• WHAT WILL WE BE LEARNING NEXT WEEK?

• • In Language Arts, students will explain how narrative techniques are used to develop setting and plot, how the author uses point of view to develop multiple perspectives, and how an author develops theme through multiple perspectives and repeating ideas. They will also write arguments that clearly connect ideas using cited evidence.  

• • In Math, students will find equivalent ratios to solve problems in context. 

• • In Accelerated Math, students will compare and order rational numbers and absolute values in context. 

• • In Science, students will develop models to demonstrate how the natural processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition and human activity change rocks and the surface of the Earth.  

• • In Social Studies, students will describe the aftermath of World War I, including the division of Germany, the rise of the Superpowers, and the end of the Cold War.

• CONNECTIONS

Monday - A Day

Tuesday - B Day

Wednesday - A Day

Thursday - B Day

Friday - A Day

Ms. Bell's Briefings

How can I support my child in being more independent and responsible in middle school? 

Supporting your child in becoming more independent and responsible in middle school is a great goal. Here are practical ways to help:

1. Establish Routines

• Encourage a regular schedule for homework, chores, meals, and bedtime.

• Use calendars or planners to help them manage time and deadlines.

• Encourage regularly referring to their Student Learning Space to check their grades and missing work.
  
  

2. Give Them Ownership

• Let them make age-appropriate choices (e.g., what to wear, how to organize their backpack).

• Allow them to experience natural consequences when it's safe to do so—this builds accountability.

• Encourage them to self-advocate by speaking to teachers first about concerns before having a parent reach out.
  
  

3. Teach Organization Skills

• Help them create checklists or use apps to track work and responsibilities.

• Encourage them to keep their school supplies, room, and backpack organized.
  
  

4. Support Problem-Solving

• Instead of immediately fixing problems, ask questions like, “What do you think you could do about that?”

• Talk through how to handle conflicts with peers, tough assignments, or personality clashes with teachers.
  
  

5. Build Emotional Resilience

• Encourage self-reflection: “How did that go? What would you do differently next time?"

• Praise effort, persistence, and responsible behavior, not just results.
  
  

6. Set Clear Expectations and Limits

• Be consistent with rules and consequences.

• Explain the reasons behind your expectations so they understand the “why.”
  
  

7. Model Independence

• Let them see you plan, prioritize, and manage your own responsibilities.

• Share examples from your own life when you made a mistake and learned from it.

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