Consumer Math has been working on Areas of Polygons this week. Students went around the school and calculated the areas of different polygons.
Sixth grade science class has been studying different types of heat transfer. We took advantage of the beautiful weather this week to identify and record examples of convection, conduction, and radiation outside.
In nutrition and wellness we worked on cooking skills. Each student made an omelette.
In Baking and Pastries we made cream puffs. First time making them she did a great job. It was her first time eat one. I had one and they were very good.
Dear BV Fans,
This Thursday, BV will host Axtell at 7pm for the first round of Sub-State Girls' Basketball. Tickets will be available at the gate for $7. Parent's Night for the boys and girls will be held after the game.
On Friday, our boys will play the Axtell Eagles @ Axtell at 7pm. Tickets for this game MUST be bought through Go Fan and verified with your phone. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Here is the link for tickets for Friday's boys game at Axtell. Thank you, Marion Mazouch
https://gofan.co/app/events/246644
This weeks Star of the Week is Reid Schreiber. Reid is an excellent student in the classroom as well as an excellent athlete.
Today in coding..
The 8th grade reading class is taking advantage of the beautiful weather today by working outside! It’s hard to believe it was -20 just a week ago!
BV fans,
A couple of reminders for games this week. Tuesday HS games at Valley Heights start at 4:30 and all games are in high school and exact change $5 is required. All substate games will required tickets to be purchased through GoFans. Four tickets per player allowed at $7.00 each. Go fans link will be sent out tomorrow. Watch for emails from coaches and/or thrill share. Mr. Mazouch
Band is playing! Here they are showing off their new safety equipment.
Today we FCCLA celebrated STAR event competition by going out for lunch. Thank you to the Bricks for hosting us. We enjoyed every minute.
Eighth grade science students have been studying the different types of chemical bonds and learning how these bonds form. They completed an Ions in Solution lab this week to identify how copper ions in solution are attracted to negative iron atoms on a nail. Positive and negative charges attract!
Seventh grade science students have been studying fermentation. They are learning to identify signs that a chemical change is occurring and have been testing different types of feedstuffs to see which might provide the most efficient source of energy.
February 22, 2021 is FCCLA Blood Drive at the Randolph Methodist Church. We still have spots opened. Contact Beth at bluhman@usd384.org to set yours up.
The Blue Valley Middle School Scholars Bowl team did a great job at the first meet of the year at Clifton-Clyde Thursday, Feb. 18. Six teams (Blue Valley, Hanover, Linn, Clifton-Clyde, Valley Heights, and Marysville) competed in both the Varsity and Junior Varsity competitions. The Varsity team earned medals with their 3rd place finish and the Junior Varsity team went undefeated with a 5-0 record.
Algebra II students gave solving Radical Equations a "whirl'. The students answered a question over radical equations and then spun the wheel to receive points ranging from 10 to 100. Our game will continue tomorrow....stay tuned for the winner.
6th graders working on reaction speed during cone/plunger grab activity.
We been using spectroscopy to help with identification both in Chemistry and Applied Stats this past week. Chemistry is using this technique with their flame testing lab to identify emission spectra of elements. Applied Statistics is using a single wavelength of light to identify the concentration of protein in a sample.
5th Grade was reviewing Order of Operations by playing a game.
6th graders have been working hard on “curating” an ancient Chinese exhibition.
