Category Archives: FCPS

Boston Marathan

Posted on April 16, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

I don’t often reflect on this blog such personal reflections regarding public events. But again today, we witnessed a tragedy. Today as I worked to educate and protect the students at Walker-Grant Middle School, tonight I grieve with the families of the Boston Marathon tragic events. I was shocked and saddened to hear of the [...]
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Advocacy, FCPS, Personal

Words Can Hurt: No Name-Calling Week 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Inspired by the young adult novel The Misfits, where characters work together to create a no name-calling day in their schools, this annual event aims to end name-calling of all kinds in schools and communities everywhere. The WGMS Multicultural Committee is looking forward to celebrating our first annual No Name-Calling Week…… details to follow.
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Advocacy, FCPS

Balance for Busy Families

Posted on January 21, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Finding Balance for Busy Families
Kids have lots of options for activities these days, but an overscheduled child can go from busy to burned out in no time.
by Emily Graham
http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/739-finding-balance-… Read more »

FCPS, Whole Child

Tips for Middle School Parents

Posted on January 7, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 1

Please read this article on parent involvement. It’s nothing new, but we often need a refresher….even I need a refresher at times.   http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/801-10-tips-for-middle-school-parents  
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Advocacy, FCPS, School Reference

Benefits of Sport Participation

Posted on January 1, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Involvement in middle school sport and physical activity programs outside of the regular curricular physical education classes provide countless positive benefits for middle school students. Middle school sport programs are based upon developmentally appropriate ways that focus on student needs and interests. Benefits of Sport Participation includes the following: Improvement of motor skills Improvement  in [...]
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FCPS

We believe…

Posted on December 3, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

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FCPS

Game On: Teachers!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

To encourage the students at Walker-Grant Middle School our instructional staff continues to support students to become self-motivated independent learners by incorporating the following in our classrooms: Ensure opportunities for students’ success Provide frequent, early, positive feedback that supports students’ beliefs that they can do well. Help students find personal meaning and value in the [...] Read more »

FCPS

Game on!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Unfortunately, there is no single magical formula for motivating students.
Our theme for the year is GAME ON, to get students motivated and excited about taking on academic, social and emotional challenges they face in middle school.
So when a challe… Read more »

FCPS

Message of Gratitude

Posted on November 20, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

It is that time of year when we pause to give thanks for all that we have, and I have so much to be thankful for here at Walker-Grant Middle School! Each day I am amazed at the sense of community and family, the giving spirit, the emphasis on learning, and the caring heart that [...] Read more »

FCPS, Just for Fun, Personal

Message of Gratitude

Posted on November 20, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

It is that time of year when we pause to give thanks for all that we have, and I have so much to be thankful for here at Walker-Grant Middle School! Each day I am amazed at the sense of community and family, the giving spirit, the emphasis on learning, and the caring heart that [...] Read more »

FCPS, Just for Fun, Personal