On February 3, some DMS students  in Mrs. Hoelting’s 7th grade Language Arts classes were able to participate in a video conference with former First Lady Barbara Bush.  The video conference was provided by the Education Department of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas.  Mrs. Bush read to the students from the book, Mr. President:  A Book of U.S. Presidents and answered student questions.  One lucky DMS student even got to ask Mrs. Bush a question!  All the DMS students who participated will receive a copy of the book.

DMS students talk to students in southern Wales.

DMS 6th grade students in Mrs. Hatcher’s and Mrs. Joseph’s World Cultures classes were able to participate in a cultural exchange video conference with students from Abersychan Comprehensive School in southern Wales.  The conference was facilitated by Distance Learning Coordinator Christi Rickert and Instructional Technology Specialist Holly Donovan. Students submitted their questions in advance via the school blog, then took turns asking and answering questions about each culture.  Students on both sides of the Atlantic had a fabulous time exchanging questions and showing their props.  One of the DMS students asked which video games were favorites in Wales.  A boy in Wales answered, “Call of Duty” and both rooms erupted in cheers!  That was one similarity that seemed to surpise and delight both groups.

Students used the Logger Pro software to graph their heart rate data.

7th grade students in Mrs. Johnston’s and Mrs. Norman’s Science classes measured their heart rates using hand held heart monitors.  The monitor probes fed data directly into the computer and created graphs using Vernier Logger Pro software.  Students tested how various activities change heart rate and measured how long it took each student’s heart rate to return to normal after exertion.

Just in time for the winter break, WMS Journalism students have published their holiday edition of What’s Up at Wallace.  Journalism teacher Coach Jonathan Campbell and his staff are keeping us up to date with the travels of the Ranger Choirs for  Christmas caroling, and the exciting news about winning streak of the Ranger Basketball squad.

Holiday Edition of What's Up at Wallace

6th grade students in Technology Applications learned about and used the query features of Access Database software to follow the “clues” and solve mysteries.