Team Abuja Newsletter

On Monday and Tuesday, students will take the end of advisory unit assessment. This will be a check on whether students understand the narrative concepts that we have practiced in class.

Thursday’s Field Trip – Students should arrive at school at their normal time with a bagged lunch. We will return to school before 3:15 for dismissal.

We will begin Tuck Everlasting on December 2nd, so please make sure your student has a copy of the text.

Math 6: We are wrapping up with Unit Rate and moving into Percentages. We have a Formative coming up on Friday 11/1 that covers Percentages.

Math 7: We are working with Proportional vs Non-Proportional Relationships and how to set up the related equations. We have a Formative 10/30 and an RCT 11/1.

If you are able to donate, I have linked the math Amazon Wishlist. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3HGDSTYZTUUQL

Next week students will start the theme of the unit: The African Diaspora. We will learn what it is, then investigate some voices of the Diaspora.

If you would like to contribute to my classroom... here is my Amazon wish list: Wesselhoft Wishlist

Hi scientists!

Thank you all for your hard work this week – I can’t believe we’re so close to finishing our Plate Motion unit!

This past week we focused on our reasoning skills while discussing evidence of the existence of Pangaea. This upcoming week we will be wrapping up our unit and reviewing the concepts we’ve learned so far, culminating in our Plate Motion summative on Friday. Students will have access to blookets on Canvas by Monday, and will receive a study guide to help them prepare. Please check in with them to make sure they’re studying!

Roots – they're back!

We will be getting a head start on our 2nd Quarter roots this upcoming week. Your roots will be:

Centi = 1/100 (think centimeter, centiliter)

Milli = 1/1000 (think millimeter, milligram)

Hexa = 6 (think hexagon)

Octa = 8 (think octagon, octopus)

Deca = 10 (think decade)

Thank you to everyone who has supported the classroom so far - you rock! If you would like to donate to the science classroom, I have included a link to my Amazon wishlist below. I appreciate your support, whether it be through sending pencils, helping your child study for roots, or by checking Aspen. Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/eONytdZ?ref_=wl_share

Link to World Languages Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/u/patricia.balestra4

As the year goes on, we want to ensure that students are able to access help when they need it! Team Abuja teachers are available by appointment, and there is a dedicated Tutoring Time in either Mx. Gomez's room or Ms. Sagan's room on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:20. Here We Grow!

Students may wear a school appropriate costume on October 31. Costumes may not interfere with learning. This means no masks or costumes that restrict movement or vision, prevent sitting at desks, or prevent participation in physical education class. Additionally, costumes must not obstruct movement in the hallways.

· Costumes may not promote violence or have accessories or props that could be used as a weapon.

· Masks are not permitted.

· Make-up or face-paints are permitted.

· You must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear (no masks that cover the face).

· Costumes cannot promote use of drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind.

· All school rules will be enforced (i.e., no bikes, skateboards, roller blades, etc.).

· Students should not wear costumes that make fun of others.

We are asking students to only bring 5 or fewer pieces of candy to school on November 1. Large bags of candy will be confiscated and returned to students after school.

The latest library newsletter has arrived! Check it out at the link below:

https://secure.smore.com/n/9vs8z

Adam Kirschenbaum, ELA adam.kirschenbaum@k12.dc.gov

Lauren-Ashley Gomez, Math lauren-ashley.gomez@k12.dc.gov

Naeemah Wesselhoft, Geography naeemah.wesselhoft@k12.dc.gov

Ellie Sagan, Science ellie.sagan@k12.dc.gov

Connie Patsalos, MLL Geography - constance.patsalos@k12.dc.gov

Ameera Daboh, MLL ELA - ameera.daboh@k12.dc.gov

Devin Watson, ISS Coordinator devin.watson@k12.dc.gov

Ellen Barr, Social Worker ellen.barr@k12.dc.gov

Tysha Morris, School Counselor tysha.morris@k12.dc.gov

If your child will not be in school, please email DealAttendance@k12.dc.gov .