Sixth grade students in Dr. Gray's class worked hard on communicating their thinking through a vertical whiteboard sesion. After, they were finished they discussed all of the thinking that happened around the room and left notes for each group on what they wondered, questioned, and praised. Our 6th grade math teachers are really setting them up for successful, productive struggle.
Students in Mrs. Linkous' social studies classes have been working on close reading and annotating the text with nonfiction signposts. After reading, they created slides to teach their peers the information that they learned. While students presented, the rest of the class took notes. Watching students take the lead was very powerful, and they all did a great job!
Yesterday, students in Ms Pierce’s class put their argumentative skills to the test in a full-on SpongeBob trial. SpongeBob was found guilty in all 4 classes!
Not only were they having fun, but they were also practicing critical thinking, speaking skills, and learning how to support their claims with evidence.
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Today our faculty and staff enjoyed a little St. Patrick’s Day fun with green snacks in the mail room! From sweet treats to festive goodies, it was a great way to add a little luck and appreciation to the day!
A big "thank you" to all of our students and families who participated in the PTO chocolate fundraiser! Last week students had their reward day, and it was a blast!
As always, our PTO appreciates everyone's support!
Mr. Watson's AVID students collaborated with Mr. Sandlin's AVID students at Florence Chapel for AVID Day! It was hosted by the Atlanta Hawks, so they spent the day in Atlanta! They had the opportunity to listen to the marketing team, and agents discussed career opportunities followed by a college fair. They ended the evening with a basketball game! We are so thankful for all of these opportunities for our students and know there were many memories made!
We were honored to welcome Mr. Scott Cochran, President of Spartanburg Methodist College, to visit with our 8th graders today! His message was inspiring, encouraging, and full of valuable insight for our students as they begin thinking about their future.
Thank you, Mr. Cochran, for taking the time to visit us at Abner Creek Middle School. It was a fantastic and meaningful opportunity for our students!
By measuring circles and indulging in oatmeal cream pies, Mrs. Kay's students discovered the power of collaborative learning and the beauty of pi. Happy Pi Day!
Club Day fun at ACMS!! From
Garden club to a traveling magic show to food preparation! We've got it all
and then some! What a fun way to kick off a Friday!
No internet? No problem!
Mrs. Linkous' social studies classes worked in expert groups to review their current unit "GRAPES". (Geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, & society.)
They created posters to display in the hallways and the classroom!
Our student council had a wonderful visit yesterday from Byrnes High School Student Body President, Olivia Lee. She shared about her role in student government at the high school level and what our students can expect. She also shared great ideas for the ACMS Student Council to consider in the future. A big thank you to Olivia for taking time to visit with our students!
Interested in ACMS cheer? Mark your calendars for the interest meeting next week! 🐺📣
Students from Mrs. Fisher's ELA classes dressed up as their favorite book characters Friday for Read Across America Week!
Our cheerleaders had a wonderful end to their season at our banquet last night. Ms. Dewyea and Ms. Dillingham are so proud of these wonderful ladies and all the hard work they put into football season, basketball season, and pep rallies this year. We are going to miss this group of girls.
Congratulations to Paige Phillips who was named our Pack Leader of the Month for February. Ms. Phillips consistently goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her students. She holds high expectations for both her students and herself, which is evident in her dedication and work ethic. She is truly an asset to our pack here at Abner Creek Middle!
☀️📚 Sunshine + Science = A Great Day to Learn!
Mrs. Landon’s 8th graders took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed out to the collaboration picnic area to complete today’s assignments. Fresh air, teamwork, and a little Vitamin D for the soul made learning even better! 🌿📝
Sometimes the best classroom has a roof made of blue skies. 😎🌞
For National School Breakfast Week we had a visit from Molly from the Nutrition Group.
They brought us nutritious and delicious smoothies!
Big thanks to Mrs. Harrison for visiting Mrs. Kay’s ELA classes! She shared her expertise on Adobe Express, giving our students digital tools for their upcoming research presentations. We love seeing our students use technology to bring their hard work to life! 📚💻
Students in Mrs. Williams’ Medical Detectives practiced being microbiologists to find the most effective antibiotic.
Our Beta Club loves serving others! For Read Across America Week, 42 of our Beta students volunteered to go next door to ACA and share their love of literacy. From reading buddies to small groups to full classes, our Wolfpack leaders enjoyed helping our younger Gator friends. 🐺❤️🐊
