Week 3
Week of Sep 9th - Sep 13th
Hello Mathematicians!!
Please remember to bring you math notebook, pencils and device to class DAILY!!!!
Homework for Math Class -
2 weekly PEAR HWs Due Wednesdays and Fridays
Currently we are at PEAR #5 and PEAR #6 this week
Next week PEAR #7 and #8 will be due
1 iReady Lesson due Sunday
Week 3 lesson is due on September 15th
Please click above to see the weekly schedule.
This can also be found on student's Canvas page.
Upcoming: iReady Diagnostics September 9th - 12th
Math class is accepting Donations for:
- Tissue boxes
- Clorox Wipes
- Hand Sanitizers
- Pencils
- Index Cards
Hi Scientists!
This week, students will be learning about the scientific method, with a focus on independent variables, dependent variables, and controls. Students will complete a "What Is a Scientist?" worksheet in class, which will help them explore the role and qualities of scientists. They will also participate in an engaging activity involving mystery envelopes. In this activity, students will use their observation skills to identify the contents of the envelopes, making for an interactive and educational experience. Students should turn in their Letter to a Science Teacher Final Draft by Monday, 9/9. Students will take Roots 1.2 quiz on Friday, 9/13. Lastly, please ensure that students have their class supplies the required items include: a 3-ring binder, notebook, 5-tab dividers, a box of tissues, and a roll of paper towels. We are looking forward to a productive and engaging week.
Roots 1.2 words:
Meter = measure (Think: thermometer, diameter)
*Cent = 100 (Think: century, percent)
*Graph = write/draw (Think: geography, telegraph)
*Helio = sun (Think: heliocentric, heliographic)
Terre = land (Think: terrestrial, territory, terraform)
Keepers: uni, bi, tri
Last Week students reviewed for their map quiz and set up their binders upon the return of the long weekend. All students are expected to bring their one-inch binder, 5-tab divider, and ringed notebook to class 9/3. If your student has not brought in these items, it's important that they do for organization for the our geography class. We logged into aspen and all students now have access to their account. Students ended out their week beginning unit 1 glossary words. These will be foundational for students in geography class.
This Week students will continue their glossary learning the FIVE parts of a map. They will practice the map skills through worksheet activities and reviews throughout the week. They will close out their week with a formative on map skills.
It’s been a great week talking about perspective writing and how it influences information. Next week, our focus will change to sensory language and how it enhances the understanding of the scene. Please see the schedule below:
Monday – Sensory Language Intro
Tuesday – Sensory Language practice with Amigo Brothers
Wednesday – Sensory Language practice with Fish Cheeks
Thursday –BOY Map Test
Friday –BOY Map Test
Students should be coming to class with:
Pencil
Novel that they are interested in
Homework folder
Agenda
Please note: I HIGHLY recommend families purchase personal copies of novels for the year so they can read from home if they are absent or if they have to finish a chapter at home. The novel we are beginning with, that they will need to bring to and from school, is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. This novel will begin on 9/9.
Madame's homeroom is reminded to bring their signed field trip permission slip and money to first period for our upcoming Sandy Springs field trip.
It has been an exciting week in Introduction to French! After getting to know each other in the first week of the school year, last week we started building our French base. We now know how to say the French alphabet, greet each other and ask and say our name…all in French. Next week we’ll be learning to say how we’re doing. Middle schoolers can be slow to share what they’re learning at school but encourage your student to teach you some French. All homework assignments are posted on Canvas daily!
Our class welcomes any donation of pencils or tissues for our learning community.
Deal Library Corner
This week 6th grade students will be visiting the library with their ELA classes for the first time this year. They will be choosing one book to use for personal reading and for their ELA 40 book challenge. I will be asking all students to be responsible with their books this year and return them in a timely manner. We do not charge fines for lost books, but I do ask students to donate a replacement book if one is lost and if they are able. Students should always come to me to let me know when a book is lost or damaged so that I can update the system and remove it from their record. If a student leaves Deal with overdue books on their account, they will be asked to pay for them before they graduate high school so it is always a good idea to let me know so that we can prevent additional expenses to families.
I will be sending overdue notices out once a month. These notices do not include the titles of the books as we want to protect the students' privacy. Students and families can login to their account in Follett Destiny (Can be found in Clever) to see more specific information about the books that they have out. Families can also reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Our library book orders are going to be sent out at the end of October. I am asking students to send me any book recommendations that they would like to see in our library. Students and families can make book recommendations at the link below:
https://bit.ly/DealMSLibraryRecommend
In addition, families can refer to our library's website (aka LibGuide) for more information and links related to the library, reading, newsletters, research, and more at the link below:
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Best,
Stephen Reichlen
Library Media Specialist
Deal MS – DC Public Schools
Ms. Zuhair ➕➖📐➗
Welcome to 6th Grade!
This is my 6th year at Deal and 10th year teaching math. At Deal we focus on becoming better each and everyday; better self, better are reading and writing for math, and better at showing work. My main goal for this year is to improve your conceptual understanding in math so that it helps you for all your academic life. We learn many interesting topics and have fun doing so. I am looking forward to a wonderful learning year with you.
Mr. Martis
Hello Scientists! Welcome to Team Ouagadougou! I have been at Deal for 12 Years and am so very excited to teach you all about Earth and Space Science. We will be learning about different systems in space and the Earth and how energy transfers through a variety of phenomena. Can’t wait to meet all of you!
Ms. Offley
Hello Global Citizens! Welcome to World Geography class 🙂
In our class we will study places, people, and their cultures. Here in geography, we will learn the fundamentals of thinking like a geographer. I look forward to meeting all of you Monday!
Ms. Johnson
Madame Bullock
Bonjour les élèves! Welcome to Introduction to French and E200 Homeroom. This is my fifth year at Alice Deal, but my 18th year as a French teacher. I’m so excited to be your first middle school language teacher. We will be exploring both the French language and the cultures of Francophone countries around the world. We are going to learn so much together! I can’t wait to meet you soon. 😊
