TBMS Weekly Newsletter - Issue 24-25.34

SEVENTH GRADE

In Math, seventh graders recently completed their unit on Statistics, where they explored the concept of representative samples. Through engaging activities—including a blind random sample simulation—they discovered that repeated random samples tend to average out close to the actual population. Impressively, their survey on favorite drink choices was within just one percent of the true result! Students also wrapped up two days of Math MCAS testing. Next, we’re diving into our unit on Probability, where students will investigate both simple and compound probability, from experimental trials to theoretical calculations. Skill Drills will continue to reinforce key concepts learned throughout the year.

During Flex, students not only received academic support but also enjoyed group games outdoors. This week, they will also be writing thank-you letters to community members who often go unrecognized for their contributions.

EIGHTH GRADE

In civics recently, students have been learning about the structure of Massachusetts government and local government. Students have been differentiating between the federal and state levels of government, which we will continue to do throughout the remainder of May. Students have also recently begun their civic action projects, with each class presenting a variety of issues at the local, state and federal levels. Students will continue to work on their civic action projects for the remainder of the school year, as they aim to initiate a change at the local, state or federal levels. It is great to see the acknowledgement of such a wide variety of topics, I encourage you to ask your student the issue they have identified. In the coming weeks, students will be preparing for the civics MCAS which takes place on June 3rd. 

In flex, students have been given time for academics and science MCAS prep. Students did a great job making signs to support our Special Olympics athletes last Thursday, and were able to celebrate their participation in the Special Olympics with a clap in! In the coming weeks we will continue to prepare students for MCAS, have several drop-everything-and-read days, and an assembly with Mr. Hudder on top of their normal academic and SEL days. Students have been doing an excellent job utilizing their time in flex productively! On a side note, we will be sending out several end of year updates in the coming weeks for our end of year events and celebration.

UNIFIED ARTS

This month in PE we’ve been learning the history and rules of Cricket, leading into tournament style play. Though our version of Cricket is highly modified to be a small sided 2v2v2 game, we are able to create a similar experience with batters and runners, bowlers and wicket keepers and fielders who play the boundaries to prevent “12ers” (our version of 6ers). 

In the coming weeks, depending on weather, we will be running our spring PACER assessment to see correlations between October scores and May scores. This will help us to draw conclusions about growth, exercise habits and other variables that affect cardiovascular endurance exercises. Our curriculum will close with tennis, a student favorite that is perfect for the hot June days to come.