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December 6, 2023
Hello Middle School Families,
We held our second parent coffee this morning, and it produced a great dialogue around study skills and preparing for exams. We summarized the remaining chapters of the book “Middle School Superpowers” and went a little deeper into the nuances of Google Classroom, which parents have a different experience with based on their children’s grade levels. I thought it would be good to recap the discussion and provide you with the slides from our presentation so all families will have the same information and resources as we finish the semester.
Google Classroom
We spent significant time talking about the ways in which parents can access Google Classroom. Teachers are not expected to invite parents and guardians to access Google Classroom pages. We suggest that adults access their students’ Google Classroom pages with their children or ask for their login information. Please reach out to teachers when you have questions about Google Classroom. Often, students develop a system for using Google Classroom that is unique to them and may take some time for parents/guardians to become familiar with. Ultimately, each teacher has different ways in which they manage Google Classroom. However, it serves as the primary digital interface for class materials in our Middle School.
Exams
As we prepare for exams, please ask your children when they received or expect to receive review materials for their exams. Teachers will provide exam review materials and information about their exams, including room location and times. Below is a list of exams and their days:
Wednesday, December 20: World Languages and Language Arts
Thursday, December 21: Math and Science
Friday, December 22: Social Studies
Each day that week is a full day for all three grades, including the sixth-graders who will be following class schedules and participating in the Naval Battle in lieu of exams.
Please take a moment to access the Family Resources Page on our school’s website to read the most recent letters about exams and student wellness.
Regards,
Shaka Arnold
Head of Middle School
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