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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đđ Students in Coach Crumptonâs U.S. History classes are working together to explore the differences between the Indigenous regions of North America.
Through collaboration and discussion, students are discovering the unique cultures, environments, and ways of life across the continent! đșïžđ€
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Through collaboration and discussion, students are discovering the unique cultures, environments, and ways of life across the continent! đșïžđ€
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đ¶âââïž **Rock, Paper, Scissors Rhythm Challenge!** đ”
Our **6th & 7th grade choirs** put a musical twist on a classic game today! Instead of simply playing Rock, Paper, Scissors, students used the winners hand to **create 4-beat rhythms**. đŒ
After building their rhythms, students wrote the **beat counts** underneath and will use them to perform their creations with the class! đđ¶
It was a fun way to practice rhythm reading, beat counting, notation, and performanceâall while getting a little friendly competition in the mix! đ
Who knew Rock, Paper, Scissors could make such great music?! đ”â€ïž
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Our **6th & 7th grade choirs** put a musical twist on a classic game today! Instead of simply playing Rock, Paper, Scissors, students used the winners hand to **create 4-beat rhythms**. đŒ
After building their rhythms, students wrote the **beat counts** underneath and will use them to perform their creations with the class! đđ¶
It was a fun way to practice rhythm reading, beat counting, notation, and performanceâall while getting a little friendly competition in the mix! đ
Who knew Rock, Paper, Scissors could make such great music?! đ”â€ïž
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đ When the school day ends, the mahjong tiles come out! đ
BMS staff gathered after school for a fun afternoon of learning, laughing, and enjoying some friendly competition at the first monthly BMS Staff mahjong club.đ This is a fun way to unwind and spend time together outside the school day. đ
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BMS staff gathered after school for a fun afternoon of learning, laughing, and enjoying some friendly competition at the first monthly BMS Staff mahjong club.đ This is a fun way to unwind and spend time together outside the school day. đ
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đđ„ Bath Bombs + Science = A Bubble Mystery! đ§Șâš
Mrs. Eddlemanâs students recently became science detectives after observing what happens when a bath bomb hits the water. Their observations led to a BIG driving question:
đ€ âWhat substance or substances in the bath bomb created the bubbles?â
Time to investigate! đ Students tested sugar, table salt, Epsom salt, cornstarch, baking soda, and citric acid individually in cups of water. The result? No bubbles! đ«§â
But after discussing their observations and using some prior knowledge, the class had an idea: What if we mix baking soda and citric acid together?
Sure enough⊠BUBBLES! đ«§đ And they looked very similar to the bubbles produced by the bath bomb!
Now the investigation continues! The students are on a mission to figure out exactly what gas is hiding inside those bubbles. đ”ïžââïžđ”ïžââïž
Who knew a little bath bomb could lead to such a BIG science investigation?! đđŹ
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Mrs. Eddlemanâs students recently became science detectives after observing what happens when a bath bomb hits the water. Their observations led to a BIG driving question:
đ€ âWhat substance or substances in the bath bomb created the bubbles?â
Time to investigate! đ Students tested sugar, table salt, Epsom salt, cornstarch, baking soda, and citric acid individually in cups of water. The result? No bubbles! đ«§â
But after discussing their observations and using some prior knowledge, the class had an idea: What if we mix baking soda and citric acid together?
Sure enough⊠BUBBLES! đ«§đ And they looked very similar to the bubbles produced by the bath bomb!
Now the investigation continues! The students are on a mission to figure out exactly what gas is hiding inside those bubbles. đ”ïžââïžđ”ïžââïž
Who knew a little bath bomb could lead to such a BIG science investigation?! đđŹ
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Mrs. Garnerâs 5th grade students have been diving deep into R.J. Palacio's incredible novel Wonder. Students have shared their heartfelt thoughts and life lessons from the book, not only analyzing the powerful themes of Wonder, but also sharpening their descriptive writing skills by crafting the perfect sentences to support their original artwork.
Words, wisdom, and a whole lot of Wonder! đ
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Words, wisdom, and a whole lot of Wonder! đ
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BMS Game Day!
Help the cheer the BMS Lady Panther Volleyball team on tonight! The Lady Panthers take on Ruth Doyle Middle School tonight, September 17th, at 4 PM. This game is at Cook Fieldhouse. We hope to see you there!
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Help the cheer the BMS Lady Panther Volleyball team on tonight! The Lady Panthers take on Ruth Doyle Middle School tonight, September 17th, at 4 PM. This game is at Cook Fieldhouse. We hope to see you there!
#GoPanthers
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Families!
Picture day is coming soon! Make sure you're dressed in your best outfit, and you're ready to show off your best smile!
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Picture day is coming soon! Make sure you're dressed in your best outfit, and you're ready to show off your best smile!
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Students in Mrs. Langleyâs class are learning about the ancient Sumerian City-States! đșđ
Students were placed in groups of three and they collaborated đ€ to find a solution to the food shortage problem; then they read about how the ancient Mesopotamians actually solved this problem.
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Students were placed in groups of three and they collaborated đ€ to find a solution to the food shortage problem; then they read about how the ancient Mesopotamians actually solved this problem.
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Starting the year write! âïž Fresh pages, bold ideas, and immediate encouragement.
Mrs. Garnerâs 6th grade students connect and lift each other up through their shared stories. Watching them collaborate, validate each otherâs thinking, and build immediate trust has been the perfect way to set the tone for the months ahead. The future looks incredibly bright (and beautifully written)! đâ€ïž
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Mrs. Garnerâs 6th grade students connect and lift each other up through their shared stories. Watching them collaborate, validate each otherâs thinking, and build immediate trust has been the perfect way to set the tone for the months ahead. The future looks incredibly bright (and beautifully written)! đâ€ïž
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đ±đ§Ș Science is growing in Mrs. Simpsonâs 5th Grade Science Class! đ§Șđ±
Students have been analyzing and interpreting data from our inch plant investigation to help answer an important question: What do plants need to grow? đż
Through their observations and data, students are investigating how water, air, soil, and light affect plant growth. Our young scientists are using evidence to determine what plants need to survive and grow! đđđ±
Students have been analyzing and interpreting data from our inch plant investigation to help answer an important question: What do plants need to grow? đż
Through their observations and data, students are investigating how water, air, soil, and light affect plant growth. Our young scientists are using evidence to determine what plants need to survive and grow! đđđ±
Panther Fans! đŸ
Come out to the Benton Athletic Complex tonight, September 14th, at 5:00 PM to watch the BMS Football team take on Bethel!
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Come out to the Benton Athletic Complex tonight, September 14th, at 5:00 PM to watch the BMS Football team take on Bethel!
#GoPanthers
#WeAreBenton
Mrs. Antleâs class has been busy building a strong foundation for learning! âš
The class has been getting to know one another, establishing procedures and routines, playing learning games, working with hands-on manipulatives, completing team tasks, and reviewing previous skillsâwith a little help from Cheez-Its! đ§đ
They are also using Building Thinking Classroom strategies to encourage deeper thinking, and strengthen problem-solving skills. đ§
Itâs been a great start to the year, and the students are excited to see all the learning still to come!đđĄ
The class has been getting to know one another, establishing procedures and routines, playing learning games, working with hands-on manipulatives, completing team tasks, and reviewing previous skillsâwith a little help from Cheez-Its! đ§đ
They are also using Building Thinking Classroom strategies to encourage deeper thinking, and strengthen problem-solving skills. đ§
Itâs been a great start to the year, and the students are excited to see all the learning still to come!đđĄ
BMS students have been spending the first few weeks of school exploring the library! They've had the opportunity to check out books, read, and enjoy all of the fun activities the library has to offer. đâïžđ§©
We look forward to hearing about all the new worlds they'll visit through reading!
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We look forward to hearing about all the new worlds they'll visit through reading!
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Ellie is proud of the giant puzzle she completed. This one took some focus! đ§©đ§ đĄ
Great job, Ellie!
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Mrs. Clayton's classes enjoyed their first visit to the library. They checked out books đ, spent time reading âš, and participated in stations đ§©âïž.
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From âNotices & Wondersâ to a Real Science Investigation! đŹâš
Our Dancing Raisins phenomenon has turned into an exciting student-led investigation! đđ«§
After observing the raisins âdance,â students created lists of notices and wonders. From their observations and questions, they developed a driving question and identified the variables they needed to design their own investigation.
Now, theyâre putting their science skills to work! Students are using water, club soda, and Sprite as their independent variable while gathering and analyzing data to answer their driving question:
âHow does changing the number of bubbles affect how many raisins float?â
The best part? Students arenât just learning about scienceâtheyâre doing science! They are making observations, collecting evidence, analyzing data, and using their findings to answer a question they helped develop. đ§Șđ
If your child has Mrs. Eddleman for Science, ask them about the Dancing Raisins investigation and, most importantly⊠ask them what they discovered! đđŹ
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Our Dancing Raisins phenomenon has turned into an exciting student-led investigation! đđ«§
After observing the raisins âdance,â students created lists of notices and wonders. From their observations and questions, they developed a driving question and identified the variables they needed to design their own investigation.
Now, theyâre putting their science skills to work! Students are using water, club soda, and Sprite as their independent variable while gathering and analyzing data to answer their driving question:
âHow does changing the number of bubbles affect how many raisins float?â
The best part? Students arenât just learning about scienceâtheyâre doing science! They are making observations, collecting evidence, analyzing data, and using their findings to answer a question they helped develop. đ§Șđ
If your child has Mrs. Eddleman for Science, ask them about the Dancing Raisins investigation and, most importantly⊠ask them what they discovered! đđŹ
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Mr. Kochâs 7th grade science students are exploring where the bubbles 𫧠in a bath bomb come from! They discovered that the bubbles aren't just in the bath bomb, but they had to come from something inside the bath bomb or the water. đđ§Ș
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