Hello families, 

We are beginning an exciting, hands-on classroom project inspired by Shark Tank! Students will be creating their own business idea and learning how products and services are developed, priced, and presented. Then students will write a sales pitch and present that in front of a panel of "Sharks." 

Throughout this project, students will: 

• Design a product or service 

• Calculate the cost to create it (materials, labor, and startup costs) 

• Determine a selling price and potential profit 

• Build a prototype 

• Write a pitch to the panel of "Sharks" 

• Present their product and their pitch to the class 

This project focuses on real-world skills such as problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and writing. 

 

📅 Important Dates: 

Students will have class time to work on all parts of this project. However, if a student is not using class time effectively or would like additional time to refine their work, they are welcome to complete any portion of the project at home.  

Brainstorm & Choose Final Product/Service 

🗓 4/27/26 

Students will generate ideas and select their final product or service. 

Glossary Terms & Product Sketch 

🗓 4/28/26 

Students will define key business terms and create a sketch/plan of their product or service. 

Building List  

🗓 4/29/26 

Students will create a list of all materials needed to build their prototype or demonstrate their service and use that to calculate their capital resources and consumable resources.  

Prototype Day (Bring Supplies!) 

🗓 4/30/26 - 5/01/2026 

Students must come prepared with materials to build a model of their product OR be ready to demonstrate their service (role play, visuals, or materials). Students will build their prototypes during class time. 

Writing the Pitch 

🗓 5/04/26 - 5/06/26 

Students will write and refine their business pitch and practice their pitch out loud before presenting to the Sharks. It is a good idea to have students practice this pitch at home as well! 

"Catch-Up" Day 

🗓 5/07/2026 

Students can use today to tie up and loose ends before their presentations. 

Final Presentation Day 

🗓 *5/08/26 * 

Students will present their business idea and prototype to the class. 

Final Written Work Due 

🗓 5/08/26 

All worksheets and cost calculations must be completed and turned in. 

 

🧰 What Your Student May Need: 

• Basic craft supplies (poster board, markers, etc.) 

• Materials to build a simple prototype 

• Items to help demonstrate their service (if applicable) 

💡 Prototypes do NOT need to be perfect or expensive—creativity is encouraged! Prototype can be made from clay, paper, carboard, etc. 

If you have any questions or need support gathering materials, please feel free to reach out. I’m excited to see the creativity and innovation your students bring to this project! 

Thank you for your support, 

Mrs. St. Clair 

 

Hi Everyone,

Here's what students will be working on this week in Language Arts.

 

 

Hey Everyone! Keep an eye out for the conference sign-up:

 

Good morning, Middle School Families,

This week, we are continuing with review activities to help students transition smoothly back into their learning routines. Students received their next homework assignment today. Homework will be available both in print and online through your student’s Teams account and is due this Friday, August 22. 

If your student has not yet brought a book to keep in our ELA classroom, please encourage them to do so. When students complete their work early, they are expected to use this time for independent reading.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.