middle school Archives - Turning Point School

Maintaining Dignity, Integrity, and Community in the Discipline Process

May 6, 2019 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Discipline rooted in "learning" can help children find a positive sense of independence and identity. At Turning Point, we connect our Primary Montessori roots through the Elementary and Middle School years in order to honor each child’s individual path and nurture her/his sense of self-respect and responsibility. This holistic approach requires continual modeling, explicit teaching, and tireless encouragement of a growth mindset as children grow and develop within a community they hold dear.

A Balanced Approach to Gaming

October 22, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

“I’m the only one not playing Fortnite after school!” “If you don’t let me do it, I will be left out!” Do these pleas sound familiar? If so, you are not alone; as parents and educators, we are all in this together.

The Adolescent Brain: A Radical Rewiring

October 8, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

As anyone who spends time with children in the “tween” years can attest, adolescence is a magical place. At Turning Point, we not only understand the challenges of middle school, but we embrace and truly enjoy the incredible opportunity we have to work with adolescents during these years of incredible growth.

Talking to Kids about Gender Dynamics

October 1, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

The start of school is always a time of new beginnings – a new grade level, new teachers, new classmates, and for some, an entirely new school. At Turning Point, we have another “new beginning” to add to our list: the launch of our re-branding project.

Fostering an Engaged, Inclusive Community

September 17, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Relationships are at the heart of a key strategic priority for Turning Point, articulated in an essential question: How do we continue to foster a highly engaged, inclusive community?

Turning Point Traditions

September 11, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

In the next couple weeks, we will kick off two programs that are long-standing Turning Point traditions: PDF Nights (formerly known as "Family Nights"), and Family Groups. Both programs take place once per month during the school year, and each serve to provide our students with opportunities to deepen their connections with people who can make a profound impact in their livesÑfrom their own family members to fellow students and adults at school.

State of Flow

September 4, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

The type of happiness our students display comes from more than just an easy morning routine; it emanates from a deep sense of satisfaction they feel while at school.

New Branding: A Positive Equation for Achievement

August 29, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Graduation Remarks

June 18, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Former Congressman John Lewis once said: "I tell people all the time if you see something that is not fair, not right, and not just, then you have a moral obligation to do something about itÑto get in the way, to get in trouble." You, our graduating Class of 2018, are that future, and I know your time at Turning Point has helped you to conceive of the ways you can "get in the way" to disrupt the status quo, "getting in trouble" both by learning history and creating your own.