Middle School Update

Volume 6 Number 36

June 25, 2007

Last Update of the 2006-07 School Year

CALENDAR:

EIGHTH GRADE PICNIC:  Students must have brought in a signed permission slip and money by Friday to be able to attend this event at the Uranga’s.  Others should come to school in uniform as usual.

SIXTH GRADERS will be viewing a film entitled “Mighty” during the last week. It is rated PG-13 but the story is about diversity and two students working together to overcome problems.  We feel it is very fitting for our students at this point in time.  The teachers will be viewing the film with the students and will be discussing it later.  If you prefer that your child NOT see this film, please send an email to mhollada@amersol.edu.pe.

SEVENTH GRADERS will be viewing the film “Life is Beautiful” during the last week as a follow-up to their holocaust studies.

OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS: If you can no longer enter PowerSchool to check your child’s grades it is most likely because he/she owes a book or payment for a lost book at the Media Center.  Please help us get our books returned or payment made.  Many students also owe money at the kiosks. This account should be cleared also.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2007-2008:  August 1st is the opening of the 2007-08 school year.  Students will pick up their schedules in front of the MS Office 7:30 – 7:55 a.m. and then report to period 1. Students should be in uniform and have one or both of their locks with them. They will meet each class during the three day period August 1-3.  Wednesday, August 1, is a 12:20 dismissal.

FAREWELL AND BON VOYAGE: Mr. and Mrs. Gould are leaving Peru and going to Shanghai American School. We also have at least 14 students in grades 6-8 moving on to other schools. We wish all of them luck in their new schools.

REMINDER:

YEARBOOKS ARE IN:  we still have a number of yearbooks available. Pay $40 in the Caja and the student can exchange the receipt for a book in the Middle School Office.

GRAPHING CALCULATORS are required for all ninth graders and all 8th grade extended math students. They are recommended for regular math 8 students also.  We have a set of calculators which students may use during class but these may not be taken home. We recommend that students buy the Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84. These are not available in Lima. We suggested that if you were traveling in January/February that you pick one up then. If you did not, please get one during this vacation. If you have questions about the calculator please contact Mr. Gould bgould@amersol.edu.pe    or  Ms. Freeburn  kfreebur@amersol.edu.pe    The PTA has a few calculators for rent also.

THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS JUNE 28TH.  If you are moving and want records for the student’s new school, please fill out a withdrawal form. Records will be given to students on June 28th. We are not able to give them out sooner since we have to wait for all grades to be in.  Books and materials must be returned to the Media Center by June 12th.  Textbooks are due by June 22nd.  Students who do not turn in Media Center materials will have their access to PowerSchool denied on June 15th.  Students who do not have textbooks in by June 22nd will have their access denied.  Students will receive report cards on June 28th. If they have books or materials outstanding or owe fines to the Media Center the report card will be held.  Report cards not picked up on June 28th may be picked up in the Middle School Office.  School Offices will be closed July 4-15.