WEDNESDAYS OF WONDER
In education, authentic learning is an instructional approach that allows students to explore, discuss, and meaningfully construct concepts and relationships in contexts that involve real-world problems and projects that are relevant to the learner.
Authentic Learning is part of the District’s Jeffco Generations Vision. Jeffco Virtual Academy middle school students are learning about Generations Skills. Students leave their virtual learning and come to campus one time a week. Teachers lead a Jeffco Generations brainstorming lesson generating activities they could do to meet the Jeffco Generations. In order to accomplish some of the activities, one campus day a month is specifically dedicated to authentic tasks.
9/11 Bowling: Peers Supporting an Inclusive School Climate
Our 1st middle school WOW included bowling, scoring, arcades and getting an inside look at how bowling balls and pins are made. This fun led to a focused lesson on increasing students' connection to school by building relationships via teamwork. Thank you to our principal and middle school team for making this happen! And, thank you middle school! WOW!! Check out these pictures of the event!
10/2 Warren Tech Tour
Permission Slip Required
The Middle School WOW on October 2nd will be a tour of Warren Tech from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Warren Tech is an extension of every Jeffco high school and offers academic, career and technical training and education in 28 different programs. Middle school students tour WT to learn about the opportunities in high school and ensure careful course planning. Students will participate in afternoon activities on campus including ICAP tasks that align with career interests.
In preparation for the tour, JVA will have a site visit from our WT Counselor Liaison, Tera Koentges, on Wednesday, 9/25. She will conduct a short presentation with video and answer student questions.
For more information about Warren Tech visit: http://www.warrentech.org/
Please submit your permission form to Ms. Milliken ASAP! Susan.Milliken@jeffco.k12.co.us
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