Spring Break!

Here it is.....Spring Break! 2 more days and you all get to spring into a long break from school. For those students who are doing well....enjoy your time away from school. For those of you who aren't doing well... remember that you are allowed to complete missing work if your grade is below a 70%.

Have an awesome and safe Spring Break!

-Mr. Toole
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a BIG difference".

Busy Week

Spring has sprung and things are getting hopping around here! Students just took their Chapter 14 Open Note Quiz today. Lets hope the results are great!

On Wednesday, the high school counselors come to the middle school to present materials to the 8th graders about their 9th grade core classes and encore selections. Students will have a detailed packet to bring home and share with the parents about high school scheduling. 8th graders will then tour the high school on Thursday during school hours. On Friday, the counselors return to the middle school to assist the 8th graders in selecting their class schedule for next year.

Meanwhile...Thursday is the beginning of our Annual Sparty Cup Competition. Thursday's theme is Ugly Sweater Day and Friday is Decade Dress Up Day. Remember, every participant scores a point for his/her grade level.

This week both girls and boys track start practice, and I am sure other spring sports are getting started as well.

Whew....that's a lot. Parents, as you see...it will be an important week to be checking in and helping your child. Let me know if I can help you with any of the listed details.

- Mr. Toole
"There usually isn't a giant step that does it. It’s usually a lot of little steps."

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

May the Luck of the Irish be with you!
And may you be prepared for Monday's Chpt. 14 Quiz
Remember to study/prepare over the weekend!

Mr. Toole
"When the going gets tough...I hope you get going".

Orange You Glad We're Bully Free?

Today the middle school celebrated an Anti-Bullying day! The idea and day was organized and encouraged by some of our student leaders! Great job kids:)
8th grade students were encouraged to wear Orange today supporting our Anti-Bullying statement "Orange you glad we're bully free?!"

Have a Great Weekend!

-Mr. Toole
"Friends are like the buttons on an elevator, they will either take you up or down."

The End is Near (End of the 2nd Trimester)

The End is Near....The End is Near....The End is Near!!!!!
The End of the 2nd Trimester that is!!! The last day of the second trimester is next Friday, March 11th. Please do your best to maintain your good grades and raise the lower ones.

-Mr. Toole
"Not everyone can finish first...but everyone can finish strong!"

Chapter 11 Open Note Quiz

This week has been shortened as a result of 2 more snow days. Hope you are having (had) fun! We will have an open note Chpt. 11 Quiz this week Thursday. It will focus on the differences between the political views of the Federalists and Republican political parties and the personal views of A.Hamilton and T.Jefferson.
Students may use their reading notes, any class work, the double bubble compare and contrast notes (to be completed Wed.) and any other notes they take on Chpt. 11.

-Mr. Toole
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there might be a shortage of fishing poles."

Political Developments in the Early Republic

In class our studies currently include Chapter 11 and the early political developments of the United States. We will focus on our First President George Washington and the division of early political beliefs lead by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.


-Mr. Toole
"If life gives you lemons.... sell them and buy something you like!"