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Seeing What Fits

Message to Middle Schoolers: Put Down the Controller and Try Something New.

February 26, 2020

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While sports are always popular, seventh and eighth grades are especially good times to ‘try something on for size’.  Middle school is a fork in the road for many students and kids sometimes lose their way. Even strong students may begin to lose interest.  Extracurricular interests can make such a positive difference. Learning new life skills and being part of a group boosts confidence and a feeling of belonging.  Giving it a shot, could be the first step toward a life-long interest. It’s ok if something doesn’t fit. 

Trying something fresh is a proven way to keep kids interested.  Humans crave variety and the experience of succeeding at a new activity breeds further success.  With so much to keep in mind, here is a reminder of some of the opportunities available during middle school:

• Band

• Choir

• Scholar Bowl

• 8th grade talent show

• Christmas talent show

• MS play

• 8th grade video 

• 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.

• Chess Club

• Geography Bee

• Spelling Bee

• Middle School Yearbook

• Read and Feed