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Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday, 11/27 - Early Dismissal at 10:30 am for Thanksgiving Recess
  • Thursday 11/28 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)
  • Friday, 11/29 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Recess)
  • Monday, 12/02 - School Reopens
  • Wednesday, 12/04 - Early Release Day (12:10 pm Dismissal)
  • Thursday, 12/05 - Tuesday, 12/10 - Term 1 Daley Diamonds (See Schedule Below)

Spotlight of the Week

To really understand how volume works, grade 8 students in Ms. Jepson's used real objects like a cylinder, cone, and sphere. By filling the shapes with water, they could see how much space each one occupied. This allowed them to connect the abstract formulas to something tangible. They explored how the height, radius, and base of each shape impact its volume in a fun, interactive way.


Students learned that the volume of a cylinder is based on the area of its circular base and how tall the cylinder is. For a cone, it’s similar—but because the shape tapers, it’s only one-third of the volume of a cylinder with the same base and height. And with spheres, they discovered that the formula for volume involves pi and the cube of the radius—an exciting (and a bit magical) connection to how these perfect, round shapes take up space!


The hands-on experience didn’t stop at exploring the shapes. After experimenting with water and observing the relationships, students applied the formulas to solve real-world problems in their notebooks. This helped them practice and gave them a deeper appreciation of how geometry works in the world around them.


At Daley Middle School, we believe that learning math is about more than just memorizing formulas—it’s about truly understanding the concepts and making connections. This hands-on lesson in volume was a great way to make that happen, and we’re excited to see how our students continue to build on this foundation.

Happening at the Daley

Please note: Our "Imagine Recognitions" is for students and staff members only.


Both staff and students can be recognized by staff and students.

Recognitions are announced on Fridays during morning announcements.

Reminders from Ms. Heslin

BOX TOPS

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If you'd like to help our school, click here to download the app to start scanning your box tops today.

VOLUNTEERS AND CHAPERONES

Thinking of volunteering at the Daley? Whether it is chaperoning a field trip, helping with school events or helping out in the office we would love to have your help! Please fill out a CORI form and reach out to me to learn more. For a copy of the CORI form, click here.

ABSENCES, TARDIES, AND DISMISSALS

When you plan to dismiss your child, please send a note into school with your child the morning of the dismissal. The note should include the date, time and the name of the person who will be dismissing your child.
Please call the office if your child will be absent. When your child returns to school, please send a note regarding the absence. If your child has a medical appointment you can ask for a note from the doctor and send that to us.

Happening in Lowell

Where is the bus? Check the spreadsheet!

The Lowell Public Schools Transportation Department has added a live spreadsheet to its webpage that indicates in the AM or PM if a school bus (grades K-8) is running late and by how long. Check it out today: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/5990

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

Daley Middle School
https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Daley