Team Paramaribo
Friday, May 1st
English and Language Arts with Mr. Winston
Let’s all take a deep breath. *Inhale, hold, exhale.*
Hello Team Paramaribo!
We are halfway through CAPE testing. Scholars worked diligently to complete the Math sections of the assessment, and they will sit for the English Language Arts sections of CAPE next Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: May 4th, 5th, and 7th.
Ask: Please ensure that your scholar gets consistent, quality sleep over the next week. Research shows that sleep affects students’ focus, concentration, learning, and academic performance, and that sleep loss can build up over multiple nights. For that reason, scholars should aim for consistent, quality sleep throughout the week, not just the night before testing.
Below, I’ve included additional resources if you are interested in learning more about the assessment scholars will complete next week:
In class, we will continue our film study comparing the 2014 movie adaptation of The Giver to the novel we read together in class. Yesterday, April 30th, I sent an email with the subject line “The Giver Film Study in ELA Class (Opt-Out Information Included).” This message explains the film’s PG-13 rating and the opt-out process if you would prefer for your scholar to complete an alternative assignment instead of watching the film. Please respond to that email as soon as possible if you do not wish for your child to participate in the film study. We will conclude the week in English class by returning to Unit 4, Our Changing Oceans. Students will select their own informational readings related to climate change’s effects on ocean life, ecosystems, and coastal communities.
As always, please ensure your scholar is reading for at least 20 minutes each night. Regular independent reading is one of the best ways to strengthen comprehension, build vocabulary, and reinforce the skills students need to be successful.
Math with Mx. Gomez
This week all students have done a great job getting through Math DC CAPE! I’m so proud of all the hard work students have been putting in all year and have applied this week.
Students have also been collecting data for their Statistics Project these past few days. This weekend students are to be finalizing their projects by turning them into Power Points to be presented next week. If your student does not have a device at home, I encourage that you turn to your local Public Library as I have offered times after school twice this week and a few students came to begin their projects with me. Students MUST share their presentations with me by Sunday at midnight.
There will be NO AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING this upcoming week. Thank you for your understanding!
Math 6
Once we complete presentations students will begin reviewing area of triangles and area of parallelograms.
Accelerated Math 6 Students will have RCT #5 the week of the 11th and their EOY iReady diagnostic will begin on May 26th. In order to feel prepared for the EOY diagnostic, my recommendation is to ensure your mathematician is completing their iReady MyPath lessons. If students have questions about the lessons on their MyPath, they may come chat with me during recess tutoring on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday’s.
Math 7
Once we complete presentations students will begin learning about complementary and supplementary angles, how to find missing angles using equations and learn more about angle relationships. Their EOY iReady diagnostic will begin on May 26th. In order to feel prepared for the EOY diagnostic, my recommendation is to ensure your mathematician is completing their iReady MyPath lessons. If students have questions about the lessons on their MyPath, they may come chat with me during recess tutoring on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday’s.
World Geography and Cultures with Ms. Wesselhoft
This week, students completed their Economics Unit Test. They worked hard to apply their understanding of different economic systems.
Next week, students will shift into a creative application of their learning by designing their own economic systems. This will allow them to think critically about how governments make decisions about resources, production, and distribution.
On Friday, we will begin our International Museum Project. Students will begin creating a project centered on an aspect of Suriname, and we will transform our classroom into a museum. The museum showcase will take place on Friday, May 22nd—more details to come as we get closer!
Sharing this link again for Paramaribo’s Global Citizen Portraits and letters: Paramaribo Portraits 2026.pptx
Here is the new wishlist link if you would like to donate to the Geography classroom.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/O9VNS5ZC4A1S?ref_=wl_share
Earth and Space Science with Ms. Sagan
Hello Scientists,
Congratulations on a wonderful first week of CAPE! This past week, our classes discussed natural disasters and the architectural features that we build to mitigate damage.
Due to the variances in CAPE scheduling, some classes were able to begin their official building process this past week, while others will be starting next week. During their build time, students worked with clean trash and recyclables to create a structure that could withstand 3 types of natural disasters.
Next week, students will continue building, testing, evaluating, and presenting their structures. Please ask them about their plans and strategies to maximize success, and feel free to explore the neighborhood where you live to identify real-world examples of weather-resistant design!
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