hosted by The Coat of Arms, Menlo's student press
MSJW Details
When? Aug. 7 - Aug. 11, 2023; 9:30am to 12:30pm every day (lunch not included)
Where? In person on the Menlo Upper School campus, in the journalism classroom.
Who? Students who've completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade, from any middle school.
Program fees? $25 to enroll, but financial aid is available on request.
Register: MSJW has 18 spots available. Registration for MSJW 2023 is now open!
​
The Final Project
Over the course of the MSJW program, students will work on a story of their choosing. After each workshop session, students will have the opportunity to use their new knowledge to create their final projects. At the end of the week, the teaching assistants will compile students' final project stories and create a digital newspaper issue. Students can share the link to this issue with their friends and family to showcase their work!
Sample Schedule
9:30 - 10:15
Workshop: Interviewing
Learn how to find sources and arrange interviews. Then explore how to prepare for an interview, generate questions and conduct your interview.
​
​
10:20 - 11:00
Workshop: Forming a Story
Writing a news story is not like essay writing. Explore different story structures, and practice integrating quotes. Participate in a friendly competition about story structure and quoting.
​
11:15 - 11:45
Guest Lesson by a CoA Editor
A high school editor will discuss challenging situations in student journalism. Participate in
a simulation: what would you do if you were a reporter/editor?
​
​
11:50 - 12:30
Final Project Work Time
Continue working on your final project. Share ideas with your MSJW peers, and help edit each other's stories. The adviser and TAs will be available to answer your questions and offer individual help.
Still have questions? Email us at coatofarms@menloschool.org!