Band
The band students have been exploring how to write a melody in music. There were some really creative creations! Then they could perform their composition for the class. Evalyn Kim and Belinda Chu participated in the piano solo and ensemble contest and both earned the highest rating of superior!
Way to go musical Pirates!
We are working on sheet music in all classes and preparing for our next concert March 20th at 6:30pm!
Choir
The Choir students are currently working on music to perform at the Mountain Region Solo and Ensemble on March 1st and our Spring Concert on March 24th.
We are currently also taking our annual sight singing assessment. The Advanced Choir on Saturday January 25th had a 5 rehearsal where they learn the step routine to their sand Dance.
Language
Hola! Guten Tag!
In the Spanish classes, we are moving along. We have just started a project where students will be delivering a brief oral presentation about themselves in Spanish. We will also be looking at recipes again for a Fiesta scheduled for February 28. This one will look at foods from Spanish speaking cultures other than Mexico, such as Peru, or Costa Rica, Spain, Bolivia and others.
In the German class, we have just finished talking about various sports and hobbies and now will be learning about items for school and how the US and German school systems differ. We will also be learning about Fasching, which is similar to the French Mardi Gras. We will be doing some research and planning a Fest for the end of February to use up all those rich, tasty fats!
Video Production
It is a new semester, and a new semester brings new Video Production classes! Students have started the semester by focusing on learning the basics of video editing and how to create Pioneer Morning News. They will then apply these skills and the storytelling skills they will learn to create short films, documentaries, and podcasts. These projects will be featured on the Pioneer Video Production YouTube channel. You can view our channel at
https://www.youtube.com/@dbeaulieu98388.
We invite you to watch Pioneer TV, our daily news show, at
https://pio.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/our-school/pioneer-tv to learn about what is happening at Pioneer Middle School.
Animal Advocate
6th Grade is learning about dog domestication and characteristics. Students will then create a research project about a dog breed to present to the class.
7th/8th Grade is working on a unit on birds and waterfowl. Students are learning about bird adaptations, feather structures, and how birds are related to theropods. Students will end the unit with a research project on an American waterfowl, and visit the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge.
Physical Education
All of the PE classes finished off the first semester with Fitness testing, while also doing some sports and activities. Take a look at some of the students enjoying rock climbing. Now that it is the beginning of second semester, classes are starting off the semester with fitness testing to get a baseline in muscular strength/endurance, flexibility and cardiorespiratory endurance. The Fitness tests consist of : curl-ups, push-ups, flex arm hang/ pull ups, mile run, pacer, sit and
reach, shoulder stretch, and trunk lift.
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