Team Paramaribo
Friday, April 24th
English and Language Arts with Mr. Winston
Today’s Vocabulary Quiz has been rescheduled to Monday, April 27th for 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 7th periods. I want to applaud 1st period for their eagerness and readiness to take the quiz today as scheduled.
The vocabulary words and definitions are listed below:
Abundance: a very large amount of something
Conservation: the protection of animals, plants, and forests from human activity
Debris: broken or torn pieces of something larger
Habitat: the natural home of a plant or animal
Legislate: to make a law
Marine: relating to the sea or the creatures that live there
Populate: to fill an area with living creatures or beings
Sustain: to keep something going for a long time
Next week, we will continue diving deeper into Unit 4: Our Changing Oceans by collecting additional evidence to answer our essential question: How are humans impacting the ocean, and what can we do to protect it? Students will explore texts such as “Sea Level Rise” and “Plenty of Fish” to examine how environmental changes and human actions affect marine ecosystems. We will also use related media to build background knowledge, strengthen comprehension, and support students in making connections across texts.
Families should also look out for a separate email from me with the subject “The Giver Film Study in ELA Class (Opt-Out Information Included)” for additional information about our upcoming comparative study of The Giver and its 2014 film adaptation. That message will include details about the DCPS-approved curriculum connection, the film’s PG-13 rating, and the opt-out process. The deadline to return the opt-out form is next Thursday, April 30th.
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 on the ELA CAPE.
Math with Mx. Gomez
DC CAPE MATH Testing Begins Next Week
After a year of consistent effort and preparation, students will take the DC CAPE 6th Grade Math assessment beginning next Tuesday. To support their success, I am strongly encouraging students to get plenty of rest this weekend, each night of testing, come to school feeling focused, and eat a good breakfast each testing day! Being well-rested and fueled makes a huge difference!
We will have three days of DC CAPE testing in math next week. During and around testing, students will be working on a Statistics Project in class where they will collect data from other 6th graders. Although the daily schedules will look a little different, we will ensure that all students have ample opportunities to collect data and make steady progress on their projects.
Students will complete their statistics project using PowerPoint. Because all school-issued devices will be dedicated to testing during DC CAPE, students who do not have access to a computer at home are encouraged to:
Use one of the limited library devices available at school OR
Visit their local public library to create and refine their presentation.
We will transition to begin project presentations on Friday.
Students have worked incredibly hard all year, and this is their moment to show their learning, growth, and perseverance. Thank you for your continued support as we head into this important week!
World Geography and Cultures with Ms. Wesselhoft
This week, students worked through our Economic Systems packet to build their understanding of key concepts and vocabulary. Any unfinished portions of the packet will be assigned as weekend homework, and we will review their answers together next week.
Next week, students will complete Formative Assessments for Criteria A and D, create a study guide, and participate in review activities to prepare for the unit test. Students will then take the unit assessment once we have completed our review.
Please note that CAPE standardized testing will impact our daily schedule. As a result, lessons and activities may shift slightly, and we will move through the week’s tasks in an order that best supports student learning and time availability.
Here is the new wishlist link if you would like to donate to the Geography classroom.
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Earth and Space Science with Ms. Sagan
Hi scientists,
I hope you had a restful and fun break! This past week we reviewed our Weather and Water content to prepare for end of unit summative which was held on Thursday and Friday. Students learned about water pollution for Earth Day and how humans can affect the water cycle.
Next week we begin CAPE testing! Students will be transitioning into our Climate and Human Impacts unit by learning about extreme weather and completing an engineering project. Students will be challenged to design and build a building that can withstand at least three different kinds of extreme weather. Buildings will be tested with wind, water, and more!
Alice Deal Middle School
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