As I write my first newsletter, I am overcome by how grateful I am. From the very first day, I have been welcomed with open arms by the staff, parents, and students, whose kindness and enthusiasm make this such a special place. Each day brings me joy as I watch students’ curiosity grow, their questions spark meaningful discussions, and their excitement for discovery shine through.
On Thursday, the middle school had their middle school social and it was such a blast! We played cornhole, volleyball, spikeball, and more. It was such a joyful time to continue building that community that is so unique and amazing. It is a privilege to be part of a community that values learning, creativity, and connection, and I look forward to many wonderful days ahead at The Cooper School.
-AB
ELA- 7th grade writers finished their school improvement argument letters this week, turning their proposals in to Mr. Jason’s desk. We can’t wait to see his feedback soon! We also tested our grammar skills on Thursday, so be sure to look out for those grades as they head home.
Next week, we start our first reading unit of the year. Readers will dive into the challenging Kirkus Prize winning novel Gather by Kenneth M. Cadow, considering how authors develop character and conflict in realistic fiction. We will also turn into another vocabulary/morphology unit, with a test planned for 9/25.
Science- This week 7th grade finished their investigation on season and started their investigation into the moon. The students started keeping a moon log back in August. Now we are using that data to make observations and learn about the phases of the and the Moon/Earth relationship. Next week we will continue this exploration and create a model to see exactly how far from us and how big the moon is compared to Earth.
Social Studies- Seventh grade is getting ready for their first test next Wednesday on the origins of humans in North America and the tribes and cultures of the land. This will lead us into our next unit of study on the Latin and South American groups. It is a fascinating unit and really opens the students up to just how diverse these lands really are!
Math- This week in math, 7th graders finished up their exploration of angle relationships by building different polygons and testing angle compatibility to make different shapes. On Thursday, they were assessed over their mastery of rigid transformation and angle relationships, which is crucial for unit 2, as it will help us build a definition and understanding of slope.
Next week, we’ll begin our very first TCSMS math-focused project! On Monday, we’ll explore some historical buildings in downtown Charleston before spending the rest of the week choosing a building, contacting the appropriate person for the length, width, and height of the building, researching the history of the building, and writing a historical “blurb” about the building and its importance. I’m SO stoked for this project!
