The 6th grade science team spent a lot of time this summer working on home improvement projects, sailing, hiking, reading, swimming, traveling, playing with their children and seeing family and friends. Mrs. Ruminski worked with the project happiness group while Mrs. Heim worked with Ms. Horvath on the digital citizenship curriculum. Mrs. Thress spent time this summer getting ready to join the Blake community and the 6th grade science team - welcome Mrs. Thress.
Change was in the air for 7th grade science this summer/fall both professionally and personally. Mrs. Dalzell saw her daughter off to Australia for her semester abroad while her son moved to New York City to begin his professional life. Despite all of this Mrs. Dalzell managed to fit in curriculum development designing two new units with Mrs. Silva for the 7th grade students and worked with FUSE MA on personalized and blended learning. Both Mrs. Silva and Mrs. Dalzell completed several home improvement projects while also finding time to relax in the sun and be present with familty. Preparing for her new role as a 7th grade science teacher was a focus for Mrs. Buley this summer but she also carved out time to relax with her family and friends as she visited many beaches around New England.
Implementation of the new curriculum standards will be a focus for the 8th grade science team this year so this on their minds this summer. Mr. Heim coached soccer and worked at the Pilgrim Day camp while also finding time to vacation with his family in Vermont, NY and the Cape. Like Mrs. Ruminski, Mrs. Shaw worked with the Project Happiness group developing the new advisory curriculum for that initiative. She also relaxed with her family while traveling to Minnesota and Maine. Mr. Gibbs relaxed with family and friends while enjoying some kayaking and swimming on the lake.
