Middle School Newsbite: October 28th, 2024

Posted Date: 10/28/24 (2:41 PM)

Extracurricular Updates

LEGO Robotics

We are happy to announce another season of LEGO Robotics at the South Hunterdon Regional Middle School on Location. This opportunity is open to all 5th and 6th graders. Dedicated apprentices are welcome and we are looking for serious fans of collaboration, imagination and project work. This program is much more than just building LEGO!

Crazy 8's Math Club

Crazy 8's Math Club is underway and exploring many different math concepts through fun, hands-on lessons and games. The goal of Crazy 8's is help students enjoy math just like any other extracurricular activity or sport. The club meets once a week on Mondays for 8 weeks this fall.

Student Spotlight

Zin Kassel cast in new musical, Lucky Us

8th grade student Zin Kassel was cast in an equity reading for a new musical, Lucky Us, which was performed at the Public Theater on Monday October 21st. The piece was directed by Broadway director, Michael Grief who has been nominated for 5 Tony Awards for direction of Rent, Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal and Hell's Kitchen. The music was co-written by David Foster who has won 16 Grammy Awards, and the cast included many Broadway actors. Zin loved every minute and was honored to be a part of this wonderful experience! Congratulations, Zin!

School News

Middle School Band

Band and chorus is officially underway for our 5th and 6th grade students! Our young singers are already hitting the right notes and working on proper vocal health and technique. Meanwhile, beginning band students have received their new instruments and are making their first exciting sounds!

Returning band members are diving into lessons that focus on ensemble development and sight-reading skills. As part of our rotating schedule, students will partake in pull-out lessons once a week, ensuring they receive personalized attention. This is in addition to our full ensemble rehearsals that take place once a week during the "accelerate" block, where we are making great use of the full hour to create beautiful music together. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic year for our music program.

Middle School Band Day: October 25th, 2024

On October 25, the music program held its first annual middle school band day. SHRMS band students were invited to join the Marching Eagles at the homecoming football game. Ranging from beginners to students with several years of experience, 5th and 6th grade band members got to know the high school students that play the same instrument as them, receive instruction on how to play two stand tunes, and bond over a shared love of their particular instrument. The connection between the middle school and high school band programs is a strong one, and we look forward to holding this event again next year!

Upcoming Events

10.31.24 Halloween Parade (Stay tuned for details)
11.01.24 School Closed: Staff In-Service
11.04.24 Parent Teacher Conferences: 5-7pm
11.05.24 Parent Teacher Conferences: 1:30-3:30pm
11:06.24 Parent Teacher Conferences: 1:30-3:30pm
11.07.24-11.08.24 School Closed: NJEA Convention