Week 24
Week of Feb 10th - Feb 16th
Hello Mathematicians!!
Please remember to bring you math notebook, pencils and device to class DAILY!!!!
Homework for Math Class
2 Weekly PEAR HWs Due Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am
1 iReady Lesson due every Sunday
Deal Math Curriculum - https://im.kendallhunt.com/MS/families/1/index.html
Please click above to see the weekly schedule.
This can also be found on student's Canvas page.
Daily Expectations:
- Math notebook
- Pencils
- Device
We are in dire need for:
- Tissue boxes
- Clorox Wipes
- Hand Sanitizers
- Pencils
- Large Index Cards
Hello scientists!
This week we wrapped up our Earth’s Place in the Universe unit with an orbit simulation and a collaborative lesson about the life cycle of stars.
Next week we will begin the week with our Earth’s Place in the Universe summative on Monday 2/10. Once students complete their summatives, we will begin our Space Systems and Cycles unit by illustrating past and present models of our solar system.
Next Thursday 2/13 we will have our Roots 3.2 quiz on the following words: *gram = unit of mass (think: kilogram)
atmo = air, smoke, vapor (think: atmosphere)
*hydro = water (think: hydrosphere)
*iso = equal (think: isometric)
baro = weight (think: barometer)
Keepers: angle, deci, semi, alp, morph, sed
Below are the links to Blookets (quiz study games) for the summative next Monday. Students can access them on a phone, computer, or tablet. Please encourage your student to spend some time on these this weekend!
Earth's Place Non-Account: Tower Defense Mode
https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=67978cf708c918f931ed7803
Earth's Place Non-Account: Monster Brawl Mode
https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=67978d2908c918f931ed7808
Earth's Place Non-Account: Cafe Mode
https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=67978d4f890d479011f902d2
Earth's Place Non-Account: Factory Mode
https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=67978d70304b8eaba1319ed5
As we start the 3rd quarter, the science classroom is looking forward to more fun labs, including one of our messiest yet – the Oreo Moon Phases Lab! Before we can have fun getting messy, we need some cleaning supplies as the room is almost out. If they are able, science students are asked to bring 2 of the following:
A roll of paper towels
A container of cleaning wipes
A box of tissues
A box of pencils
Printer Paper
Last Week students participated in their UN simulation with speeches for their countries. They continued their simulation with a formal and informal debate format, closing out with voting on final resolutions for our education committee. They closed out their week with Journey's to School documentary.
This Week students will close out of unit 4 exploring Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). We will launch into Unit 5 mid week, on East Asia with mapping and glossary words. Students should prepare to study over the weekend. They will review their mapping materials for jeopardy review game Monday, 2/10 so that they will do well on their East Asia map quiz, Tuesday, 2/11.
Key Reminder: We are in desperate need of tissue boxes and Clorox wipes as we continue to get through flu season.
Last week, students completed their Summative essay on Eleven and The Scholarship Jacket. This was required to write in class in a shortened amount of time so they experience the time crunch that DC CAPE will require. If your student missed any days this past week, please check your email. I have sent materials and information for specific days.
Weekly Agenda:
Monday – Annotate student examples
Tuesday – Peer review
Wednesday – Trip to the library – If students have not found novels on their Lexile level yet for February Book Report, they need to talk to me and/or the librarian to find resources.
Thursday – I will be out of town. Students will be briefed on the writing assignment they will have while I am out. This will be on Canvas under Announcements as well.
For families who have requested wishlists/opportunities to support the classroom (items like: novels, pencils, highlighters, staplers, notebook paper, etc), I have constructed the following items. Please do not feel required to donate, this is just for those interested.
- Teachers Pay Teachers Fund: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Ms-Kaitlyn-Johnson-4553?ownCampaign=&utm_campaign=ClassFundShare
- Amazon Wish List (items will ship directly to the school): https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SL2EEN0H5HW0?ref_=wl_share
Deal Library Corner
Library Corner
Happy New Year! Let's make 2025 a great year for reading and inquiry! Check out these great resources that the library is offering in January. Check out this month's Library Newsletter below:
Ms. Zuhair ➕➖📐➗
Welcome to 6th Grade!
This is my 6th year at Deal and 10th year teaching math. At Deal we focus on becoming better each and everyday; better self, better are reading and writing for math, and better at showing work. My main goal for this year is to improve your conceptual understanding in math so that it helps you for all your academic life. We learn many interesting topics and have fun doing so. I am looking forward to a wonderful learning year with you.
Mr. Martis
Hello Scientists! Welcome to Team Ouagadougou! I have been at Deal for 12 Years and am so very excited to teach you all about Earth and Space Science. We will be learning about different systems in space and the Earth and how energy transfers through a variety of phenomena. Can’t wait to meet all of you!
Ms. Offley
Hello Global Citizens! Welcome to World Geography class 🙂
In our class we will study places, people, and their cultures. Here in geography, we will learn the fundamentals of thinking like a geographer. I look forward to meeting all of you Monday!
Ms. Johnson
Madame Bullock
Bonjour les élèves! Welcome to Introduction to French and E200 Homeroom. This is my fifth year at Alice Deal, but my 18th year as a French teacher. I’m so excited to be your first middle school language teacher. We will be exploring both the French language and the cultures of Francophone countries around the world. We are going to learn so much together! I can’t wait to meet you soon. 😊
