From a wise 6th grade girl...

This week is final exam week. After my students finish their final for my class, I have them write a letter to upcoming 6th grade students, giving advice about being a middle schooler. One of my students asked if she could write to only upcoming 6th grade girls. Here are her wise words:

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To 6th grade girls:

Hey, welcome to Vivian Field Middle School. My name is Cassandra and let me give you advice to survive middle school. OK, girls, say you see a boy and you like him and he asks you out and you only knew him for a few days, what do you say? Here, take it from someone who has been there before, say NO because he might have been dared or he is just using you to get a girl that he likes. It might be hard but say NO. Just say this, "I'm sorry, but NO because we don't know each other. How about we get to know each other a little better?" If he says never mind, then that will give you a hint that he doesn't like you, K?

If you like a boy, please DO NOT ASK HIM OUT -- that would be weird but also not very cool and if you have to wait 2 years or longer, just wait because the right guy will come at the right time - that I promise you. Girls, don't try to show off in front of a boy because then he will think you are kinda crazy. Just be yourself and if he doesn't like you for who you are then just move on because you want a boyfriend that likes you for who you are, OK? Boys will come and go so just stick to being yourself and sooner or later you will find a boyfriend that really likes you.

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Pretty good for a 12 year old... Let's hope she can stick to her own advice... Have a terrific Thursday!