Oh students, we have SO many plans for you! Every day, your teachers talk. We meet on Google Meets and discuss all of the things we want to share with you. We imagine the things we can accomplish in the short time we have left with you this year. We try to make sure the lessons we plan for you will best prepare you for the challenges you'll face when you get to middle school next year. I know this is not how any of us imagined we'd finish our 5th grade year (my FIRST year in 5th grade!), but we'll make it through.
What do you imagine Middle School is like? I never went to middle school since my school was set up differently. My elementary school was kindergarten through 6th grade and then my high school was grades 7-12. It was kind of intimidating walking past the seniors' lockers as I was a 7th grader. I felt very small! I have visited middle schools, worked in middle school buildings, and talked with middle school principals and teachers (I know the Stone Hill Admin team and Art teacher, and they ROCK!!), but I don't know what it would be like to be a middle school student.
I imagine you hear stories from middle school students. Do they sometimes try to scare you or impress you with how amazing they are? I know when I was a 6th grader, high school students came to talk with us and answer our questions or give us some standard warnings.
One of the favorite jokes in my high school was trying to sell "elevator passes" to the incoming 7th graders. It was a joke because you couldn't GET elevator passes! Yes, there was 1 elevator in the school to move carts between floors (back in the olden-days, we had reel-to-reel movie projectors and our TVs were strapped to carts, not mounted on the wall!), but no students could use it unless they had a medical need or they were moving a TV cart.
One of the favorite jokes in my high school was trying to sell "elevator passes" to the incoming 7th graders. It was a joke because you couldn't GET elevator passes! Yes, there was 1 elevator in the school to move carts between floors (back in the olden-days, we had reel-to-reel movie projectors and our TVs were strapped to carts, not mounted on the wall!), but no students could use it unless they had a medical need or they were moving a TV cart.
I imagine those of you with older brothers and sisters have the inside scoop! Have they told you what to expect? If you're the oldest kid in your house, have your neighbors filled you in? I know Mrs. Starr has shared with you some of the answers to your questions, and if you ever have questions, you can always ask us! If we don't know, we'll ask for you or connect you to the people who have the answers. As I've said before, we're all in this together! Transitions aren't easy, and this one will be different, but remember you're not alone! We are on your side - don't ever forget that!
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