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
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
MMS Science Fair is Coming!
Dear Milton Middle School Families,
We are excited to be holding a Science Fair at Milton Middle School on the evening of February 12, 2014. This event will be on the same evening as a Milton Community Dinner so you can enjoy a great meal before experiencing the impressive work our students will be showcasing. All students in grades 6-8 will be expected to participate in the science fair. Hands-on scientific investigation and invention are the focus at our particular fair. Over a nine week period, your child will design, test, analyze, and present a project that uses scientific methods to solve a problem. The sky’s the limit!
As you know, science, technology and engineering include basic skills expected by employers. As Twenty First Century citizens, our students will also have to make some of the toughest decisions of any generation, based on their understanding of emerging science and technology. Doing science is key to understanding science. Science fairs involve students in the practices of science and engineering, requiring them to apply those skills to a topic of interest to them.
Time will be given to students during the school day to work on their project. We encourage students to continue
this work at home as well. Students will be given project guidelines and time-lines at school, and teachers will check in with them periodically. However, much of the work will be self-directed. Families are encouraged to offer support and reminders, but to allow children to do the projects by themselves.
We are encouraging support from the community in helping to make this experience a beneficial one for our students and for Milton Middle School. Please call or email with any questions or potential resources. More information will follow as the night of the Science Fair approaches. Thank you very much in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
Milton Middle School Science Teachers
We are excited to be holding a Science Fair at Milton Middle School on the evening of February 12, 2014. This event will be on the same evening as a Milton Community Dinner so you can enjoy a great meal before experiencing the impressive work our students will be showcasing. All students in grades 6-8 will be expected to participate in the science fair. Hands-on scientific investigation and invention are the focus at our particular fair. Over a nine week period, your child will design, test, analyze, and present a project that uses scientific methods to solve a problem. The sky’s the limit!
As you know, science, technology and engineering include basic skills expected by employers. As Twenty First Century citizens, our students will also have to make some of the toughest decisions of any generation, based on their understanding of emerging science and technology. Doing science is key to understanding science. Science fairs involve students in the practices of science and engineering, requiring them to apply those skills to a topic of interest to them.
Time will be given to students during the school day to work on their project. We encourage students to continue
this work at home as well. Students will be given project guidelines and time-lines at school, and teachers will check in with them periodically. However, much of the work will be self-directed. Families are encouraged to offer support and reminders, but to allow children to do the projects by themselves.
We are encouraging support from the community in helping to make this experience a beneficial one for our students and for Milton Middle School. Please call or email with any questions or potential resources. More information will follow as the night of the Science Fair approaches. Thank you very much in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
Milton Middle School Science Teachers
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Portfolio Conferences a Success!
We held 63 student-led portfolio conferences this week. Thank you to all of you who helped make our conferences a success! Your participation and caring feedback sends a powerful message of support to your child. Our students are proud of the work they've done, and your involvement means a lot to them.
If you did not attend a conference, it's not too late. Contact any of the House C teachers and we'll be happy to arrange a time for you to conference with your child.
Thanks again!
The Teachers of House C
If you did not attend a conference, it's not too late. Contact any of the House C teachers and we'll be happy to arrange a time for you to conference with your child.
Thanks again!
The Teachers of House C
Monday, October 28, 2013
Grade 6 and 7 Homework October 28, 2013
Homework this week for grade 6 and grade 7 is to spend one hour between now and Friday on Khan Academy. Both groups are currently studying fractions and this should be students focus while on Khan Academy. There are instructional videos and practice problems. Students should log in using their mymtsd-vt.org accounts. If you have difficulty logging in please notify Ms. Thibault-Cote or Mr. Caswell. We will be checking your student progress throughout the week. If you still can not get on using your account please keep track of your time and have a parent sign off on it.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Portfolio Conferences November 12 & 13
Dear Families,
How time flies! We're well into the eighth week of the school year and it is 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/housecconferences4 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 the eighth week of the school year and it is 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/housecconferences4 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
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Progress Reports
Dear Families,
By now, your child should have presented you with three progress reports: math, science, and humanities. We gave all of our students progress reports to bring home at the end of last week, and any missed last week were given out on Monday. As always, don't hesitate to contact a teacher should you have any questions about your child's progress.
Thanks!
The Teachers of House C
By now, your child should have presented you with three progress reports: math, science, and humanities. We gave all of our students progress reports to bring home at the end of last week, and any missed last week were given out on Monday. As always, don't hesitate to contact a teacher should you have any questions about your child's progress.
Thanks!
The Teachers of House C
Monday, September 23, 2013
Picture Day
Picture day is this Tuesday, September 24. Students were given the order forms to bring home. Remember to send in your order form on Tuesday.
Field Trip to Northern Lights Rock and Ice
House C has scheduled a field trip to Northern Lights Rock and Ice on Thursday, October 17. We will spend the day under the guidance of the staff of NLRI, as we meet the challenges of their ropes course and climbing walls. The purpose of this trip is to strengthen our teamwork, to support each other as we challenge ourselves, and to have fun together. This is a special opportunity we don’t get every year.
We will be leaving the school at 8:30 A.M. and will be returning at approximately 2:30 P.M. Bus transportation is provided. Supervision will be by teachers and staff members. Your student's share of the cost of the trip, $25, is due before Friday, October 4. Make checks payable to Milton Middle School. If paying the full cost is a financial hardship, please consider paying what you can, and requesting a scholarship to cover the balance.
This is not an optional school day. Students who do not participate in this field trip will be expected to attend a regular day at school.
Parents - All House C students have been given a permission form for this trip. If you have not yet seen the information, please ask your child about it.
We will be leaving the school at 8:30 A.M. and will be returning at approximately 2:30 P.M. Bus transportation is provided. Supervision will be by teachers and staff members. Your student's share of the cost of the trip, $25, is due before Friday, October 4. Make checks payable to Milton Middle School. If paying the full cost is a financial hardship, please consider paying what you can, and requesting a scholarship to cover the balance.
This is not an optional school day. Students who do not participate in this field trip will be expected to attend a regular day at school.
Parents - All House C students have been given a permission form for this trip. If you have not yet seen the information, please ask your child about it.
Monday, September 16, 2013
8th Grade Boston Trip Update
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.
For 8th and 7th Graders, your student will be getting a summary of their account on Monday 9/16.
Tentative list of this year’s fundraisers:
September – PTA Fundraiser – If your student participates, 50% of the profits from their orders will go towards Boston.
October – Dan’s Chocolates
November – Thanksgiving Pie Sale
November – Dan’s Holiday Cards, create your own custom cards for the holidays
December – February – Calendar Raffle
March – Spaghetti Dinner
April – Fire Truck Pull
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.
For 8th and 7th Graders, your student will be getting a summary of their account on Monday 9/16.
Tentative list of this year’s fundraisers:
September – PTA Fundraiser – If your student participates, 50% of the profits from their orders will go towards Boston.
October – Dan’s Chocolates
November – Thanksgiving Pie Sale
November – Dan’s Holiday Cards, create your own custom cards for the holidays
December – February – Calendar Raffle
March – Spaghetti Dinner
April – Fire Truck Pull
Please address any questions about the Boston trip to our trip coordinator, Joe Smith <jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org>
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