MS 50 Weekly News: 2/27/23
February 27, 2023
Saturday School Begins!
We are excited for Saturday School to begin this week! Saturday school is a chance for your student to receive small group, intensive practice in ELA and Math in preparation for the New York State exams and 8th Graders will prepare for the Algebra Regents exam. All participating students will receive a metro card, pizza, and snacks. Please complete the permission slip on Operoo or request a paper copy from the main office if you want your student to attend.
Dates:
- March 4, 2023
- March 11, 2023
- March 18, 2023
- March 25, 2023
- April 1, 2023
- April 22, 2023 (Math/Algebra Only)
- April 29, 2023 (Math/Algebra Only)
In this Issue:
- Classroom Spotlight: Math
- School Surveys
- Vote for Maya
- Upcoming Events
- PTA Updates
- SYEP Applications Open
6th Grade -Area and Surface Area
7th Grade - Proportional Relationships and Percentages
In this unit, students use ratios, scale factors, unit rates, and proportional relationships to solve multi-step, real-world problems that involve fractions and percentages. They learn to understand and use the terms “repeating decimal,” “terminating decimal,” “percent increase,” “percent decrease,” “percent error,” and “measurement error.” They represent amounts and corresponding percent rates with double number line diagrams and tables. They use these terms and representations in reasoning about situations involving sales taxes, tips, markdowns, markups, sales commissions, interest, depreciation, and scaling a picture.
8th Grade - Exponential Functions
Is your student 14 years old or older and interested in a paid work and learning opportunity this summer? The Summer Youth Employment Program offers NYC students the chance to learn about career opportunities and make a difference in their communities through paid project-based activities. Applications for SYEP are due March 31. Click below to apply or contact Ms. Sostre for more information.
