Bright Elementary School

Issue 27; November 2016

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TIMES

Orville T. Bright Elementary 2016-2017

Dates to Remember

ELA with Mrs. Chavez

Students are working through the narrative writing process by prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing final pieces.
Homework Calendars are posted on the classroom website. One
printed copy has been given to students. LATE HW WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED UNLESS THERE WAS AN ABSENCE.
Visit our classroom website for our monthly HW calendar and
rubrics. tea ch ercha vez.weebly.co m

Math with Mrs. Fox

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6th
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Unit Rates, solving real- Scale drawings, add and Solving linear equations
world ratio problems
subtracting rational
in one variable and
and
numbers
understand
independent/dependent
congruence using
variables
transformation
Middle school students must continue to complete homework, maintain math
note binder, daily class assignments/assessments and math projects. Contact
me at EWomack@cps.edu or download the Remind me app enter class code
@mrsericafo.

November 4,2016:No School for

Students
November 8, 2016: CIFF Field Trip
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for 7 /8 grade students with 3 or
less demerits for October
November 9,2016: Parent Teacher
Conferences; No school for students
11:45- 6:00
November 11, 2016: Veterans Day No
School
November 23-25, 2016: Thanksgiving
break; School resumes November 28,
2016

Bright School Norms:

1. Be Responsible
2. Be Safe
3. Be Respectful

Updates from Mrs. Rodriguez

Check out what we are learning in the month of November.
Sc ien c e
Soc ial St ud ies
E LA
History of Earth
Ancient Egypt
Compare/Contrast two
readings on the same
topic/theme
Writin g
Write arguments to support claims

Social Studies with Mrs. McKinney

Now that the first quarter has come to an end, I want to thank all of the students who
followed the rules and came to school with at least 95% attendance, wearing uniform
100% of the time, with zero demerits for misbehavior, and receiving grades of C or
better in mathematics, ELA, science, social studies, and writing. These students help us
make our school better. Give it up for C hristina Alb a, C hristian He rnande z, Janae
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Ke y s, Te re ll P ayton, and Anij ah Ray!!!! Keep up the good work. 8 grades M VS
(M ost Valuabl e Stude nt) for the month of October is C hristina Alb a.
Additionally, for the second quarter in Social Studies we will focus on writing and
evaluating argumentative essays based on current events. Students will be required to
complete a research-based project this quarter and give a presentation for grades 6-8.
In Science, students will focus on Physical Science with an emphasis on Chemical
Reactions. Students will be required to complete a science based performance project
for the second quarter and a rubric will be shared at a later date.
Sincerely,

Mrs.
McKinney
6-8 Social Studies Middle School

CTU Delegate for Bright Elementary

LSBullock@cps.edu
773 535-6215

Check Out Art Updates At:

brightstudio.weebly.com
Uniform Expectations:
All students must be in navy polos
and khaki bottoms. Gym uniforms
can be worn under uniform. Gym
shoes are required in P.E. class.
Check our school site: Bright.cps.edu

Con tact In formation

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7 grade ELA: Mrs. Chavez

cagarcia20@cps.edu
8th grade Social Studies/Writing: Mrs.
McKinney lsbullock@cps.edu
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6 grade Math: Mrs. Fox

ewomack@cps.edu
Diverse learner specialist: Mrs. Rodriguez
crodriguez232@cps.edu