This marking period in social studies, the students in Room 220 are exploring the structure and roles of the United States government. To launch the unit, we connected the topic to a familiar event—the recent Midland student government elections. Each year on November 4th, Midland School holds its presidential election, … Room 220
Classes Jump Through November Adapted physical education classes are participating in a jump rope unit. First, classes learned a basic jump technique: Feet close together, knees slightly bent, keeping back straight; with both feet at the same time, lower self, push off the ground and land on both feet. Students … Adapted Physical Education
Room 222 is engaging in a multi-disciplinary lesson inspired by the upcoming holidays! Students are exploring the concept of color through a variety of learning activities tailored to their individual needs. For some students, the focus is on color identification. Bright, high-contrast visuals are used to help them receptively recognize … Room 222
Students in Room 504 are given the opportunity to receive targeted and individualized instruction aimed at their individualized learning goals. Student to teacher ratio is small providing lots of opportunities for students to get the instruction they need, tailored to their individual learning styles. Access to learning is crucial for … Room 504
Super Seniors: The Heroes Behind the Scenes On October 2nd, Midland School celebrated Custodian Appreciation Day in a big way! The celebration hallway was filled with colorful pictures, heartfelt notes, and proud photos of our amazing custodians — all to show our gratitude for their hard work. But what happens … Room 511
Super Seniors in Room 512 are back on the job! The Room 512 Super Senior group participates in a variety of hands-on vocational activities that build practical skills and promote responsibility within the school community. Students take part in tasks such as laminating, die cutting, collating, preparing classroom materials, and … Room 512
Teamwork is the process of working collaboratively with a group of people to accomplish a shared goal. In this lesson, students engaged in a thoughtful discussion to define the word “coworker.” With guidance from staff and support from peers, they successfully identified coworkers and supervisors within the classroom environment. Mrs. … Room 509
On Sept. 17, Midland hosted a Grand Re-Opening Celebration for its on-campus Patricia Work Center. On Sept. 17, Midland hosted a Grand Re-Opening Celebration for its on-campus Patricia Work Center — a place that has been central to the program’s mission of providing employment services since it opened in 1993. … Midland Hosts Grand Re-Opening of The Patricia Murphy Work Center
Program Center Update We kicked off the school year with the story There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books by Lucille Colandro. This silly spin-off of the classic “Old Lady” story had everyone laughing as the character swallowed school supplies like a pen, a ruler, and a folder! … Program Center
