Team Dublin Weekly Update

This week, students will continue learning about what Ha and her family does after the fall of their city, Saigon. Students will also complete a research project on life in a refugee camp.

Spring Break! What a great time to enjoy the weather and human impact on the environment!

What an exciting week! We observed a rare solar eclipse and then learned about hurricanes. Students explored how wind develops and acts as a factor to create bigger storms like hurricanes. We explored the concept of probability and how it could be used to predict the chances of a hurricane forming in the ocean. Ask your student to explain what conditions are necessary to create a hurricane. You might be surprised. Now, with their understanding of temperature, air pressure, and humidity, they are ready to analyze and forecast weather events across the country. After spring break, students will learn how to read a weather map and predict changes in weather. We will wrap up the week by having them give a formal weather forecast presentation. Help them prepare by watching some weather forecasts on Weather.com or on a local TV station, please.

This week's roots words:

*psych = mind Think: psychology

osteo = bones Think: osteoporosis

*hemo = blood Think: hemoglobin, hematology

*derm = skin Think: epidermis, dermatology

*cardio = heart Think: cardiology, cardiologist

This is our final quarter of the year. The focus shifts to your student taking more responsibility for learning and meeting objectives.

Our checks in class shift to

(1) DID or DID NOT do the DO NOW for the notebook and takes notes

(2) binder organization

(3) classwork completion and homework turn in

(4) cooperative group work completion.

Please remember that FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS sets the standard for lab safety now and in the future. Having supplies for class sets the standard for being prepared for school. Good manners ensure that all have a chance to learn. Students are expected to clean up after themselves, respect school property, show respect, be on time, and focus on their own work without distracting other students. Please note that students are responsible for asking for extra help/time which they will receive IF they have used class time appropriately.

Please feel free to contact me, but understand that I still do not have a telephone in the classroom. Your best bet is to send an email. Our goal is to have your student ready for science classes here and for the high school of the student's choice.

Still reading? Super! Make sure your student has pencils, erasers, and knows how to watch a weather report!

I hope you have a great Spring Break! When we return we will continue reading the Crossover and summarizing as we go.

Enrollment for SY24-25

All DCPS families must complete the enrollment process each year. Online enrollment for SY24-25 begins on Friday, March 29 - https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/

DCPS is using a new enrollment system called Aspen Go that will require families to log in using Aspen credentials and will pre-populate student information for families to review/confirm. Timely re-enrollment is crucial for Deal's budget and planning for the upcoming school year. Please help us by completing your online enrollment as soon as possible.

Enrollment impacts our school budget. Please enroll today!

You will need:

• Residency verification documents

• Aspen Family Portal credentials Don't have credentials? Check your email for a message with the subject "Welcome to the Aspen Parent Portal" or reach out to DealMSEnroll@k12.dc.gov

In-person support for enrollment is available at Deal from 9:00 until 3:00 daily and on Thursdays from 3:30-6:30 pm.

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Inscripción para el año escolar 24-25

Todas las familias de DCPS deben completar el proceso de inscripción cada año. La inscripción en línea para SY24-25 comienza el viernes 29 de marzo de https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/

DCPS está utilizando un nuevo sistema de inscripción llamado Aspen Go que requerirá que las familias inicien sesión con las credenciales de Aspen y completará previamente la información de los estudiantes para que las familias la revisen o confirmen. La reinscripción es crucial para el presupuesto y la planificación de Deal para el próximo año escolar. Por favor, ayúdenos completando su inscripción en línea lo antes posible.

La matrícula afecta el presupuesto de nuestra escuela. ¡Inscríbase hoy!

Necesitarás:

• Documentos de verificación de residencia
• Credenciales del Portal familiar de Aspen ¿No tiene credenciales? Revise su correo electrónico para ver si hay un mensaje con el asunto "Bienvenido al Portal para padres de Aspen" o comuníquese con DealMSEnroll@k12.dc.gov

El apoyo en persona para la inscripción está disponible en Deal de 9:00 a 3:00 todos los días y los jueves de 3:30 a 6:30 pm.

Ms. Wesselhoft, team lead - naeemah.wesselhoft@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Kirschenbaum - adam.kirschenbaum@k12.dc.gov

Mr. O'Malley - michael.o'malley@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Osman - catherine.osman2@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Patsalos - constance.patsalos@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Garcia - maria.garcia@k12.dc.gov

Mr. Memminger, 6th grade counselor - jacob.memminger@k12.dc.gov

Ms. Barr, 6th grade social worker - ellen.barr@k12.dc.gov

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