This past week, Mrs. Stellâs 5th-grade scientists turned into ecosystem detectives! đ±đ”ïž
After noticing that their classroom nurse logs were "disappearing," they had to figure out exactly where that matter was going! To solve the mystery, students investigated 10 weeks of real scientific data from a termite colony living inside a closed system nurse log. By analyzing the data, our students tracked exactly how matter moves through an ecosystemâtracing it from the log, to the termite queen and workers, and even into their waste!
We love seeing our students use real data to think like true ecologists. đđ
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After noticing that their classroom nurse logs were "disappearing," they had to figure out exactly where that matter was going! To solve the mystery, students investigated 10 weeks of real scientific data from a termite colony living inside a closed system nurse log. By analyzing the data, our students tracked exactly how matter moves through an ecosystemâtracing it from the log, to the termite queen and workers, and even into their waste!
We love seeing our students use real data to think like true ecologists. đđ
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đ§čđ Happy National School Custodian Day! đđ§č
Today we want to celebrate the people that keep BMS looking amazing and welcoming every day! We appreciate all of the hard work that goes into making sure the building is clean and safe for students, and these ladies do the most wonderful job! So if you see Eddi, Melany, Ebony, or Kim make sure to say thank you!
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Today we want to celebrate the people that keep BMS looking amazing and welcoming every day! We appreciate all of the hard work that goes into making sure the building is clean and safe for students, and these ladies do the most wonderful job! So if you see Eddi, Melany, Ebony, or Kim make sure to say thank you!
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Mrs. Perry's 7th grade English classes enjoyed a presentation from their guest speaker, Christopher Staton, on World War II and the Holocaust.
The presentation provided students with additional historical context to deepen their understanding of the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
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The presentation provided students with additional historical context to deepen their understanding of the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
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BMS Panther volleyball is in action tonight, October 1st!
Come cheer on the Lady Panthers as they take on Carl Stuart Middle in Conway. The game is at the Carl Stuart arena and it starts at 4:00 PM.
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Come cheer on the Lady Panthers as they take on Carl Stuart Middle in Conway. The game is at the Carl Stuart arena and it starts at 4:00 PM.
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Learning Ratios Through Collaboration:
Mrs. Glidewellâs 6th grade math classes worked together during a card sort activity from the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum. Students collaborated in small groups to match ratio diagrams with the correct ratio sentences, explaining their thinking and checking their matches with teammates.
Activities like this give students the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of ratios while also building communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Great learning happens when students think, talk, and work together!
Mrs. Glidewellâs 6th grade math classes worked together during a card sort activity from the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum. Students collaborated in small groups to match ratio diagrams with the correct ratio sentences, explaining their thinking and checking their matches with teammates.
Activities like this give students the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of ratios while also building communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Great learning happens when students think, talk, and work together!
Families! Did you miss picture day?
Don't worry because we have another opportunity coming up.
Make-up pictures will be taken at BMS on November 5th!
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Don't worry because we have another opportunity coming up.
Make-up pictures will be taken at BMS on November 5th!
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Some students like to take extra care with their bookmarks so they last longer. Then there are students like Hallie who go home and make special clothes for their bookworm đȘ± bookmark so it's not cold! We love to see the creativity, Hallie! âš
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Come support the BMS Lady Panthers volleyball team!
Tonight, September 29th, Benton Middle School takes on Mountain View Middle School at Cook Fieldhouse. The game starts at 4:00 PM.
#GoLadyPanthers
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Tonight, September 29th, Benton Middle School takes on Mountain View Middle School at Cook Fieldhouse. The game starts at 4:00 PM.
#GoLadyPanthers
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đŹđ§Ș Mrs. Stell's science classes are kicking off a brand new district program called PENDA Science!
This fantastic, interactive platform is designed to deeply grow our students' understanding of core science concepts while actively preparing them for success on their upcoming state standardized tests. đ§ đŻ
PENDA brings science to life through gamified "missions" that match exactly what we are learning in class. Students can customize avatars, earn points, and participate in friendly academic competitions , making master-level science learning feel like an adventure. đđđ§Ș
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This fantastic, interactive platform is designed to deeply grow our students' understanding of core science concepts while actively preparing them for success on their upcoming state standardized tests. đ§ đŻ
PENDA brings science to life through gamified "missions" that match exactly what we are learning in class. Students can customize avatars, earn points, and participate in friendly academic competitions , making master-level science learning feel like an adventure. đđđ§Ș
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ââ Multiplication meets a little friendly competition!
Mrs. Boudreauxâs 5th grade Advisory students practiced their multiplication skills with a fun game of Tic-Tac-Toe Multiplication! ââ
Learning math skills + a little friendly competition = a winning combination! đ
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Mrs. Boudreauxâs 5th grade Advisory students practiced their multiplication skills with a fun game of Tic-Tac-Toe Multiplication! ââ
Learning math skills + a little friendly competition = a winning combination! đ
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The Panthers play football tonight!
Come out and watch the Panthers take on Pine Bluff tonight, September 28th. The game starts at 4:30, and it is in Pine Bluff.
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Come out and watch the Panthers take on Pine Bluff tonight, September 28th. The game starts at 4:30, and it is in Pine Bluff.
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Students in Mrs. Heaton's 7th grade English class have started reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
Students "sketchnoted" đ Bruno's house while listening to the details in chapters two and three. They took the text evidence and sketched out their image of Bruno's new home! đ
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Students "sketchnoted" đ Bruno's house while listening to the details in chapters two and three. They took the text evidence and sketched out their image of Bruno's new home! đ
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Volume & Fun Friday with "The Farmer Dilemma" (Building a Thinking Classroom)
đâš Fun Friday in Math! âšđ
In Mrs. Brimhall's class students wrapped up their week with some hands-on volume practice while putting the principles of Building a Thinking Classroom (BTC) into action!
Students worked collaboratively, shared their thinking, tried different strategies, and learned from one another as they tackled volume challenges. Watching their conversations and problem-solving skills grow was so much fun!
And of course, they had to make it a Fun Friday with "The Farmers Dilemma"! Students were engaged, collaborating, andâmost importantlyâthinking!
đâš Fun Friday in Math! âšđ
In Mrs. Brimhall's class students wrapped up their week with some hands-on volume practice while putting the principles of Building a Thinking Classroom (BTC) into action!
Students worked collaboratively, shared their thinking, tried different strategies, and learned from one another as they tackled volume challenges. Watching their conversations and problem-solving skills grow was so much fun!
And of course, they had to make it a Fun Friday with "The Farmers Dilemma"! Students were engaged, collaborating, andâmost importantlyâthinking!
đ Math Review in Motion! âââïžâ
Our students put their integer operation skills to the test with a fun and interactive Quiz, Quiz, Trade activity! đ§ âš
Students partnered up, quizzed each other, traded cards, and then found a new classmate to continue the challenge. đđ
It was a great way to get students up, moving, collaborating, and practicing their math skills at the same time! đđȘ
Our students put their integer operation skills to the test with a fun and interactive Quiz, Quiz, Trade activity! đ§ âš
Students partnered up, quizzed each other, traded cards, and then found a new classmate to continue the challenge. đđ
It was a great way to get students up, moving, collaborating, and practicing their math skills at the same time! đđȘ
If you watched KARK news this morning, you may have noticed a familiar face! đș
One of Benton Middle School's very own was featured this morning as KARK's Host 4 A Day! We are so, so proud of Claire for applying to this program and being selected. â€ïž
And who knows, maybe we'll be seeing more of Claire on TV in the future! đ
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One of Benton Middle School's very own was featured this morning as KARK's Host 4 A Day! We are so, so proud of Claire for applying to this program and being selected. â€ïž
And who knows, maybe we'll be seeing more of Claire on TV in the future! đ
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Students in Mr. Webb's 5th grade social studies classes have been learning about the world's continents and oceans. One of the ways they have been doing this is by listening to the Continents and Oceans song! Songs make learning fun and are a great way for students to remember information.
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Coach Hennigan's P.E. classes are working hard this week!
In 5th grade students played some friendly games of beach volleyball and regular volleyball. For the 6th graders, Motivational Monday was a great opportunity to get in a good workout! Keep up the good work!
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In 5th grade students played some friendly games of beach volleyball and regular volleyball. For the 6th graders, Motivational Monday was a great opportunity to get in a good workout! Keep up the good work!
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See You at the Pole will be tomorrow morning, September 23rd. Students at Benton Middle School that would like to participate should be in front of the BMS building by 7:15 AM.
Parent- teacher conferences are also happening this week at BMS. Conferences will be held this Thursday, September 24th, from 3:30 PM-7:00 PM. No appointments are necessary.
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Families! Don't forget picture day is this week!
Picture day at BMS will be this Wednesday, September 23rd. Students should come ready to show off their best smile!
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Picture day at BMS will be this Wednesday, September 23rd. Students should come ready to show off their best smile!
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