Team Berlin Week 39 Update

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

Tuesday, June 17: Locker Clean Out (Please make sure your child has a backpack or bag on this day!)

Wednesday, June 18: Last Day of School

There is no more recess tutoring for Team Berlin. Students are expected to go to lunch and then recess. Students should not be in the hallways or at their lockers during 3rd period once lunch has started. Parents/guardians, please do not send food that needs to be microwaved. There is not a microwave for students to use.

Cameron Run is our end of the year trip to a waterpark in Virginia. Please see the attached letter and permission slip. All permission slips and money are due on June 6. Students should return the permission slip and money to Ms. Trenkle—it is collected daily in class. Any parent/guardian with concerns, please reach out to Ms. Trenkle at amy.trenkle@k12.dc.gov

Trip Letter in English: 24 25 EOY Trip Letter.pdf

Trip Letter in Spanish: 24 25 Cameron Run Letter Spanish.pdf

Permission Slip in English: Permission Slip English.pdf

Permission Slip in Spanish: Permission Slip Spanish.pdf

Congratulations to IB Learn Profile Students of the Month, exemplifying COMMUNICATOR: Alex Elton Melzi and Elyse Mongelli. In IB, a "Communicator" is a learner who expresses ideas and information effectively and creatively, both in their own language and in at least one other language, across various forms of communication. They are also good listeners and collaborators, understanding and responding to the perspectives of others.

Hello scientists,

This past week was test heavy as students completed their Term 4 Roots summative and then their MAP End of Year science testing. Great job on making it through all that, that wraps up our testing in science for the year! Early finishers began considering topics for their Oceania project which we’ll be working on in science and geography. Students will choose from one of the following five topics in science class:

• Wildfires

• Water contamination

• Overfishing

• Carbon footprints

• Urban Heat Islands

In science class, students will design a solution to their chosen issue and create a model to present to their classmates. This will complement the resolution they will write in Geography class.

lydia.ballantine@k12.dc.gov

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This week students participate in EOY Assessments and simplifying and solving equations and inequalities. This coming week students will work on adding and subtracting positive and negative integers (with and without a number line). Students will continue to be provided the opportunity to work on and retake recently taken assignments/projects during Advisory (or afterschool) at their request. Included in our virtual classroom is a link to a portion of the Illustrative Mathematics website curriculum dedicated to allowing parents to give support with current topics from home.

Math 7
This week, students participate in EOY Assessments and write and solve two step equations with variables on both sides. This coming week students will write and solve two step equations with variables on both sides and find the slope of an equation given a graph and a set of two points. Students will continue to be provided the opportunity to work on and retake recently taken assignments/projects during Advisory at their request. Included in our virtual classroom is a link to a portion of the 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 really got into the monsters and battles of Beowulf, reading chapters 6-13. Next week, students will finish the book after we complete the MAP Reading test. The MAP assessment will show students' independent reading levels and we are looking for growth from their beginning of year scores.

At this point, students should be 3/4 of the way through their Hero's Journey book groups. Students should FINISH their Hero's Journey books by next Friday, June 6.

Katy Byrns

Katy.byrns2@k12.dc.gov

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This week in Geography we started our final unit of the year: Oceania and Antarctica. This week we completed our maps and the map quiz is on Monday. There are no retakes on Monday. Canvas has the maps to study, a Nearpod for vocabulary, and practice links.

Next week we will begin our Interdisciplinary unit with science about natural disasters and Oceania. We have a great unit planned out and students will present in science and geography class the week of June 9.

Congratulations to our six Team Berlin students who represented Germany and Team Berlin at the EAP Mini UN on Friday! Good job prepping for our experience and participating so well! Participants are: Tara S., Aria D., Alex EM, Jake M., Evie S., and Lucas B.

Best in show awards as voted by the students of Team Berlin for their Germany projects:

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

amy.trenkle@k12.dc.gov

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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.