MS 50 Weekly News: 12/2/24
December 2, 2024
Our 1st Marking Period Honor Roll Ceremony is TODAY, December 2nd! We have our largest honor roll ever with more than 240 students on the honor roll! Invitations were sent home last week and also distributed via Operoo for the ceremony. Each student will be recognized with a certificate and will have their picture taken on stage.
The ceremony will run from 3:00-4:30PM in the auditorium and a live stream will be available at ms50.org/honorroll. Enter the password "honor" to view the page. Contact us with any questions.
The MS 50 Theatre Department invites you to join us for our Fall play, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! With a cast of 50 students and a student-led crew, this exciting show is a great experience for the whole family! Performances are at 5:00PM on Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th. The show is about 30 minutes long and admission is FREE, no tickets are required. We look forward to seeing you there!
School Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, December 11th! All students will get a picture taken with their homeroom and are asked to wear their MS 50 uniform on that day. Additionally, all 8th grade students will have their picture taken in a cap and gown for the yearbook. Any families who wish to receive individual portraits of their student must return their order form to school by Friday, December 6th. See the form attached below for details.
Donations and Volunteers Requested
The PTA Fundraising Committee invites you to consider two upcoming fundraising opportunities!
Fall Play Popcorn Stand:
On Thursday (12/5) and Friday (12/6) we will be selling popcorn before the Fall Play. We are asking for volunteers to run the stand each day from 4:30-5:15PM, we will train you with everything you need to know!
Elementary Debate Snack Table:
On Saturday (12/7) MS 50 is hosting the D14 Elementary Debate Tournament and there will be hundreds of students and parents and we will be running a snack booth from 10:30AM-1:00PM. We are looking for volunteers to run the booth and to be a friendly face for interested families.
Ways to help:
Volunteer to run a booth: https://forms.gle/R5dXC2fA8W6MiSd19
Donate Popcorn/Snacks: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L8ZS2A9SD13I?ref_=wl_share
6th Grade- Exploring Weather and Climate
In this unit, students will build on their understanding of energy and matter from the previous lessons to investigate weather and climate. They will ask questions, collect data, and develop models to explain why weather changes occur and how they are influenced by complex interactions of energy. By studying atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, students will learn how these factors determine regional climates across the globe. Key questions for exploration include: What factors influence climate? Why do different locations experience different climate conditions? Why doesn’t water on Earth ever get used up? How do energy and matter interact to produce different weather patterns?
7th Grade- Exploring the Wonders of Chemistry
In this unit, students are diving into the fascinating world of chemistry! They’ll explore the significance of the periodic table of elements and learn how to distinguish between physical and chemical changes. Through hands-on experiments, students will combine substances and determine whether a chemical or physical reaction has occurred, backed by solid evidence. A key concept they will study is the Law of Conservation of Mass, understanding how chemical reactions work like equations and how mass is conserved throughout. Students will also learn how atoms are rearranged during reactions, using virtual simulations to observe these changes on a molecular level.
8th Grade- Biology
In this unit, students will explore how the different systems in the human body work together to maintain a stable and balanced internal environment, known as homeostasis. They will learn how feedback mechanisms help the body respond to both internal and external changes, such as regulating body temperature and controlling blood sugar levels.
By studying examples like thermoregulation and blood sugar balance, students will gain a deeper understanding of how our bodies stay in a dynamic equilibrium that supports life. This knowledge helps them appreciate the incredible ways our body systems work together to keep us healthy and functioning.
It has been a busy few weeks full of exciting activities at MS 50! Check our website for photos from the Fall NYC Reads Debate Tournament and the 2024 Turkey Bowl!
We have partnered "PRACTICE" to offer free, on-demand, virtual tutoring and homework assistance for MS 50 students! Tutoring is available in English, Spanish, or Mandarin, Monday to Friday, 4-8pm, starting NOW! You can book a session at the link below up to 24 hours in advance. Booking a session is simple; click on this video link to see how to sign up. Once you've submitted the form, you will receive an email confirmation with the Google meeting link for the session. Please note: student DOE emails are not compatible for session scheduling.
All MS 50 students are eligible for a FREE internet hotspot through T-Mobile's Project 10Million. This provides 100GB of yearly data for 5 years in addition to low-cost laptops and tablets for your student. When you apply online, use "NYC Chancellor's Office" for the school district and "Jhs 50 John D Wells" for school name.