Freedom Families,

Over the course of this brisk yet eventful weekend, both teachers and students found themselves immersed in various activities. On Tuesday, our educators delved into an enlightening session on the science of reading, a crucial preparatory step for the forthcoming implementation of our new English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum. The selected curriculum, Amplify, will soon become the cornerstone of instruction across all ELA classrooms.

Wednesday brought a visit from a representative of our math curriculum, Desmos, accompanied by district coaches, who observed classroom dynamics firsthand. Witnessing students engaging in mathematical conversations in both English and Spanish was particularly invigorating, aligning perfectly with FMS's objective of enhancing math-related conversations.

Meanwhile, the spirit of fun permeated the school as students and teachers alike embraced Wacky Wednesday by bringing along their cherished stuffed companions. Furthermore, a collective effort was made through a $1 dress down day, aimed at fundraising for the upcoming school dance. The Student Council intends to enrich the dance experience by renting a photo booth for student enjoyment and lasting memories.

Have a great week!

Enrique Ojeda – Principal – eojeda1@bsd100.org

Brian Conant- Assistant Principal - bconant@bsd100.org

Familias de Freedom,

A lo largo de este fin de semana enérgico pero lleno de acontecimientos, tanto profesores como alumnos se vieron inmersos en diversas actividades. El martes, nuestros educadores se sumergieron en una esclarecedora sesión sobre la ciencia de la lectura, un paso preparatorio crucial para la próxima implantación de nuestro nuevo plan de estudios de lengua y literatura inglesas (ELA). El plan de estudios seleccionado, Amplify, pronto se convertirá en la piedra angular de la enseñanza en todas las aulas de ELA.

El miércoles recibimos la visita de un representante de nuestro plan de estudios de matemáticas, Desmos, acompañado por entrenadores del distrito, que observaron la dinámica del aula de primera mano. Presenciar a los alumnos participando en un discurso matemático tanto en inglés como en español fue especialmente estimulante, y encajaba perfectamente con el objetivo de FMS de mejorar las conversaciones relacionadas con las matemáticas.

Mientras tanto, el espíritu de camaradería y diversión impregnó la escuela, ya que tanto los alumnos como los profesores abrazaron el Miércoles Chiflado trayendo consigo a sus queridos compañeros de peluche. Además, se hizo un esfuerzo colectivo mediante un día de disfraces a un dólar, destinado a recaudar fondos para el próximo baile escolar. El Consejo de Estudiantes, al que se han confiado los fondos, tiene la intención de enriquecer la experiencia del baile alquilando un fotomatón para que los alumnos disfruten y guarden recuerdos imborrables.

El personal de Freedom

Enrique Ojeda – Director – eojeda1@bsd100.org

Brian Conant- Subdirector -bconant@bsd100.org

3/9: SIT Conference

3/12: IAR Testing Begins

3/29: Spring Break

5/17: Springfield Trip

3/9: Conferencia SIT

3/12: Comienzan las pruebas IAR

3/29: Vacaciones de primavera

5/17: Viaje a Springfield

Sophie is an all around great student. She participates well in Language Arts. She sets a great example for other students in the class. She always comes to class ready to learn. She completes her assignments with consistency and quality. She puts attention to detail and always puts in her best effort. Sophie is a pleasure to have in class.

Lily is an amazing example of what a Freedom Patriot should be. Lily participates in class discussion regularly and is always very helpful to her classmates. She is organized and puts forth her best work. Even if Lily has to miss class, she is responsible and finds out what she missed so she can do the make up work. She balances a lot with school, sports and family activities and still finds success!

Axel is a fantastic student. He is curious, asks interesting questions, and turns in thoughtful work. He is independent and consistently willing to help out other students who may be struggling. Axel's work is always creative and surprisingly innovative. I have known Axel since 6th grade and it has been a joy to watch him grow into the amazing person he is today.

The Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship open to high-performing 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support from 8th grade through high school. There are Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, music/art lessons, support for the purchase of electronic hardware and software needs, and other learning enrichment opportunities that are specific to the student.

If you have any questions please email Ms. Anthony at tanthony@bsd100.org.

El Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program es una beca preuniversitaria selectiva de cinco años abierta a estudiantes de 7º curso con alto rendimiento y necesidades económicas. Proporciona asesoramiento académico y universitario completo, así como apoyo financiero desde el 8º curso hasta el bachillerato. Hay programas de verano patrocinados por Cooke, pasantías, clases de música/arte, apoyo para la compra de hardware electrónico y necesidades de software, y otras oportunidades de enriquecimiento de aprendizaje que son específicas para el estudiante.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Anthony a tanthony@bsd100.org.

Hello Freedom Families,

My name is Axel Zaragoza. I'm the Family Liaison and I teach 7th grade Dual here at Freedom Middle School. My role is to be your connection and I will help

parents/guardians get the information and assistance they need to help support their children at home and to ensure their children's success in school.

Here's a presentation with more details.

Things to look out for in the meantime.

I will send a document for event sign ups so that you can assist our Patriots.

Hola Familias de Freedom,

Mi nombre es Axel Zaragoza. Soy el Enlace Familiar y enseño 7mo grado Dual aquí en Freedom Middle School. Mi papel es ser su conexión y ayudar a
a los padres/tutores a obtener la información y asistencia que necesitan para a apoyar a sus hijos en casa y para asegurar el éxito de sus hijos en la escuela.

Aquí hay una presentación con más detalles.

Cosas a tener en cuenta mientras tanto.
Enviaré un documento para las inscripciones a los eventos para que puedan asistir a nuestros Patriotas.

What is IAR?

This week, 6th grade scientists will continue to learn about thermal energy. They will investigate energy transfer in a simulation, learn about the concept of equilibrium, and understand that energy can be neither created nor destroyed, and will take their end-of-unit assessment.

This week 7th grade will begin our unit on chemical reactions! They will observe and explain the different properties different substances have. They will also begin exploring the 118 atoms our universe has.

This week 8th grade students will learn about how genetic mutations can affect individuals and populations over time. They will work to answer the question: are mutations a good thing or a bad thing?

This week in 6th grade, we are engaging in a whole-class activity that brings the Silk Road to life. Students will step into the role of traders in Ancient China, where they will have the opportunity to test their bartering skills.

In Social Studies, students are learning about the characteristics of civilization in Ancient China. They will start working on their project for Chinese Inventions next week.

En Estudios Sociales, los alumnos están aprendiendo sobre las características de la civilización en la Antigua China. Empezarán a trabajar en su proyecto de Inventos Chinos la semana que viene.

Seventh graders are continuing their branches of government unit. We are finishing up the Executive Branch portion of the unit. Ask your student to show you the game “Win the White House” or “Executive Command” they played this week! We will be discussing the Judicial Branch next and exploring different supreme court cases that impact the way laws are carried out.

Los alumnos de séptimo continuan con su tema de las ramas de gobierno. Estamos terminando la rama ejecutiva. La siguiente semana estaremos hablando de la rama judicial y explorando casos de la corte suprema.

Eighth grade is continuing the unit on the Holocaust, where they will be analyzing texts, photographs, and primary sources to explore content.

Students have also begun a comic book project where they will be creating their own story relating to the Holocaust. Students will use this project throughout the unit to showcase their understanding and application of the unit’s vocabulary.

6th grade just finished our Unit 7 quiz on comparing and ordering negative and positive numbers. This week we will learn to graph inequalities.

6th grade Aimes are still working on their Percentages unit and will be taking their test this coming week.

7th grade is currently in unit 6, using tape diagrams and hangers to represent equations and situations in context and to determine unknown values. We are also working on solving equations in real-world and mathematical problems.

7th grade Aimes has finished their unit on Volume and Surface Area or prisms in this unit. They are working on their Exponents and Scientific Notation.

8th Grade is currently working in Unit 8. We just completed lessons 1-5 where students were understanding that square roots and cube roots represent the edge length of squares and cubes, and approximate their values. We are now starting the Pythagorean Theorem.

This week, the 7th graders are continuing their argumentative reading unit. They are listening to Serial the podcast, identifying author’s claim, and finding supporting evidence.

This week in Art:

6th Grade - Working on Elements of Art project which will include Line, Shape, Form, Value, Color, Space, Texture and Text.

7th Grade - Working on a Color Wheel project. Student color wheels will include their own design, Primary and Secondary colors, Hue, Shade and Tint.

8th Grade - Working on Triptych project focusing on pencil work and Value.

This week in BAND:

This week in CHOIR:

Students in the choir are preparing for their March 26th concert. We are currently focusing on artistry in our music and how to use dynamic contrast.

This week in HEALTH:

6th Grade: Students will be introduced to their first lesson in class called “Your Total Health”. Students will be taught about your Health Triangle, and how it impacts your overall total health. Health Triangle Project to follow

7th Grade: Students will be introduced to their first lessons in class on the topic of “Nutrition”. Students will learn about various nutrients, MyPlate, how to maintain a healthy body weight, and various eating disorders. Students will need a folder and a pen or pencil everyday in class.

8th grade:Students will be introduced to their first lessons in class on the topic of “Mental and Emotional Health”. Students will discuss what it means to have a positive self esteem, self concept, and describe their personalities. Students will also learn how to better manage their emotions, and cope with stress.

This week in MUSIC:

6th grade: Students will be learning about instrument families and doing a group project. The students will also review for their end-of-unit assessment.

7th Grade: Students will learn about chords and how to build them, and they will also create their own song on garage band. Students will also be preparing for their end-of-unit assessment and will be reviewing at the end of the week.

8th Grade: Students will be learning how to play melodies on the Ukulele; they are learning their second playing assessment which is to the song “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid.

This week in PHYSICAL EDUCATION:

We are starting our Floor Hockey Unit, working on skills, drills and game play along with safety and sportsmanship. We will begin rock climbing for those students who signed up to climb. In the fitness center we are incorporating the 5 health principles of fitness and the 6 skill components of fitness into our fitness routines.

This week in SPANISH (7th-8th Grades)/WORLD CULTURES (6th Grade):

Spanish I (7th): Students will write a list of school supplies that they need for each class.

Spanish II (8th): Students will write the time in Spanish using proper punctuation.

World Cultures (6th): Students will learn the important role that maple syrup has played in Canadian society.

This week in STEAM:

6th: Completed our Ankle Foot Orthosis, and giving presentations on their prototypes!

7th: Wind turbine contest. Students competed against other groups in our class on who could create the most powerful wind turbine.

8th: Working on Maps & Navigation/Flight Planning this week. Students are learning how to measure distance in Nautical Miles, and creating a flight plan for pilots.

Student Ambassadors - Anthony & Lentz

Student Council - Rubich

NJHS - Bomba

Band- J. Clark

Choir - Cervantes

Chess- Roberson

Guitar Club - Cervantes

Spring Musical - Cervantes

Robotics - Auld

Anime - Zaragoza

GSA - Lentz

Rock Climbing- Smith

Yearbook- Malina and Avina

Boys Basketball

Erik Spiess(espiess@bsd100.org)--Varsity Coach

Scott Barasa (sbarasa@bsd100.org)- JV Coach

Intramural Basketball

Jeff Eichholz-(jeichholz@bsd100.org)-Coach

Mark Williams-(mwilliams@bsd100.org)-Coach

Cheerleading

Jessica Flannery- (jflannery@bsd100.org)-Coach

Taylor Anthony- (tanthony@bsd100.org)- Coach

Dear Parent/Guardian:
If you child has decided to participate in the Freedom Middle School Athletic program, they will need a signed permission slip, sports physical and a paid $25.00 Athletic fee.

Estimado padre/tutor:

Si su hijo(a) ha decidido participar en el programa atlético de la Escuela Intermedia Freedom, necesitará una hoja de permiso firmada, un examen físico deportivo y el pago de una cuota atlética de $25.00.

Parents/Guardians,

Student athletes will be responsible for completing an eligibility form for sports. The procedure for this is below.

Eligibility: Students must remain eligible each week to continue participating. Eligibility is based on behavior and academics. Students will not be allowed to participate in games or practices the following week if ineligible. They may return to play if they meet the eligibility requirements on their next eligibility form.

Forms: Students must complete the eligibility form every Wednesday and return it to the folder by Friday morning. If a student is deemed ineligible based on the form they should continue to support their team but are unable to participate.

ISS/OSS: If a student receives an ISS, they are ineligible for the next game (1 game) but can continue to practice. If a student receives an OSS, they are ineligible for 1 week and are not allowed to participate in games or practices for that week. If a student receives 2 OSS in the course of a sports season, they will be removed from the team.

Padres/Tutores,

Los estudiantes atletas serán responsables de completar un formulario de elegibilidad para los deportes. El procedimiento para esto es abajo.

Requisitos: Los estudiantes deben permanecer elegibles cada semana para continuar participando. La elegibilidad se basa en el comportamiento y los estudios. Los estudiantes no podrán participar en juegos o prácticas la semana siguiente si no son elegibles. Podrán volver a jugar si cumplen con los requisitos de elegibilidad en su siguiente formulario de elegibilidad.

Formularios: Los estudiantes deben completar el formulario de elegibilidad cada miércoles y devolverlo a la carpeta antes del viernes por la mañana. Si un estudiante es considerado inelegible basado en el formulario ellos deben continuar apoyando a su equipo pero no pueden participar.

ISS/OSS: Si un estudiante recibe una ISS, no es elegible para el siguiente partido (1 juego) pero puede seguir practicando. Si un estudiante recibe una OSS, estará inelegible por 1 semana y no podrá participar en juegos o prácticas por esa semana. Si un alumno recibe 2 OSS en el transcurso de una temporada deportiva, será expulsado del equipo.

Students will wear P.E. uniforms beginning August 29th. P.E. uniforms are for sale in the Freedom Office.

Los estudiantes comenzarán a usar P.E. uniformes el 29 de agosto .Los uniformes de educación física están a la venta en la Oficina de Freedom.

• PE Shirt/Camisa de educación física - $10
• PE Shorts/Pantalones cortos de educación física- $15
• Sweatshirt with no hood/Sudadera sin capucha - $20
• Sweatpants/Pantalones deportivos- $20

Please use the Stop!t App to report bulling anonymously. Students can use it to report behaviors they see in person or online.

Utilice la aplicación Stop!t para denunciar el acoso de forma anónima. Los estudiantes pueden usarlo para informar los comportamientos que ven en persona o en línea.

Email: eojeda1@bsd100.org
Website: freedom.bsd100.org
Location: 3016 Ridgeland Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States
Phone: 708-795-5800
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