7th Grade WRMS Mathematics teachers worked with Dr. Panorkou from PRISM and Ms. Calderón on ways to incorporate algebra tiles into our curriculum. Using algebra tiles provides a visual way for students to solve expressions and equations!
Today we recognize World Kindness Day. A reminder that small acts of kindness have a big impact! Today and always you can...Smile, Write a note (or email) of thanks, Compliment someone, Volunteer, Hold the door open for someone, Practice patience, Offer to help at home, Thank a teacher, Thank your parent, Donate time, money, clothes, books, Call your grandparent or relative, Stand up for a friend, Laugh and Be kind to yourself.
Just another Wednesday at the middle school - breakfast from our PSO, an author visit from Ed Gerety, testing out our mousetrap powered vehicles, and the administrative team starting their book club. Thank you to everyone who made today so special!
Our WRMS World Language teachers, Ms. Calderón, and presenter Dr. Goebel participated in a hands-on workshop about how to create classroom experiences through a number of current, language teaching techniques, as well as, examining the language theories in which they are based.
Have you read the research behind Responsive Classroom?
The middle school had a blast clapping out our championship soccer players and Coach Donohue today! Way to go team and way to go parade participants!
We are the champions, my friends...congratulations to our Girl's Soccer Team on their Championship win yesterday! Way to go athletes, coaches, and fans! How cool is it that Mr. O'Sullivan wore his varsity soccer jacket to watch our game?
Health/P.E. teachers, administrators, and police officers teamed up to provide a refresher on expectations for our middle schoolers. We discussed everything from bike safety to the power of our words. Do you think we can ever get all the wrinkles out of this piece of paper?
Twin day at the middle school was a hit!
Check out this example of a differentiated advisory lesson. This week's lesson focused on goal setting. Here you see an "expert panel" share their strategies for academic success. What is your routine for getting work done after school?
Happy Halloween from these tremendous teams!
Happy Halloween from the Middle School!
Thank you to the 8th Graders that were able to attend the Marching Band Interest Event! We had a great time playing some stand music and watching their performance!
Middle school students worked hard last week to build molecules! The practice of modeling as a tool to investigate phenomena is just one of the many ways our science teachers promote higher level thinking among our students.
Congratulations to Anna, Elijah, and Matthew for being accepted into Bergen County Band, and to Matthew and Caylynn for being accepted into Bergen County Choir. Well done!! We are beyond proud of you for representing WRMS.
Thank you to the Student Council of the middle school for organizing our annual Fall Spirit Week and philanthropic project. We are proud of your great leadership!
The middle school is gearing up for a return visit from author and motivational speaker, Ed Gerety. Ed's message of gratitude reinforces our core values and will be a wonderful way to kick off the month of November. Thank you to our PSO for sponsoring this author visit!
PLCs, otherwise known as "professional learning communities", are intended to support student achievement. Yesterday, middle school teachers kicked off their PLCs by doing a data walk. Areas of inquiry include mathematical reasoning, interdisciplinary connections, and SEL.
French students in 7th and 8th grade had a great opportunity to attend an interactive French music concert on Eric Vincent’s final tour. All were immersed in the target language while creating a lasting impact on their journey of cultural understanding.
Students in Mrs. Dominiczak's classes engaging in a "Primary Source Gallery Walk" where they examined six different versions of the Declaration of Independence. The when, where, why, what, who and how for each version were analyzed and reported. Great job, students!
