PARENTS WITH RISING 6TH OR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP THEIR CHILD FOR TRANSPORTATION
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The North Carolina department of Public Safety has great information here explaining and identifying child abuse, how to prevent it, and and alternatives to lashing out at a child.
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina shares this vital information about the long term effects of child maltreatment:
“Children living with abuse and/or neglect often experience toxic levels of stress. Exposure to toxic stress changes the way a child’s brain is built. The area that controls the fight-or-flight survival mechanism over-develops, while areas that control emotion, cognitive thinking and an understanding of risk and consequence are stunted.
The changes to a child’s brain caused by exposure to toxic stress can lead to significant behavioral changes: The overdeveloped fight-or-flight center seeks calm and pleasure through things like food, drugs and sex. The cognitive center is less prepared for academic success. The part that controls risk or consequence is not prepared to make appropriate decisions.
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, or ACE Study, found that children who suffered severe adversity in childhood – violence, abject poverty, substance abuse in the home, child abuse and neglect – were far more likely to suffer long-term intellectual, behavioral, and physical and mental health problems.
Problems now concretely linked to child abuse and neglect include behavioral and achievement problems in school; heart, lung and liver disease; obesity and diabetes; depression, anxiety disorders, and increased suicide attempts; increased criminal behaviors, illicit drug use and alcohol abuse; increased risky sexual behavior and unintended pregnancies; and other problems.
To read more about the ACE Study and how to help children at risk for ACES check out this from the CDC.
If you are concerned about a child being abused or neglected, please contact our local Department of Social Services at 919-496-5721 to discuss your concerns. and report the possible abuse or neglect. For more information about recognizing and reporting child maltreatment, click here click here.
Positive Parenting Info:
Corporal Punishment and Health
The Effects of Spanking on the Brain
We are excited to announce our Spring Celebration at Franklinton Middle School on May 16th. We are asking parents to help us to feed our students that night before the show! Your donation will help so much! Click on the links to go to Sign Up Genius and decide what you would like to donate :)
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MATH: MS. JENKINS
Happy Springtime! Our students are off to a great start for Quarter 4. This week in math we finish Unit 6, Geometric and Measurement Reasoning. The students have learned to find the circumference and area of a circle, how to build and draw polygons with given conditions, and how to find volume and surface area of non-rectangular prisms.
Next week we begin, Unit 3-Probabilistic Reasoning. This unit requires students to recall what they have learned about fractions, ratios, decimals, and percentages. All students are encouraged to participate in class discussions and ask questions.
Tuesday, April 23rd, students will take the last Math NC Check-In before the final EOG exam. In class, we have discussed the importance of completing the I-Ready assignments each week. The I-Ready assignments offer great opportunities for students to review what they have already learned in class or gain a better understanding of the material they may have missed.
Things to remember:
~Class attendance is important
~Remember the school and classroom rules. (Exhibit responsible behavior at all times)
~Bring your materials (Chromebooks(charged), notebooks, and pencils) to class daily.
~Get a good night's rest and come to class prepared to work.
~Math I-Ready assignments are important. Believe in yourself, you can do it!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at litishajenkins@fcschools.net.
SCIENCE: MS. BRACKETT
Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Dear Parents,
As we approach the final weeks of the 2023-24 school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. It's important for us to work together to help our students finish strong!
In our Earth science class, we will continue to explore crucial topics such as pollution, weather, and climate. We'll delve into how each of us can make a difference through reducing, reusing, and recycling. These lessons are not only pivotal in understanding our planet but also in fostering responsible behaviors that our students can carry into the future.
To ensure that your student stays on track, I encourage you to regularly check Powerschool for updates on assignments and grades. It's challenging for students to catch up if they fall behind, so staying informed can really make a difference. Remember, all assignments are posted on Canvas, and students are expected to complete any work they miss due to absences. Additionally, any assignments not finished during class must be completed at home and turned in the following school day.
Together, we can support your student in ending the year positively. Your involvement and encouragement at home are key components of their success. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.
Let's make these last few weeks as productive and enjoyable as possible!
Warm regards,
Ms. Brackett
SOCIAL STUDIES: MR. JONES
Hello Parents and Guardians and welcome to the final stretch! As Q4 continues, please make sure your student stays on top of their work. Grades are updated consistently in Powerschool and are generally put in the day they are assigned. If there is ever a “0” in the gradebook, it is because the work was not turned in and the due date has come and gone.
When it comes to the final stretch in the classroom, students are consistently reminded of classroom expectations. This is not the time for us to let up on any rules and will not allow for them to begin to slack and settle for less. The more that you as guardians work with us, the more successful your students will be.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at hunterjones@fcschools.net
ELA: MS. BAECHLE
Growth Accountability Agreement:
I will complete daily work (assigned in class)
I will finish any work that was not completed in class for homework
I will come to class prepared (work completed and a charged chromebook)
I will not disrupt the learning environment, or others
I will check Canvas daily for updated assignments and due dates
I will check Powerschool regularly for grades and missing assignments
I will always try my best
I will ask for further support from my teacher is I don't understand an assignment (tutoring)**
I will maintain a growth mind-set for my academic and personal growth and goals!!
Expectations:
Update: We have been working on improved behavior in ALL classes. Students are to come to class on time, prepared and ready to work. If they are not following the non-negotiables, they will receive a warning to correct their chosen behavior before they are sent to ALC with a write-up and a parent contact. I have seen improvement in behaviors the past week and expect that to continue with consistency and daily practice.
Remember that each quarter every student begins with a 100% in their classes. What they decide to do with their grades and achievements are up to them.
Curriculum: We continue our final novel of “A Long Walk to Water.” Students are focusing on: symbolism, character point of view, and analysis of textual quotes. This is done through utilizing classroom anchor charts, various graphic organizers and station work to enhance challenging standards including: language, reading for information (NF/Theme), and reading for Literature (F/central idea). We are working to utilize data from the third Check-in in order to close any gaps in comprehension and skill-sets prior to the EOG’s.
This Week: Recently, students took a “End-of-Unit” Assessment where they were to select and analyze quotes, make textual connections among characters, and respond to a writing prompt while incorporating textual evidence. Students continue to experience weekly (2x) station rotations to enhance various language skills/standards, as well as working collaboratively with peers in an environment where the teacher(s) observe and students lead the discussion and work completion.
Next Week: We will be nearing the end of our final text “ALWTW,” and beginning our final essay. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast our final text with a text we read earlier in the year. Students continue to utilize a series of skills including: color-coded annotation, a strong focus on content vocabulary, a variety of written responses, utilizing a variety of graphic-organizers, anchor texts, etc.
We will also be watching an anchor film in the upcoming weeks. More info and a permission slip to follow*
Q4 Project:
This is our final project of the year. Students will be provided a choice board and rubric with explicit directions. If they have a Google slides or a writing piece they select there are additional directions for what is to be completed. The hope is that they have fun, express their voices, and be creative for their final project!!
The entirety of the project will be due on Friday, May 24th.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ru-JNz2Aw54ssHtik8LMkSJLKU7n9qlbNlrbm5dw2IQ/edit?usp=sharing
Homework: Students should expect homework two to three times weekly in order to continue to develop their skill-sets and to see growth. Please ask your child what work they have for homework, or have not completed on a regular basis to help keep them on track. Work is updated regularly for access on Canvas. Grades are also updated weekly and viewable on Powerschool. Students should expect classwork (homework if not completed) and study guides to maintain an understanding of reading both inside and outside of class on a weekly basis. The application process is so critical to close gaps in comprehension and to apply to later content**
Grades: Student grades are present on Canvas, and are now viewable to students and guardians on Powerschool. Students are expected to check their grades on a regular basis and reach out to their teacher for make-up work, or additional time to complete an assignment if they have been absent. I allow a one week timeframe to make up work before an assignment becomes a zero.
I-Ready: Is a proven and resourceful data-driven program that allows teachers to see tri-annually where a student is at in their comprehension level by grade lexile. It also allows teachers to view the data and see where students have mastered a skill, and what areas need additional practice. A students growth or lack thereof on their pathway is a factor in potential summer learning or even retention ol their grade, which is why it is so essential to their weekly learning**
Students are expected to complete two passing lessons from their pathway each week. In addition, they will be assigned “teacher assigned lessons” at times to enhance what is being taught in class, which is to be completed by the end of the week for a grade. The teacher chosen assignment will focus on a skill-set currently being taught or reviewed in class in order to strengthen a specific skill.
We continue to utilize I-Ready incentives for every two passing lessons per ELA and Math each week. This incentive began right before the holiday break. Students have an opportunity to receive an incentive of their choice for their hard work.
Tutoring: Tutoring occurs weekly each: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm in the cafeteria. Please ask your student about a tutoring contract to view and return attached below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KHba-Ciy9XIx3mbAu6Ki7mwwocNfgA1dOxvI7Qcg3V8/edit?usp=sharing
I will be there on Mondays and Thursdays for additional support in ELA.
Students have worked hard thus far during Q4 and their efforts and growth have shown! The goal is to maintain that focus and effort for the remainder of the school year! Keep up the good work :)
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any further questions or concerns: kimberlybaechle@fcschools.net
MATH: MS. CUNNINGHAM
Can you believe we are in the final stretch and are so close to the finish line?
4th quarter is underway and everyone is feeling the spring fever.
This week, Monday, April 15th- Thursday, April 18th, we are on the remediation schedule from 8:30 to 9:30am for math with our 3rd math check-in happening next week on Tuesday, April 23rd.
- Ms. Head, our science teacher, is teaching NC.8.F.2-compare properties of two linear functions each represented in a different way
- Mr. Downum, our SS teacher, is teaching NC.8.EE.7-solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations and inequalities in one variable, recognize linear equations in one variable as having one solution, many solutions, or no solutions, solve linear equations and inequalities including multi-step equations and inequalities with the same variable on both sides.
- Ms. Frost, our ELA teacher, and I are both teaching NC.8.SP.1-construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association between two quantities, investigate and describe patterns such as clustering, outliers, positive or negative association, linear association, and nonlinear association.
- NC.8.SP.2-model the relationship between bivariate quantitative data to: informally fit a straight line for a scatter plot that suggests a linear association, and informally assess the model fit by judging the closeness of the data points to the line.
Please make sure your child is at school on time this week so he/she gets the most out of their time, as well as being to school on time on Tuesday, check-in day.
Begin preparing now by eating a good breakfast, getting a good night’s sleep, dressing in layers, and having a positive attitude with positive thoughts. Encourage your child to do their best on the test, not to rush through just randomly choosing any letter/number as their answer. As this assessment will gauge how he/she will perform on the end of year assessment. Please encourage your child to take the test seriously.
ELA: MS. FROST
Parents, we are on the home stretch and I want your child, most importantly, to show growth and proficiency on the Reading (EOG) End of Grade ELA State Assessment at the close of the school year.
All Grades are Up-to-Date in PowerSchool: Please check PowerSchool frequently to ensure your child is completing assignments.
New Unit: The Civil Rights Movement and the Little Rock Nine
We have begun a new unit of study using the text titled, Little Rock Girl 1957 by Shelley Tougas.. Students will study the U.S. civil rights movement, focusing particularly on The Little Rock Nine. They will consider the essential question “How have the Civil War Amendments strengthened American democracy?” as they learn about segregation, the civil rights movement, The Little Rock Nine, and the role various mediums shape differing perceptions of historical events (photographs, song lyrics, videos, informational articles, court documents, and a multitude of informational texts).
There are additional guiding essential questions students will refer to when engaged in lessons and completing assignments.
Standard RI.8.3 How can I make connections with different texts about the same historical event and draw my own conclusions based on text evidence?
Standard RI.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. Students will refer to the five types of context clues (IDEAS).
Standard ```RI.8.6 Determine an author’s point of view (POV) or purpose (PIE) in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
ART with Mrs. CLIFTON
We are in full castle building mode in Art. You can be so proud of your artist. They have drawn plans, worked through the measurements for each part of the castle and have constructed them. This week some will finish the construction, some have started painting and creating details. I am just so excited to see their castles develop!
