Team Abuja Newsletter

his week, we will focus on adding dialogue to our narrative writing. Remind your student that s/he should be working on their Independent Book Talk to share before the end of the advisory.

In math 6 this week, we are diving mid-unit into proportional relationships which work with a unit rate and equivalent ratios. Parents are encouraged to practice multiplication tables and long division with their students.

In math 7, we have begun a new Unit Introducing Proportional Relationships. Students are aware and expected to complete 2 Zearn lessons over the weekend to bolster the information we covered in class.

If you are able to donate, I have linked the math Amazon Wishlist. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3HGDSTYZTUUQL

Students have begun Unit 2 – Sub-Saharan Africa. They have labeled political and physical maps, defined physical geography terms that are helpful to the region, and they have begun investigating thematic maps to tell about the influences/cultures.

Next week, we will finish the thematic map investigation, review for and take a quiz on what we learned. Thursday we have a field

If you would like to contribute to my classroom... here is my Amazon wish list: Wesselhoft Wishlist

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, 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.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the classroom so far - you rock! If you would like to donate to the science classroom, I have included a link to my Amazon wishlist below. I appreciate your support, whether it be through sending pencils, helping your child study for roots, or by checking Aspen. Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/eONytdZ?ref_=wl_share

Link to World Languages Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/u/patricia.balestra4

As the year goes on, we want to ensure that students are able to access help when they need it! Team Abuja teachers are available by appointment, and there is a dedicated Tutoring Time in either Mx. Gomez's room or Ms. Sagan's room on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:20. Here We Grow!

Students may wear a school appropriate costume on October 31. Costumes may not interfere with learning. This means no masks or costumes that restrict movement or vision, prevent sitting at desks, or prevent participation in physical education class. Additionally, costumes must not obstruct movement in the hallways.

· Costumes may not promote violence or have accessories or props that could be used as a weapon.

· Masks are not permitted.

· Make-up or face-paints are permitted.

· You must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear (no masks that cover the face).

· Costumes cannot promote use of drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind.

· All school rules will be enforced (i.e., no bikes, skateboards, roller blades, etc.).

· Students should not wear costumes that make fun of others.

We are asking students to only bring 5 or fewer pieces of candy to school on November 1. Large bags of candy will be confiscated and returned to students after school.

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!

The latest library newsletter has arrived! Check it out at the link below:

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Adam Kirschenbaum, ELA adam.kirschenbaum@k12.dc.gov

Lauren-Ashley Gomez, Math lauren-ashley.gomez@k12.dc.gov

Naeemah Wesselhoft, Geography naeemah.wesselhoft@k12.dc.gov

Ellie Sagan, Science ellie.sagan@k12.dc.gov

Connie Patsalos, MLL Geography - constance.patsalos@k12.dc.gov

Ameera Daboh, MLL ELA - ameera.daboh@k12.dc.gov

Devin Watson, ISS Coordinator devin.watson@k12.dc.gov

Ellen Barr, Social Worker ellen.barr@k12.dc.gov

Tysha Morris, School Counselor tysha.morris@k12.dc.gov

If your child will not be in school, please email DealAttendance@k12.dc.gov .