Saturday, April 30, 2016

Student Council Elections

It is clear to anyone watching television, reading the newspaper, or checking their social media that our nation is gearing up for a presidential election. On November 8th of this year, adults across the country will take part in one of the most important and fundamental processes of our democratic system.
While you may not be old enough to vote in that election, you can have a say in another election that may have a more immediate impact on your day-to-day school life. On Friday, May 6th, Asa Clark will be holding their officer elections, both for next year’s 8th graders on the Asa Clark Student Council, as well as for next year’s freshmen class officers on the PHS Student Senate.
Each candidate has been asked to respond to a few questions as part of the application process. We have linked each candidate’s response here. We hope that you take the time to read through these to get a better idea of who these candidates are. What motivates them? What previous experiences do they have that have prepared them to lead? What is their leadership philosophy?
It is our hope that when you vote on May 6th, you are voting for someone you think will make a positive impact on our school - someone you truly believe in! (posted by Mr. & Mrs. Giese)

ACMS Student Council
(current 7th graders)

President:
Vice-President:
Treasurer: 
Secretary:
Historian:
PHS Student Senate
(current 8th graders)

President:
Vice-President:
Representative:

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Planning for Your Future

Middle school is the perfect time to start thinking about what you might be interested in doing after high school. While we don't expect students to have careers already selected, we do have some students who have already identified a career that they feel will be a good fit for them.  Lauren S is one of those individuals, and she shares about the path she wants to take after high school:

"Ever since I was in second grade I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up: a special education teacher. I had met Jack that year. He was in a wheelchair and he couldn't walk or talk, but we had a special connection. He made me smile like no one else could, and I was so grateful for that. Many of the other kids shied away, but all I saw in him was another kid. He loved music, and I had shared that same passion with him. We always listened to music together and it was so much fun. In seventh grade, I had gotten very close with him, but sadly, Jack had passed away that year. I was heartbroken for a while, but I finally came back around to things. This had only brought my determination to be a special education teacher to a higher level. Over the years, I didn't just bond with Jack. I had also met many other amazing friends. I had met three other very special people and I'm still very close to all three of them to this day. Even before I knew that I wanted to be a special education teacher, I at least knew that I wanted to have a job that helps people. I've found so much passion in not just caring for these people, but also becoming their friends. I hope to create new friendships through this passion, and hopefully share it with others throughout the rest of my life."

We encourage all middle school students to start thinking about their path after high school.  If you are unsure, the Wisconsin Career Pathways website is a great tool to identify clusters of careers that might be a good fit for you - check it out!  (submitted by Mrs. Plach)

https://www.wicareerpathways.org/

To eat or not to eat...

Should the government be involved regulating  genetically modified foods? What should the regulations be?  Through socratic seminars in our Science classes, we explored these controversial questions and many others.  Students enjoyed the seminars, because they got to debate government involvement  in genetically modified foods.  Students gathered information with guiding questions and then identified students  who shared the same stance. Each student was then paired with a partner, whose job it was to sit on the outer side of the circle and listen to the other partner debate. After about 5 minutes, the students debating would meet with their partners to see what standards they were strong in and how they could improve. Overall, students thought the debating would help them grow in standards not met. Students agreed this was a substantial new way of sharing the information.


(submitted by Maddie B)

Monday, April 4, 2016

March Madness

by Eric T.

The tournament has started
Teams have been battling to the end
To see who has came to play
And who was just for pretend

When the game's start
Each team will have a chance
To get the team's goal
To advance in the big dance

One by one teams will fall
Only the strong will survive
And in the end
Only one will be alive

The favorites will squander 
Upsets will be on the verge
When the road comes to an end
New stars will emerge

The mascots will dance 
The players will sweat
But it’s all worth it
For a chance to cut down the net

There emerges the Cinderella stories
Fighting with all the strength they can muster
For a moment of glory 
That’s why they call them bracket busters   
  
When the tournament's over
You will see happiness and sadness
But that's the reason why
They call it March Madness

(posted by Mrs. Whelan)
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