• Work from the first half of the Term is due by the midpoint.
• Work from the second half of the Term is due the last day of the Term.
• The grade for late assignment submitted following an unexcused absence will be reduced by one (1) letter grade.

Term 2:

• First half late/make-up work is due December 9, 2024.
• Second half late/make-up work is due January 24, 2024.

• Assignments with a grade of D+ (69%) or lower may be retaken ONE TIME only.
• The retake must happen before the late/make-up work deadline.
• The highest grade possible on the retake is a C (76%).
• RCTs are an exception: all may be retaken for full credit.

Hey Bridgetown! I am back this week! Thank you for your patience. In Math 7, students will apply circumference and area of circles to solve real world problems. Math 6 will learn to divide fractions using models and standard algorithm. Please be sure to bring your math notebook and pencils. If a student needs additional support with these skills please use the family resources shared on our Canvas homepage and sign up to see me during advisory.

**All Class Slides & Notes will be available on Canvas under Modules**

Curriculum Resource(s):

• Math 6: IM online text: https://im.kendallhunt.com/MS/students/1/index.html

• Math 7: IM online text: https://im.kendallhunt.com/MS/students/2/index.html

Upcoming Assessment:

Math 7: RCT #3 TBA

Math 6: RCT #3 TBA

Greetings Team Bridgetown! This week we will be continuing to read “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” and analyze our key characters as we move through the end of story. Students will also be learning about plot and how to identify the plot points of a story.

Field Trip Postponed! Please look for upcoming communication about the new rescheduling date

Our Next Book: Students who plan to bring in their own book should do so by December 1.

Title: Tuck Everlasting

Author: Natalie Babbitt

ISBN: 978-0-312-36981-1

Hi Team Bridgetown!

This week, students completed a pre-assessment for our new unit, Rock Transformation, and explored rock types and their formation through a reading. We also wrapped up our first Term 2 Roots quiz and watched a video featuring geologist Evan Green, who answered questions from students.

Next week, students will learn how to classify rocks using a dichotomous key. If your child has an interesting rock they’d like to classify, they’re welcome to bring it in—but please be sure to label it to avoid mix-ups with my collection! We’ll also begin exploring the rock cycle through labs on igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, as well as weathering, erosion, and deposition processes. In addition, students will take their Roots Quiz 2.2, the definitions can be found below.

Roots Words 2.2:

• petro, petri = stone (e.g., petrified, petrol)

• manu = hand (e.g., manuscript, manual)

• ign = fire (e.g., ignite, igneous)

• super = over, above (e.g., supreme, superposition)

• pan = all (e.g., pandemic, pantheistic)

This week we will wrap up our studies of the African diaspora as students work in small groups to research and present an aspect of the diaspora in the USA. They will use the Smithsonian NAAMHC website portal to research an individual, movement, or historical event that celebrates the contributions of the diaspora in the USA.

This week’s CEA #6 homework is open-ended so students can find an article of their choice using any reliable news source.

Geography Period 4 Class Party on Friday, 11/15 - If you are in 4th period geography, click here to sign up to bring an item to share!

The library orientations have completed for all students! Most students have now checked out at least one book from the library! 6th grade students should be almost ready to return their books if they haven't already. Notices will go out next week for 6th students who have overdue materials and over the following two weeks for 7th and 8th graders.

Students are able to see their current loans by accessing their library accounts through the Clever app called "Destiny Discover". They can follow the process below to see items that they have checked out:

1. Log into Clever (clever.com/in/dcpsk12)

2. Search "Destiny Discover" or navigate to the Library Resources section and click on the icon.

3. Click on the "My Stuff" link at the top of the screen to see any items that are checked out.

4. Students who have lost materials or see items that may be linked to their account by mistake should speak with Mr. Reichlen.

There are no fines or penalties for lost materials. Donations of hard cover titles of middle school-age-appropriate works in good condition are always accepted if families are able to replace lost materials.

When to visit:

Library Hours 8:15am-3:45pm daily.

•With permission from grade level admin – Students can come from 8:15 – 8:35am

(Mr. Reichlen must be present).

•Recess visits – You must get a pass from Mr. Reichlen or Ms. Gathers.

•No pass, no entry.

•After school – If Mr. Reichlen is here, you can come.

Please reach out to Mr. Reichlen directly with any questions or concerns at: stephen.reichlen@k12.dc.gov

Keep up to date with library news and information at library website aka. LibGuide:

https://bit.ly/DealMSLibGuide

https://secure.smore.com/n/vdrq6c

Attendance: For any attendance related concerns, including absence notes, please be sure to contact Ms. Stephens our attendance counselor at dealattendance@k12.dc.gov.

ASPEN Help: For any ASPEN related issues, including help resetting a password or accessing your account, please email Ms. Lerum at dealaspenhelp@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Lemon: daniella.lemon@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Martini: michael.martini@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Harris: nyah.harris@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Banson: joycelyn.banson@k12.dc.gov

Ms. White: quisetter.white@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Almanza: TBA

ASPEN: dealaspenhelp@gmail.com

Attendace: dealattendance@k12.dc.gov

Website: https://www.alicedealmiddleschool.org/
Location: Alice Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202-939-2010