Sleepy Hollow Middle School 2008-2009 News

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Sleepy Hollow Middle School Academic Awards Ceremony

Students who are High Honor Roll, Honor Roll or have perfect attendance will be celebrated at an assembly on December 10th.

8th Grade:  Period 2, 8:30am to 9:18am
7th Grade:  Period 3, 9:22am to 10:13am

Please join us in the SHHS/SHMS Auditorium.

Parent-Teacher Conferences on December 10th

SHMS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 11:30am to 4:00pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm on December 10th.
 

8^th Graders Visit Ellis Island

On Friday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 25, the 8^th grade class took a trip to Ellis Island as a culmination of their study on immigration.  Even though the weather was cold and rainy at times, the students still had a great time.  After completing a scavenger hunt, which took them through the Great Hall, Reception areas, Baggage Room, Dormitory, and Medical Ward, a number of students were even able to find relatives on the Wall of Honor.  (Posted 12/4/08)

7^th Grade Science Teacher Enters Sleepy Hollow into Young Astronomers Competition

7^th grade science teacher Mr. Garguilo and a team of four students, Max Berdik, Evalyn Hart, Naomi Straus, and Tomas Correa, have entered into the Astronomy magazine and the National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA) video competition. The competition was to create a three minute video answering the question “Is Pluto a planet or not?” The team decided to make a breaking news story about the topic. Students played the role of Pluto and Neptune to explain the situation. Mr. Garguilo and the team are hoping to place in the competition. Mr. Garguilo says, “Even if we don’t win, it was a fun and educational experience. It was nice to work with the students on an activity outside of the everyday curriculum.” Mr. Garguilo is always keeping his eyes open for any possibilities for Sleepy Hollow to get their name out into the world. “National competitions give us (Sleepy Hollow) recognition and a chance to let the world experience our highly motivated student body. I hope to continue to take advantage of the vast educational opportunities presented to the schools.”  (Posted 11/7/08)

DC Trip Rescheduled

The Sleepy Hollow Middle School Washington DC Trip has been rescheduled to May 20, 21 and 22nd.  (Posted  11/7/08)

Sleepy Hollow Middle School Club Directory

Sleepy Hollow students can be involved in clubs to enrich their experience at the Middle School.  Please take a look and see all the exciting clubs that are available for you to join.

2^nd Annual Sleepy Hollow Leaf Races

October 31^st was the 2^nd Annual Sleepy Hollow Leaf Race. Students of Sleepy Hollow Middle School, with the guidance of 7^th grade science teacher, Mr. Garguilo, explored the falling rates of leaves. Students experimented with the size and shape of leaves to determine which ones are affected by the least air resistance.

“Students have been collecting and testing leaves outside of class for up to two weeks to get ready for race day,” says Mr. Garguilo. Students drop their leaves from a starting line and the first leaf to hit the ground is the winner.

Mr. Garguilo began this experiment to meet New York State Standards on Air Resistance last year and has found it a huge motivation for students. “I wanted to find an interesting way to incorporate the fall season and air resistance; I don’t know if anyone ever tested which leaf actually falls fastest. We may have stumbled upon a major scientific discovery.”

Students, in their costumes for Halloween, compete and collect data for this laboratory experiment. They all try at a chance to be crowned this year’s winner. The winner receives a leaf necklace, symbolizing their victory in the leaf races. “The reality is that all students that participate are winners since they all learn a new aspect of science.” (Posted  10/30/08)

Middle School Students Visit The Madden Outdoor Education Center

 During the week of September 22, the Sleepy Hollow Middle School students visited the Madden Outdoor Education Center in Kent Cliffs, New York with their instructional teams.  Each team enjoyed a full day at the center participating in organized recreational activities emphasizing teamwork and cooperation.  Groups were challenged with such tasks as scaling a 12-foot wall with the help of a ladder on the reverse side, using only each other for climbing assistance.  Other groups were faced with the task of moving everyone from one platform to another several feet apart using only two planks, neither of which spanned the distance between the platforms.  The Spider’s Web, See Saw, and Rope Swing were among the other elements groups faced.  Throughout this exciting day students on all four teams were challenged to work together, communicate effectively, and rely on the help of teammates to overcome challenges.  Students will draw upon this experience to help them work together effectively in school.  The middle school students wish to extend a great big thank you to Mr. David Benedict, Sr. for organizing the trip for all four teams and to Mr. Cy Hughes for helping with transportation! (Posted:  9/29/08)

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