Barking Points: Sixth grade transitions at LRMS

For a moment imagine a bright, colorful, warm summer day. The grass is lively, the sky is clear, and the breeze blows gently at your side.

Now imagine a cold and brittle winter day. The grass is dull and an overcast blanket above covers the world beneath it. Fall and spring are important seasons; they create a bridge between two unlike seasons, easing over the changing environment.

Transitions are an essential part of change; LRMS sixth graders are taking the opportunity near the end of this school year to reflect on the transitions they have undergone since the beginning of their middle schoo...