Team Dublin Weekly Update

Man, how time flies – we lost track of time on the end of this unit. We had a great time wrapping up our Unit 5. Students created presentations proposing solutions to one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Most had a chance to present. I will get in the rest of the presentations as time allows. I am also working on sending links to them so you can see the work they have done. There are some GREAT solutions!

On Friday, we started Unit 6: Europe by mapping the political and physical maps of Europe. If they didn’t finish in class, they had the option to take it home to finish. The physical features that need to be labeled on the map are Alps Mountains, Ural Mountains, Carpathian Mountains, English Channel, Siene River, Rhine River, Atlantic Ocean, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea. The homework they MUST do for the weekend is to complete their Unit 6: Physical Features vocabulary. To do so, use Nearpod code 483CT.

Next week, we will BRIEFLY review/correct maps, check for vocabulary completion (homework grade), and start investigating thematic maps of Europe. Wednesday will be a review day. On Thursday, they will be taking their Europe Map Quiz. On Friday, they will complete a worksheet about the European Union.

*** Please note I am chaperoning the 8th grade language trip to Costa Rica. Students need to be on their best behavior and are expected to complete their assignments. Their assignments should be turned in as instructed (to substitute or period bin).***

Welcome to Term 4! This week, our students will continue wrapping up the Weather Patterns unit by delving into the concept of fronts and exploring how they impact weather. Additionally, they will engage in an activity focused on predicting the probability of hurricanes, fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry. As part of their ongoing academic progress, students are encouraged to study diligently for their upcoming Roots Quiz 4.2, scheduled for Friday, April 12th, during class time. In addition to these topics, students will also participate in a brief lesson on the upcoming eclipse, learning about safe practices for viewing an eclipse.

This week's root words:

*anthropo = human (Think: Anthropology)

insula = island (Think: Insular)

*auto = self (Think: Autobiography)

toxic = poison (Think: Toxicology)

biblio = book (Think: Bibliography)

This Week's Assignments: Roots Quiz 4.2 on Friday

If Classwork is NOT completed in class, it is due the next day in class.

This week begins the 4th Advisory. It also begins about a month when students will not have their school computers. Since they will not be able to complete their System 44 assignments in class, it is even more important that students do them for homework.

Enrollment for SY24-25

All DCPS families must complete the enrollment process each year. Online enrollment for SY24-25 begins on Friday, March 29 - https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/

DCPS is using a new enrollment system called Aspen Go that will require families to log in using Aspen credentials and will pre-populate student information for families to review/confirm. Timely re-enrollment is crucial for Deal's budget and planning for the upcoming school year. Please help us by completing your online enrollment as soon as possible.

Enrollment impacts our school budget. Please enroll today!

You will need:

• Residency verification documents

• Aspen Family Portal credentials Don't have credentials? Check your email for a message with the subject "Welcome to the Aspen Parent Portal" or reach out to DealMSEnroll@k12.dc.gov

In-person support for enrollment is available at Deal from 9:00 until 3:00 daily and on Thursdays from 3:30-6:30 pm.

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Inscripción para el año escolar 24-25

Todas las familias de DCPS deben completar el proceso de inscripción cada año. La inscripción en línea para SY24-25 comienza el viernes 29 de marzo de https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/

DCPS está utilizando un nuevo sistema de inscripción llamado Aspen Go que requerirá que las familias inicien sesión con las credenciales de Aspen y completará previamente la información de los estudiantes para que las familias la revisen o confirmen. La reinscripción es crucial para el presupuesto y la planificación de Deal para el próximo año escolar. Por favor, ayúdenos completando su inscripción en línea lo antes posible.

La matrícula afecta el presupuesto de nuestra escuela. ¡Inscríbase hoy!

Necesitarás:

• Documentos de verificación de residencia
• Credenciales del Portal familiar de Aspen ¿No tiene credenciales? Revise su correo electrónico para ver si hay un mensaje con el asunto "Bienvenido al Portal para padres de Aspen" o comuníquese con DealMSEnroll@k12.dc.gov

El apoyo en persona para la inscripción está disponible en Deal de 9:00 a 3:00 todos los días y los jueves de 3:30 a 6:30 pm.

Ms. Wesselhoft, team lead - naeemah.wesselhoft@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Kirschenbaum - adam.kirschenbaum@k12.dc.gov

Mr. O'Malley - michael.o'malley@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Osman - catherine.osman2@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Patsalos - constance.patsalos@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Garcia - maria.garcia@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Memminger, 6th grade counselor - jacob.memminger@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Barr, 6th grade social worker - ellen.barr@k12.dc.gov

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