Bentley Middle School News: APRIL
From the desk of Mrs. Brockmon
A Message From Mrs. Brockmon...
I am hoping the students continue to make good choices as we near the end of the year.
Parent Survey If you haven't had a chance to take the parent survey, please take a few minutes to do so. We use the data to help us make school improvements. | M-Step Testing in Progress M-Step is going well and 8th grade will be finished next week. The 7th grade will start first week in May. The schedule is located on our parent information page. | Washington DC 8th grade students will be heading to Washington DC on Thursday the 27th! |
Parent Survey
M-Step Testing in Progress
Science Update
Students in Mr. Stone's 6th grade class has been able to design and carry out an investigation of what can make a sugar cube dissolve faster.
Mrs. Cooper's 8th graders are learning about the solar system.
STEM and robotics students are learning how to code.
Peace Days
Social Studies Update
Ms. Zell's 6th grade has been wondering "What changes can I make to lessen the effect of my Human Footprint on the environment?"
The 7th grade has been analyzing ancient civilizations.
The Penny Wars generated over $80 for the summer food program in the first week. It continues until May 12th! Keep bringing in your change!

Math Update
Volume and surface areas have been a focus for the 6th graders.
7th grade math students are learning about geometric shapes and using them to solve problems.
8th grade students have been using the Pythagorean Theorem and finding slope.

We are selling green apple pops at lunch to raise money for autism awareness. So far we've raised over $77 and will be selling them for one more week!
ELA Update
Mrs. Frey's 6th grade class is working on literary essays.

Electives Update
Communications 8: Creating a student newspaper.
Communications 7: Preparing a persuasive speech.
6th Grade PE: Matball and Yoshi!
7th/8th Grade PE: Learning how to play baseball and softball.
6th Grade Music: Practicing their keyboarding skills.
