Greetings BMS Families!
I hope everyone had a very enjoyable break! I’m excited to welcome our middle school students and staff back into the building with these mild winter temperatures. Some of the greatest moments of the day are seeing our students enjoying the fresh air and spending time with one another during recess—even in the winter months!
As we reach the midpoint of the school year, this is a wonderful time to take a closer look at your student’s learning and find opportunities to reinforce it outside of the classroom. When learning is connected to real-life experiences, students are more likely to stay engaged and develop a lasting love of learning.
The more you can connect what your middle schooler is learning in school to the world beyond the classroom, the more you nurture their curiosity and motivation. Here are a few ways to support learning at home:
• Have your child teach you something. Ask your child to explain what they are learning at school. When students “retell” information, it helps reinforce their understanding.
• Demonstrate real-world value. If your middle schooler is learning about fractions, bring the lesson into the kitchen. For example, “This recipe calls for ½ cup of milk, but we only have a ⅓-cup measuring cup. How can we figure out the right amount?”
• Expose your child to new experiences. Every meaningful experience—from grocery shopping to museum visits—has an impact on learning. Encourage your child to connect these experiences to what they are learning in school.
• Put knowledge into action. Give your child opportunities to use their skills in everyday situations, such as navigating with a map or app when you take a wrong turn.
• Encourage logical thinking. When working on puzzles, riddles, or games, invite your child to help problem-solve and explain their thinking.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to make the second half of the school year a success!
Warm Regards,
