Guidance

 Summer activities and camp information available in Guidance Office!

2008 AMS Transition Information

 

Parenting Talk at Milford Middle School

Parent-to-Parent and the Milford Police Department present the third of a series of five parent-planned interactive talks for parents of elementary and middle school students:  Internet Safety. Juvenile Office Mark Pepler and Detective Sean Plumer will touch upon a range of issues including identity protection, cyber bullying and social networking sites such as MySpace.  The talk will be held at the Milford Middle School on Wednesday February 13, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.   There is no fee for the talk.

“Games Galore”, a recreational program for students aged 3-14 will be held at the same time as the talk.  Students will be divided into two age groups and will have a choice of bingo, foos ball, ping pong, foam bowling and more, depending upon age.  There will also be a craft offered – making Valentine’s Day cards. Games Galore is free if a parent attends the talk.

The talks are sponsored by the NH Children's Trust Fund, Community Action for Safe Teens (CAST), MMS Enrichment and The Youth Council, Nashua. For questions contact Libby Anderson at mmsenrich@charter.net or 672-9876

PEABODY MILL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

School Vacation Day Programs- Leave No Child Inside
Winter Break: Monday - Friday, February 25th – 29th;  Spring Break: Monday – Friday, April 28th – May 2nd;

Memorial Day: Monday, May 26th
Are you wondering what your children will do on their school vacation days? Send them to the PMEC where they’ll spend the day learning about and enjoying nature!  Content topics vary from day to day depending on weather.  Enjoy indoor & outdoor activities such as Hiking, Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing, Animal Tracking, Nature Crafts, Songs, Stories, and Games!   Children can join us for a half day (9AM-12PM or 1-4PM) for $20; or a full day (7:30AM-5:30PM) for $40.  Bring snack, drink(s), and lunch (if staying all day).  Dress your child in appropriate clothing including layers for outdoor activities.  Please pack an extra set of clothing, shoes, and socks.   Advanced registration required.  Instructors: PMEC Staff

 

 

Rachel’s Challenge

copy of the principal's letter 

January 2, 2008

 Dear Parents / Guardians:

 On January 17, 2008 our 6th graders have been invited to join AMS middle school as they present a very special program, titled “Rachel’s Challenge”.  Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999.  Rachel’s acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for the most life-changing school program in America.  The universal message of kindness and compassion told by Rachel’s story has been heard by students and parents all over the world.  The intent behind the program is to help kids start a “chain reaction” of acts of kindness.  It has been documented that this program has prevented numerous suicides, drastically reduced bullying, and in four known instances prevented a planned school shooting. 

 There are four parts to this program.  Part one will be held in our guidance class time. Students will receive an overview of the original incident, explore the www.RachelsChallenge.com website in our lab and read an essay written by Rachel Scott which was the inspiration for the program. On the morning of the 17th, our students will take a bus to AMS and join grades 6, 7, and 8 in an assembly hosted by either a member of Rachel Scott’s family or a friend of the Scott family.  The message in this presentation is “why” acts of kindness, compassion and tolerance are so important in today’s times.  After the assembly our students will return to MVVS to process the message and the feelings that it will inevitably evoke.  Part three is after school training for students interested in learning “how” to start these chain reactions of kindness.  The final part is a presentation for our community at 7:00PM in the Souhegan High School Theater.

 On the 17th this program will also be delivered to students at Souhegan High School.  The program is tailored for its audience, so what the high school students see will be somewhat different from what the middle school students will attend.  In each presentation there is a video portion; for the middle school the video does not contain any of the graphic scenes.  However, this is a very powerful presentation, and they do talk about the shooting and show interviews with students who were there.

 For further information, we recommend your reviewing the www.Rachelschallenge.com website. We encourage you to allow your child to be a part of this program; however, should you have any concerns please contact Barbara Belak or me directly.

 Sincerely,

Meredith Nadeau

Principal

mnadeau@sprise.com

 

 

 

 

December guidance classes focused on point of view and standing in someone else’s shoes for a given situation, to continue developing our empathy, critical thinking, and decision making skills.

 

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY), is currently accepting applications through Nov. 20 for its Talent Search to identify, assess and recognize academic talent. Please contact Mrs. Belak for more information.

 Information on Destination Imagination is available through the guidance office or on the DI website.

Parenting Talk at Milford Middle School

Parent-to-Parent presents the second of a series of five parent-planned interactive talks for parents of elementary and middle school students:  Blowing Their Tops – Helping Kids Deal with Anger and Other Emotions by Sharon Cowen, M.S., Family and Consumer Resources Educator, UNH Cooperative Extension.  Sharon will discuss how children learn social skills and emotional regulation needed to get along with others.  The talk will be held at the Milford Middle School on Tuesday November 13, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.   There is no fee for the talk.

 

“Games Galore”, a recreational program for students aged 3-14 will be held at the same time as the talk.  Older students will have open gym time and make turkey gumdrop centerpieces.  For younger students there will be Thanksgiving games such as pin the tail on the turkey and a holiday craft.  Games Galore is free if a parent attends the talk.


The talks are sponsored by the NH Children's Trust Fund, Community Action for Safe Teens (CAST), MMS Enrichment, The Youth Council, Nashua, and Milford Hospital Association. For questions contact Libby Anderson at mmsenrich@charter.net or 672-9876.

Parenting Talk at Milford Middle School

Parent-to-Parent presents the first of a series of five parent-planned interactive talks for parents of elementary and middle school students:  Managing Siblings with Sanity by Bonnie Harris, LLC, Director, Core Parenting.  The talk will be held at the Milford Middle School on Wednesday, October 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.   There is no fee for the talk. “Games Galore”, a recreational program for students aged 3-14 will be held at the same time as the talk.  Games Galore is free if a parent attends the talk.

 

In September, we worked on Team Building and School/Study Skills including listening, note taking, homework planning and reading skills.  In October, we are discussing Drug/Substance Awareness and thanks to PTA support, each student will receive a token reminder of the importance of healthy lifestyles and choices.  We also conducted a Bus Safety lesson for grades K and 1. Our own Howard Brown brought a bus and the students practiced proper behavior on the bus and safe exits and street crossings.