Team Berlin Week 38 Update

Monday, May 26: No School, Memorial Day

Friday, June 13: 6th Grade Field Trip to Cameron Park Water Park

Wednesday, June 18: Last Day of School

Wishing safe travels and a smooth as can be move to Mr. Gawthrop & his family as they relocate to Texas. It's been wonderful having you on Team Berlin!

Team Berlin tied their first game in the (very informal) 6th Grade Deal Cup. Games are 7 v. 7 during recess.

Our next game is Friday, May 30th at lunch recess.

Find the schedule & team standings here: tinyurl.com/dealcup25

We will have an entirely new roster for the next game, May 30th. Students interested in playing need to

1) Tell Ms. Byrns

2) Have no grades lower than a C-

3) Show respectful behavior in school and on the sidelines

4) Wear tennis shoes (no Crocs from here on out!)

Hello scientists!

This past week students completed their Weather & Water summative and began to learn about carbon and how it is connected to climate change. Next week students will begin an interdisciplinary project between science and geography. They will be researching various environmental issues in Oceania and presenting on their social, economic, and environmental impacts. Possible topics include:

• Extreme weather events (cyclones, wildfires, droughts, and floods)

• Plastic and other water pollution and waste management

• Protecting fisheries from ocean warming, acidification and coral reef bleaching

• Overfishing

• Sea level rise

• Urban heat islands

Students will also complete their FINAL Roots quiz of 6th grade with the following Root words. Their Term Four Roots Summative will be on Tuesday 5/27, after Memorial Day weekend.

• phono = sound, voice (Greek) think: phonetic, telephone

• homo = same (Greek) think: homophobia, homonym

• -onym = word, name (Greek) think: synonym, anonymous

• endo = within (Greek) think: endoskeleton, endoscopy

• neuro = nerve (Greek) think: neurological, neuroscientist

lydia.ballantine@k12.dc.gov

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Math 6
This week students continued to work on geometric concepts such as rays, lines, line segment and find the missing angles on a transversal and reviewing surface area. This coming week students will participate in EOY Assessments and simplifying and solving equations and inequalities. Students will continue to be provided the opportunity to work on and retake recently taken assignments/projects during iRecess at their request. Included in our virtual classroom is a link to a portion of Illustrative Mathematics website curriculum dedicated to allowing parents to give support of current topics from home.

Math 7
This week, students computed operations with negative integers, fractions, and solving word problems. This coming week students will participate in EOY Assessments and write and solve two step equations with variables on both sides. Students will continue to be provided the opportunity to work on and retake recently taken assignments/projects during iRecess at their request. Included in our virtual classroom is a link to a portion of Illustrative Mathematics website curriculum dedicated to allowing parents to give support of current topics from home.

Please encourage students to utilize the “Parking Lot” in class to leave questions or requests (ie. retake requests) Notes and videos on current/previous/upcoming concepts as well as supportive platforms can be found in the virtual classroom (www.framevr.io/brownmath).

Any questions or concerning SMAC Program invitations should be sent (and will be forwarded) to DealSummerMath@k12.dc.gov

Thank you,

marcus.brown@k12.dc.gov

jeremiah.gawthrop@k12.dc.gov

This week students read Chapters 2-5 of Beowulf: A New Telling and reviewed mood, characterization, and RACE paragraphs. Next week we will read Chapters 5 through 10. I put in several grades reflecting student work over the last week so please check Aspen when you have a moment.

At this point, students should be 1/2 of the way through their Hero's Journey book groups. By Friday, May 30, students should be 3/4 of the way through these books.

Katy Byrns

Katy.byrns2@k12.dc.gov

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Congratulations Team Berlin on their amazing International Museum! Way to share about the history and culture of Germany. Students showed so much research and highlighted it with their presentation styles! Special shout out to our docents for the German Embassy capstone project: Evelyn F., Noga H., Caroline H-P, and Alma D. And thank you to Tara S. for sharing our projects with DCPS Central office. Thank you to all the parents/guardians who supported our students at home and by visiting our class museum! Way to go!

Next week we will start our final unit on Oceania and Antarctica, and conclude our year with an interdisciplinary project with science on natural disasters in the region. Students will complete their final political, physical, and thematic mapping next week and their quiz will be on Monday, June 2.

EAP Mini UN reps and speakers for Team Berlin will be:

1st: Tara Swaminathan

2nd: Alex EM

4th: Jake Maretich

5th: Evie Siegel 7th: Lucas Bitar wild card: Aria Druzca

They will travel to the Reagan Center for the Mini UN on Friday, May 30.

Thank you to all who gave speeches. I wish I could take all students! You did a great job!

•Maya D.

•Charlotte

•Caroline

•Nick Pipe

•Evelyn

•Owen

•Elyse

Please find Team Berlin photos of our students in action here: https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1g5IRuBxGAvG9 It will be updated as we go along!

Team Berlin’s Playlist can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XGJMmooyuna2fwFQ9pj9A?si=416e41ad228f4c11

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DPR's Free Sleepaway Camp Launches In-Person Registration

Say it three times… and he might just appear! The Alice Deal Theatre team proudly presents Beetlejuice Jr., a hilariously spooky musical that’s bursting with energy, laughs, and show-stopping numbers. Come support our amazing student cast and crew as they bring the world of Beetlejuice to life! Performances will be held on May 29, 30 and 31. Don’t miss this hauntingly fun night at the theater!

As you know, the re-enrollment/proof of residency process must be completed annually. If you haven't re-enrolled your Deal student, please take time during spring break to complete the process. You are welcome to stop by the Welcome Center next week from 9:00 until 4:00 pm to re-enroll in person.

To re-enroll and prove residency, please complete the following three steps:

• Complete the DCPS enrollment packet.

• Provide proof of DC residency.

• Submit the completed enrollment packet and proof of DC residency to your school.

Feel free to call the Welcome Center if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Diedre L. Neal | Principal

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Would you like to learn German and find out more about German-speaking countries? The German Club meets every Thursday from 3:30 -4:30 pm in W103. Please contact igenzel123@gmail.com if your student is interested.

Learn about the great things happening this month at Deal's library. Check out great books and media, read about events at Deal and around the city, and stay connected with Deal's Library:

https://secure.smore.com/n/h8bkc

Additionally, please be aware that the library will be sending out a reminder email for overdue books. Students should speak with Mr. Reichlen directly if they cannot locate a loaned item. There is no fine for lost materials. Families should feel free to reply to email notice if they have any questions. Mr. Reichlen will always respond.

Thanks,

Stephen Reichlen

Library Media Specialist

Deal MS – DC Public Schools

stephen.reichlen@k12.dc.gov

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Congratulations to the IB Learner Profile Students of the Month, exemplifying KNOWLEDGEABLE: Alice McGovern and Owen Garriott! In the IB Learner Profile, a knowledgeable student actively explores concepts, ideas, and issues with local and global significance, developing a broad and balanced understanding across various disciplines. They strive for in-depth knowledge and understanding, going beyond surface-level learning to make connections between different areas of study.

April students of the month, August Frillici and Winter Evan-Jones are open minded!! The IB Learner Profile states that open-minded students, “critically appreciate (their) own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. (They) seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.”

Congratulations to the IB Learner Profile Students of the Month, exemplifying BALANCED: Evie Siegel and Alex Valchev! In the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, a "balanced" learner understands the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being, recognizing their interdependence with others and the world

Congratulations to our IB Learner Profile Students of the Month, exemplifying THINKER: Tara Swaminathan and Kai Swanson. Thinkers use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. They exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Maya Utley and Turk Suros!

As reflective students, they thoughtfully consider the world and their own ideas and experience. They work to understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development.

Congratulations to our December IB Learner Profile Students of the Month for Principled: Noga Hulata and Emil Nooruddin. The IB Learner Profile states that a person who is principled is someone who respects the dignity and feelings of others, is honest and accountable, and accepts both responsibility for their decisions and the consequences that accompany them.

Congratulations to our IB Learner Profile Students of the Month, exemplifying CARING: Evelyn Fielding and Pasha Rubio. Students who are caring show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and the world around them. From helping a friend, to picking up garbage after lunch, if you care, it will show!

INQUIRER learner profile: Alma DiRuggiero and Jake Maretich. The IB Learner Profile aims to develop students who are inquirers. Students who are inquirers nurture their curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. They know how to learn independently with others. Inquirers learn with enthusiasm and sustain their love of learning throughout life.

RISK TAKER learner profile: Camryn Jolly and Abdisa Kiyvyra. Risk takers approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; they work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. They are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.