Week of 12/2 - 12/6

• Work from the first half of the Term is due by the midpoint.
• Work from the second half of the Term is due the last day of the Term.
• The grade for late assignment submitted following an unexcused absence will be reduced by one (1) letter grade.

Term 2:

• First half late/make-up work is due December 9, 2024.
• Second half late/make-up work is due January 24, 2024.

• Assignments with a grade of D+ (69%) or lower may be retaken ONE TIME only.
• The retake must happen before the late/make-up work deadline.
• The highest grade possible on the retake is a C (76%).
• RCTs are an exception: all may be retaken for full credit.

Greetings Bridgetown! This week in Math 6, students will finish the Unit 4: Dividing Fractions by taking RCT #3. Please use the lessons on Canvas and the online text to prepare. In Math 7, students will complete lessons 3 -6 for Unit 4: Proportional Relationships & Percentages.

**All Class Slides & Notes will be available on Canvas under Modules**

Curriculum Resource(s):

• Math 6: IM online text: https://im.kendallhunt.com/MS/students/1/index.html

• Math 7: IM online text: https://im.kendallhunt.com/MS/students/2/index.html

Upcoming Assessment:

Math 7: TBA

Math 6: RCT #3 Friday, 12/6/24

Greetings Team Bridgetown! This week we will be completing the final assignment for our book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by writing our own narratives based on the book. Students will spend Monday’s class completing their narratives. For the remainder of the week, we will be starting Unit 2: Growing Up by reading the first few chapters of our new book, Tuck Everlasting and working on collecting the best evidence to answer a prompt question. Students who plan to bring in their own book should do so by December 2.

Amazon Wishlist: Please consider purchasing an item for our classroom from our wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JULMLW4UTBE4?ref_=wl_share

Hi Team Bridgetown!

Next week, students will explore topographic maps and landslides in science. As part of this unit, they will read and annotate an article about Big Sur, which will be completed on Canvas. Additionally, Roots Quiz 2.4 is scheduled for Friday, December 6th. Please encourage your child to review their roots and notes in preparation.

Roots Words 2.4 :

• Epi = upon (Think: epidemic, epidermis)

• *Sub = under (Think: subway, submarine)

• *Hyper = over (Think: hyperactive, hyperbole)

• *Pre = before (Think: preschool, prepare)

• Exi/Exo = out, outer (Think: exit, exoskeleton)

• This week we dig into the history of monotheism as the theme of our Unit 3: Middle East & North Africa. We will explore the history, beliefs, and traditions of the three major monotheistic religions that have roots/origins in MENA – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

  Field Trip on Tuesday, 12/3 - Permission slips due ASAP to Mr. Martini!

  Please remember to:

  -Wear comfortable shoes for walking

  -Layers for the weather

  -Lunch and extra water bottle

  -Kids Ride Free Card Kids Ride Free Card

• A lunch that we will eat at the park

• Wear comfortable walking shoes

• Water bottle

• Pencil and clipboard or hard surface to write on

• String backpack or tote to carry

• Wear layers

The library orientations have completed for all students! Most students have now checked out at least one book from the library! 6th grade students should be almost ready to return their books if they haven't already. Notices will go out next week for 6th students who have overdue materials and over the following two weeks for 7th and 8th graders.

Students are able to see their current loans by accessing their library accounts through the Clever app called "Destiny Discover". They can follow the process below to see items that they have checked out:

1. Log into Clever (clever.com/in/dcpsk12)

2. Search "Destiny Discover" or navigate to the Library Resources section and click on the icon.

3. Click on the "My Stuff" link at the top of the screen to see any items that are checked out.

4. Students who have lost materials or see items that may be linked to their account by mistake should speak with Mr. Reichlen.

There are no fines or penalties for lost materials. Donations of hard cover titles of middle school-age-appropriate works in good condition are always accepted if families are able to replace lost materials.

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

https://secure.smore.com/n/vdrq6c

Attendance: For any attendance related concerns, including absence notes, please be sure to contact Ms. Stephens our attendance counselor at dealattendance@k12.dc.gov.

ASPEN Help: For any ASPEN related issues, including help resetting a password or accessing your account, please email Ms. Lerum at dealaspenhelp@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Lemon: daniella.lemon@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Martini: michael.martini@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Harris: nyah.harris@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Banson: joycelyn.banson@k12.dc.gov

Ms. White: quisetter.white@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Almanza: TBA

ASPEN: dealaspenhelp@gmail.com

Attendace: dealattendance@k12.dc.gov

Website: https://www.alicedealmiddleschool.org/
Location: Alice Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-939-2010