Black Plague Simulation

On Tuesday, February 2, students on the Blue Team will engage in an experiential learning activity. Students will have finished or be in the process of making an in-depth study of the lives and happenings of the medieval period in Europe. In order to make this even more enjoyable, each student will take on the persona of a monarch, nobleman/woman, or peasant and travel through each classroom to different European cities. With a roll of the die, students will either remain healthy or become infected with yersinia pestis, the bacterium which causes bubonic plague. At the end of the day, students will form a human histogram to show the progress of the plague through each class period. Good luck...and stay healthy!

Ms. Aviña is out sick!

Your teacher has caught quite a bad bug. You will have a sub for the rest of this week. Consequences for irresponsible behavior will be doubled.

Enjoy the short week--remember that your plays will be performed next week on Tuesday, the 25th of January.

Second Semester Info

As we approach the second semester of seventh grade, students will be expected to more heavily utilize the skills they have been developing throughout their school careers, particularly with regard to work habits, effective communication, responsibility, independence, and perseverance. Students and parents should be aware that the second half of seventh grade in all classes acts as preparation for the work students will do and the skills they will need to succeed in eighth grade and high school.

The second semester is more challenging and demanding. However, this should be seen as a surmountable challenge. We only expect our students to do that which we truly believe them capable of doing, helping build motivation and self-sufficiency necessary for those times when outside motivation and support will not be available or provided.

Best wishes for a successful and fulfilling second semester!

Happy New Year!

Welcome back to school for the completion of our first semester. Please refer to the school newsletter and website for information about upcoming holidays, minimum days, and teacher in-service days.

I thank you all for your incredible thoughtfulness and generosity over the holiday season. My family and I truly appreciate your great kindness. We wish you all a delightful and healthy new year in 2005.