Poetry Event at Walker Mill

Language Arts teacher Mr. Downing and his students on Walker Mill's Philosophers' team created beautiful poems, placed them in picture frames and displayed them in an impressive exhibit in the media center. Parents had an opportunity to tour the exhibit during the PTSA meeting on November 10, 2009. Parents and students enjoyed the gallery and hoped to see more exhibits such as this.

Walker Mill Serves

On October 29, 2009, the students at Walker Mill Middle School participated in Walker Mill Serves. Walker Mill Serves was part of our Quarterly Thematic Unit that provided the students with an opportunity to build community within our school. Our first quarter activity was a lesson on the RED CROSS and how they as students could be of service to their community and each other. Research shows that students who participate in community service are more likely to attend college and continue to serve as adults.

The students planned a clothing and food drive that is ongoing until Thanksgiving Break. They also wrote plays, created posters, engaged in Socratic seminars and developed a plan on how to distribute necessities to victims of disaster in any and all environments.

Our students and staff are looking forward to our Second Quarter Thematic Unit.