Frank Seale Middle School
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FSMS 8th grader Raby H. is looking to make a perfect pass at the right moment during the FSMS 8th grade boys "B" Basketball game.
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What is CSI Neverland you ask? It is a fantastically funny play in which CSI meets Neverland in comedic mayhem. Murk and Tinker, Fairy Forensics Officers, are investigating the mysterious murder of Peter Pantaloon's shadow. Their prime suspect is Head Librarian Brenda Brooks who despises Seuss, Hogwarts, giant peaches, as well as the boy who refuses to grow up. As Peter laments the loss of his shadow the detectives whisk Brenda away and throw her into a lineup with the infamous Captain Sharp. Did Brenda kill Peter's shadow? Could it have been a dastardly plot of the villain Captain Sharp? Who knows, but Lt. Tinker is on the case along with her Lab Rats who are sure to discover the mastermind behind this heinous criminal act.
7th grade science students are learning about the respiratory and circulatory system. They are figuring out how their pulse rate changes when they exercise to show how important oxygen is when we expend energy. They are also learning about their varying lung capacities. We are exploring both of these systems and how they work closely together to bring oxygen to our cells and get rid of waste.
Congrats, FSMS Choir Students! We had 7 students be selected for Region Honor Choir this year. This is a very competitive audition process that requires a lot of practice at home and at school.
Frank Seale Middle School conducted its annual School Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 12th. In order to participate, contestants first competed at the classroom level and then advanced to the school-wide bee. A total of 38 contestants were eligible to compete. After 25 rounds, Hannah Paduch, an 8th grader at FSMS, won the bee by correctly spelling both "isthmus," and "heritage." Rachel Keener, a sixth grader at FSMS, went all the way to the end with Hannah and will be Frank Seale's alternate. Congratulations and good luck to Hannah as she moves on to the County Spelling Bee on February 13th. We are so proud of all our Cub participants!
Mrs. Witherspoons 7th grade Social Studies class studied Chapter 9 Stations in which the they created colonial newspapers reflecting life in Colonial Texas, circa 1825-1835.
Art students are recreating a famous masterpiece on ceiling tiles for FSMS.
Student Valerie M. picked a famous painting by Vincent van Gogh: Starry Night and recreated it by using her keen observational skills.
Art students are recreating a famous masterpiece on ceiling tiles for FSMS.
Students Alex R. and Dakota W. picked a famous painting by William F. Powell; Beach Front and recreated it by using their keen observational skills.
FSMS office aides proudly decorated the Christmas Tree.
Ben Frosch grew a rock crystal garden in class as part of Cub Character Camp on Fridays. The featured character trait was persistance. Ben learned that applying perisitence, adding trusting relationships to help guide him and creativity to unpleasant tasks (represent by black coal) beautiful things can result. Ben's blue, green and yellow crystal rock garden was produced from coal.
The Cub Reports are sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit the Senior Citizens Center of Midlothian. The reporters will be delivering the food to the center before Thanksgiving.
The Chemical Change Lab helped the students understand the difference between a chemical and a physical change. The students used two different substances to create a brand new substance with different properties. Examples of a chemical change could include a color change, creating a solid (precipitate), or change in heat.
Texas Lone Star list author, Jason Henderson, with FSMS students on his visit to our school. Jason is the author of the popular Alex Van Helsing series, which includes the titles, Alex Van Helsing: Vampire Rising and Alex Van Helsing: Voice of the Undead, a fantasy/adventure series written for the middle school age group. Members of the FSMS Vampire Rising Book Club enjoyed visiting with Jason and getting his autograph!
FSMS Boys Choir practiced singing "Sons of Art" by Emily Crocker & "Who Will Be a Witness" arranged by Donald Moore for the officestaff. The Girls Choir (pictured right) practiced singing "Spring Quiet" by Emily Crocker &"Mama Don't 'Low" arranged by Earlene Rentz.
8th graders participated in a chemical change lab during science class to see if the chemical experiment resulted in a physical or chemical change.
FSMS 7th graders explored different types of cells & organisms. They used organelles from the cells to create images for their projects. The students bought all their own supplies, showing great effort and creativity. The projects turned our great!
FSMS 8th grader Morgan Key made it to the premium sale with her market goat at the State Fair of Texas 2011.
Eighth grade mathematics students Haley Cannon and Fisher Pearce are working on an activity about indirect measurement outside Frank Seale MS. They measured their heights, shadows, and even the shadow of a tree. By doing this they determined the height of the tree, without actually measuring the tree itself.
The 7th graders at FSMS explored the steps of the scientific method using different types of diet soda and mentos.
The FSMS Cheerleaders visited the Midlothian Fire Department last week to say 'thank you' for all the their hard work! The cheerleaders and their parents baked brownies, cookies, and cupcakes!
During Cub Character Camp, student Joshua Payne learns the steps of the scientific method he shines pennies with salsa. Students also learned the character traits of effort and a positive attitude will make them SHINE at what they do.
8th Grade Mathematics students at FSMS enjoyed adding and subtracting integers by playing a math card game called Twenty-Five.
7th Grade Social Studies students at FSMS prepared for their South America map test using a free app from the App Store called TapQuiz Maps World Edition. This app also helped them prepare for the 50 US states quiz. This app is available for both the iPad and iPod Touch. Because students are allowed to bring their own devices with teacher permission this year, a 7th grade student brought her iPad and worked with others to prep for their quiz.
FSMS 6th grade Gifted & Talented Reading/LA class playing a scrabble-type game using various topics.
