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During Spirit Week the Student Council included a new activity to help our local community. Each grade earned points by collecting food which was donated to a local food pantry for the holidays. The teachers also joined in by collecting to purchase a gift card!
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Reminder: Tonight, November 28th at 6:30pm for ALL district parents.
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Middle School Brain Busters are all smiles!
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What talented musicians we have! Here are pictures from our Bergen County Band Concert. Way to go students and teachers!
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Congratulations to our Patriot's Pen essay contest winners and our VFW Teacher of the Year Award winner. Way to go Mia, Heather, Asvika, and Ms. Morrison! We are proud of your patriotism and extraordinary efforts. Keep up the excellent work!
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Join me in welcoming Ms. Baird to the middle school full-time as our Grade 8 School Counselor. Welcome Ms. Baird.
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Happy Day presents a great opportunity to get creative with our core values. Check out photos from our RISE UP scavenger hunt, poster design contest, and fashion show. Great job by all!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Donohue, Mrs. Campbell, and Mr. Albert for being recognized by the Department of Education as Exemplary Educators. This award is for educators who have demonstrated exceptional teaching and leadership abilities and have a positive impact on others!
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Volleyball for a Cause 2023 - please join us for the fun!
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Middle School Brain Busters, under the direction of Mrs. Patusco and Mrs. Buccola had their first meet last Friday! Congratulations to this competitive team!
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Save the Date: November 28th at 6:30pm for all district parents.
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Students in Mrs. Schama’s class used carts and pulleys to see the effect of force on speed.
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The World Cultures Club dove into the world of charcuterie boards, expanding students' culinary horizons with a diverse selection of international flavors. From savory to sweet, members tested their palates, gaining a deeper appreciation for food pairing and cultural traditions.
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In Catalano's class, WRMS students worked on developing mousetrap cars to explain the difference between potential and kinetic energy, describe the different types of friction, and calculate the distance of their mousetrap cars. Great job students!
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The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a theme day once a month. For the month of November we chose to honor Veterans Day by wearing red, white and blue or patriotic clothing to show our appreciation.
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Here you see middle school students presenting to their peers on plate boundaries. Great job by all!
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7th Grade WRMS Mathematics teachers worked with Dr. Panorkou from PRISM and Ms. Calderón on ways to incorporate algebra tiles into our curriculum. Using algebra tiles provides a visual way for students to solve expressions and equations!
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Today we recognize World Kindness Day. A reminder that small acts of kindness have a big impact! Today and always you can...Smile, Write a note (or email) of thanks, Compliment someone, Volunteer, Hold the door open for someone, Practice patience, Offer to help at home, Thank a teacher, Thank your parent, Donate time, money, clothes, books, Call your grandparent or relative, Stand up for a friend, Laugh and Be kind to yourself.
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Just another Wednesday at the middle school - breakfast from our PSO, an author visit from Ed Gerety, testing out our mousetrap powered vehicles, and the administrative team starting their book club. Thank you to everyone who made today so special!
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Our WRMS World Language teachers, Ms. Calderón, and presenter Dr. Goebel participated in a hands-on workshop about how to create classroom experiences through a number of current, language teaching techniques, as well as, examining the language theories in which they are based.
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