Ferry Beach

Hello All,

     Just to update you, our clan is going on the class field trip to the Ecology School at Ferry Beach in Saco. This will be an overnight from Tuesday until Wednesday; the kids will return by 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, in plenty of time for their busses or after-school activities. Remember to pack the basics:

1. sleeping bag
2. pillow
3. toiletries (incl. a towel if you want to shower)
4. change of clothes
5. warm clothes (incl. hat, gloves, outdoor-appropriate shoes)
6. snack for bus ride there, if you like
7. board game or book

Do NOT bring the following:

1. cell phone
2. iPod or other music player
3. any other electronic device (except a dedicated camera, as per Mrs. Davis' permission)

You will leave your laptop at school after Allied Arts, and any phones or other electronics we will confiscate as we find them. You will have plenty to do without them.

     By this point, you should have asked your questions weeks ago, just as you should have turned in your permission slips. If you are not going, you have work to do. Be productive with your time.

Thank you,
Mr. DeMaris

Trimester Three Begins

Good morning,

     Monday is the start of Trimester Three here at Bonny Eagle Middle School. That means we have only three months until the end of school. While progress reports from Trimester Two will go home by the end of this week, students should be looking forward to see what they need to accomplish before the final wave of dismissals in mid-June.

     This week in Barclay Language Arts, students will reflect on how much they have accomplished so far this year, and how much they still need to accomplish. Reviewing their records, they will draft plans to finish the class as independently and productively as possible, based on the required skills they have yet to demonstrate.

     Enjoy the remainder of this gorgeous weekend; go out and soak in the sunshine before the rains come this week. Spring is on its way!

Sincerely,
Mr. DeMaris

Late Arrival

Hello All,

     Please remember that Wednesday is a two-hour late arrival day; staff will be in the building for meetings, and students will begin their day at 9:10 instead of the usual 7:10. The day will involve shorter class periods and will end at the usual time in the afternoon to allow for clubs and events. Remember that chess club is every Wednesday! Enjoy the extra two hours, and get outside and enjoy the sunshine while you can!

Sincerely,
Mr. DeMaris

A Pun

Hello All,

     Welcome back from vacation! We are starting right off with poetry, but I thought a little pun would make a great appetizer.

There's a hare in my food!

     This week, we discuss what makes a poem into poetry and learn the basic terms we need to dive deeper into poem analysis and writing. It should be fun!*

Sincerely,
Mr. DeMaris


*Well, for those of us who like English….

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Finishing Mythology

Hello All,

     We have finished Norse Mythology here in Language Arts, which means we will be moving on to poetry after vacation. Yesterday afternoon, I started recording a few videos of some of the stories; while I couldn't get the same amount of energy as we had in the classroom, with the limited space in front of the camera, I will be posting some or all of the stories online for listening later or recapping at another time. Here is the link to the first part of the first story; go to YouTube to see the rest as they are posted!

Sincerely,

Mr. DeMaris

Snow Day!

Hello All,

     There is no school today for MSAD #6; Bonny Eagle Middle School is closed due to the sudden arrival of an impending snowstorm. Enjoy your impromptu three-day weekend, and stay safe! The staff-student basketball game scheduled for today will be rescheduled for Thursday of next week.

Sincerely,
Mr. DeMaris

Friday!

Hello All!

     Friday is a Hat Day, so be sure to bring in a dollar and your favorite hat. The money will go toward a Hannaford gift card to support a local family who recently suffered a traumatic event. Please remember this — it is important.

     Friday morning is also the staff-student basketball game! The eighth grade boys' and girls' teams will compete against the staff to see who is really the best, and who has the most fans. Staff:  make sure you wear white! Students:  bring your A-game and, don't forget, your hats!

Excitedly,

Mr. DeMaris