Middle School Newsletter Update

On behalf of the staff at St. Anthony School, we are happy to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:

• Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience
• Completes all homework assignments given by teachers
• Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills
• Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life
• Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject
• Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and go on to college

Attached you will find a copy of our school rules so that you and your child can review them together. If you have any questions about the rules and expectations, please feel free to contact us. It is very important that you and your child are fully informed regarding standards related to appropriate behavior for a safe and productive school year.

We thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

The Middle School Teachers & Admin Staff

Parents,

Please be sure to set up Parent Portal so that you can stay up to date on your Student’s grades.

If you are a returning student your log in information is the same. Click forgot password if you cannot log in.

If you are a new student please use the link below and School Code to create and account. Email nhawkins@stanthonydallas.org (Ms. Hawkins to get your students unique parent portal ID

Please see the parent portal user handouts attached.

This is the link https://parentportal.websmartsolutions.org

School Code is stanthony

Children are not perfect. Chances are your child will struggle at some point with a task, a concept or a subject while at school. In those moments it will be helpful for them to know that they don't have to be the best at everything, but they must try their hardest. Saying these words will also keep your child from feeling self-conscious when others do well. There is no need for comparison, just do your best.

SKILLS ALL GRADES WILL BE WORKING ON IN THE 1ST 6 WEEKS OF THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR:

The first unit bundles student expectations that address a study of literary works, specifically fiction and literary/narrative nonfiction. These genres represent narratives, or stories, that include literary elements and devices. Readers read both fictional and nonfiction narratives in order to learn about the world by making connections to literary elements such as character, setting, plot, etc.

Reading: students read, respond to/write about, and discuss multiple fiction and literary/narrative nonfiction texts. Students study the concepts of author’s message (theme), literary elements (plot) and devices (figurative language), genre characteristics and author’s craft. Students read a variety of texts representing different narrative perspectives in order to understand the impact literary elements and devices have on the authors’ messages. They then practice utilizing these elements and devices in their own writing.

Writing: students engage in writing process as they brainstorm, draft, revise, edit, and publish an original personal narrative or fictional short story. Students apply author’s craft learned during reading comprehension activities and assignments to their own writing products.

6th Grade Science:

Introduction to Matter

In this unit, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of matter, learning about solids, liquids, and gases. They will explore the properties of each state and investigate how matter changes forms through processes like melting, freezing, and evaporation. Hands-on activities and multimedia resources will help students build a foundational understanding of matter and its various states.

7th Grade Science

Exploring States of Matter

In this unit, students will explore the fundamental concepts of states of matter, focusing on solids, liquids, and gases. They will learn how particle behavior changes during phase transitions like melting, freezing, and evaporation. Through hands-on activities and multimedia resources, students will observe and analyze the properties of each state.

8th Grade Science

Applying States of Matter

Students will apply their knowledge of states of matter to real-world scenarios, focusing on advanced concepts such as pressure, temperature, and gas laws. They will conduct experiments to understand how states of matter are influenced by external factors, using scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

6th Grade

Bronze Age to the Iron Age - geography, history, economics, government, citizenship, & culture.

7th & 8th Grade

Exploration in the Americas - geography, history, economics, government, citizenship, & culture.

Please visit my webpage.

Welcome To Mathematics – Jonathan Bonner – St. Anthony Academy (stanthonydallas.org)

1st Six Weeks - Online Safety and Digital Citizenship

The 1st Six Weeks will consist of students learning how to interact in a safe and responsible way while using the Internet to become digital citizens and protect themselves against cyberbullying.

Listed below you will find The Acceptable Use Policy; hard copies were handed to all St Anthony students this week. Please go over the acceptable use policy with your student and return the form signed to their homeroom teacher.

Middle school students will students learn about the importance of learning as a second language as they begin studying Spanish 1. As they progress in class, they will realize how important it is to master a second language in order to succeed in the 21st century and job market.

Students will also learn to:

• Greet people, ask how they are, and give a farewell in a polite manner by memorizing phrases and expressing them in small conversations with a partner using appropriate cultural greetings.
• Respond to a greeting and say how he/she is by using simple phrases during conversations with a partner.

The middle school students will go through the Standards of Excellence workbook. Students will also work on Florida A&M E flat warm-up and various songs.

Apple App Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/st-anthony-dallas/id6480528878

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edlio.St.AnthonyDallas&pcampaignid=web_share

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Coach Randle or Coach Finney. Hard copies will be handed to student this week. Please return the permission slip along with the fee of $20.00 to the homeroom teacher.

Coach R. Randle

rrandle@stanthonydallas.org

Coach Mercedes Finney

mfinney@stanthonydallas.org

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86883257201

meeting ID : 868 8325 7201

Passcode 136234

English Language Arts

Ms. Jackson - Homeroom 6A girls

ajackson@stanthonydallas.org

Spanish

Ms. Snowden - Homeroom 7A Girls

bsnowden@stanthonydallas.org

Science

Mr. Thomas - Homeroom 8A girls

dthomas@stanthonydallas.org

Computer Technology

Coach Callis - Homeroom 7B boys

acallis@stanthonydallas.org

Social Studies

Mr. Price - Homeroom 8B boys

mprice@stanthonydallas.org

Math

Mr. Bonner - Homeroom 6B boys

jbonner@stanthonydallas.org

Fine Arts, Music

Mr. Wallace

jwallace@stanthonydallas.org

Director of Athletics, P.E. Instructor and Health

Coach R. Randle

rrandle@stanthonydallas.org

Physical Education Teacher, Athletics Coach

Coach Mercedes Finney

mfinney@stanthonydallas.org

Sept. 20

Progress Reports of 1st Six weeks

Oct. 4

Fair Day/No School

Oct. 10

Parent Preview Night

Oct. 11

1st Six Weeks Ends

Oct. 14

Start of 2nd Six Weeks

Oct. 18

Report Cards 1st Six weeks/Noon Dismissal

Oct. 21 - 25

Fall Break/No School

St. Anthony School & Community Center's mission is to cultivate empowered, productive, respectful, responsible, intellectual, and well-rounded students.

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