This week in band, Mr. Givens showed us the parts of our instruments and how to play the first note. In PE, we played musical chairs with hula hoops and later a game called Batman. In science, we worked on timelines. In English, we read Freak the Mighty. In math we multiplied and divided fractions. The golf team played Monday. The volleyball team lost, but the football team won 42-0! On Friday we voted for SCA during lunch. In English we had a big test and in math we worked on dividing fractions.
Adelaide Brent, 6th grade
On Monday we played games in PE. In English we studied character traits. Lunch was nachos. In math, we worked on multiplying fractions. In history, we made clay Pueblo houses. On Tuesday the clubs met and my group played handball. Lunch was good but everyone is still talking about the ducks. On Wednesday we learned about tribes in history. For lunch we had cheeseburgers. In band we practiced our instruments. On Thursday we played netball in PE. In history we made clay adobes. In band we played our first notes. Lunch was ravioli. The duck mystery is still going!
Miriam Carter, 6th grade
In English we are reading Freak the Mighty. In math we started dividing fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions. In science we finished our space exploration timelines. The football team won their game and the cheerleaders did a good job. Mrs. Pierson’s class got a new pet, a bearded dragon named Tana. She is small but mighty!
Semaiya Craighead-6th grade
On Monday, the volleyball team had a home game. The cheerleaders had practice too. They have been learning new tricks for about five or six weeks. We also had testing all week. The teachers helped us a lot, and we want to say thank you to them because we could not have done it without them. On Tuesday, we had a history review and then a test and a quiz. Everyone did really good. The volleyball team had another game at home. The cheerleaders are getting better with their moves and voices. On Wednesday in math, we kept reviewing for a test. In English we had a 20-question test that went straight in the gradebook. We have been taking a lot of tests to get ready for the SOLs. In history we started learning the 50 states.
Nevaeh Daniels-6th grade
Yearbook staff took pictures around the school and Gifted students started a project on Greek mythology. Thank you, Ms. Hoffman, for sharing your time. The ducks have gotten worse, there are unicorns and dinosaurs now! We still have not found the person who started it but we have our suspicions. On Wednesday football won 44-0 and volleyball won too. Yearbook started brainstorming yearbook covers with everyone expressing theirselves in the design. Band played their first sounds on their instruments. I love Mr. Givens so much. He is so kind to everyone. In art we painted watercolor sunsets.
Mercy Moore, 6th grade
In 6th grade math we are learning fractions. Mrs. Woody always has fun projects. Mrs. Scales teaches us funny sayings to help us remember. They work! We had a good election and are excited to see the results. On Tuesday six ducks were found in the 6th grade hall!
Emery Taylor, 6th grade
On Monday for lunch, we had chicken tenders. In math we learned how to multiply fractions. In English we started a new book, and in history we learned about Native American groups. The volleyball team lost, but they tried their best. On Tuesday we had nachos for lunch. In math we learned to divide fractions. In English we took notes, and in history we worked on our projects. Volleyball lost again, but they kept trying. On Wednesday we had cheeseburgers and hamburgers for lunch. In math we learned words for multiplying and dividing fractions. In English we had a sub. In history a lady came to talk to us. The volleyball team lost again, but the football team won. Yay! On Thursday we had spaghetti for lunch. In math we played Knockout. In English we had a test. In history we made clay adobes. Volleyball lost again, but they worked hard. On Friday we had cheese hoagies for lunch. In math we kept doing fractions. In English we read Freak the Mighty. In history we finished our Native American projects. There were no games.
Calleigh Whittle-6th grade
At MMS the duck mystery is still going! Weird, right? Nobody knows who started it. Don’t worry though, it won’t be a mystery for long! On Friday 7th grade went on a field trip to the Old Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham. We learned about different careers so when we are adults, we will have an idea what we want to do. We love y’all!
Alanna Gerlach, 7th grade
In class we made memes in Canva with Ms. Talley. Then we had a debate about social media influencers. In math we took notes about order of operations and did practice problems. In history Mr. Skittles came to talk to us about life and how not to make mistakes.
Trinity Hairston-7th grade
Good morning Bulldogs! Congratulations to the football, volleyball, and golf teams. We had SCA elections. Congrats to Miriam Carter for Secretary, Katie Wall for Vice President, and Maya Williams for President. Mrs. Woody got an award for Constitution Week. I went with her and said the Preamble and shared some facts.
Jade Holland-Dallas, 7th grade
This week was busy for the Bulldogs! 8 sport games! Monday, we had a home volleyball game against Patrick County and a golf game against Halifax, which we lost. 6th grade is starting the book Freak the Mighty, and 7th grade is starting the book Not Everything is What It Seems. On Tuesday there were two volleyball games, middle school lost to Tunstall while junior varsity won against Bassett. 7th grade science started learning about cell cycles. Wednesday was wild!! Three volleyball games against Floyd, middle school, JV, and varsity. Thursday, we had another volleyball game at FC and sadly lost. We voted for SCA on Thursday. Students could vote during their lunch block. SCA secretary is Miriam Carter, SCA vice president is Katie Wall, and SCA president is Maya Williams.
Katie Wall, 7th grade
On Monday the volleyball team played Patrick County. They lost but had some good plays. In science we watched Bill Nye. On Tuesday the 8th grade JV team beat Bassett! In science we had a test, and in history we studied the Preamble. In Algebra 2 we worked on complex numbers. On Wednesday we started absolute value equations in Algebra 2. In English we worked on our novels.
Janette Carrillo-Llamas-8th grade
In science we are learning about waves. In math we are solving equations. Some questions are hard, but I will figure them out. In history we talked about power and how it should and should not be used.
Tay’Shawn Hairston-8th grade
The Bulldogs football team finally won a game against Piney Grove! We are proud of the football players and cheerleaders.
Jaymi Henriquez Ramos-8th grade
In history we took notes on the U.S. Constitution and made a graphic organizer on the amendments. In English we read Long Way Down and learned figurative language. In science we had a test on waves and learned about concave and convex mirrors. In algebra we learned about inequalities. Volleyball played four games this week.
Selena Stultz-8th grade
This week Mr. Byrd taught figurative language. The JV volleyball team won their game. Basketball players are getting ready for the season. Football won too.
Ma’Kiya Walton, 8th grade
Thank you Bulldogs for another fun week at MMS! We are proud of our students, staff, and teams. Go Bulldogs!
