Hello Bridgetown Families! As you know, we are getting into the Fall/Winter season and germs are flowing.

Please have students bring in the following items:

• Clorox Wipes
• Paper Towels
• Tissue
• Hand Sanitizer

Students can give them to their homeroom teacher to share with each class. We really appreciate it!

**SHOUTOUT TO THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED ITEMS** You're Amazing :)

Greetings Team Bridgetown! This week students will take the i-Ready BOY in class. Students should bring a pencil, their device, and a book to read if they finish early. After the i-Ready BOY, we will begin Unit 2: Introducing Ratios from the IM Curriculum.

i-Ready BOY:

All grade 6 students will take their math Beginning of the Year (BOY) iReady Diagnostic Assessment from Monday, September 9th through Wednesday, September 11th in their math classes. We will use this data to make informed decisions about appropriate math courses and targeted math instruction for our students. Please encourage your student to take their time and do their best.

Attached for you is our Math Acceleration Policy.

Math Supplies due Tuesday, 9/3/24:

Pencils, Ruler, 2 Composition Notebooks, Graph Paper, Highlighters

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: i-Ready BOY is Mon, 9/9/24 - Wed, 9/11/24

Deal Math Acceleration Policy: Please download below.

Hello Team Bridgetown! This week we will be going to the Deal library on Monday and receiving our first ELA book project of the year. On Tuesday, students will be taking their first formative on point of view. Optional homework practice on point of view was handed out on Friday. Additional copies can be found on Canvas. Thursday and Friday this week we will be taking our MAP growth test to assess the current reading levels. Please note that all work for ELA can be found on Canvas if students are absent.

Hi Team Bridgetown!

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)

Hello Team Bridgetown - It’s wonderful to have the chance to meet you!

This past week has been a big one. We had our first quiz on Wednesday after going over the continents & oceans of the Earth! We’ve also been spending lots of time setting students up for success in Geography class and beyond. By the time you’re reading this, your student should be able to show you at home how they access Aspen for checking their own progress.

Looking forward to next week, it will be an intense week studying mapmaking and how to interpret the different parts of a map. Respectively, we will have a formative assessment on vocabulary and analysis on Tuesday and on Friday next week.

It was another wonderful week of learning on Team Bridgetown! We were able to accomplish the following tasks in the Resource ELA class this week:

- ELA notebook setup

- Point of View Lessons

- Set Reading Goals for SY 24-25

Next week we will complete the following tasks:

-Point of View Formative

-Library Visit

-Assign Book Project #1

-MAP BOY Growth Assessment

Our current ELA 6 unit information is as follows:

Unit 1: Courageous Contributors

Key Concept: Creativity

Global Concepts: Personal & Cultural Expression

Dates to Remember

• September 9th – Library Visit

• September 10th – Point of View Formative

• September 12th –13th: MAP BOY Growth Assessment

Additionally, students who still need to submit their summer reading projects to me, should do so by the end of the month, either in class or via email at Quisetter.white@k12.dc.gov

Summer Reading Assingment- English

**All class notes and worksheets are available on our class Canvas page under “Modules” **

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:

https://bit.ly/DealMSLibGuide

Family Workshops

Our 6th grade team is excited to welcome families to join us in person for Family Workshops next week! Family Workshops are an opportunity for new and returning Deal families to learn more about instruction, team culture, and available supports for 6th grade students.

When?

• Tuesday, September 10
• Thursday, September 12
• Families are welcome to attend one or both nights.

Where? In-person at Deal MS

When? 6:30 - 8 PM

Families will be able to choose up to 3 sessions to attend per night. Topics include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Your Reader and Writer
• Organization and Communication at Deal
• Math Rubrics and Criteria
• IB Programme
• World Languages
• Transitioning to 6th Grade: Strategies for Success
• Aspen and Grading
• … and more!

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