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Thursday Middle School
Pass-Along!
Most every Thursday we send a brief "Pass-Along" that
makes sense for most anyone working at a middle school.
It is always brief. We always include
a bit of humor; and all kinds of other stuff.
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Middle School Guides...
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Be Confident in Who You Are: Middle School Confidential #1
by Annie Fox (2008, Free Spirit,
9.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]
In a contemporary, graphic-novel format, the book offers insider information on common middle school concerns and practical advice for being healthy, feeling good about who you are, and staying in control of your feelings and actions - even when the pressure is on. In addition to the character stories, quizzes, quotes from real kids, tips, tools, and resources add to the fun and make this book a timely and engaging survival guide that will draw in even reluctant. Grades 5-8. [6.5” x 8”...92
pages]
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Middle School: The Real Deal, From Cafeteria Food to Combination Locks, Revised
by Juliana Farrell & Beth Mayall (2007, HarperCollins,
7.99)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 6.31]
From cliques to class schedules, first jobs to foreign language, this accessible guide is a "must have" compendium of information for kids about to take the middle school plunge. Now revised, this new edition is packed with updated information, interactive quizzes, and more. Grades 4-9. [6” x 9”...138
pages]
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A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School: Everything You Need
to Know About Making the Grade, Staying Cool at a New School, and Juggling
More Homework
by Julie Williams (2004, Pleasant Company, 9.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]
Middle school is all about change. In the opening section,
girls take a quiz to determine how they respond to change, then
receive tips on how to cope with the big changes that they're
getting ready to face as they start middle school: switching
classes, getting up earlier, and having their own lockers, all
while learning to manage a new school, new teachers, new friends,
and LOTS more homework and activities! [5.5” x 9.5”...96
pages]
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Making the Most of Middle School: A Field Guide for Parents and Others
by Anthony Jackson, et al. (2004, Pleasant Company, 15.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 12.60]
The middle-school years mark a critical transition period for young adolescents and their parents. This breakthrough volume empowers parents to advocate for the very best education for their children by clearly explaining what adolescents need—and what makes them tick. [6” x 9”...149
pages]
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School Smarts: All the Right Answers to Homework, Teachers, Popularity,
and More!
by Brooks Whitney (2000, Pleasant Company, 8.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.07]
From pop quizzes to popularity, this book is packed with
smart advice and ideas for girls. Your students will get tips
on great presentations, sharpen their test-taking skills, and
discover their study style. It discusses getting along with
teachers, doing homework, being popular, and more. Grades 4-8. [6.5” x
8.5”... 96 pages]
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