Monday, April 6, 2015

Rising 6th Grade Muller Road Middle Students...

Attention Rising 6th Grade Muller Road Middle School Students:

Project Based Learning is a unique teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge.  Essential elements of PBL include: significant content, 21st Century Competencies, In-Depth Inquiry, Driving Question, Need to Know, Voice and Choice, Critique and Revision, and Public Audience.  

You can learn more about Project-Based Learning by visiting the Buck Institute of Education at BIE.org.  

If you would like to sign up to be a part of the 6th grade Project-Based Learning program, please complete the form at the following link.


Picture Day - April 14th!

My how the years fly! The school year is quickly coming to an end. Capture the memories by ordering your child's spring pictures.  All students will take pictures on Tuesday, April 14th. Order online at Strawbridge.net or send in payment on picture day!  

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

What Students & Parents Need to Know About Assessments

This month, SCETV’s Carolina Classrooms program “What Students and Parents Need to Know About Assessments,” discussed the new ACT Aspire tests being administered to all students in grades 3-8 next month. If you missed last week’s program, it’s now online – please watch the video and start preparing for these new tests! Follow #TestReadySC for more updates.