MMS Activities
Pop Top assembly was held on May 6th. MMS collected pop tops which the Lady Shriners will sell and use to help patients in need. Thank you for collecting your pop tops!
MMS 8th grade students had an amazing time on their Sea to Mountain trip. They represented MMS in a very positive light. Thanks to all who made this trip possible!
Several MMS students participated in the Special Olympics. The girls were very successful and came back proud winners!
* Quadereia White earned silver medals in the tennis ball throw and 25 meter race.
*Diamond Hanson earned a silver in the 50 meter run and bronze in the tennis ball throw.
Water Quality Lab
The students worked through different scenarios to understand the components of healthy aquatic habitats. This included taking measurements for pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity and defining other key terms. The lesson was led by Education Coordinator, Sara Hallas, Coastal Fellow, Michelle Clower, and AmeriCorps member, Erica Connery. The Coastal Federation led four cumulative lessons for these students over the course of the school year that supported the standard curriculum.
Sports
May 9th will be the first round of a single elimination baseball/softball tournament. This game will be at MMS and both teams will be playing Elizabeth City. The winners will continue play on May 11th and then face finals on May 14th. Good luck to both teams
AVID
The AVID program at MMS is excited to send 25 AVID students to the 9th grade. The AVID program is to help students get the extra help they might need as they are challenged to take advanced classes. Good luck to our students as they move on to the high school.
Odyssey of the Mind
The Odyssey of the Mind groups were very successful this year. We hope to continue to grow this program in 2016-2017. The Odyssey of the Mind will be selling concessions at our baseball/softball seed games, please support them.
Junior National Honor Society
The National Honor Society collected 118 used books which they will recycle into the community. Thank you for your support.
AIG
Ian Conery spoke to an AIG interest group about the geology of the Outer Banks. The AIG program has had interest groups throughout the year in an effort to expand student exposure to a variety of opportunities for new avenues to consider for their future.
Interest groups are coming to a close, thank you to all the community members who have stepped up and shared experiences with our students.
Looking Ahead
May 11th Dr Heyder will come to MMS to talk about dental health and his experiences overseas.
EOG and EOC testing will begin on May 25th. Please make sure your student is well rested and present for testing. Thank you!
About the Author Mary Ann Hodges
Mary Ann Hodges is an 8th grade Science Teacher at MMS and the Athletic Director. Her email is hodgesma@daretolearn.org and her phone number is (252) 473-5549 ex.1285