Team Berlin Week 40 Update

Tuesday, June 10: Locker Clean Out (Please make sure your child has a backpack or bag on this day!)

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

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.

Thank you to all who sent in their permission slips and money for Cameron Run. If you haven’t yet, please send them in on Monday! We’re looking forward to a fun time on Friday!

Hello scientists!

Welcome to your last full week of 6th grade! Next week students will be presenting their Interdisciplinary project on Oceania with Geography. Each group will have 5 minutes to present both their resolution for geography and their design/solution for science. Information and resources for the science side of the project are on Canvas. Next week will culminate with our end of year trip to Cameron Run water park on Friday where students will experience some human interactions with the water cycle.

Next week we will be cleaning out science binders-students will either keep their binders and dividers, throw them away if they are in too poor a condition, or donate them to my classroom for students next year who need a binder. Please let your student know if you want them to keep their science binder & notebook so it doesn’t accidentally get donated/recycled!

lydia.ballantine@k12.dc.gov

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Math 6
This week students work on adding and subtracting positive and negative integers (with and without a number line). This coming week students will multiply integers and solve one step eequations with integers. 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, 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. This coming week students will continue calculating slope and write the equation of a line given the graph. 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 and all questions 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

We have made it to the home stretch! This week students completed the MAP end of year reading assessment. Additionally, we finished Beowulf and were able to map out Beowulf's entire "hero's journey."

Next week students will work on a project for their Hero's Journey book. These should be creative and engaging! You can see the options below.

Congrats to Aria D. and Lucas S. for completing the 40 Book Challenge! Yahoo!!!

Katy Byrns

Katy.byrns2@k12.dc.gov

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This week in Geography(and science!) we worked on our interdisciplinary project! Ask your geographers about their resolution! They have been amazing as they learn how to write a resolution, the parts of a resolution, and writing collaboratively. Students will present their projects together in combined geography and sciences classes next week, starting on Monday. Students must have their resolution finished by Monday. Canvas has a soft copy of the packet we have been working on, as well as the slides from class, as well as reminders—check it out! At the end of next week students will have their final CEA Analysis to write in class.

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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DCPS is excited to announce a special End of the Year Attendance Raffle for 6 - 12th grade students who show up strong through the final days of school. Any 6-12 grade student who attends school daily from June 5th to the morning of June 18th will be automatically entered into the raffle!

Here’s what’s up for grabs:

• Three lucky students will win a pair of tickets to the Grand National Tour featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA on the evening of June 18, 2025!

• Three more students will win a pair of tickets to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour! scheduled for the evening of July 4, 2025!

To ensure a fair and accurate raffle process:

• Central Services will pull attendance data as of June 16 to determine eligibility for the Kendrick Lamar and SZA tickets.

• Attendance data will be pulled again as of June 18 to determine eligibility for the Beyoncé tickets.

DPR's Free Sleepaway Camp Launches In-Person Registration

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

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/v30nq

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.

Best,

Stephen Reichlen

Library Media Specialist

Deal MS – DC Public Schools

stephen.reichlen@k12.dc.gov

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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.

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.