Happy National Boss Day to two of the best!
In Mrs. George's Science of Technology PLTW classes, we have spent the past few weeks designing and creating our own puzzle cubes. Students worked in pairs to design and draw each puzzle piece using multiview sketches. Then, they used Tinker CAD to build a 3D version of their cube. After completing this part of the project, they began building and gluing together their puzzle cubes. Finally, they were able to challenge other students and staff to complete their puzzles. It has been a fun few weeks, and now the students get to take home their own cubes!
Yesterday, students in Coach Mayes' and Mrs. Robinson's 6th-grade science classes created their clouds through an experiment. During their lab, students observed and described the formation of a "cloud" in a closed system. They explained how water evaporates and condenses to form clouds and how water changes form during the water cycle. Additionally, they connected the cloud formation in the lab to the water cycle in nature.
Ms. Hunter's class had visitors from FUMC in Russellville today. They brought a carved pumpkin, which the students were able to touch and see the inside of. They also learned about the pumpkin's life cycle. Laurie Caudell read stories to the class and worked on a craft. It was a Fun Friday at DMS! Thank you, FUMC Russellville!
BMI Screenings for DMS are coming up!
Show your support for our Sand Lizards as they take on Clinton this Thursday! This week, our theme is patriotic!
Don't forget, tomorrow is DMS picture day!
Health Department Flu Clinic Information!
We wish Mr. Keeling and Mr. Rehm a Happy National Principal Month! Thank you for all you do!
Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Schafer’s 6th-grade social studies classes explored cave paintings during their Stone Age lesson. Students made observations about what the Paleolithic Man may have been communicating about life during the Stone Age era of prehistory.
DMS Reminder: Picture Day for Dardanelle Middle School will be next Tuesday, October 8th!
Homecoming Spirit Week Days!
Come and show your support for our Sand Lizards as they take on Dover this Thursday! This week's theme is the beach!
This week in PLTW, students learned about accuracy, measurement, and two systems: U.S. Customary Standard and metric. They practiced using a ruler and reading dimensioned sketches, then created their own sketches. Students were able to build their own paper skimmers and then use their sketches. While working on paper skimmers, they measured distances traveled over three trials, recording data for analysis in the next lesson.
Wear red for our game against Nashville on Thursday! Let's go, Lizards!
Reminder: There will be no school on Friday the 6th! We will be out for the Yell County Fair!
Don't forget to wear neon for the Junior High Game against Elkins tomorrow!
Mrs. Killer's 1st-period class had a great visit learning about perseverance and grit with Dr. Burris this morning! Thank you, Dr. Burris!
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd! Happy Labor Day!
Over the past two weeks, students in the Science of Technology course have been immersed in a PLTW Design and Modeling project, working in teams to design, build, and test their own foot orthosis. With a set amount of supplies, they creatively "ordered" materials to construct their AFOs. This group project was both challenging and enjoyable, and we are incredibly proud of their impressive efforts and the success of their first project!
