• 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 1:

• First half late/make-up work is due September 26, 2024.
• Second half late/make-up work is due November 1, 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 Team Bridgetown! This week, students will officially begin their respective courses for Math. In Math 6, students will create tables that represent equivalent ratios and use them to solve real world problems. In Math 7, students will begin IM Unit 1: Scale Drawings. In this unit, students will explore how a figure is enlarged and reduced using proportional reasoning. All students must bring their math notebook and 2 pencils. Please see me during Thursday's academic advising if you need to check-in about grades or additional help with assignments.

**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 6: Form A is Friday, 9/27/24

Greetings Team Bridgetown! This week we will be reading our book, “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.” There were some curriculum shifts last week that allowed us to better align the skills with the portion of the book we are reading. As we read this week, we will work on theme and sensory language as we get to know the characters, setting, and conflict of the story. Students will also complete Required Curricular Task #2.

*Please note that all class notes and worksheets are on the Canvas page. *

Hi Scientists!

Thank you for attending Back to School Night; we had a wonderful turnout! This week, students will engage in an interesting assignment titled “Tennis Ball Toss,” which will help them apply their understanding of the scientific method. Additionally, they will begin a plant experiment that explores how different liquids used for watering affect plant growth. Students will also complete a pretest on Friday to assess their prior knowledge. Please note that the weekly Roots Quiz 1.4 will be held on Friday, September 27th, with the vocabulary words listed below.

Roots Words 1.4

• *Scope = to see (Think: telescope, microscope)

• *Tele = far (Think: telephone, teleport, telegraph)

• *Sol = sun (Think: solar, solarium)

• Sphere = ball (Think: geosphere, biosphere)

• Hemi = half (Think: hemisphere)

Keepers: uni, bi, tri, cent, graph, helio, kilo, grav, luna

Hello Bridgetown, I’m back! A big thank you to Mx. Lenhardt for filling in the last few weeks while I was out on paternity leave.

This week we will begin applying the map skills that students have been practicing by looking at maps of DC. We will analyze thematic maps about demographics, environment, health, safety, and more across all eight wards.

Be sure to monitor ASPEN and check grades as the recent “SummA. Map Skills Test” scores will be posted soon! Students are advised to use Thursday advisory time to catch up on work and reach out to teachers.

The school year is off to a great start! Students are coming to the library with ELA classes this month to check out books and learn more about the exciting programs and activities that the library has planned for this year. The hours for the library are listed below in case some students missed out on this month's class visits:

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