Winter Sports

Winter Sports at Breakthrough are in full swing.

Girls' Lady Royals have played three games and they currently have a 2 and 1 record.  The girls are improving steadily and the athletes are really coming together as a team.


Boys' Breakthrough Royals are also involved in their season.  They are currently 0 and 3, however, many players are new to the team and they are also improving steadily.  Many of the athletes on the team have said that despite their current record, the games are a lot of fun and they are happy to be on the team and to play.  

Sportsmanship is evident at the games and our athletes are setting a high standard for "classy competition".  

Check the schedule below and plan to attend a home game to cheer for our teams!

Breakthrough Royals:
Monday - January 7 - 4:30 at Breakthrough

Lady Royals:
Tuesday - January 8 - 4:30 at Breakthrough
Thursday - January 10 - 4:30 at Breakthrough

Happy New Year 2013!

Now that the holidays are behind us, Breakthrough Magnet Middle School is busy with many activities.  Eighth graders enjoyed a trip to Cheney Technical High School where they spent the day observing classes, speaking with the Guidance Department and meeting teachers in the various shops offered at this very exciting high school.

Breakthrough Magnet Students are able to visit high schools, attend open house events and even shadow students currently enrolled in area schools.  It is a great opportunity to participate and it helps our students to apply to schools that best fit their needs.

Homeroom Volleyball Tournament Rescheduled

The homeroom volleyball tournament that was scheduled in November is rescheduled in January.  The teams are set, and colors agreed upon.  We're hoping for a good turnout.  Watch for a flyer later in the week with all of the details.

December Activities

Second Annual Homeroom Volleyball Tournament!

Friday, November 30th 

3:00 - 5:30

We have 4 teams signed up:

• Blue Hurricanes                       
• Red Dragons
• Black Shadows
• White Tigers

We are waiting for the last homeroom to sign up.

Wear your team colors to the tournament and play for the trophy!

All permission slips and money need to be turned in by Wednesday.

Don't Miss It!!

Boys' and Girls' Basketball

Breakthrough Royals

Practice has begun and the schedule was posted on Friday.

Schedule and game results will be posted in the sports' update section of the blog.

Come to the games and support our Breakthrough Royals!!

Holiday Concert

Multicultural Luncheon

Friday, December 21st.

Concert: 10:00 AM

Luncheon:  11:15 - 1:00 

The concert is a whole school event with selections from our Breakthrough Band and Choir included.  The luncheon is for all students in Grades 5 - 8.

We need help setting up the Teacher Training Center and also cleaning up afterwards.  Please see Mrs. Kellogg if you are interested in earning community service hours for this event.

Watch for the information flyer.  Families are asked to bring a covered dish from their family's heritage (or a favorite dish from the holiday season) to the luncheon.

Breakthrough Magnet Middle School

Second Annual Homeroom Volleyball Tournament

Date:  Friday, November 30, 2012
Time:  3:00 - 5:30 PM
Cost:  $3.00  

(supper will be provided after the tournament)

• We need a minimum of 8 students from each homeroom in order to play.
• Name your team and make a poster for the hallway.
• Each homeroom can choose a team color. - Sign up with Mrs. Kellogg
• Homerooms will play each other in matches until a champion is crowned.

Ms. Troiano's Homeroom won the trophy last year!

Basketball Season

Sign-ups for both boys' and girls' teams:

October 24th - October 31st.

The schedule for the season will be posted as soon as its complete.

Boys - Mondays and Wednesdays   Girls -Tuesdays and Thursdays

There will be an information meeting for parents after practice:

Boys - Monday, November 26th

Girls - Tuesday, November 27th

October

October Lesson in the Library

Wonder by: R.J. Palacio

Students are reading and listening to this amazing story.

August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school - until now.  He's about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be.  the thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face.  But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?

We are exploring the concepts of bullying and also, is beauty really only skin deep.  The theme of the book is courage and each character faced with situations that require courage to see them through.

Movie Night

Movie Night was a big success.  36 students stayed on a very rainy afternoon to watch The Sandlot.  The movie was funny and it gave the kids a glimpse into what life was like for middle school kids in the 1950's.  I had to explain that the circular ring with finger holes in it was "the phone".  Also, that moms wore really pretty dresses all the time even at home!

The kids helped set up our pizza and ice cream supper.  We moved tables into the foyer and created a middle school cafe'.  

Thanks to all of the kids for being helpful and so much fun to be with.

High School and College Ready Fair

 Wednesday, October 17th

Breakthrough Gym
1:00 - 2:30 PM

Area magnet and theme high schools attend our fair and meet our students.  Breakthrough parents and middle school students are welcome to come and view material as well as meet representatives from area high schools.

Application season is fast approaching.  Plan to attend the fair to be the best informed before you make your choice.

October Movie Night

Friday, October 19th is Middle School Movie Night.

3:15 - 5:30 PM

Cost:  $3.00

We will be showing The Sandlot.

Students may wear their casual clothes to the movie.

Pizza and drinks will be served in the cafe.

All students must return a permission slip and the $3.00 by Wednesday, Oct. 17th in order to attend.