Team Woolloomooloo Newsletter

The 8th grade BBQ will take place on the Deal Field on this Saturday, September 14th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is a fun, easy event and a great way to build relationships with students and families early in the school year. All 8th grade students, families, and teachers are encouraged to join, even if it's just a quick roll-through on your way to brunch, soccer games, or however else you plan to spend the weekend. This should be fun and easy for everyone!

We need your help! If you are able to support by volunteering, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040449A8AC23A2FD0-50439912-2024

Our goal is for every 8th grade student to join, so please add this easy, fun event to your calendar. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Be sure to dress your best on Friday, September 27th, as that will be 8th grade picture day! Students will take their pictures during their science period.

Deal will host an interest meeting for families in-person at Deal at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 25th.

Sign-up information will be shared in the coming weeks. These trips have limited space and are first come, first served, so we encourage families to sign up once the links are shared.

As part of Deal's commitment to inspiring excellence, curiosity, and compassion in our students, Deal Middle School will once again plan optional international trips as a supplement to our world language program. 8th grade students enrolled in Spanish, French, Chinese, or Spanish Humanities will have the opportunity to join their designated trip. These trips are entirely optional, funded by families, chaperoned by Deal staff, and open only to 8th grade students in good academic and behavioral standing. We find these trips to be a power experience for all involved, and we are truly grateful to the teachers who make this experience possible.

If your student is interested in joining the NJHS in their 8th grade year, please review the following requirements:

• Submit 15 hours of Community Service by May 2nd, 2025. I have attached the form to fill out for Community Service. The form must be completed. Fillable_Community_Service_Hours_Form.pdf

• Your student must also be on Honor Role for terms 1-3.

• In October there will be an application form for interested students to apply to NJHS. The application and due dates will be sent out via your student's grade level team newsletters.

• A student is not eligible to qualify for NJHS if they receive a suspension.

• If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at stephanie.lienemann@k12.dc.gov.

8th grade students who were accepted in to NJHS in their 7th grade year do not need to reapply to join, but must maintain their good academic, behavioral, and attendance standing.

Instruction at Deal begins at 8:45 AM and ends at 3:15 PM. To ensure they have time to clear security, visit their lockers, and make it to class before the bell, students should plan to arrive at Deal no later than 8:20 AM. We appreciate your support to build good habits early in the year.

Want to learn more about what's going on in your student's language class? You can find the World Languages Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/he63w.

Most of our 8th graders will have the opportunity to be in art class this upcoming year, so please help our art teachers provide our students with all of the necessary supplies to get the most creative work from our talented young people!

Ms. Hargreaves: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MUK8QEAEHHUO?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Cunningham: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/368Y16JA3GQ30?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Lowder: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IRPKFUJ90BY?ref_=wl_share

THANK YOU!! We can't thank you enough for donating supplies. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and dedication to helping and supporting our students!

Click here to access our Amazon Wishlist.

Hello Woolloomooloo Families!

We’re finally into the swing of things here at Deal with our regular bell schedule kicking in and advisory starting up next week! Please make sure that students check their schedules to know where/who to go to for Advisory.

Update on technology - students have been great with their laptops. Team Woolloomooloo has been on top of their duties in regards to charging laptops and making sure they are plugged in before the end of the day. We want to remind families that students are responsible for putting their laptops in the computer carts at the end of the day and before lunch to ensure that they are charged throughout the day. A few of our scholars need helpful reminders to keep on top of their responsibilities with the school laptops. It would be helpful if families could echo this at home as well.

Next Wednesday, September 18th 2024, is Back to School Night and I look forward to seeing everyone from 6:00PM - 8:15PM. Be sure to get your scholars schedule for back-to-school night and feel free to ask any questions about navigating through Deal.

I am also looking forward to seeing families this weekend at our annual 8th Grade BBQ. Be sure to say hello and enjoy some fun games and delicious food. Other than that, feel free to reach out for any questions.

Have a great weekend!

Math 8: This week in math 8 students completed the beginning of year I-Ready diagnostic. They also learned how to write description of given transformations. Next week in math 8 students will take their first quiz on Monday, learn about how to perform sequences of transformations as well as how to describe them. They will take their first assessment on Friday which will be a formative on sequences of transformations.

Upcoming Assessments

• Monday 9/16 - Quiz on rigid transformations
• Friday 9/20 - Formative C on sequences of rigid transformations
• Monday 9/23 - Mid Unit Assessment

Homework: Paper homework assigned Monday 9/16 due Friday 9/20 and 1 I-Ready lesson completed by Sunday 9/22

Unit 1 family resources:

Rigid Transformations and Congruence (English)

UNIDAD 1 MATERIALES PARA LA FAMILIA: Transformaciones rígidas y congruencia

Algebra 1: This week in algebra 1 students completed their beginning of year MAP diagnostic. On Thursday we talked about what algebraic moves keep equations true and which do not and practiced solving multi-step one variable equations. On Friday we did a quick review and then they took their first quiz. Next week in algebra 1 we will learn how to rewrite literal equations (solving an equation for one variable), review graphing linear equations in slope intercept and standard forms, take a formative on solving equations and then begin solving systems of linear equations.

Upcoming Assessments

• Wednesday 9/18 - Formative A on solving equations and literal equations
• Thursday 9/26 - Formative D on solving systems of equations

Homework: Paper homework assigned Monday 9/16 due Friday 9/20 and Deltamath assignment due Sunday at 10PM

Unit 1 family resources:

Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Systems

Unidad 2 en Espanol

Happy Friday!

This week in science, we completed our second formative assessment on best value and uncertainty. We applied our knowledge of scientific method using the penny drop experiment. In addition, we reviewed experimental variables, best value and uncertainty and started summative assessment 1.

Next week, we will complete summative assessment 1 and begin unit 1 (Atomic structure). Students will be able to define and identify an atom and the parts of an atom.

Also, students will take the MAP diagnostic assessment this week. Students will start working on their adopt an element project.

Homework is due on Wednesdays of every week.

Hello everyone!

This week, we finished up looking at the American dream and learned about some historical context for A Raisin in the Sun (ARITS). Students ended the week with taking the Beginning of the Year (BOY) Reading MAP Growth Assessment. This assessment will let us see where the strengths and areas of focuses will be for this year in literary comprehension, informational text, and vocabulary.

Next week, we will work on the writing technique of sensory details in narrative writing. We will also be reading the first scene in ARITS and doing character analysis as we meet the characters.

Assignments from this week:

9/13: The American Dream Letter - This assignment can be found on Canvas in Unit 1: Dreaming in America module. There are also articles and videos that we did in class for students to refer.

Have a great weekend!

The school year is off to a great start! Students are coming to the library with ELA classes this month to check out books and learn more about the exciting programs and activities that the library has planned for this year. The hours for the library are listed below in case some students missed out on this month's class visits:

When to visit:

Library Hours 8:15am-3:45pm daily.

•With permission from grade level admin – Students can come from 8:15 – 8:35am

(Mr. Reichlen must be present).

•Recess visits – You must get a pass from Mr. Reichlen or Ms. Gathers.

•No pass, no entry.

•After school – If Mr. Reichlen is here, you can come.

Please reach out to Mr. Reichlen directly with any questions or concerns at: stephen.reichlen@k12.dc.gov

Keep up to date with library news and information at library website aka. LibGuide:

https://bit.ly/DealMSLibGuide

If you would like to contact us, please feel free to do so using the links below. Expect a response from teachers, during school hours, within 1 to 2 business days, of the time your communication was received.

Haller - Michael.Haller@k12.dc.gov

Beliveau - jacqueline.beliveau@k12.dc.gov

Selph - caleb.selph@k12.dc.gov

Mbanwie - Brunhilda.Mbanwie@k12.dc.gov

Turchetta - nicholas.turchetta@k12.dc.gov

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