We want to give you a peek into the classroom. Mrs. Acker, one of our 7th grade English Language arts teachers was chosen to interview for our teacher feature. Her interview is below:
Why do you teach ELA?
“In middle school I had a really great English teacher and I think he kind of inspired me to want to do this. I also like talking about ideas and characters and ELA allows you to do that.”
Why 7th grade,
“Mostly because 7th graders are still able to get excited about learning a little bit but they are also old enough to talk about those ideas and big world issues and so I appreciate that it is a little bit of both a little bit elementary and a little highschool.”
What other things do you want to take away from your class,
“In my class we really emphasize teamwork like how to be a good team player so that everyone feels respected, everyone feels valued and everyone feels like they play an important role.”
How many year have you been teaching
“I have been here since 2016”(8 years) “and I did 3 years at a high school before this”(11 years in all)
Do you have pets
“I do have a black lab. Her name is Bellatrix because I am a Harry Potter fan. She is like my other child, just as needy and just as cuddly.”
Long term goals
Be a good mom
Be better as a teacher
Thank you Mrs. Acker for being our teacher feature!
This year's fall play, A Lighter Shade of Noir, is about a group of detectives of various personality traits who are invited to a gala to show off their biggest accomplishments and trophies. During the gala, the lights go off and all of their prized possessions are gone! With sneaky villains, brave detectives, and a mysterious flower shop, this comedic performance will have you hanging off the edge of your seat.
We interviewed some of the main characters of the play.
Taylor Persing (who plays Vick Tracy)’s said: "I would say that the play is more like a mystery than any of the others we have done, like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I think that being a big role in the school play is a big opportunity because the play is smaller than usual."
Thomas Graham (who plays Trent Trowel) said: "I think that the school play is a place where people can have fun and put on a production. I’ve been in the school play the last two years and I think being the lead role will be really good for me. This year the play is actually really small; usually there are 40 actors and 70 stage crew.
Mrs. McLaughlin, the school play director has said the following about the play:
I chose A Lighter Shade of Noir this year because I wanted to choose something different, you know, we’ve been doing parodies in the past, and I’ve seen a couple of mystery plays floating around and I thought it would be fun to try
The performances will be taking place On November 8th at 7:00 pm and November 9th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The entrance fees are $5 for adults and $3 for kids and seniors. Students who have paid their activity fee and have a blue stickers on their student ID can get in for free. Make sure you have you ID!
Junior High Girls’ Basketball registration closes Friday, October 11. Parents/Guardians must register the player online using this link. Players must have a completed physical form from a medical provider and upload it to their registration or turn it into the high school athletic office. The activity fee must be paid prior to the first contest.
Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School
Website: dhems.lasd.us
Location: 2057 Washington Avenue, Lewisburg, PA, USA
Phone: 570-522-3213
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonaldEichhornMS/