McAnally Weekly, Oct. 1st
Your Weekly Update On All Things McAnally!
Dear Parents,
Please be looking for some critical info to come home regarding NWEA MAP testing next week. Our math teachers are sending home reports for all students for both Reading and Math MAP. MAP Growth results will be sent home with your student the week of October 4-8 for students in grades 3-10. Click here to learn more about MAP Growth including how it works, what it measures and common questions. Once you receive your student's MAP Growth report, feel free to reach out to your student's teacher with any specific questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend and as always, the upgrade continues.
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Principal Jenkins
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Upcoming Dates
October 7th: AISD Flu Shot Clinic 8:00 AM
October 11th: Columbus Day, school holiday
October 12th: School Cafeteria Appreciation Week
October 19th: McAnally Virtual Curriculum Night
CORE CLASS UPDATES
Essential Standards
Math:
- 6.2(D) - order a set of rational numbers arising from mathematical and real-world contexts
- 6.3(D) – add, subtract, multiply, & divide integers fluently
- 6.3(E) – Multiply and divide positive rational numbers fluently
ELAR
- 6.7 B analyze how the characters' internal and external responses develop the plot
6.7 C analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and non-linear elements such as flashback
6.7 D analyze how the setting, including historical and cultural settings, influences character and plot development
6.9D describe how the author's use of figurative language such as metaphor and personification achieves specific purposes
6.9 E identify the use of literary devices, including omniscient and limited point of view, to achieve a specific purpose
Science
- 6.8: Force, motion, and energy. The student knows force and motion are related to potential and kinetic energy.
- 6.8A compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy
- 6.9: Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that the Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it just changes form.
- 6.9C demonstrate energy transformations such as energy in a flashlight battery changes from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.
Social Studies
6.3A Identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions.
6.11A describe and compare roles and responsibilities of citizens in various contemporary societies, including the United States
ELAR
This week in ELAR we will start our EA for Unit 1. Our focus standard will be to compose literary texts such as personal narratives, fiction, and poetry using genre characteristics and craft (6.11A). Throughout the week we will take the students through the writing process to create their personal narrative. Their finished product will be for a summative grade. Please make sure students are bring a charged device with headphones daily.
MATH/ADVANCED MATH
SCIENCE
In science this week, students will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of energy resources. Students will also work through stations and create a one-pager review for four District CA on Thursday, October 7th.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Next week will be looking at the Industrial Revolution and how new inventions change the way we are living. As we wrap up our Unit on North America and Canada, we will review and take our curriculum assessment on Thursday, October 7th. Please make sure your students spend a few minutes reviewing with their study guide and the review games before the test.
ELECTIVES
News from Nurse Creed
- Flu Shot Clinic – Email or have student bring flu shot forms to the nurse
- PE notes: please email pe notes to the nurse and to Scott Abel
- Proof of Shots required for 7th grade can by emailed to nurse (MCV4 and TDAP booster are the two shots required and given from age 11-12)
The Aledo ISD in partnership with the Parker County Hospital District will host its annual Flu Shot Clinic the week of Oct. 4-8 at each campus with a districtwide Friends and Family Night from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the Aledo Learning Center.
Parents are not permitted to accompany children at morning campus shot clinics and should attend the Friends and Family Night on October 6 if the wish to accompany their children.
COVID-19 vaccinations will NOT be available at the flu shot clinics. Stay tuned for more information and required forms.
Save the date:
- 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4: Annetta Elementary and Vandagriff Elementary
- 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5: Stuard Elementary and Walsh Elementary
- 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6: Aledo Middle School
- 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6: Friends and Family Night at Aledo Learning Center
- 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7: Coder Elementary
- 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7: McAnally Intermediate, Aledo High School and Aledo Learning Center
- 7 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8: McCall Elementary
- 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8: Daniel Ninth Grade Campus
LIBRARY NEWS
DEVICE PROTECTION PLAN INFORMATION!
Device Protection Plan (McAnally, AMS, AHS, DNG, ALC ONLY) - Aledo ISD still has devices available if your student would like to check one out. Please see Mrs. Buck in the library and she will put in a request. We also have an optional device protection plan and information on how to sign up can be found on the Technology section on the district website. We are setting a deadline of October 8th to sign up.https://www.aledoisd.org/Domain/33
Volunteer News!
The current volunteer sign up/background check is being closed on Friday, October 8th, as we transition to a new system. Thank you for your patience and we will update with information soon!
McAnally Intermediate School
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Email: jjenkins@aledoisd.org
Website: https://www.aledoisd.org/McAnally
Location: 151 FM 5, Aledo, TX, USA
Phone: 817-441-8347
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