Weekly Update from Team Tikal

Upcoming DCPS Assessments: Deal students will engage in DC Cape (previously known as PARCC) assessments as follows. Please help ensure your students arrive on-time as testing begins promptly at 9 am. Testing for students without an extended time accommodation will end by approximately 11 am.

Students should bring pencils, a printed book to read (no e-readers are permitted!), and wired headphones if they have personal ones they care to use. Pencils and headphones will be provided for students who do not bring their own.

• Mon., May 6 - Wed., May 8: ELA (all grades)

Dear 7th Grade Parents/Families,

I hope you are well! Please pardon my delay with sending this out to you.

Regarding bringing liquids into the school, the entry rule has always been that students may not bring in liquid in an unsealed container. For example, a sealed Gatorade bottle would be allowed, but an opened bottle would not be. This rule has always applied to all bottles (including reusable water bottles), but was not enforced as consistently as it should have been. The intent of the rule is to keep students safe and ensure no unknown substances enter the building.

As with many security-related rules, I understand the inconvenience of this for students; however, I am thankful they are adjusting so quickly to the renewed enforcement. To be sure, everyone is able to refill their water bottles as soon as they pass through the security checkpoint.

If there are any students who require any additional support or assistance, please let me know.

Thanks,

Dr. Cummings.

*REMINDER: HERSHEY PARK​*​

On Friday, June 7th, the seventh grade will be going on a field trip to Hershey Park in Pennsylvania! Please see below for details:

• Departure: 8am

• Return: 6pm

• Lunch: Students may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch at the park. School lunches will also be available.

• Cost: $95.

• Money will be collected until Wednesday, May 15th.

• Students can turn in money and signed permission slips to Dr. Cummings on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays during morning entry. Cash or check.

• Checks must be made out to Alice Deal Middle School. Please write the student's name in the Memo section.

Please note: We are also seeking to provide scholarships for families that are unable to afford the entire amount:

• If you are interested in contributing to the scholarship fund, please include the word "Scholarship" and the amount on the check.

• If the scholarship is in cash, please send a note with the student that includes the scholarship amount.

Thanks,

Dr. C

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.

This week students previewed some 9th grade Ecology concepts. We will do the same next week on testing days. Tomorrow we will talk about primary and secondary succession as I will have all of my students.

I could use some copy paper and cardstock if anyone has any spare reams. Thank you.

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/93GEP1EZNLD9?ref_=wl_share

Students are working on their Rome infographics in class.

Formative Assessments:
1. Rome Quiz Thursday April 24, 2024

2. Formative A. Roman Infographic April 30th to May 8th
3. Formative D. Roman Infographic Research April 30th to May 8th
Summative Assessments
1. Summative C. Rome – June 5, 2024
Past Assignments:
1. Summative A. Creating a Polis -Due April 10, 2024

2. Summative C. Presentations – April 11th and 12th 2024