2015-2016

// This website if for MS concerns, updates, and activities //
 * Middle School 2015-16 ** ** Cluster 2 : Grades 6,7,8 **

// If you want to check student grades and homework, go //// to [|www.pupilpath.com] // // If you want information about the school and general information, go to //http://www.renaissancecharter.org = 8TH GRADE PROM DETAILS =

=**PHILADELPHIA END OF THE YEAR TRIP **= - 52 attendees, 5 chaperones - 3days and 2 nights (May 18-20)



=** MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKSGIVING MEAL **=



= PARENT-TEACHERS CONFERENCE - NOV 19TH (THURS) 5-8PM / NOV 20TH (FRI) 1-3PM = - SAVE the date - Procedure: Come Early ; Sign-up on a first-come, first-served basis at specified times on each teacher's Log-in Sheets



= END OF THE YEAR TRIP DEPOSITS =

//Deposit Due: EXTENDED,EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED, EXTENDED!!!!!! up to the End of December 2015//
//Download Trip Letter at the SIDE MENU OF THIS WEBPAGE//

= NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH =



= SPIRIT WEEK DOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AREA = - Remember these doors? Special Shout outs to the teachers: Molly, Renay, Helen, Ram, Jessica and their students who made our entrance to our classrooms more exciting and full of spriits!


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= RENSIZZLE (OCTOBER 26TH -30) = - This was a whole week of learning with NY as our classroom - Check out what we have accomplished: Click the Rensizzle Page

= PROGRESS REPORTS - 1ST HALF OF 1ST MARKING PERIOD = - A letter was distributed last October 23 (Friday before Rensizzle - Please return the reply slip to your child's ADVISER. In your reply you can request for a hard copy of the progress report or instructions on how to access Pupil Path. - If you lost the letter, here is a digital copy:





= END OF THE YEAR TRIP - AT PHILADELPHIA =



The Trip Letter letter was distributed on October 23rd (Friday) Reply and Deposits should be given to Ram or Amanda

Download the Trip letter:



= CURRICULUM NIGHT =

- Meeting the SMT, teachers, and staff, Open house, Taste test of Cafeteria food, Meeting each subject teacher, knowing your child's curriculum.....etc.
- Powerpoints presented: MS Handbook, End of the Year Trip





= ORIENTATION 2015 = - Unfreezing, School and Cluster rules and routines, School Paperwork, MS dues, Group dynamics, Organizational Skills, Online Matters, School Services



= REMINDERS FOR THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF SCHOOL for Grades 7 and 8 students =

DAY 1, SEPT 10TH REMINDERS:
 * __BRING__: $25 MS fee, TRCS school forms ( http://www.renaissancecharter.org/files/2015-2016Forms.pdf ), writing instruments, loose leaf.
 * DO NOT bring subject supplies and summer homework yet. If you bring them, you will have to carry them throughout the day in your book bag.
 * There will be a whole day orientation from periods 1-8.
 * Students will attend 9th period classes.

DAY 2, SEPT 11TH REMINDERS:
 * __BRING ALL__ your subject supplies and homework.
 * Students will follow regular Friday schedule

= TRCS September 2015 important dates =

//Thursday, September 10th - First Day Back to School for All Students// //Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 14 & 15 - Rosh Hoshana, School Closed // //Thursday, September 17th - Curriculum Night (Tentative) To be confirmed // //Wednesday, September 23rd - Yom Kippur, School Closed // //Thursday, September 24th - Eid al-Adha, School Closed // //Tuesday, September 29th - 9th-12th Grade Assembly //



=**SUMMER 2015 HOMEWORK/ASSIGNEMENTS: **= http://www.basic-mathematics.com/printable-6th-grade-math-test.html
 * **Subject** || **Teacher** || **Summer Work/packet** ||
 * Math 7 || Ram || Part 1. Do I remember my 6th grade math lessons? Print and answer:
 * Math 7 || Ram || Part 1. Do I remember my 6th grade math lessons? Print and answer:

Part 2: How have I used math during summer? Answer this worksheet and ask parents to sign. Download, print, and answer this worksheet.

Staple parts 1 and 2 together and hand this in as your Homework #1 in math. || http://www.basic-mathematics.com/printable-7th-grade-math-test.html
 * Math 8 || Ram || Part 2. Do I still remember my 7th grade math lessons? Print and answer:

Part 2: How have I used math during summer? Answer this worksheet and ask parents to sign Download, print, and answer this worksheet.

Staple parts 1 and 2 together and hand this in as your Homework#1 in math. || ||
 * Science 7 || Raymond || NO SUMMER HOMEWORK ||
 * Earth Science 8 || Dan || NO SUMMER HOMEWORK ||
 * ELA 7 || Vincent || [[file:ELA Summer Reading Assignment Rising 7th Graders 2015-2016-2.docx]] ||
 * ELA 8 || Ariel || [[file:2015 Rising 8th Grade ELA Summer Reading.pdf]] ||
 * Social Studies 7 || Emily ||  ||
 * Social Studies 8 || Pierre || NO SUMMER HOMEWORK ||
 * Spanish 6 || Helen || Complete the following Project in Spanish:
 * Spanish 7 || Helen || Each student was assigned a SPECIFIC COUNTRY for this following project:

__Country Assignment:__ 701 //**__702__**// //Marcus A- Argentina// **Natalie A- Venezuela** Erick A- Bolivia //**Matthew B- Colombia**// //Joseph B-Chile// **Nikolas Ch- Peru** Jacob C- Uruguay //**Tenzin D- Ecuador**// //Makayla C- Paraguay// **Sage G- Bolivia** Juan Pablo Ch- Ecuador //**Masodul H- Chile**// //Briana D- Venezuela// **Nichole H- Paraguay** Allyson E- Guatemala //**Drew H- Argentina**// //Odalys G- Peru// **Shehzad H- Uruguay** Nahsiem G- Honduras //**Lumi K- Guinea Ecuatorial**// //Crystal G- Colombia// **Rinchen L- Guatemala** Jinan H- Nicaragua //**Chloe L-Honduras**// //Emma J- Costa Rica// **Gillian M-Costa Rica** Noah L- Panama //**Anthony N- El Salvador**// //Chiara N- Cuba// **Ivan O- Nicaragua** Ashley O- Argentina //**Tenzing S- Panama**// //Remay P- Venezuela// **Ellis S- Puerto Rico** Justin R- El Salvador //**Jonas S- Cuba**// //Carson S- Honduras// **Emily V- Peru** Asa S- Guinea Ecuatorial //**Deyana W- El Salvador**// //Hector V- Puerto Rico// ||
 * Spanish 8 || Helen || The following file contains BOTH Summer Projects, Find the name of your teacher on the following list and do the assignment:

__Lisjane__ //**__Martha__**// //Jenelle// **Ella** Jailynn //**Helena**// //Jared// **Angelo** Loren //**Oscar**// //Catherine// **Laura** Rachna //**Bryan**// //Ali// **Karina** Tylil //**Nicholas R**// //Luc// **Karen** Tai //**Alondra**// //Russell// **Felix** Ethan //**David**// //Nija// **Rafael** Siarra //**Sadiah**// //Victoria// **Paola** Rosie //**Nomar**// //Marissa// **Robert** Khalil //**Kevin**// //Brittany// **Cesar** Faith //**Jesse**// //Emily// Tyler //Tenzing// || =**SUPPLY LISTS for school year 2015-16: **=
 * 6th Grade || Andrea/Renay || NO MATH SUMMER HOMEWORK ||
 * Spanish 6 || Helen || Spanish Letter to Helen; assigned by Dennis. ||

General Requirement: (To be collected on the first day of school)

**1. $25 - MS due** - __includes__ student planner, community hygiene supplies (hand sanitizer, paper towels, tissues, soap....) , student locker and lock, student activities expenses.
 * 2. 2 Locker shelves **

Subject Supplies (To be brought on the second day of school) Algebra || Ram Yianna || 1. 2 __graph ruled__ composition notebook 2. 2 transparent plastic 1 ft rulers with inches and cm. - not the bendy rulers 3. 4 mechanical pencils (0.7) 4. 10 lead refill packs for mechanical pencils (0.7) & eraser refills 5. 1 scientific calculator (suggested brand: Texas Instrument TI-30xA) 6. 2 plastic folders with side packets || Algebra || Ram Yianna || 1. 2 __graph ruled__ composition notebook 2. 2 transparent plastic 1 ft rulers with inches and cm. - not the bendy rulers 3. 4 mechnical pencils (0.7) 4. 10 lead refill packs for mechanical pencils (0.7) & eraser refills 5. 1 scientific calculator (suggested brand: Texas Instrument TI-30xA) 6. 2 plastic folders with side packets || 2. 5 dividers 3. Paper for the binder (loose leaf / college ruled) 4. 2 different color highlighters 5. 500 3X5 note cards 6. Pens and pencils. || 2. One (1) eraser 3. One (1) portable pencil sharpener with container for shavings 4. One (1) //pack// of colored pencils (12 colors) 5. Two (2) college-ruled composition books - //**with durable plastic/poly covers**//, 100 sheets preferred, 70 sheets acceptable 6. Two (2) 2-pocket folders (also called "portfolios") **//with 3-prong fasteners//** 7. One (1) //pack// of loose leaf paper 8. One (1) scotch tape (with plastic dispenser) 9. Two (2) pads of 3x3 post-it notes 10. One (1) //**small or mini**// memo or legal pad 11. __**Free Queens Library Card - Please also set up your login/password to reserve books and view your library account online!**__ 2 Marble Composition Notebooks (for use in Social Studies only) 1 Folder (for use in Social Studies only) 1 package of loose leaf paper 1 package of pens (blue or black only) 1 package of construction paper (This will be kept in locker to use for activities. It is fine for this to be shared with other classes.) 1 pack of markers and/or colored pencils (This will be kept in locker to use for activities. It is fine for this to be shared with other classes.) 1 glue stick (This will be kept in locker to use for activities. It is fine for this to be shared with other classes.) Jumbo Book Sock (to cover school issued textbook) || 1 2” (2 inch) binder 1 pack of loose leaf paper 1 pack of pens (blue or black only) 1 pack of Post-Its 1 stapler and pack of staples 1 glue stick 1 pack of construction paper 1 pack of markers School issued planner || Red 2-pocket PLASTIC (sturdy) folder 1- JUMBO book sock //(unless you gave me yours to put away)// PENCILS || Red 2-pocket PLASTIC (sturdy) folder 1- JUMBO book sock //(unless you gave me yours to put away)// PENCILS || ELA - for Renay Math - for Molly Science - for Andrea Communal supplies MS due $25 Math Skills - Yianna || \ Math Skills: plastic folder with pockets, 5 mechanical pencils (0.7) with refills and eraser, ||
 * **Subject** || **Teacher** || **Summer work/packe**t ||
 * Math 7
 * Math 8
 * Science 7 || Raymond ||  ||
 * Earth Science 8 || Dan || 1 Three ring binder 2 inch or larger
 * ELA 7 || Vincent || 1. Twelve (12) #2 pencils
 * Children 11 years old and younger must have a parent or guardian who resides at the same address sign for permission to get a library card.
 * Children whose borrowing privileges have been blocked due to fees owed may apply in person at a Queens Library for a "New Chapter Library Card" that permits the borrowing of up to 5 books at a time.
 * Children 12 or older may register online to obtain a free Queens Library Card
 * If you have questions about how to set up a free library account, please contact Morya Haughton, General Librarian at the Jackson Heights branch of Queens Library, morya.haughton@queenslibrary.org ||
 * ELA 8 || Ariel || * 2 composition notebooks (Must be hard cover--and NO spiral bound. Any color is fine)
 * 1 folder just for ELA (orange or with an orange sticker)
 * At least 3 packs of sticky notes (3" x 3" or bigger; avoid "super sticky" kind)
 * 1 pack of loose leaf paper
 * 1 personal hand pencil sharpener with container for shavings
 * 1 pack of clear tape
 * 1 pack of pencils
 * 1 pack of pens
 * 1 pack of markers and/or colored pencils ||
 * Social Studies 7 || Emily || __7th Grade Supply List - due 9/18/15__
 * Social Studies 8 || Pierre || 2 Folders
 * Spanish 6 || Helen || Supplies were ordered thru school ||
 * Spanish 7 || Helen || Red 5-Subject Covered SPIRAL notebook //(Unless you left you old one with me)//
 * Spanish 8 || Helen || Red 5-Subject Covered SPIRAL notebook
 * 6th Grade || Spanish - for helen

=NYCDOE calendar:=

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A3D17228-63C2-4178-89FC-0BE130C616BE/0/201516SchoolYearCalendarOfficial.pdf