As we wind up the year, we recognize the amazing dedication, perseverance, and effort that students and teachers have demonstrated over 9 straight weeks of synchronous Virtual School. Everyone has spent hours on end on screens, immersed in zooms and classroom lessons. We know that this summer holiday presents everyone with an important opportunity to disconnect, get off screens, and pursue interests and other passions.
With the leadership of Ms. Kehe, the Middle School has put together a program we call RECHARGE. As the name suggests, it’s a program that can boost our energy again after a draining school term. The name also carries a further meaning as an acronym
- R
eading - Environment
- Curiosity & Connections
- Hands-on
- Arts & Crafts
- Rest & Recover
- Get up and Move
- Entertainment
On our library hosted RECHARGE site, we provide ideas for activities, inspiration for further learning, and resources for pursuing a passion or new interest.
Normally, on this last Thursday before school ends, we would engage students in a fun day off campus – connecting friends, having fun, and closing out the year. Since we can’t do that in our Virtual School environment, we are providing Thursday as a day for students to explore this site or find other ways to look ahead to a summer off of Zoom.
Students will still have an Advisory meeting at 12:00 noon, on June 10th.
Scheduling the day this way also allows siblings of grade 8 students to spend the morning viewing the Grade 8 Moving On Ceremony, which will be broadcast starting at 9:00 AM.
Ultimately, we wanted to provide students with a day of choice on that final Thursday. Advisors will see students at noon and see what choices they made as they look ahead to “recharging” this summer. There are also options for Academic Enrichment or taking on our ISB Summer Reading Challenge.