E. B. Stanley Middle School

Earn a Varsity Letter in Reading To emphasize the importance of reading, E. B. Stanley Middle School students may earn an academic letter by participating in the Varsity Reading Program. The award, a script letter, will be distributed at the end of the academic school year. Emme T. from the sixth grade Tiger team posed for a picture with her Hunger Games diorama, complete with working lights!

	VA Delegate Speaks to Civics Classes Virginia Delegate Israel O'Quinn visited EBSMS on Thursday, November 21, as a guest speaker for seventh grade civics classes. Elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011, O'Quinn shared information with students regarding how a bill becomes a law and the role he plays in the House of Delegates. This was a great first- hand learning experience for our seventh grade students!

Girls Attend STEM Conference Sixth grade girls from EBSMS attended the eighth annual STEM conference on Friday, November 1st hosted by the Southwest VA Higher Education Center. The conference introduces students to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on workshops led by female chemists, engineers, doctors, programmers, and other professionals. Keynote speaker, Dr. Cristina Millan, shared her presentation, Antarctica, A "Cool" Place to Be a Geologist, which focused on the challenges of scientific research in Antarctica.

	Students Attend Leadership Conference The FFA officer team from EBSMS attended the Appalachian Area Fall Leadership Conference held at Southwest Virginia Community College. Students participated in workshops such as forestry, hippology, teamwork and leadership in agriculture. The FFA officers are: Adam L., Craig S., Sara F., Hayley M., Michkaela K., Chris D., and Scott H. Additionally, a group of FFA members traveled to Virginia Tech on Friday, October 11th where they participated in the Fall Leadership Conference. The FFA advisor at EBSMS is Rachel Smith.

Famous Author Gives Book Talk J. R. R. Tolkien, an English writer, best known for classic works such as, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy visited the library to give a book talk to a group of his peers. Sixth grader, John F., posed as J. R. R. Tolkien revealing to his classmates an in depth look into the many characters created by Tolkien. John chose to do this presentation as part of the requirement to earn a varsity letter in reading. Mrs. Haslam is John's language arts teacher.

The Sky is the Limit Students in Mrs. Sarver's eighth grade science classes study science, outside of the classroom. Students chose the school playground to demonstrate thermal expansion using a fifty-foot long solar bag. They found that the radiation from the sun causes gas particles to move more quickly and expand, causing the bag to expand and float up into the sky.

	Designing a Mayan Mask Students in Ms. Comb's seventh grade Spanish classes show off their Mayan masks. Ancient Mayan masks were made to wear during special ceremonies. After learning a few facts about the Mayan culture, students designed their own mask to depict their connection with this period. Many of the masks were designed as animals!

Congressman Griffith Visits EBSMS Congressman Morgan Griffith visited E. B. Stanley Middle School on Monday, September 23rd as a guest speaker for the seventh grade civics classes. Students participated in a question and answer session with the congressman answering a wide range of questions on everything from whom he considered his hero to the future of electronics in education. The congressman also responded to an array of insightful questions concerning gun control, natural energy resources, and health care. This was an awesome learning experience!	Congressman Morgan Griffith currently represents the 9th Congressional District of Virginia in the U. S. House of Representatives.

	4-H Member Wins Big at VA 4-H Horse Show The 2013 VA State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show was held September 12-15 at the VA Horse Center in Lexington, VA. Ryan G., a 7th grader at EBSMS participated in the state show. Ryan received a first place ribbon in the Cloverleaf Barrel Race, a first place ribbon in Pole Bending, and a second place ribbon in the Stakes Race. After the scores from his times and placings were totaled, Ryan was named the Overall VA 4-H GYMKHANA Champion. Congratulations Ryan!

Students Celebrate Constitution Day EBSMS observed Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17th, 2013. Constitution Day, the birthday of our United States of America Government, commemorates the formation and signing of the U. S. Constitution that took place on September 17, 1787. Teachers and students were encouraged to observe this important day in our nation's history by wearing red, white, and blue. Additionally, students from the 7th grade classes brought in special treats to include red, white, and blue cakes and cupcakes to share with their fellow classmates.	Tara L. poses with her Washington Monument cake made out of Rice Krispie treats.

	The Atom Building Game Using nine newly acquired "Atom Building Boards," Mrs. Ratliff's eighth grade science class practiced building the atomic structure of many of the elements. The students used green marbles for protons, blue marbles for neutrons, and yellow marbles for electrons. The students learned how to use the period number, group number, atomic mass number, and atomic number to build atoms of particular elements with proper number of orbital and valence electrons.

Science & Whirligigs Students in Mrs. Dixon's science classes studied different ways that heat is transferred. In order to demonstrate convection current, students made and decorated whirligigs out of aluminum pie plates. Students then hung the whirligigs from the ceiling in their classroom. This hands-on learning experience was both fun and educational!

	College Colors Day On Friday, August 30, everyone was encouraged to wear his or her favorite college team colors. College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit of what makes the college experience great. EBSMS teachers and students wore colors representing their favorite college teams.

Future Farmers of America Officer Team Congratulations to the FFA officer team selected for the 2013 - 2014 school year. The officers are: President: Adam L. Vice-President: Craig S. Secretary: Sara F. Treasurer: Hayley M. Reporter: Michkaela K. Sentinel: Chris D. Historian: Scott H.

	3.1 MILES of COLOR MADNESS Teachers and students from EBSMS pose for a picture after participating in the Virginia Highlands Community College Color X-treme 5K Fun Run. As runners made their way through the cross country course they passed through multiple color stations where volunteers threw colored powder. By the end of the run, participants looked as if a box of neon crayons had exploded on them. Team "Tie-Dye Teachers" included Mrs. Sproles, Mrs. Puckett, Mrs. Kiser, Coach Newton, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Dowell from E. B. Stanley Middle School along with Ms. O'Dell from Wallace Middle School.

Students Attend TSA National Conference Fifteen students from E. B. Stanley Middle School competed at the Technology Student Association National Conference held in Orlando, Florida this past summer. The students competed in various competitions. They did a great job as nine of their projects qualified as finalists. The students competing in the category of Construction and Parliamentary Procedure came home with a third place trophy and the students competing in the Website Design competition won the national championship.

	Getting to Know You at EBSMS Students from the 6th grade Tiger Team participated in a "getting to know you" activity shortly after school started. Students interviewed other students to discover interesting facts about their classmates. Each student had a card similar to a bingo card with many different categories to have initialed by others who "fit" that particular category. This was a great opportunity to meet and make new friends. Mrs. MacIlwaine and Mrs. Lampkins are the teachers for the Tiger Team.

MISSION STATEMENT

We at E. B. Stanley Middle School believe that a successful school is an inviting, supportive, and safe place that promotes in-depth learning and enhances students' physical and emotional well-being. We strive to be a community of learners where each student, staff member and support person is guided by a shared vision and takes pride in belonging. We believe that a successful learning environment is one where both students and teachers are engaged in active learning.

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Earn a Varsity Letter
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To emphasize the importance of reading, E. B. Stanley Middle School students may earn an academic letter by participating in the Varsity Reading Program. The award, a script letter, will be distributed at the end of the academic school year.

Criteria for earning a letter:

Read 10 books & complete 10 projects

Create a detailed poster encouraging others to read

Obtain a Public Library Card.

Present a book talk

Promote a book to be displayed in the school's library.

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