MS 50 Weekly News: 12/9/24
December 9, 2024
School Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday! All students will get a picture taken with their homeroom and are asked to wear their MS 50 uniform on that day. Additionally, all 8th grade students will have their picture taken in a cap and gown for the yearbook. Any families who wish to receive individual portraits of their student must return their order form to school by TOMORROW, December 10th. See the form attached below for details.
6th Grade - Early Humans
In this unit, students will dive into the fascinating story of early humans, exploring the evolution of Homo sapiens and how their physical environment influenced their way of life. By studying the archaeological record, including artifacts and remains from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, students will uncover how early humans lived and adapted to their surroundings. They'll also investigate the groundbreaking technologies that spurred the Neolithic Revolution, which marked a major turning point in history. Moving forward, students will explore the rise of early river valley civilizations, examining the characteristics that defined them and how geographic factors shaped their development. Through this exploration, students will compare two major river valley civilizations, analyzing how they adapted to their environments to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter.
7th Grade - Causes of the American Revolution
8th Grade - The Gilded Age
In this unit, students are exploring the Gilded Age in the United States. The late 1800s through early 1900s was a period of great change in the U.S. and students will explore themes of labor, urbanization, industrialization, immigration and racial violence and their impact on the lives of Americans living at the time. Students will discuss how these themes continue to impact the United States today and will examine data as to how these trends have changed over time.
Upcoming Athletic Events
We have partnered "PRACTICE" to offer free, on-demand, virtual tutoring and homework assistance for MS 50 students! Tutoring is available in English, Spanish, or Mandarin, Monday to Friday, 4-8pm, starting NOW! You can book a session at the link below up to 24 hours in advance. Booking a session is simple; click on this video link to see how to sign up. Once you've submitted the form, you will receive an email confirmation with the Google meeting link for the session. Please note: student DOE emails are not compatible for session scheduling.
All MS 50 students are eligible for a FREE internet hotspot through T-Mobile's Project 10Million. This provides 100GB of yearly data for 5 years in addition to low-cost laptops and tablets for your student. When you apply online, use "NYC Chancellor's Office" for the school district and "Jhs 50 John D Wells" for school name.