MIDDLE SCHOOL
GAME ON!
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EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOX By Heather Bennett, Communications Specialist
For middle school students and teachers, the phrase “Game On!” was not just the theme of this spring’s Transformation Day. It was the mantra for the whole semester. Middle school faculty addressed academics in creative ways throughout the spring months. Middle School Assistant Principal LeAnn Murry affirms, “Even in the midst of a crazy year, our teachers still have a heart for designing experiences for our students. That’s just what our teachers do. Transformation days build excitement for new learning experiences and provide opportunities to engage students in meaningful, memorable learning. While our goal for transformation days is student-centered, I love what it does for teachers. Teachers experience their own 'Ah-ha' moments - those same moments that they love to see in students in the classroom. There's nothing like the anticipation of waiting for students to arrive at school on transformation days.” The Transformation Day concept implemented by LRCA’s Middle School and Junior High even inspired a Des Moines, Iowa school to visit Warriorville to learn more about how House systems successfully work. All student led, the MS and JH House Leaders met with the 8 THE WARRIOR • SPRING 2021
Des Moines officials in the morning. Afterward, the visitors observed the Transformation Day classrooms, activities, and House System operations. The day rounded out with a Little Rock Christian teacher panel and brainstorming session.
