Week of 11/25 - 11/26

• Work from the first half of the Term is due by the midpoint.
• Work from the second half of the Term is due the last day of the Term.
• The grade for late assignment submitted following an unexcused absence will be reduced by one (1) letter grade.

Term 2:

• First half late/make-up work is due December 9, 2024.
• Second half late/make-up work is due January 24, 2024.

• Assignments with a grade of D+ (69%) or lower may be retaken ONE TIME only.
• The retake must happen before the late/make-up work deadline.
• The highest grade possible on the retake is a C (76%).
• RCTs are an exception: all may be retaken for full credit.

Greetings Bridgetown! This week in Math 6, students will take their Form A: Dividing Fractions using Bar Models. This was pushed back from Friday to ensure students had more practice on the skills to be ready for the formative. In Math 7, students will begin Lesson 1 & 2 for Unit 4: Proportional Relationships & Percentages. During the break, students should work on their i-Ready My Path lessons and Pear HW for additional practice. Enjoy the holiday and I will see you in December ! 😁

**All Class Slides & Notes will be available on Canvas under Modules**

Curriculum Resource(s):

• Math 6: IM online text: https://im.kendallhunt.com/MS/students/1/index.html

• Math 7: IM online text: https://im.kendallhunt.com/MS/students/2/index.html

Upcoming Assessment:

Math 7: TBA

Math 6: RCT #3 TBA

Greetings Team Bridgetown! This week we will be doing the final assignment for our book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by writing our own narratives based on the book. Students will receive graphic organizers or story maps to plan their narrative before writing.

Our Next Book: Students who plan to bring in their own book should do so by December 2. Title: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Amazon Wishlist: Please consider purchasing an item for our classroom from our wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JULMLW4UTBE4?ref_=wl_share

Hello Team Bridgetown!

Next week will be a short week as there will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday in observance of Thanksgiving Break. There is no homework this week.

During our two days of class, students will complete a Gizmo lesson on weathering and erosion and engage in an interactive activity using playdough to explore the importance of procedures in science. Please note that there will be no Roots quiz next week due to the abbreviated schedule. Wishing you and your families a restful and joyful Thanksgiving!

FIELD TRIP: Please sign and return the permission slips by Monday, 11/25. Available for download at bit.ly/3rpermslip2425

On Tuesday, 12/3 as a part of the sixth grade Geography curriculum, Team Bridgetown will participate in a field trip to Adas Israel Synagogue, The American Fazl Mosque, and Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, here in DC as part of “Unit 3: The Middle East & North Africa.” We will specifically be learning about the history, beliefs, & symbols of each religion. It is not a trip to “do” or practice religion, but rather to understand the basic foundations of each of these world cultures.

NO CEA THIS WEEK! Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

Materials to bring

• Kids Ride Free Card

• A lunch that we will eat at the park

• Wear comfortable walking shoes

• Water bottle

• Pencil and clipboard or hard surface to write on

• String backpack or tote to carry

• Wear layers

The library orientations have completed for all students! Most students have now checked out at least one book from the library! 6th grade students should be almost ready to return their books if they haven't already. Notices will go out next week for 6th students who have overdue materials and over the following two weeks for 7th and 8th graders.

Students are able to see their current loans by accessing their library accounts through the Clever app called "Destiny Discover". They can follow the process below to see items that they have checked out:

1. Log into Clever (clever.com/in/dcpsk12)

2. Search "Destiny Discover" or navigate to the Library Resources section and click on the icon.

3. Click on the "My Stuff" link at the top of the screen to see any items that are checked out.

4. Students who have lost materials or see items that may be linked to their account by mistake should speak with Mr. Reichlen.

There are no fines or penalties for lost materials. Donations of hard cover titles of middle school-age-appropriate works in good condition are always accepted if families are able to replace lost materials.

When to visit:

Library Hours 8:15am-3:45pm daily.

•With permission from grade level admin – Students can come from 8:15 – 8:35am

(Mr. Reichlen must be present).

•Recess visits – You must get a pass from Mr. Reichlen or Ms. Gathers.

•No pass, no entry.

•After school – If Mr. Reichlen is here, you can come.

Please reach out to Mr. Reichlen directly with any questions or concerns at: stephen.reichlen@k12.dc.gov

Keep up to date with library news and information at library website aka. LibGuide:

https://bit.ly/DealMSLibGuide

https://secure.smore.com/n/vdrq6c

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

Ms. Lemon: daniella.lemon@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Martini: michael.martini@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Harris: nyah.harris@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Banson: joycelyn.banson@k12.dc.gov

Ms. White: quisetter.white@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Almanza: TBA

ASPEN: dealaspenhelp@gmail.com

Attendace: dealattendance@k12.dc.gov

Website: https://www.alicedealmiddleschool.org/
Location: Alice Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-939-2010