#5 IN THE STATE

Benton Middle School 7th Grade Literacy Scores: # 5 in the State of Arkansas. Congrats to all of you!

CONGRATULATIONS TO BMS STUDENTS!!!

The faculty got a brief review today of the ACTAAP (Benchmark) scores for our BMS Students.  WE ARE THRILLED! 

PARENTS, YOU ARE GOING TO BE PLEASED.

Our students did phenomenally well (if I do say so myself…thank you very much!)

I can’t wait for you to get the results:)

 Have a wonderful summer.  Thanks for all of your help this year.  I’ve loved getting to know your children.

JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION

Watch the episodes.  I would be interested in what you have to say.

America’s Teachers on America’s Schools

Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Invite you to join them for the launch of the largest-ever national survey of
America's public school teachers. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 10:00am ET

I received this notification from scholastic.com and thought that you might be interested in checking on it.  I hope to be able to view the webcast.  Unfortunately, the time makes it unavailable to us at school as it involves live streaming. 

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY MUFFINS

I seem to be on a quest to find better breakfast ideas for my students.  So many arrive in the mornings with sodas and chips or loaded coffees.  I really do understand how difficult it can be to prepare breakfasts for picky teens, but I also know how quickly those sugar highs wear off.  Our school does offer a breakfast option, but not every students takes advantage of that.

I found this muffin recipe that is easy, tasty and full of nutrition.  It might be an option for you.  Plus, your teen can make these!

Thanks to Tiffany at Eat At Home for sharing the recipe.

CORN DOG MUFFINS

This corn dog muffin idea sounds like an easy lunch idea. I thought you might want to try them. I'm going to make them for my grandchildren. They LOVE corndogs!

IS PHYS ED THE DEATH OF LEARNING?

I came across these comments and thought you might be interested in reading them as well. He makes some very good points regarding children and physical activity. I am a definite believer in lots of exercise...I should do more of it myself. Happy New Year to everyone.
Check it out: http://www.theslowcook.com/2009/12/29/is-phys-ed-the-death-of-learning/