Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A new option for summer study!

The North Shore Summer School, an effort presented by Pingree School and supported by school districts on the North shore (including Rockport) is hosting an Open House at Pingree School, 537 Highland Street in Hamilton on Sunday, June 3rd from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Parents and students are invited to come meet the teachers, tour the facilities, and learn more about this full academic summer program. No RSVP necessary.    The program will include enrichment and credit recovery courses.  Parents and students need to check with their guidance counselor before taking any course for the purposes of credit recovery.

Friday, May 25, 2012

School and Community Partnership!

On Thursday, May 24, students in Mr. Larsen's Marketing II class, got a chance to put into practice what they have been learning for the past two years. Groups of 2-3 students made their "pitches" to members of the Rotary, Economic Development Committee, and Gloucester Times on ways to improve the Rockport Tourism industry. Ideas ranged from better use of social media to a "mini Motif #1" tourism booth. The adults were quite impressed with the ideas and look forward to a partnership with our marketing students in the future.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Congratulations to Ms. McWilliams

Congratulations to Ms. Carolyn McWilliams, Rockport Middle School's own 8th grade science teacher has been named TBL (Thinking Based Learning) Teacher of the Year by NCTT (The National Center for Teaching Thinking)!  This is a great honor for Ms. McWilliams and all of the educators who have been a part of the Tower Foundation Grant.  During the grant Ms. McWilliams and the entire M/HS have had the opportunity to learn about Thinking Skills, Standards based Reporting, Understanding by Design, and interactive classroom technology.  As a result of this honor Ms. McWilliams has been invited to speak at the annual NCTT Summer Institute.  Congratulations Ms. McWilliams!!!

Seniors are in exams!

Today marked the first day of senior exams.  Most seniors will be in and out as they complete their exams and prepare for next weeks activities.  The exam schedule is:
Tuesday B and D
Wednesday E and F
Thursday A and C
Friday G and H
On Friday we will be our last day with the seniors :-(  (Next week is senior week)

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Prom and Promenade are a star studded event!

"Old Hollywood" was the theme of this year's prom held last night at the Danversport Yacht Club.  Over 140 students and guests enjoyed a night of dancing.  Thank you to everyone who attended Promenade and Prom, it was a wonderful event!


Congratulations to Joey and Kristen for being named 2012 Prom King and Queen!