The Holidays are Near!

Howdy

The 6th grade students just launched a new project for their Project Based Learning model titled Feeding the Needy. Since the holidays are just around the corner (time is just flying by!), we decided to incorporate the spirit of the holidays into this project. We have teamed up with Twin City Missions in College Station, Texas to help them give a special treat to those in need during the holiday season. 

The original focus of Twin City Mission was to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families. Through that service, which began in 1963, other areas of need were recognized and new programs were developed to help meet those needs. After almost 50 years of providing a home for the homeless, being a friend to the friendless and giving hope to the hopeless, Twin City Mission remains the foundation of support for those in need. Whether it is shelter, meals, clothing, household items or whatever, Twin City Mission operates on the premise of not seeing through each other, but rather, seeing each other through. 

The students seemed very thrilled to help others in their time of need. This week we will be in the Research/Work phase of the Engage! Learning model where students will work on the skills necessary to master this project. We are focusing on adding and subtracting fractions and decimals and how to incorporate these skills in the real world. We are thrilled to see how excited this project has made our student and are looking forward to seeing their final product.

Important upcoming dates:

All: Progress Reports - Tuesday, November 19th

6th Grade:  Progress Check - Tuesday, November 19th
                     Final Product Due Date - Friday, November 22nd

7th Grade: Final Product Due Date - Thursday, November 14th
                    Post-Assessment - Friday, November 15th

8th Grade: Bring Cans!
                    Presentations - Thursday and Friday, November 21-22nd


Have a great week!