From the editor: If we’re not careful, this newsletter could be, from a young person’s vantage point, a stuffy magazine for old folks! To help remedy that possibility we’re bringing you some thoughtful student voices in this issue. Polly’s Perspectives question was:
“What is your favorite thing about middle school?”
“Being able to have more control over my academic journey. I enjoy hanging out with my friends during passing periods and lunch. I love being a part of the yearbook team and participating in STEM.” (Zach)
“I like that I can learn new things in varied classes. I like how things I learn in math I can use in science, and how a lot of my classes can build off of each other.” (Xander)
“Looking back and seeing how I’ve grown socially, academically, and just as a person. I remember walking into middle school as a 6th grader, terrified of the older kids and not knowing many people, and it’s crazy to think that next year I’ll no longer be here. I love Beaumont specifically because of the supportive teachers who have helped me through challenges (big and small) and knowing that there are people who care for me in school. I also love the affinity groups they have, so that we can express ourselves and gain confidence in our own skin.” (Rhodes)
“Some of my favorite things about middle school are that the teachers are super supportive of students in different ways and fun to be around. There are opportunities for students to be involved outside of school hours such as band, choir, and different student unions. The Spanish Dual Language Immersion program at BMS gives me (students) an opportunity to develop a deeper level of bi-literacy and bi-culturalism, which is really cool.” (Oliver)
Polly Webber is a realtor and mom of two teenage girls. Born and raised in the neighborhood, she purchased and lives in the B-W home next door to her childhood home. Reach her by emailing polly.webber@cascadehassonsir.com.
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