We are so excited to welcome back our MS 50 students on September 5th! The school day is from 8:20AM - 2:40PM and doors will open for breakfast at 7:45AM. We've been working hard all summer to prepare an incredible school year for you.

In this Issue:

• School Supply List
• Uniform Ordering and Pick-Up
• Meet your Teachers!
• PTA 2024-25
• Jupiter and Connect Invites
• Upcoming Events

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Below, find our basic supply list for what all students will need to be prepared for the school year.

• 3 Ring Binder
• Pens/Pencils
• 5 Single Subject Notebooks
• 5 2-Pocket Folders

Our school uniform consists of the following:

• Top: Any blue shirt or MS 50 gear
• Shoes: Close-toed shoes/Sneakers

All new MS 50 students receive a FREE uniform package! If you have not picked it up already, you can stop by school any time between 8:20AM and 2:40PM the week of August 26th - August 30th or September 3rd and 4th.

If you ordered additional uniform shirts online in the July ordering window, we expect those shirts to be delivered in late August to early September before the start of school. We will contact you when those orders have arrived. There is an additional ordering window open now through September 18th, but those orders will not arrive prior to the first day of classes.

This year 6th graders will be learning about environmental sustainability working as citizen scientists with the Billion Oyster Project. Students will study ancient civilizations in social studies and will exploring percentages and ratio/proportions in real life situations in math. In ELA, students will be reading a plethora of exciting young adult literature, independently, in reading groups and as whole classes, and students will be sharpening their argumentative writing skills. Students will also be exposed to both visual arts and band instruments and will be able to choose an arts focus (either band or music) for 7th grade.

In 7th grade, students will be learning exploring pre-algebra concepts in math, learning one-step and two-step equations and analyzing real-world applications. In science, students will be studying chemistry, earth science and body systems, and engaging in a debate about medical ethics. In social studies, students will be examining and critically analyzing the founding ideals of America prior to the Civil War. In ELA, students will be reading a plethora of exciting young adult literature, independently, in reading groups and as whole classes, and students will be sharpening their argumentative writing skills.

In 8th grade, students will be preparing for both the Algebra and Living Environment Regents, learning high school level work in hands-on, highly engaging units of study. In social studies, students will be studying examples of protest movements, resistance and liberation in America from the Civil War to the present. In ELA, students will be reading a plethora of exciting young adult literature, independently, in reading groups and as whole classes, and students will be sharpening their argumentative writing skills.

MS 50's Parent Teacher Association is ready for a great upcoming year of work to support our school community. This year, the PTA is excited to organize our families to advocate for the resources and space needed to help our students thrive, helping to fundraise for the debate team, class trips, and graduation, and to gather and organize resources for students and families in need.

All parents and guardians of enrolled children are members! If you want to get involved, email Edda Figueroa, our Parent Coordinator. Stay tuned for more information about our first meeting. All dates will be posted on our PTA webpage soon and will be communicated in the first newsletter of the school year.

At MS 50, we utilize two main platforms for grades and communication. Jupiter is our digital grade book where you can view your student's grades send messages to teachers. If you don't already have a Jupiter account, you should have received an email with an invitation to sign up this morning. If you haven't received that invitation, please complete the form at ms50.org/jupiter.

At MS 50, we also collect permission slips and other forms digitally. Operoo, the service we have used previously, is expanding to a one-stop communication platform for staff and families called SchoolStatus Connect. This exciting update will allow you to communicate with your student's teachers, sign permission slips and forms, and view the weekly newsletters all from one app and web platform. There is a lot more to share and we hope that this change will make communication and staying up-to-date even easier. We are waiting on that switch to take place and we will contact you with additional information when that will take place.

Add our Calendar: Simply click here to add to your Google Calendar or click here to add it to your Apple device. This calendar not only has our MS 50 events but also includes the DOE calendar with all days off for the entire upcoming school year.