HOUSTON, Texas – It is the second week of school for students at Fleming Middle School, and things are returning to normal under the New Education System (NES) led by state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles.
Fleming MS is entering its second year with this system and KPRC 2 reporter Candace Burns has been reporting on how teachers, students and staff are dealing with the changes and challenges. To catch up on the report or watch the documentary we produced last year titled: TAKEOVERor visit the Focus on Fleming Website on click2Houston.
On Monday, the Vikings began the week preparing not only for their tryouts at the beginning of the new year, but also for several extracurricular tryouts.
Fleming MS hosted tryouts for soccer, cross country, volleyball and cheerleading.
These extracurricular activities are distinct from DYAD Specialty Courses, a series of offerings designed to provide NES students with diverse experiences. DYAD courses include topics such as fitness, music, visual arts, 21st century media and technology, hands-on science, and gardening.
Most of us remember the nervousness and excitement of trying out for a team in school – whether it was elementary school, middle school, high school, or even college. That experience, whether successful or not, often leaves a lasting memory.
During our weekly visit to Fleming, Candace spoke with Januel Plumber, the seventh-grade reading teacher who also coaches the cheerleading team.
Plumber emphasized the importance of students participating in activities outside of their studies and expressed her enthusiasm for her role as a coach.
“It’s fun. It’s an outlet. After working hard in so many classes, they have something to look forward to. They come to cheerleading practice ready and excited because they know they get to go to the football games and represent the school. So yeah, it’s an outlet,” Plumber said.
As a second-year coach, Plumber is excited to build a new team from the ground up.
“Last year I took over the team from the previous coach. They already had their own culture, but this year we are working on creating a new one with a whole new team. I’m really excited,” she added.
After spending several days learning new chants, cheers and dance routines, more than 25 girls officially applied to join the Vikings cheerleading team on Thursday.
There are 20 places available at Ms Plumber and the selection is based not only on team spirit but also on the recommendation of the teachers.
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