We’ve been thinking about upcoming events like the talent show and the geography bee. It was a good week! T’Kari Breedlove, 8th grade
In science, we worked on energy transfers. We had an assembly early Thursday morning—our speaker was Coach Kirby. Thank you to him! Janette Carrillo Llamas, 8th grade
In Ms. Hunnicutt’s civics class, we learned about laws and how they work in the United States today. TayShawn Hairston, 8th grade
Many students from 8th grade have done well on their benchmark tests. Teachers are proud of their students for behaving and doing their best. Jaymi Hernandez, 8th grade
On Monday, we had a meeting for homeroom reporters. In the gym, we had measurements done. In science, we are learning about energy transfer. In history, we are learning about the amendment process. On Wednesday—we did pull-ups in gym, reviewed Algebra 2, practiced for the band march, and studied for civics. On Thursday, we had a very fun assembly. We started a new unit on liquids, solids, and gases. I got a 100% on my Algebra 2 assessment. Taimir Manns, 8th Grade
This week included a lot of hard and challenging things, but overall, it was good! In English, we had two benchmark tests—ah, so happy they’re over! In civics, we worked on due process. We also had a few fun volleyball games, and today is picture day! Selena Stultz, 8th Grade
This week, Mr. Byrd’s class learned about the genre of horror and different topics. Good job to the MMS football team—a loss does not mean you’re a loser! Ma’Kiya Walton, 8th grade
On Monday, JV volleyball played William Fleming, and middle school volleyball played Tunstall. On Tuesday, there was a golf match and a JV volleyball game against Radford, along with a middle school volleyball game against Moneta. On Wednesday, there was a golf match against Benjamin Franklin. Thursday, JV volleyball played Glenvar, and middle school volleyball played Halifax. We also had a JV football game against James River.
I want to say thank you to our speaker, Coach Kirby, for encouraging the students to do the right thing. Let’s go Bulldogs! Maya Williams, 8th Grade
On Monday, we got our music stands and learned from our Essential Elements books. In science, we did a simulation on moon phases. In band, we played new notes, and in math, we worked on number lines with positive and negative numbers. We also wore purple for Mental Health Awareness. On Wednesday, if 6th graders did most of their homework, they got to have lunch with the other hall in the library—thank you to all who did! In PE, we ran a mile. Thursday was Walk to School Day and AVID Day, where everyone wore college gear. The whole school had a guest speaker—a UFC fighter and Olympic gold medalist. He played games with us, and it was really fun! Adelaide Brent, 6th grade
Another week at MMS was really good! Students worked on projects, and Ms. Scales passed out everyone’s October calendar and reading log. For lunch, we had pizza. On Tuesday, we had original or spicy chicken sandwiches. On Wednesday, things got exciting when we read Mrs. Frisby in Mrs. Scales’ room. We also wore purple for suicide prevention—thank you to everyone who participated! On Thursday, everyone walked to school. We also had an assembly for a very special guest who talked to us about life. Everyone loved it! It was College Gear Day, too. This was a really good week! Miriam Carter, 6th grade
In English, we’ve been reading our HMH books and practicing figurative language. In science, we took our SGA (Student Growth Assessment), which shows our teachers how much we know and what we might need help with. Our sports teams have had some trouble winning lately, but I’d like to remind everyone—it’s okay to lose because that’s how we learn to win! Semaiya Craighead, 6th grade
On Monday, we started learning about positive and negative numbers. This week, 6th grade has been finding ducks like crazy—and teachers have been finding them too! History has been great and fun. We want to give a shout-out to our teachers for all their support. Thursday, we had a speaker, and 6th grade also had a field trip to Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum. We got to talk to retired football player Carl Hairston on the phone! Nevaeh Daniels, 6th grade
We’re working hard in math on integers. For lunch, we had pizza and turkey-and-cheese croissants. We had a volleyball game today and middle school auditions for the Martinsville City Performing Arts program. In band, we’re learning the proper way to blow into our instruments. In science, we have “ducks”—the more notes you earn, the more ducks you get! Whoever earns the most ducks wins a prize. In art, we’re working on ink techniques—the four main ways to do ink art. The Bulldog Bounce Bash is coming up October 10 in the gym, and Second Chance Cheer Tryouts is also right around the corner for grades 6–8! Mercy Moore, 6th grade
This week we had lots of fun in 6th grade and in Ms. Clemons’ math class. We’ve been busy playing math card games that are so fun it doesn’t even feel like math! In English class, we’ve been reading Freak the Mighty—I highly recommend it! In history, we went on a field trip to the FAHI Museum and got to call retired football player Ed Reynolds. It was very cool! The golf team did well in their match at Forest Park Country Club. Thanks, MMS, for another great week! Emery Taylor, 6th grade
On Monday in English, we made calendars to keep up with assignments. We’re still reading Freak the Mighty. On Tuesday, we read a paragraph about a person named Mrs. Frisby. At lunch, we had chicken tenders. In history, we had a guest speaker and wore purple for suicide prevention—thank you to everyone who participated! In history, we had a field trip and got to call Lou Whitaker, the retired Detroit Tigers baseball player and Jesse Penn, retired football player. Thank you to FAHI museum for letting us come! Calleigh Whittle, 6th grade
Today we had a game—we tried our best but lost to Halifax. This boy asked me for my number, which was funny! Tomorrow we’re having an ice cream social for kids who don’t have any missing work or infractions. We also got awesome press badges from Mrs. Woody and Ms. Callie Hietala—they’re really cool! I can’t wait for the ice cream social! Trinity Hairston, 7th grade
This week was very fun! We went on a field trip to learn about multiple careers. It was a great place with really friendly people—you may even find a career that interests you. They treated visitors like family. Shaurya Mahajan, 7th grade
This week was productive for the Bulldogs! On Monday, science 7 introduced genetics, and English 7 had an assessment. On Tuesday, science 7 dove into dominant, recessive, homozygous, and heterozygous genotypes. On Wednesday, 7th grade went on a field trip for a career search. New ideas for a donation drive for Grace Network were introduced by Ms. Hoffman. Thursday was Walk to School Day and College Attire Day. Afterwards, we had an assembly with a guest speaker named Coach Kirby, Katie Wall, 7th grade
