Wood Middle 7th graders

Sometimes 7th graders in middle school feel like the proverbial middle child, without the excitement of being the new middle schoolers, or the excitement of moving on to high school  Their teachers have great plans to keep them motivated and engaged in their education.  As part of their year, the 7th graders have participated in the Ropes Course at Fort Miley.  This team-building outdoor field trip is a long-standing tradition, but rising costs of transportation have made it harder to participate.  A newer addition to their year, Falcon’s Court, allows the students to experience the Renaissance, in tangible, innovative ways. These programs support their academic curriculum, and the overarching Integrated Learning question for their year:  What are my connections to the larger world?


PTA support and donations from parents can’t always cover the costs of these programs, which is why the students need your help.  As a Title 1 school, many of our students live below the poverty level.  The cost of these programs can be a hardship.  All students have a right to an education. These signature 7th grade programs can’t happen without the support of our community.


To read more about these programs, see below.


http://www.pliprograms.org/index.php/programs/ropes-course


http://alamedasun.com/news/history-comes-alive-wood-middle-school


The 7th graders are so grateful for your help in making their year memorable.  #GFMToSchool