Midlo Celebrates Computer Science Education Week
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
December 7, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
From December 3rd through December 9th, schools across the world celebrate Computer Science Education Week, and each year during this week, Chesterfield County Public Schools celebrate the Hour of Code event by encouraging all K-12 teachers and educators to have their students participate in at leas...
Böer Brings Coding Into the Language Classroom
Erin Junkmann, Midlo Scoop Staff
December 7, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
Throughout the week of December 3 from December 7, 2018, students at Midlothian High School participated in an Hour of Code in order to introduce kids to the world of coding. On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, the students in Frau Böer’s Honors German III class combined what they have been learning in ...
Java Codes With AP Computer Science Classes
Ashley Manheim, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
Throughout the week of December 3-7, 2018, Midlo's faculty and students participated in the Hour of Code with their classes. Mr. Ben Java teaches AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A, two very popular classes at Midlo for technology enthusiasts. Both of these classes focus around cod...
Heretick Heralds Admiration
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
December 7, 2018
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For the month of December, Mrs. Cammeron Bennett passed on the Teachers Recognizing Teachers (TRT) award to new teacher aide, Ms. Judith Heretick. Ms. Heretick doubles as a Special Education teacher while also co-teaching social studies classes. Mrs. Bennett believes that Ms. Heretick has "a great attitud...
Spanish Students Reflect on Film
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom, PBL
Throughout the first semester, Honors Spanish 4 students in Señora Travis Jimenez’s class viewed, analyzed, and wrote about the award-winning film, Ladrón Que Roba A Ladrón. Each student composed a review of the movie in Spanish, and each copy underwent numerous editing stages. After weeks of revising...
Seniors Address Freshman Midterm Worries
December 5, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom, Showcase
As exam week approaches, high school students, especially freshmen, begin to feel the stress as they begin to prepare for midterm exams. Exam preparation can take many forms, such as: joining study groups, rewriting notes, and making time to review notes and seek last minute help. The best advice ...
Durrette Discusses Redistricting
Sarah Moskovitz and Caitlin Woods
December 3, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
On November 27, 2018, in the Midlothian High School auditorium, AP Government students listened intently as guest speaker Mr. Wyatt Durrette, an attorney working with OneVirginia2021, shared his story and offered advice. Durrette's grandson, senior Carson Fuller, opened the assembly with a few words about...
Société Française D’Honneur Inducts New Students
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
November 30, 2018
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On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, the Autumn Société Française D'Honneur (French National Honors Society) induction commenced. The society sponsors, Madame Catherine Mazzola and Madame Hannah Foster, organized the grand production for the special day. Inductees and families alike attended the celebrator...
Examining the Complex World of Neuropsychiatry
Nour Goulmamine, Special Features Editor
November 29, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom, Showcase
On Tuesday, November 28, 2018, AP and IB Psychology students filed into the Midlothian High School auditorium to learn about neuropsychiatry. Dr. David E. Ross, M.D., a licensed neuropsychiatrist, as well as senior Eleanor Ross’ father, came to the school during Midlo Morning to provide a brief lectur...
Putnam Earns @Midlo All Stars Recognition
Mr. Robert Gifford and Marisa Ruotolo
November 29, 2018
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The December Employee of the Month is always willing to help wherever needed. He is reliable, flexible, dedicated to his students, and an essential part of Midlo's instructional team. Congratulations, Mr. Gary Putnam, the December Employee of the Month. In what capacity do you teach at Midlo...
Bennett Hosts an Enlightenment Salon
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
November 20, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom, PBL
On November 7th and 8th, all of Mrs. Cammeron Bennett’s Honors World History II classes adorned their best costumes for the annual Enlightenment PBL, which entails a research, written, and interactive piece, allowing the project to come to life. Unlike many others, this project incorporated direct pa...
National Business Honor Society Welcomes New Students
Ashley Manheim, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
The National Business Honor Society (NBHS) aims to promote and recognize academic achievement in business and encourage outstanding skill in business. In order to achieve eligibility, a student must take three business classes throughout high school career, demonstrate excellent leadership, service,...
