Manteo Middle SchoolMMS at a Glance ---Week of 1/11

MMS Activities

*A drive to make sure MMS students are as safe as possible on bikes and skateboards is underway!  Students are required to wear helmets when riding on MMS campus.  The parental and community support has been amazing!

**The 2nd quarter is drawing to a close and with it comes the rolling out of our Chromebooks.  Students and staff are extremely excited about the doors this will open.

Sports

1/11 Basketball HOME

1/12 Wrestling AWAY @ First Flight

1/13 Basketball AWAY @ Moyock

1/14 Wrestling  AWAY @ River Road

AVID

The AVID class will continue to do half court shots at all home basketball games as a community service.  The funds raised will be used to support our bicycle and skateboard safety efforts.

Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind will be doing a fundraiser at Manteo Middle School on Saturdays during Parks and Rec basketball season.  The group will be selling concessions to help cover the expenses that go with preparing and attending this event.

AIG

The AIG groups will be selecting new interest groups to meet with in Feb.  The interest groups cover a wide variety of topics and are sponsored by staff and community members.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society continues to meet monthly and plan community service events.

Rachel's Challenge

Mix it up Lunch - The students in all grades will be treated to days where the can select their lunch seats.  This is in response to an expressed desire to be able to spend school time with their friends and the challenge of making sure everyone feels welcomed in Manteo Middle.

6th

NewsELA is being explored by the students as they look at ways to use technology to enhance their learning.

7th

7th grade is focusing on cooperative learning.  Many classes are doing projects and presentations that involve collaboration with their classmates.

8th

8th grade is experimenting with a new approach to BRAVES.  Students are given passes which enable them to go to any teacher where extra work is needed.  Students who are caught up on their work attend a large study hall where they may begin homework or work independently.