Panther Pride

Our entire school gathered at the large structure on the playground this morning to pose for our yearly panoramic picture. As I stood among the 7th and 8th graders, observing the rest of our community join us, I was reminded how much I love the students I get to work with every day. I know what a misunderstood group they can be at times and I have not forgotten where their attitude comes from - the secret feelings of insecurity, not knowing what they want, or what to do. Look at me - don't look at me. Tell me what to do - don't tell me what to do. I want to join in but I can't tell you that because that wouldn't be cool. All I want to do is eat, sleep, hangout out with my friends, and be alone in my room.

At school, I work very hard to break them out of that spell. I want them to enjoy the work they do every day and if not always enjoy it, find purpose in it. It's important to laugh, smile, be silly, and take risks, all while learning.

Here are 8th graders spending 15 minutes working on their typing skills and stamina while playing an interactive racing game on the Chromebooks. The site is www.nitrotype.com if you are interested in checking it out. The state exam will be coming up soon after spring break and I want them to be comfortable with their keyboarding skills. It will help them be more efficient when typing in answers and crafting essays.

7th grade planned and performed skits for their classmates to help prepare for a test tomorrow. Here are pictures of them planning out what they are going to do.

With only ten minutes to prepare - they pulled through and created some very entertaining acts everyone enjoyed -  lots of laughter and applause!

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