St. Clare Walker Middle

In honor of Red Ribbon Week, students planted red poppy bulbs to build awareness around living a drug and alcohol free life! Thanks to Brent and Becky's Bulbs for the support.

Just as an FYI - there have been a few issues with the Rooms apps this week. The message feature has been down, so if you are trying to reach teachers, please send an email.

SCW celebrated Unity Day yesterday! Students and staff wore orange to show their dedication to kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! There was also a contest hosted by the Building. Better Community Club that took suggestions about how we can make SCW a better community! Ideas were submitted by students and then three winners were drawn from the submissions. Some of the ideas included celebrate Kindness Week, greet others, become an up stander, increase school spirit, and create kindness PSA's.

Homeroom games are back! Winners from each grade level were Ms. Cox's homeroom in sixth grade, Mrs. Williams/Mr. Beck's homeroom in seventh grade, and Mrs. Evans' homeroom in eighth grade! The winning team from each grade level took on the teachers, and the teachers are 3-0! *picture coming of Mrs. Evans' homeroom!

Wednesday, October 22, is Unity Day!

Seventh grade life science students had the unique experience of dissecting frogs this week!

Eighth grade students had a wonderful, real-world learning experience with the Reality Store on Friday. We are grateful for our partnerships with the Virginia Cooperative Extension who sponsors this event. We are also thankful for all of the volunteers who come to assist! Not only did students participate in the Reality Store, they were able to rotate through a station all about MHS, and another station about Bridging Communities! Our hope is that students left here on Friday with a little more clarity about their future! If you see an 8th grader, ask them which career they were assigned and what the salary was for their career! Then, ask them if they now understand how expensive life can be!

Eighth grade math students had a unique experience practicing tax, tip, and discount when their teachers set up their classrooms like a diner. This real-world lesson demonstrated why knowing how to calculate tax, tip, and discount is a crucial skill.

Don't forget that tomorrow is mismatch Monday!

Check out SCW's Community Pantry! This is a new spin on Backpack Buddies! Thanks to donations from the Cryer Center, teachers, and parents, the pantry is fully stocked. With parent permission, students are able to visit the pantry on Fridays.

Next week is Homecoming Week! We encourage students to participate in spirit days!

Tuesday's Rhyme without Reason is get with your bestie and dress up with two words that rhyme like - cat and hat, truck and duck.

Sixth grade science students used Oreos to learn about the moon phases today!

Q1 midterms will be coming home with your child today. Please take time to review your child's grades. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Sixth grade students in career and life readiness class designed and made conflict resolution puppets and put on mini plays for their classmates.

SCW students who participated in the Summer DreamBox Challenge were awarded today! Two students who completed 80 lessons received a Wal-Mart gift card in addition to a certificate and candy! Congratulations and keep up with the good work!

SCW Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th. All students will be photographed for the yearbook. Purchasing information will be sent home with students.

Picture Day is Wednesday!

Sixth graders participated in the second annual locker race today! It was a tight race with high intensity!