Freedom Families,

We are thrilled to share the exciting events that unfolded at Freedom Middle School this past week. A total of 44 students, selected by staff, had the privilege of attending a Northwestern Wildcats basketball game. These students were chosen based on how well they followed our schoolwide expectations of safety, respectfulness, and academic engagement. During the game, they enjoyed the unique opportunity to participate in on-court games and were honored on the jumbo-tron, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience.

Freedom Middle School joined forces with the Berwyn Firefighters Local 506 for Operations WARM. This initiative, led by the national nonprofit Operation Warm, focuses on crafting brand-new, high-quality coats for children in need. Our partnership with the Berwyn Firefighters included participation in their Annual Charity Softball Tournament, dedicated to raising funds for Operation WARM. We are delighted to announce that this event successfully raised enough money to purchase jackets for deserving Freedom Middle School students.

A reminder that this Tuesday is a late start and students do not begin class until 9:15.

Have a great week!

Enrique Ojeda – Principal – eojeda1@bsd100.org

Brian Conant- Assistant Principal - bconant@bsd100.org

Familias de Freedom,

Estamos encantados de compartir los emocionantes acontecimientos que se desarrollaron en Freedom Middle School esta semana pasada. Un total de 44 estudiantes, seleccionados por el personal, tuvieron el privilegio de asistir a un partido de baloncesto de Northwestern Wildcats. Estos estudiantes fueron elegidos sobre la base de lo bien que siguieron nuestras expectativas de toda la escuela de la seguridad, el respeto, y el compromiso académico. Durante el partido, disfrutaron de la oportunidad única de participar en juegos en la cancha y fueron homenajeados en el jumbo-tron, añadiendo una capa extra de emoción a la experiencia.

Freedom Middle School unió fuerzas con el Local 506 de los bomberos de Berwyn para las operaciones WARM. Esta iniciativa, dirigida por la organización nacional sin ánimo de lucro Operación Warm, se centra en la elaboración de nuevos abrigos de alta calidad para los niños necesitados. Nuestra asociación con los Bomberos de Berwyn incluyó la participación en su Torneo Anual Benéfico de Softball, dedicado a recaudar fondos para la Operación WARM. Estamos encantados de anunciar que este evento recaudó suficiente dinero para comprar chaquetas para los estudiantes merecedores de Freedom Middle School.

Un recordatorio de que este martes es un comienzo tardío y los estudiantes no comienzan las clases hasta las 9:15.

El personal de Freedom

Enrique Ojeda – Director – eojeda1@bsd100.org

Brian Conant- Subdirector -bconant@bsd100.org

12/5- Late Start-9:15

12/4-Morton Parent Night from 6:30 - 7:30pm at FMS

12/13- FMS Holiday Concert

12/14-Literacy Night-6-7:30pm

12/15-FMS Winter Dance

12/22-1/5-Winter Break (No School)

12/5- Comienzo tarde-9:15

12/4-Morton Noche de Padres de 6:30 - 7:30pm en FMS

12/13- Concierto Festivo FMS

12/14- Noche de Literatura-6-7:30pm

15/12-FMS Baile de invierno

12/22-1/5-Vacaciones de invierno (No hay clases)

Mariana has consistently recognized and implemented all the necessary behaviors to be a successful student. She actively participates in class discussions, asks thoughtful questions, regularly submits high-quality assignments and projects strong work ethic. She brings positive energy into the class and is always willing to help out her peers. Keep up the great work!

Isaac has been a great addition to the 7th grade class as a new student to Freedom. He is kind and polite to teachers and students. He participates frequently in class discussions and is always willing to help his classmates. Keep up the good work, Isaac!

Jaliyah has gone above and beyond this school year. She comes prepared for class, and ready to learn everyday. She participates in class, with a smile on her face. She engages in meaningful conversation, and is a joy to have in class. We are looking forward to a fun year with Jaliyah.

- Physical Education (P.E.): Kaleb is a great role model for P.E. He is dressed and ready for P.E. since day one, and is always ready to give his very best. He is a great peer to all of the students in P.E. because he is willing to help others and partner with any and all students. Finally, Kaleb is never shy when I ask for a student volunteer to demonstrate a new skill.

- Social Justice: Kaleb is a great student in Social Justice. He shows up to class on time and ready to learn. He never needs a reminder from me to stay on task.

Music: Naomi is an amazing student! She is always ready to participate and learn throughout class. When she needs help she will always come and seek help, she is also very helpful to other students who are struggling in class. She leads by example and is always kind to her fellow classmates.

Physical Education (P.E.): Naomi is a great student in P.E. She is always excited to be in class, and is always prepared for P.E. in full uniform. If I ever need a volunteer to help with an example to model for students, she is always willing to help. Most important, she is always kind to her peers and is willing to help with peer mentoring.

Physical Education: Isa demonstrated exceptional performance during October and all of first quarter. She consistently came prepared for class, which allowed her to actively engage in our lessons and games. Her determination and effort were evident in her work, and she consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic. Her peers looked to her as a role model and she showed great leadership skills in the classroom. Her positive attitude and willingness to help others created a welcoming and supportive environment. Keep up the excellent work!

STEAM: Isa is a wonderful student who did an excellent job in the first quarter of STEAM. Isa was a leader in her group creating our Ankle Foot Orthosis. She was a leader on our Girls JV Basketball team. Plus, when she finished her STEAM class puzzle cube project early, Isa took it upon herself to go around the room and help others as well! Great Job being a Student-Athlete Isa!

8t Grade Parents - Private High School Placement Testing is now open. Click here for more information.

8t Grado Padres - Privada de la Escuela Secundaria de Pruebas de Colocación está abierto. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.

Hello Freedom Families,

My name is Axel Zaragoza. I'm the Family Liaison and I teach 7th grade Dual here at Freedom Middle School. My role is to be your connection and I will help

parents/guardians get the information and assistance they need to help support their children at home and to ensure their children's success in school.

Here's a presentation with more details.

Things to look out for in the meantime.

I will send a document for event sign ups so that you can assist our Patriots.

Hola Familias de Freedom,

Mi nombre es Axel Zaragoza. Soy el Enlace Familiar y enseño 7mo grado Dual aquí en Freedom Middle School. Mi papel es ser su conexión y ayudar a
a los padres/tutores a obtener la información y asistencia que necesitan para a apoyar a sus hijos en casa y para asegurar el éxito de sus hijos en la escuela.

Aquí hay una presentación con más detalles.

Cosas a tener en cuenta mientras tanto.
Enviaré un documento para las inscripciones a los eventos para que puedan asistir a nuestros Patriotas.

What is the meaning of Veterans Day? ¿Qué significa el Día de los Veteranos?

It's Book Fair time! And the #1 rule... your child will have fun! We're turning up the volume on this year's Fair with more books, more choices, and more fun than ever before. And, you can join the fun too at our family night! The Fair will run from 12/11-12/15 and it will be open on the night of 12/14 for Literacy Night.

¡Es hora de la Feria del Libro! Y la regla #1... ¡su hijo se divertirá! Estamos subiendo con más libros, más opciones y más diversión que nunca. Y, usted puede unirse a la diversión también en nuestra familia familiar. La Feria tendrá lugar del 11 al 15 de diciembre y estará abierta la noche del 14 de diciembre para la Noche de la Alfabetización.

This week 7th Graders will examine what causes sediment and magma to form. They will discover how different energy sources cause different processes.

Eighth grade students will be extending their knowledge of energy with a circuit building lab.

6th grade is currently working on the geographical challenges of Mesopotamia. We followed that up with the traits required to be considered a civilization.

8th grade social studies students are continuing unit 3 where we are covering key events and what life was like during the 1920s. We will be discussing the importance and lasting impact of the Roaring 20s era.

Students also began a project called The Great Thanksgiving Listen, where students will be conducting an interview with a family member.

6th grade math took their end of Unit 3 test this week. In unit 3 the students learned about ratios and percentages. We’re excited to see how they did!

Later this week and into next week we will be beginning Unit 4 which focuses on dividing fractions. Students will learn many different ways they are able to solve and decide which is best for them.

6th grade Aimes has been working on the Fractions and Decimals unit this past month and just took their final assessment on it this past Wednesday. They are now starting their Expressions and Equations unit. Students also will be working on their innovative project making a song about what they have learned in this past unit.

7th grade math is beginning their unit on proportional relationships and percentages.

They will determine missing measurements in proportional relationships involving fractional quantities or percentages.

Also, they will represent proportional relationships using tape diagrams, tables, double number lines, and equations.

7th grade Aimes has been working on their Writing and Solving Equations and Inequalities this past month and will have taken their final assessment this past week. Students will now be starting their Linear Relationships and Systems of Equations unit. Students will be working on their innovative project making a song about what they have learned in this unit.

8th grade AIMES math students started working on their Functions unit this past Wednesday. Students will be working on their innovative project making a song about their self paced volume unit they are working on as well.

This week, the 6th grade students completed their personal narratives. They made sure to include a hook to engage their readers, transition words, sensory details, and a conclusion that includes the lesson they learned. Nice job, 6th grade!

This week, the 7th grade students are wrapping up their narrative writing unit by crafting engaging conclusions. They will be writing a conclusion to a scary story called “The Nothing”.

This week, 8th graders finished their theme essay for The Outsiders. They did a great job supporting their theme with evidence and analyses!

This week, the 6-8th grade AIMES students began their novel study/informational text unit. 6th grade will be reading Summer of the Mariposas. 7th grade will be reading The Giver. 8th grade will be reading The Outsiders. All grades read an informational article that provided context for their novel, and they created a group presentation to share with the class.

This week in ART:

6th Grade - Students will be starting a symmetrical design project using Shape, Form, Space, Line, Value, and Color .

7th Grade -Students will continue working on their designs for the “Symmetrical Card Design” project. They will be creating a 12x18 playing card using symmetry. This project will include Shape, Form, Space, Line, Value, Texture, Color and Text.

8th Grade - We will be starting a new project creating a “stained glass window” out of black paper and color tissue paper. This project will focus on the Positive and Negative Space but will also include the elements , Shape, Line, and color.

This week in BAND:

6th Grade- Students started to get their instruments this week! We made lots of great first sounds and can’t wait for everyone to get their instruments!

7th/8th Grade- Students did a fantastic job at Sounds of the Stadium last week. Our next step will be beginning tetrachords and preparing for our next performance.

This week in CHOIR:

Students will be focusing on artistry in their music this coming week. We will discuss dynamics and how the composer intended the piece to sound. All students will focus on refining their repertoire for their winter concert.

This week in HEALTH:

6th Grade - Corazon will be in the school for the next two weeks to discuss sexual education and puberty

7th Grade - Corazon will be in the school for the next two weeks to discuss sexual education and puberty

8th Grade Corazon will be in the school for the next two weeks to discuss sexual education and puberty

This week in MUSIC:

6th Grade - Students will start learning about Solfege and how solfege is used as a tool for singers. Students will start completing solfege practices in class to help them.

7th Grade - Students will start learning about identifying intervals and how understanding solfege helps. Students will need to start bringing headphones to help them complete their assignments in class.

8th Grade -Students started a new unit about musical theatre, focusing on the composers who have made some of the most famous musicals.

This week in PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

The Physical Education (P.E.) department is starting its 2nd Quarter units that include basketball, handball, volleyball, and fitness. We will begin with skills and drills and finish each unit with game play.

This week in SOCIAL JUSTICE:

7th Grade: This week in 7th Grade Social Justice, we are making identity maps.

8th Grade: This week in 8th Grade Social Justice, we are starting a project called “Activism Everywhere” where we look at social justice in culture. We have looked at murals in Pilsen, Amanda Gorman’s poetry, and Janet Jackson’s music video for “Rhythm Nation”. We look at social justice news on the last day of the week. This week’s news piece was about the first female college football player who is not a kicker.

This week in SPANISH (7th-8th Grades)/WORLD CULTURES (6th Grade):

6th Grade: Students will learn the importance of maple syrup in Canadian society.

7th Grade: Students will take an assessment on greetings and numbers.

8th Grade: Students will write a list of ingredients for one of their favorite recipes.

This week in STEAM:

6th Grade: Introduction to Design & Modeling! The new 2nd Quarter students will learn about designing and building an Ankle Foot Orthosis for children with Cerebral Palsy.

7th Grade: Introduction to Energy. Students will learn about “power strip” surge protectors and how they save our expensive devices from getting damaged. Plus, exploring our homes for “Vampire Energy”, devices that are plugged in, but not “on” that still consume energy!

8th Grade: Introduction to Mars….plans from NASA, 2nd Quarter project overviews, new group arrangements, and testing of rocket kits (when it is nice outside).

Student Ambassadors - Anthony & Lentz

Student Council - Rubich

NJHS - Bomba

Band- J. Clark

Choir - Cervantes

Chess- Roberson

Guitar Club - Cervantes

Spring Musical - Cervantes

Robotics - Auld

Anime - Zaragoza

GSA - Lentz

Rock Climbing- Smith

Yearbook- Malina and Avina

Boys Basketball

Erik Spiess(espiess@bsd100.org)--Varsity Coach

Scott Barasa (sbarasa@bsd100.org)- JV Coach

Intramural Basketball

Jeff Eichholz-(jeichholz@bsd100.org)-Coach

Mark Williams-(mwilliams@bsd100.org)-Coach

Cheerleading

Jessica Flannery- (jflannery@bsd100.org)-Coach

Taylor Anthony- (tanthony@bsd100.org)- Coach

Dear Parent/Guardian:
If you child has decided to participate in the Freedom Middle School Athletic program, they will need a signed permission slip, sports physical and a paid $25.00 Athletic fee.

Estimado padre/tutor:

Si su hijo(a) ha decidido participar en el programa atlético de la Escuela Intermedia Freedom, necesitará una hoja de permiso firmada, un examen físico deportivo y el pago de una cuota atlética de $25.00.

Parents/Guardians,

Student athletes will be responsible for completing an eligibility form for sports. The procedure for this is below.

Eligibility: Students must remain eligible each week to continue participating. Eligibility is based on behavior and academics. Students will not be allowed to participate in games or practices the following week if ineligible. They may return to play if they meet the eligibility requirements on their next eligibility form.

Forms: Students must complete the eligibility form every Wednesday and return it to the folder by Friday morning. If a student is deemed ineligible based on the form they should continue to support their team but are unable to participate.

ISS/OSS: If a student receives an ISS, they are ineligible for the next game (1 game) but can continue to practice. If a student receives an OSS, they are ineligible for 1 week and are not allowed to participate in games or practices for that week. If a student receives 2 OSS in the course of a sports season, they will be removed from the team.

Padres/Tutores,

Los estudiantes atletas serán responsables de completar un formulario de elegibilidad para los deportes. El procedimiento para esto es abajo.

Requisitos: Los estudiantes deben permanecer elegibles cada semana para continuar participando. La elegibilidad se basa en el comportamiento y los estudios. Los estudiantes no podrán participar en juegos o prácticas la semana siguiente si no son elegibles. Podrán volver a jugar si cumplen con los requisitos de elegibilidad en su siguiente formulario de elegibilidad.

Formularios: Los estudiantes deben completar el formulario de elegibilidad cada miércoles y devolverlo a la carpeta antes del viernes por la mañana. Si un estudiante es considerado inelegible basado en el formulario ellos deben continuar apoyando a su equipo pero no pueden participar.

ISS/OSS: Si un estudiante recibe una ISS, no es elegible para el siguiente partido (1 juego) pero puede seguir practicando. Si un estudiante recibe una OSS, estará inelegible por 1 semana y no podrá participar en juegos o prácticas por esa semana. Si un alumno recibe 2 OSS en el transcurso de una temporada deportiva, será expulsado del equipo.

Students will wear P.E. uniforms beginning August 29th. P.E. uniforms are for sale in the Freedom Office.

Los estudiantes comenzarán a usar P.E. uniformes el 29 de agosto .Los uniformes de educación física están a la venta en la Oficina de Freedom.

• PE Shirt/Camisa de educación física - $10
• PE Shorts/Pantalones cortos de educación física- $15
• Sweatshirt with no hood/Sudadera sin capucha - $20
• Sweatpants/Pantalones deportivos- $20

Please use the Stop!t App to report bulling anonymously. Students can use it to report behaviors they see in person or online.

Utilice la aplicación Stop!t para denunciar el acoso de forma anónima. Los estudiantes pueden usarlo para informar los comportamientos que ven en persona o en línea.

Email: eojeda1@bsd100.org
Website: freedom.bsd100.org
Location: 3016 Ridgeland Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States
Phone: 708-795-5800
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