AVID Newsletter March 2014 Lakenheath Middle School

Parents, Wow! Time flies when you are having fun and we have been having tons of fun in our AVID classes! It is hard to believe Spring Break is next week. We have had a busy 3rd quarter at LMS (as our newsletter will showcase) and many of our students are beginning to get spring fever. We still have a long way to go until June, so we must continue to encourage our students to put forth the required time and effort it takes to be an outstanding AVID student. We want to see all of our AVID students continue to reach their full potential by displaying their personal best each and every day. Our AVID students have shown so much growth and potential this year and we know they are going to shine during the 4th quarter! They are a terrific group of kids, and it is a pleasure to teach them. We also want to thank all of our parents for your continued support. We could not have such a successful AVID program at LMS without you! Thank you! Have a relaxing and wonderful Spring Break!

Working together,

Stacey Hull-Walsh & Angie Clouse

This month the AVID Student Site team hosted a talent show during Seminar to raise money for upcoming field trips. Thank you for your hard work & dedication: Sophie F., Sara L., Gloryssel M., Ellie P., Alyssa M., Ellie F., Patrick N., Brian R. , Jade K. & Lydia G. Thank you to the parents who volunteered to sell tickets during school lunches: James Banks, Becky Marrs & Dana Albrandt. We also want to thank the parents who volunteered during the talent show: Cindy Brown, Christina Helmick, Angeli Mendoza & Maria Calvin. Thank you to all of the AVID parents for your donations. A special thank you to Mr. Bob Formates for providing our sound system and donating fantastic prizes!

Congratulations to ALL of the AVID Idol Contestants, you are all winners!

Overall Winners
6th Grade: Taylor F. 7th Grade: Avianna R. 8th Grade: Kirsten E. & McCall F.

Come support the Lakenheath Middle School AVID Program by joining us for

AVID Bowling Extravaganza

When: Friday, April 18th, 2014 Time: 5:00 PM8:30 PM Where: Liberty Lanes Bowling Center Why: Come support the LMS AVID Program so we are able to raise enough money to visit Heidelberg University and the University of East Anglia! Cost: $10 per person. This will include bowling shoes, three games and five raffle tickets for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

We will be hosting a Bake Sale as well as a raffle drawing for some awesome prizes from: Innovations Hair Studio, Filipiniana, Wok N Roll, A14 Crossfit, The New Wolsey theatre and many more! If you work for a company or know of a company that would be willing to donate a gift voucher or merchandise for this event, please contact us ASAP.

This event is open to everyone with base access, so bring all of your friends !!

In the AVID Classroom

Positive Affirmation
Our classes participated in a Fun Friday activity which allowed each student to discover their value and importance in our AVID family. Students were given a name tag to wear on their backs and each of their peers anonymously wrote a positive word or phrase that describes them. This activity reminded everyone of how special they are to our program and to each other!

Student Weebly
We have been working on incorporating more technology into our classroom by allowing students to create their own student Weebly. This will provide each student with their own space to showcase all of their best school work and achievements. Students will continue working on their Weelbys for the remainder of the school year. Ask your student to share with you what they have created so far!

Avid Superstars
The March superstars were asked, What is your best AVID Talent or Skill? How do you think this skill will help you do well in college?

Block One Trinity R.

My best AVID skill is organization. I think this will help me in college, because I will know where all of my assignments are located and I will be more motivated to complete them.

Block Two Erin B. In AVID my best skill is Cornell Notes. They will allow me to be successful in college by helping me study effectively, locate main ideas, and memorize information for tests & quizzes.

Block Three Emmy B. My AMAZING Cornell Note taking skills are my BEST AVID talent. These notes provide me with an efficient study system, which I can use to pass my exams.

Block Four Patrick N. Organization is very important to me, because in college you need to be organized to succeed. If you are not organized then you will not have your homework and you will get bad grades.

Block Five Maddy M.

I am great at taking Cornell Notes. They will help me to do well in college by helping me study and it will make note taking much easier.

Block Seven Harlee C.

I think I am great at keeping organized. I think this will motivate me to turn homework in on time and know when my assignments are due.

Upcoming Events

April 18th- AVID Bowling Extravaganza at Liberty Lanes Bowling Center from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

April 18th Faculty lunch fundraiser

April 24th-26th 7th & 8th grade field trip to Heidelberg, Germany

April 30th AVID Site Team Meeting at 3:15 PM in Mrs. Hulls room May 3rd Bake Sale at the Commissary from 10 AM 4 PM May 15th AVID Awards Night 6:00 PM 7:30 PM in the LMS Great Hall

Contact Us!
Stacey.Hull@eu.dodea.edu
Or

Angela.clouse@eu.dodea.edu