 - House C will be putting our Habits of Mind to the test as we endeavor to hike the Sunset Ridge trial to the highest point in Vermont: the "Chin" of Mount Mansfield! Remember to bring:
- A water bottle - 24 oz minimum
- Proper footwear - sturdy, close-toed shoes/boots, socks
- Clothing layers - t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, light jacket, light pants, shorts
- Lunch and snacks
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Backpack for carrying it all!
Middle School Fundraising
Dear Families
At the end of your student’s middle school experience, he or she will have the opportunity to participate in the 8th grade field trip to Boston. This field trip is three days and two nights and for many students it is the highlight of their middle school years. During this trip, students get to witness the culture of Boston, visit a few of Boston’s best museums, and they get to stay at Emerson College. This is a unique opportunity that every student should experience. In order to make this trip affordable for all families, we offer numerous fundraisers throughout the school year. Each student is given a field trip account. Students earn money for this account by fundraising. This money will be put towards the cost of the Boston trip and can also be used to fund other school based field trips as well. I have created these accounts so that students can earn their trip to Boston. This year the cost of the trip is $325, if your students participates in a couple of fundraisers each year, they will not have to fund raise all of the money during 8th grade. I cannot stress enough the importance of fundraising early so that your family is not stuck with a $325 bill at the end of 8th grade. Also, this account can be used for other field trips in the middle school.
I will be getting out a list of fundraisers that we will be doing shortly. I just wanted to alert you to this excellent opportunity to earn money that does not involve selling something.
Christine Vaughn has given us a fun opprotunity for parents to earn money for their students fundraising account. If you help out for the 6.5 hours you will get $65 for you students account. Here is the information:
For groups of 10-20 adult volunteers before or on event day, we will donate $10 per volunteer hour back to the field trip fund. Our day begins at 6:30, and lasts about 6.5 hours. The work is easy, either monitoring the course for fair play, working merchandise tables, or registration. We also have some opportunities for set up and tear down.
Possible donations:
10 volunteers X 6.5 hours X $10 = $650 total donation
20 volunteers X 6.5 hours X $10 = $1300 total donation
If you are interested in running in the Zombie Run, you can get $10 off runner registration - and for each time the coupon is used, we would donate $5 back to the Field Trip fund. The code for registering is MMS.
To register for the run https://zombierun.webconnex.com/register
Please contact Mr. Smith <jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org> with any questions about fundraising or the Boston trip.
At the end of your student’s middle school experience, he or she will have the opportunity to participate in the 8th grade field trip to Boston. This field trip is three days and two nights and for many students it is the highlight of their middle school years. During this trip, students get to witness the culture of Boston, visit a few of Boston’s best museums, and they get to stay at Emerson College. This is a unique opportunity that every student should experience. In order to make this trip affordable for all families, we offer numerous fundraisers throughout the school year. Each student is given a field trip account. Students earn money for this account by fundraising. This money will be put towards the cost of the Boston trip and can also be used to fund other school based field trips as well. I have created these accounts so that students can earn their trip to Boston. This year the cost of the trip is $325, if your students participates in a couple of fundraisers each year, they will not have to fund raise all of the money during 8th grade. I cannot stress enough the importance of fundraising early so that your family is not stuck with a $325 bill at the end of 8th grade. Also, this account can be used for other field trips in the middle school.
I will be getting out a list of fundraisers that we will be doing shortly. I just wanted to alert you to this excellent opportunity to earn money that does not involve selling something.
Christine Vaughn has given us a fun opprotunity for parents to earn money for their students fundraising account. If you help out for the 6.5 hours you will get $65 for you students account. Here is the information:
For groups of 10-20 adult volunteers before or on event day, we will donate $10 per volunteer hour back to the field trip fund. Our day begins at 6:30, and lasts about 6.5 hours. The work is easy, either monitoring the course for fair play, working merchandise tables, or registration. We also have some opportunities for set up and tear down.
Possible donations:
10 volunteers X 6.5 hours X $10 = $650 total donation
20 volunteers X 6.5 hours X $10 = $1300 total donation
If you are interested in running in the Zombie Run, you can get $10 off runner registration - and for each time the coupon is used, we would donate $5 back to the Field Trip fund. The code for registering is MMS.
To register for the run https://zombierun.webconnex.com/register
Please contact Mr. Smith <jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org> with any questions about fundraising or the Boston trip.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Summer Reading Expectations
June 2014
Greetings students and families of Milton Middle School,
As one year winds down, we are already gearing up for the next, can you believe it? Without rushing things, we do want to let you know about the summer reading expectations. We are excited to announce that we’re reading the 2014 Vermont Reads selection, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Our community joins dozens throughout the state in reading and discussing this beautiful story. Students will be able to pick up a copy at the Milton Public Library after August 1st; this copy will be theirs to keep. Students should bring in their copies, having already read them, on the first day of school.
In addition to reading Wonder and all of the other books you will read of your own choosing, we are expecting all students to read at least one additional book from this year’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher (DCF) Book Award List. We have included a list on the back of this letter of all of this year’s titles. Please visit dcfaward.org for more information about the books, including recommended ages and descriptions. Caregivers, this could be a wonderful opportunity for you to be exposed to some excellent young adult literature, while supporting your child with his/her reading expectations.
When we return in August, in addition to school-wide celebrations of the book Wonder, each house will have its own way of discussing and working with the books. Students will also learn about various ways that the houses will be enticing students to read and track DCF books throughout the year (those who get a head start with this summer will certainly be at an advantage).
So, find a nice, sunny spot, curl up, and get lost in some fabulous literature. If you have any questions, please direct them to the appropriate humanities teachers.
Happy Reading!
MMS Humanities Team
House A - Stacey Endres & John Finnegan
House B - Josh Roof & Ellen Taggart
House C - Charles Dabritz & Jana Fabri
House D - Leonard Badeau & Tony Burton
Gearing Up For A New School Year
Summer 2014
Greetings to the students and families of House C,
We are already looking forward to the 2014-2015 school year at Milton Middle School. We are eager and excited to begin our work together in August! Our learning community on House C consists of 90 students in grades six, seven and eight. The teachers of House C are: Mr. Caswell (Science); Mrs. Thibault-Cote (Mathematics); Mr. Dabritz and Ms. Fabri (Literacy and Humanities); and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Gordon (Consulting Teachers).
This year, our focus in Humanities will be on developing our literacy skills through the lens of U.S. and World History. We will examine literature and other media to explore moments in our country's history, so that students will come to see that history is a living, breathing, dynamic set of different perspectives and stories that contribute to our overall understanding of the current state of our country and the global community.
In Science, students will hone their inquiry skills as they answer questions and test predictions about Earth's geologic, weather, climatic, and solar systems.
Students will further develop their abstract and quantitative reasoning as they become skilled mathematicians in using fractions, decimals, percents, proportionality, negative numbers, equations, linear functions, the geometry of three-dimensional shapes, the Pythagorean Theorem, and more!
House C Blog - You're Here!
Our primary mode of team-home communication will be through this blog, where we will post all manner of information about student learning, assignments, and announcements. Please sign up for email updates, or visit often for daily updates during the school year:
Meet and Greet
As a new team, we think it’s important to spend some time getting to know each other. To that end, we hope you will join us at the school in rooms 214 and 215 on Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00-6:30 for a “sweets and apps” potluck. Please bring a small number of your favorite dessert or appetizer to share. This is a great opportunity to chat with the teachers, preview your classrooms, and meet other families on House C.
Supplies
Binders
Greetings to the students and families of House C,
We are already looking forward to the 2014-2015 school year at Milton Middle School. We are eager and excited to begin our work together in August! Our learning community on House C consists of 90 students in grades six, seven and eight. The teachers of House C are: Mr. Caswell (Science); Mrs. Thibault-Cote (Mathematics); Mr. Dabritz and Ms. Fabri (Literacy and Humanities); and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Gordon (Consulting Teachers).
This year, our focus in Humanities will be on developing our literacy skills through the lens of U.S. and World History. We will examine literature and other media to explore moments in our country's history, so that students will come to see that history is a living, breathing, dynamic set of different perspectives and stories that contribute to our overall understanding of the current state of our country and the global community.
In Science, students will hone their inquiry skills as they answer questions and test predictions about Earth's geologic, weather, climatic, and solar systems.
Students will further develop their abstract and quantitative reasoning as they become skilled mathematicians in using fractions, decimals, percents, proportionality, negative numbers, equations, linear functions, the geometry of three-dimensional shapes, the Pythagorean Theorem, and more!
House C Blog - You're Here!
Our primary mode of team-home communication will be through this blog, where we will post all manner of information about student learning, assignments, and announcements. Please sign up for email updates, or visit often for daily updates during the school year:
Meet and Greet
As a new team, we think it’s important to spend some time getting to know each other. To that end, we hope you will join us at the school in rooms 214 and 215 on Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00-6:30 for a “sweets and apps” potluck. Please bring a small number of your favorite dessert or appetizer to share. This is a great opportunity to chat with the teachers, preview your classrooms, and meet other families on House C.
Tree Nut Allergy Allert
A student on House C has a serious peanut/tree nut allergy - the food allergy that claims more lives each year than any other. Tree nuts include: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. A child with a serious peanut/tree nut allergy can suffer a reaction by touching a peanut/tree nut-containing food. Therefore, we are putting the following safety guidelines into effect: Please do not send peanuts/tree nuts, or foods containing peanuts or tree nuts to be eaten as snacks in the classroom. It is fine to send these products for lunch, which is eaten in the cafeteria. We will not be doing any classroom projects that involve peanuts/tree nuts. Please do not send any of these projects into the classroom with your child.
Supplies
Binders
You will store and organize your paperwork in a three-ring binder. If you wish to keep everything in one place, you will need a larger (2” to 3”) binder. If you prefer to keep separate binders for each subject, you will need up to three smaller (1” to 1½”) binders. You will also need a separate 2” binder for your portfolio.
Paper
Paper
Get several packs of three-ring lined paper. You’ll be surprised how quickly this is used up!
Dividers
Dividers
Two packs of five tabbed dividers.
Pencils
Pencils
Being prepared for class with a pencil is a must. Don’t be caught without one!
Sharpener
Sharpener
A simple handheld pencil sharpener.
Highlighters
Highlighters
Two or three different colors.
Dry Erase Markers
Dry Erase Markers
For math class
Composition Book
Composition Book
College ruled, for humanities class.
Light Pocket Folders
Light Pocket Folders
Two, with prongs (one for math and one science).
For materials such as paper, pencils, and markers, we suggest that you send a limited amount at the beginning of the year and keep a reserve at home for when these supplies run low throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing you in August. In the meantime, be in touch if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy your summer and we’ll see you soon!
Sincerely,
Nathan Caswell
For materials such as paper, pencils, and markers, we suggest that you send a limited amount at the beginning of the year and keep a reserve at home for when these supplies run low throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing you in August. In the meantime, be in touch if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy your summer and we’ll see you soon!
Sincerely,
Nathan Caswell
Charles Dabritz
Jana Fabri
Maria Gordon
Megan Smith
Catherine Thibault-Cote
Jana Fabri
Maria Gordon
Megan Smith
Catherine Thibault-Cote
Sunday, June 8, 2014
You're invited!
Greetings MMS Families and Community Members,
Milton Middle School students have been engaged in a study of economics and entrepreneurship for the past several weeks. To both put their knowledge to the test and celebrate their learning, we are holding a Market Day Event. Please join us in supporting our young entrepreneurs.
What - MMS Market Day
When - Tuesday 6/10 from 12:30-2:00pm
Where - The MMS Shopping Center (the entire middle school)
What - If you can imagine it, it's likely on sale. We have a TON of food items, baked goods, beverages, customizable clothing and accessories, fishing lures, artwork, bookmarks, calendars, phone cases, health and beauty aids. Get your hair and nails done (just in time for 8th grade celebration), prank a teacher, the list goes on and on.
How - Bring your disposable income and get ready to dispose of it.
Please contact jfabri@mtsd-vt.org with questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
MMS Humanities Teachers
Milton Middle School students have been engaged in a study of economics and entrepreneurship for the past several weeks. To both put their knowledge to the test and celebrate their learning, we are holding a Market Day Event. Please join us in supporting our young entrepreneurs.
What - MMS Market Day
When - Tuesday 6/10 from 12:30-2:00pm
Where - The MMS Shopping Center (the entire middle school)
What - If you can imagine it, it's likely on sale. We have a TON of food items, baked goods, beverages, customizable clothing and accessories, fishing lures, artwork, bookmarks, calendars, phone cases, health and beauty aids. Get your hair and nails done (just in time for 8th grade celebration), prank a teacher, the list goes on and on.
How - Bring your disposable income and get ready to dispose of it.
Please contact jfabri@mtsd-vt.org with questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
MMS Humanities Teachers
Monday, June 2, 2014
Marketplace Unit
By now, you've likely heard your child talk about the economics unit we've been working on. Indeed, your child is part of a business group that is bringing a good or service to market on 6/10 when we hold the Market Day. My apologies for not contacting you sooner about this.
After having pitched their ideas to the class, 22 different goods/services were chosen to be created and brought to market. Students then applied to work for the different entrepreneurs and business groups were formed. Students have used their understanding of economics and media in order to put together business proposals and marketing campaigns. Some of the goods and services do involve start-up costs in order to bring the supply to market. Students have been instructed to determine how much they need and how the funds will be raised. In some cases, students said that they could split the cost among the group members, in other cases, they've determined they need to seek outside assistance. In that case, they have created business proposals to pitch to their potential investors (in other words, many of you) so that the investors can know the mission of the group, the description of the good/service, any costs needed, the market research that has been conducted, and the timeline for making it happen. Students are responsible for tracking their expenses and revenue and must return money back to investors before calculating their profit. Like any investment, there is a risk. If a business does not bring in more revenue than its expenses, the investors will not be reimbursed. If you've been asked to be an investor, we would appreciate you making sure your child is presenting his or her business proposal to you, then you are free to make a financially responsible decision.
We are assessing several speaking and listening standards this with this unit - being a member of a group, public speaking, changing your message depending upon your audience, etc. There is also a social studies standard that has been assessed by checking students' understanding of the unit terms and concepts. Ask your child to see his or her vocabulary book for more details on that.
You are all invited to the final Market Day. On 6/10 from 12:30-2:00pm, the middle school will be transformed into a shopping center filled with artwork, baked goods, phone cases, socks, music, services, etc. for sale. More details to follow.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about this unit or the Market Day event.
As always, thank you for your support.
After having pitched their ideas to the class, 22 different goods/services were chosen to be created and brought to market. Students then applied to work for the different entrepreneurs and business groups were formed. Students have used their understanding of economics and media in order to put together business proposals and marketing campaigns. Some of the goods and services do involve start-up costs in order to bring the supply to market. Students have been instructed to determine how much they need and how the funds will be raised. In some cases, students said that they could split the cost among the group members, in other cases, they've determined they need to seek outside assistance. In that case, they have created business proposals to pitch to their potential investors (in other words, many of you) so that the investors can know the mission of the group, the description of the good/service, any costs needed, the market research that has been conducted, and the timeline for making it happen. Students are responsible for tracking their expenses and revenue and must return money back to investors before calculating their profit. Like any investment, there is a risk. If a business does not bring in more revenue than its expenses, the investors will not be reimbursed. If you've been asked to be an investor, we would appreciate you making sure your child is presenting his or her business proposal to you, then you are free to make a financially responsible decision.
We are assessing several speaking and listening standards this with this unit - being a member of a group, public speaking, changing your message depending upon your audience, etc. There is also a social studies standard that has been assessed by checking students' understanding of the unit terms and concepts. Ask your child to see his or her vocabulary book for more details on that.
You are all invited to the final Market Day. On 6/10 from 12:30-2:00pm, the middle school will be transformed into a shopping center filled with artwork, baked goods, phone cases, socks, music, services, etc. for sale. More details to follow.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about this unit or the Market Day event.
As always, thank you for your support.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Boston Trip Meeting May 13
8th Grade Families:
There is a mandatory Boston meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Auditorium for those students going on the trip. At this meeting we will be going over what to bring to Boston, behavior expectations, and giving helpful tips to help your student navigate the city.
6th/7th Grade Families:
You are welcome to come to the Boston meeting on May 13th, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Auditorium. This will be a good opportunity for you to see what the trip is about and answer any questions that you may have about the trip.
There is a mandatory Boston meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Auditorium for those students going on the trip. At this meeting we will be going over what to bring to Boston, behavior expectations, and giving helpful tips to help your student navigate the city.
6th/7th Grade Families:
You are welcome to come to the Boston meeting on May 13th, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Auditorium. This will be a good opportunity for you to see what the trip is about and answer any questions that you may have about the trip.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Progress Reports
Dear House C Families,
On Friday, May 2, all House C students were given a Progress Report for Math, and Science. If you have not yet seen your child's progress reports, please ask him or her about them. Progress Reports for Humanities and Literacy will be given to students this coming week. As always, if you have any questions about your child's progress, don't hesitate to contact any one of us.
Sincerely,
The Teachers of House C
On Friday, May 2, all House C students were given a Progress Report for Math, and Science. If you have not yet seen your child's progress reports, please ask him or her about them. Progress Reports for Humanities and Literacy will be given to students this coming week. As always, if you have any questions about your child's progress, don't hesitate to contact any one of us.
Sincerely,
The Teachers of House C
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Milton Theatre Shines!
The Milton High School cast and crew is heading to the New England One Acts Festival. Check out this great piece from WCAX:
Friday, April 11, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Fire Truck Pull!
Dear Families,
I want to thank all of you who came and supported our Spaghetti Dinner and Cupcake War. We made a little more than $1200.
Our next big event and final fundraiser before Boston is the Fire Truck Pull, on April 12, at 11:00 a.m., registration starts at 10:30. The event works like this. Collect a group of 10 people and pull a fire truck 25 feet. To enter the pull, each team needs to raise at least $100 or $10 per person. Student can solicit pledges from friends and families to pull the fire truck. In the past, we have had families gather friends or co-workers to form teams. The more teams we have, the more money we raise. Students can collect pledge sheets and team registration forms (attached) from their teachers or Mr. Smith.
We also have tables for rent at the day of event for $30. If you know anyone who sells jewelry, clothes, or other items, please let them know about this event. To rent a table please contact Joe Smith at jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org or 893-3215 ext. 1200.
Ninety percent of the pledges that the students collect will go into their Boston accounts. Students can also earn money for their account by volunteering at the event. If your student does decide to volunteer, I hope that the rest of the family will join the student and participate in the event. The more money we are able to collect, the more money that can be shared between those who volunteer.
At the event, we will have Minute-to-Win-It games prior and during the pull, food, face painting, and music. We will also be doing the pie in teacher's faces. This a great event for the whole family.
Please promote this event on Facebook and to all those who might be interested.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/1394728890800493/?context=create&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=49
8th Grade Families - Do not forget to turn in waivers and health forms by April 1st.
Thanks,
Joe
I want to thank all of you who came and supported our Spaghetti Dinner and Cupcake War. We made a little more than $1200.
Our next big event and final fundraiser before Boston is the Fire Truck Pull, on April 12, at 11:00 a.m., registration starts at 10:30. The event works like this. Collect a group of 10 people and pull a fire truck 25 feet. To enter the pull, each team needs to raise at least $100 or $10 per person. Student can solicit pledges from friends and families to pull the fire truck. In the past, we have had families gather friends or co-workers to form teams. The more teams we have, the more money we raise. Students can collect pledge sheets and team registration forms (attached) from their teachers or Mr. Smith.
We also have tables for rent at the day of event for $30. If you know anyone who sells jewelry, clothes, or other items, please let them know about this event. To rent a table please contact Joe Smith at jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org or 893-3215 ext. 1200.
Ninety percent of the pledges that the students collect will go into their Boston accounts. Students can also earn money for their account by volunteering at the event. If your student does decide to volunteer, I hope that the rest of the family will join the student and participate in the event. The more money we are able to collect, the more money that can be shared between those who volunteer.
At the event, we will have Minute-to-Win-It games prior and during the pull, food, face painting, and music. We will also be doing the pie in teacher's faces. This a great event for the whole family.
Please promote this event on Facebook and to all those who might be interested.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/1394728890800493/?context=create&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=49
8th Grade Families - Do not forget to turn in waivers and health forms by April 1st.
Thanks,
Joe
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Portfolio Conferences March 17 & 18
Dear Families,
More than forty of you have already signed up for Portfolio Conferences on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Thank you!
If you have not yet signed up for a conference with your child, please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences5 to schedule a time. If the available times don't work for your schedule, please let us know and we'll work with you to schedule another time.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Teachers of House C
More than forty of you have already signed up for Portfolio Conferences on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Thank you!
If you have not yet signed up for a conference with your child, please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences5 to schedule a time. If the available times don't work for your schedule, please let us know and we'll work with you to schedule another time.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Teachers of House C
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Winter Portfolio Conferences March 17 and 18
Dear Families,
It's hard to believe that spring is right around the corner, even if the weather cannot confirm what the calendar says. Along with the arrival of spring comes our second round of Student Portfolio Conferences, where your child will present to you work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth. Any caring adult is welcome - parents, adult siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors. Conferences will take place in the Middle/Elementary School Library on March 17 and 18, between 4:00 and 7:00 PM.
These conferences are important to your child, and represent many hours of hard work. The portfolio process helps students build life-long skills including: organization skills, self-evaluative skills, and communication skills. Most importantly, the portfolio process helps your child take more ownership of his or her learning and be more accountable for his or her academic progress. Thank you for the important role you play in this process!
Please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences5 to indicate your preferred conference time. If no adult is able to attend at one of the times offered, we will gladly make arrangements for you to conference with your child at another time.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Teachers of House C
It's hard to believe that spring is right around the corner, even if the weather cannot confirm what the calendar says. Along with the arrival of spring comes our second round of Student Portfolio Conferences, where your child will present to you work from each class that he or she has thoughtfully selected to demonstrate learning and growth. Any caring adult is welcome - parents, adult siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors. Conferences will take place in the Middle/Elementary School Library on March 17 and 18, between 4:00 and 7:00 PM.
These conferences are important to your child, and represent many hours of hard work. The portfolio process helps students build life-long skills including: organization skills, self-evaluative skills, and communication skills. Most importantly, the portfolio process helps your child take more ownership of his or her learning and be more accountable for his or her academic progress. Thank you for the important role you play in this process!
Please visit http://bit.ly/housecconferences5 to indicate your preferred conference time. If no adult is able to attend at one of the times offered, we will gladly make arrangements for you to conference with your child at another time.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Teachers of House C
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Milton Scientists on TV!
We had great media coverage of our first Milton Middle School Science Fair. Some of our students have become Science Celebrities in the media. Check it out!
WCAX New Story
http://www.wcax.com/story/24733508/sunday-science-milton-middle-school-science-fair
MMS Science Fair is now showing on LCATV's Channel 15, which is viewable on Comcast Cable in the towns of Colchester, Milton, Georgia, Westford, Fairfax, North Hero, South Hero, and Grand Isle. The upcoming showtimes are as follows:
1 Friday February 21, 2014 at 3:30 AM
2 Saturday February 22, 2014 at 3:30 AM
3 Sunday February 23, 2014 at 6:00 PM
4 Sunday February 23, 2014 at 8:15 PM
5 Monday February 24, 2014 at 12:00 AM
You may watch the program on-line by clicking here:
http://www.lcatv.org/program/mms-science-fair
WCAX New Story
http://www.wcax.com/story/24733508/sunday-science-milton-middle-school-science-fair
MMS Science Fair is now showing on LCATV's Channel 15, which is viewable on Comcast Cable in the towns of Colchester, Milton, Georgia, Westford, Fairfax, North Hero, South Hero, and Grand Isle. The upcoming showtimes are as follows:
1 Friday February 21, 2014 at 3:30 AM
2 Saturday February 22, 2014 at 3:30 AM
3 Sunday February 23, 2014 at 6:00 PM
4 Sunday February 23, 2014 at 8:15 PM
5 Monday February 24, 2014 at 12:00 AM
You may watch the program on-line by clicking here:
http://www.lcatv.org/program/mms-science-fair
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Trimester 2 Progress Reports
House C students received their progress reports on Tuesday. Each student received three separate progress reports: one for Humanities, one for Math, and one Science.
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