MMS wins 3rd in Regional Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

On Saturday, February 6, nine MMS students traveled to Valdosta State University to participate in the Southern Regional Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. Seven great teams participated in six rounds each. MMS placed third in the region and received a nice trophy for our efforts. St. Mary's Middle and Camden County Middle placed first and second and will represent the Southern Region at the Division II bowl in Statesboro on February 27. Our students performed well and made MMS very proud!

Sahel Village Simulation Animoto

Sahel Village Simulation

Today Mr. Samuel's 7th grade SS classes came in for a simulation on drought, deforestation, and desertification in the Sahel region of Africa. Students assumed roles like Chief, Keeper of the Trees, anthropologist, and agricultural expert. Other students became citizens of the fictional Goma Village. Students were led through the different processes of deforestation and erosion and the effect these things have on agriculture. Check out the Animoto above for some pictures of the activity.