• 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 1:

• First half late/make-up work is due September 26, 2024.
• Second half late/make-up work is due November 1, 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.

Hey Bridgetown! This week in Math 6, students will continue to use tables to find the unit rate and make comparisons between unit rates. In Math 7, students will describe how they know a table/graph is proportional and continue to write equations for those proportional relationships. Please use the family resource shared on our Canvas homepage. There are videos and notes to support students at home.

**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: RCT #2: End of Unit 2 Assessment (A) is Fri, 11/01/24

Math 6: RCT #2: End of Unit 3 Assessment (A) is Thurs, 10/31/24 - Fri, 11/01/24

Greetings Team Bridgetown! This week, students will get to show off their projects they have been working hard on for 6 weeks! Then we will be learning how to write properly formatted and punctuated dialogue using our book and outside exemplars.

*Please note that all class notes and worksheets are on the Canvas page.*

Hi Team Bridgetown!

This week in science, students will be exploring the interior structure of the Earth through an engaging scale activity. They will also delve deeper into plate tectonics with a Gizmo activity and learn about Pangaea and the asteroids that contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Additionally, Roots Quizzes will resume in Term 2 starting in November, as students have completed all their root word lessons for Term 1.

This week marks the beginning of our upcoming field trips, so please remind your child to pack their lunch and adhere to the behavior expectations during these outings. Lastly, if your child has any missing assignments, we encourage you to ensure they complete these before the end of the term.

This week students will be taking home review materials (political map, physical map, glossary/vocab page) for our first continent-based map quiz on Thursday, 10/24. On the “Africa Map Quiz” students will have to memorize the locations of 10 countries, 12 physical features, and 5 vocabulary terms. Additional materials, including a study list and review games, will be available throughout the week on Canvas-Modules.

Additionally, we are up to our third current events homework assignment. Students should find a news article of their choosing to complete CEA #3 on paper OR in Canvas-Modules due on Friday, 10/25.

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

Join us for an engaging Executive Functioning Workshop on Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria! Designed for families, this workshop will provide valuable strategies to help children develop essential skills like organization, time management, and goal-setting. Discover practical tools to support your child’s success at school and home. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your family!

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