Wrapping It Up

Only eight more days of school! (Make that seven for you 8th graders!)  That said, I want to encourage you, middle school students, to keep working hard.  If you know that you have finished strong and worked hard up to the end, it will make the last day of school even more rewarding.  You don't stop running a race just because you can see the finish line! If anything you run even faster!  


Here are a few final updates:


7th Grade
The 7th graders just took their math placement test.  The results of this test will be used to determine which 8th grade math class will be the best fit for them next year.  I will also be looking at each student's overall performance in math this year and their 7th grade AIMS scores.  This will give the middle school teachers a better idea of who will be successful in Algebra 1 and who would benefit from 8th grade Algebra. 


8th Grade
The 8th graders have one more field trip coming up this Friday, May 20th....Wet 'n Wild!  I, personally, have truly been enjoying our outings together.  We have a fantastic group of 8th graders this year! They will be missed.


A special note to the Algebra 1 class....
Your AQT results came in on Friday, as expected.  I would like to give a big round of applause to those of you who passed the AQT and earned admittance into Geometry next year!  GREAT JOB!!!!!  


To the rest of you, I know how hard some of you worked this year.  Please do not feel discouraged if you did not pass the AQT.  Your time spent in Algebra 1 this year will greatly benefit you next year.  I would not be surprised if some of you were placed in Honors Algebra.  You have built an excellent foundation to be successful in your high school math classes.  


Sometimes, no matter how hard we work, life does not end up the way we hoped it would.  That does not mean that our efforts were in vain.  Every minute you spend fighting to learn and succeed is a minute that builds integrity and resilience and stamina.  These character traits are invaluable, and they are what truly matter throughout our lives.  Use this experience to fuel your desire to work even harder next year.  I know I will.  


To all of Liberty's middle schoolers---Have a fun, safe summer!


-Miss Vogt