What is a caring learner? A caring learner develops empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. A caring learner will have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to

Johnnie Carr Middle SchoolInternational Baccalaureate Middle Years

Programme

October 2016 VOLUME 2, Number 31610 Ray Thorington Road Montgomery, AL 36117 Phone: 334-224-

4005

This is our third year as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) School. One important part of the IB Programme is the Learner Profile. It emphasizes10 characteristics that can inspire, motivate and unite all stakeholders in achieving a common purpose.

Every month, one student per homeroom class will be nominated by teachers to be the “IB Star Student of the Month.” The student that is selected will be showcased on the IB Star Student Bulletin Board. This month’s IB

Learner Profile trait is “caring.” Ways you can strengthen caring skills at home:

Role model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, being an active listener, always show you care about people.

Practice random acts of kindness. Simple things like holding the door for someone or helping carry bags shows that you are aware of others

and want to help them.

Calendar of Events

October 3Volleyball Game Carr at Southlawn 4:30 PMOctober 5Volleyball Game Mckee at Carr at 4:30 PMOctober 6 Football Game Brewbaker at Carr at 4:00 PMOctober 7End of 1st QuarterOctober 10No School – No studentsOctober 11Regions Parent Workshop at 6:00PM GEAR UP at LeeOctober 13Report CardsFootball Game Carr at Mckee at 4:00 PMOctober 14Fall PicturesOctober 16-30PTSA FundraiserOctober 18Regions Parent Workshop at 6:00PM GEAR UP at PCOctober 20 Football Game Gw at Carr at 4:00 PMHonor’s Activity at 9:00 AMPerfect Attendance Activity at 1:15 PMOctober 21Fall Festival at 1:00-2:30 PMOctober 25 IB College Night at 6:00 PMOctober 28PBS

PrincipalDr. Brittany AarestadAssistant PrincipalsMr. Joshua Farrow

Mrs. Deidre McCray Newsletter Editors:

Mr. Joshua Farrow IB Coordinator

Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to

turn a life around.

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During this past quarter your child has been adapting and applying the concepts of being an IB learner. Teachers have given your child different tasks to help him or her to discover and explore how learning can take place in any learning environment no matter what subject or language it is. Learning can take place when kids are given the chance to express and work together to accomplish a goal. At Johnnie Carr, this is what our kids do at school:

In Mrs. Lovett’s class, 7th grade Language Arts teacher, students were doing a “Grammar Rap.” They had to work as a team to create a presentation that showed a strong collaboration with an original form of learning the content and singing. Students had a lot of fun planning, practicing their lyric parts and coordinating the movements for their presentations.

In the Chinese class, students were learning how to say family membersin Chinese and how to write each word. They also did a family tree about theirfamily. Students are enjoying theopportunity of learning Chinese.

This work is a demonstration of the “Peace Building Workshop” that 6th and 8th graders participated on September 20th, 2016 in the library at Carr given by Natilee McGruder from McGruder and Associates. The workshop was based on how to gain peace within the schools, community and worldwide. Students brainstormed and came up with ideas to try and make the world a more peaceful place. At the end of the workshop, the students traced their hands to show how they are raising their hands for peace around the world; the students also wrote on a pledge card about some ways to show peace. This work is displayed by the front office.

GEAR UP/Regions Bank Fall Financial Wellness Night was on Tuesday, October 11th at Lee High School at 6:00pm and the next one will be on Tuesday, October 18th at Park Crossing High School at 6:00 pm. There will be door prizes and light snacks.

Topic: Wise Use of Credit

(Free family workshops)

IB/College Night Event will be on Tuesday, October 25th at 6:00 in Carr Middle School Gym. There will be special Carr "celebrities" to answer questions about college and what students need to know to be ready for college.

Door prizes!!!

GEAR UP is creating a bank of email addresses of 8th grade parents, in order to send out reminders of events and other information. You can scan this QR code to send your address with an app on your phone, or you can email Miss Norris at libby.norris@mps.k12.al.us and ask her to add your name to the list. Include your name and your student's name in the email.

Please visit often our school website. It contains valuable information about our school guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as your child’s teachers assignments. We look forward to working together to foster a globally-minded community.

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