JANUARY 17, 2011 WILL BE OUR FIRST PTA MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR. THE MEETING WILL BEGIN IN OUR AUDITORIUM AT 6:30 PM. WE HOPE TO SEE OUR SCHOOL FAMILY MEMBERS THERE.
On Thursday, December 22, our students will be performing a holiday concert and our Beacon program will be hosting a talent show. We would like to invite our families to attend our fun event and view and hear the talent of our students. The concert and
talent show will begin at 6:00 in our auditorium. We hope to see you this Thursday.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
We are urging the families and guardians of our great students to come out and join us for Parent Teacher Conferences. This Wednesday, November 16th, will be our evening conferences from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Prior to the evening conferences, there will be a high school admissions workshop for our parents and guardians in our auditorium from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Also, Thursday, November 17th, will be our afternoon conference from 12:40 to 2:20 PM. We hope to see you all then!
ARIS PARENT LINK:
http://arisparentlink.org
PLEASE SEE OUR PARENT COORDINATOR FOR HELP LOGGING IN AND YOUR CHILD'S ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE INTERPRETING THE DATA!
Testing Dates:
April 17&18: NYS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL.
APRIL 18-MAY 18: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEST (NYSELAT) SPEAKING.
APRIL 23&24: NYS MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL.
MAY 7-18 : ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEST (NYSELAT) READING, WRITING, LISTENING.
JUNE 4: NYS SCIENCE WRITTEN TEST.
***EMERGENCY PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEETING SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FROM 6 TO 8 PM IN OUR AUDITORIUM.***
There will be a Parent Teacher Association meeting Tuesday, October 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Delicious refreshments will be served. There will also be an award ceremony that will showcase the accomplishments of some of our students.
Tuesday, September 27th is
"Meet the Teacher Night" at
M.S. 226 from 6 to 8 PM.
See you there!
Please join us at our annual BBQ at the
M.S. 226 Schoolyard on October 22nd!
OUR DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW:
M.S 226 SOCIAL STUDIES OVERVIEW
GRADES 6-8
The M.S. 226 Social Studies Curriculum in grade 6-8 is based on the New York State Education Department Core Curriculum.
- In grade 6, students will use a variety of media to depict early civilizations of the Eastern Hemisphere (i.e., China, India, Greece, Rome, and Egypt). The grade 6 students also utilize Core Knowledge which is implemented throughout all curriculum areas.
- In grade 7, students study the political, geographic, economic, and social events in United States History as they relate to New York State from the 1500’s to the Civil War. Connections are made to Canada and Mexico when appropriate.
- In grade 8, students study the political, geographic, economic, and social events of the United States as they relate to New York State from the end of the Civil War to the present.
At M.S. 226, our teachers infuse literary novels with the social studies curriculum to make history come alive within the walls of the classroom. Students analyze and evaluate information found in primary and secondly source documents (graphs, political cartoons, data based questions, maps, charts, timelines, multi-media, posters, etc.) Students make connections among various sources of information and ideas. Students will evaluate and support the accuracy of information to be used in the formation of opinions and ideas. Students will use knowledge from other curriculum areas and personal experiences to form and express opinions. Plays depicting events of the past, hands-on learning projects, artifacts, technology, and lively debates, are an integral part of the M.S. 226 Social Studies Program.
M.S 226 MATH SYLABUS OVERVIEW
GRADES 6-8
The M.S. 226 Mathematics Curriculum is based upon the New York State Standards. In accordance with the standards, a balance of both process skills and content areas has been incorporated.
The Mathematics Curriculum focuses on the following key ideas:
· Mathematical Reasoning
· Algebraic equations
· Modeling and Multiple Representation
· Geometry and Measurement
· Estimation, Probability, and Statistics
· Patterns and Functions
Problem solving is seen as the connecting thread throughout all these key ideas. Students are encouraged to become active participants in their understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures as they apply them in problem solving environment.
The M.S. 226 Mathematics Curriculum is designed to help all students learn to:
· Think logically and creatively while exploring mathematical ideas
· Apply reasoning skills to solve problems
· Determine what information is necessary in a particular situation
· Organize and use information to solve problems
· Perform mathematical calculating
· Master computational skills as that pertain to conceptual constructions in problem solving explorations
· Investigate the world of mathematics through hands-on experiences
· Communicate mathematical thinking by using words, pictures, and numbers
· Integrate mathematics with the rest of the curriculum, particularly with science and technology
At M.S. 226, our students are motivated to make discoveries, draw conclusions, and find a myriad of solutions to important problems – even in math.
M.S 226 SCIENCE SYLABUS OVERVIEW
GRADES 6-8
The science curriculum is organized under three topic headings: Life, Physical, and Earth Science. The curriculum is designed to:
· develop students’ understanding of key concepts and science process skills
· improve students’ abilities to think creatively and critically
· encourage problem solving through experiences in the natural environment
· foster the development of positive attitudes about science
· bridge science concepts to current social and environmental events
· integrate science with the rest of the curriculum, particularly with math and technology
· to infuse literacy in science
This hands-on approach to science is recognized as the most effective way to help our students construct a solid foundation of scientific knowledge. Hands-on activities are motivating and they stimulate curiosity. Whether our students are working in groups or independently with their teachers, students will investigate, experiment, gather data, organize results and draw conclusions. Activities often start with exploration, followed by a discussion of discoveries in which vocabulary is developed and ideas are clarified for students followed by addition experiences to reinforce concepts. Vocabulary is always introduced in context after students have had firsthand experience.
Each unit has distinct process skills that are emphasized as an integral part of the learning experience. It is recognized that these skills are the tools that students use to solve problems. There is an equal balance between development of science process skills and content.
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Our new school year begins on Thursday, September 8th at 8:10 AM sharp. Remember, our academy uniforms can be purchased Monday through Friday beginning this week for only $10 in our auditorium. We look forward to meeting our new students, parents, guardians, and community members on Thursday, September 8th.
OUR UNIFORM POLICY:
Learning to dress appropriately for work, school and recreation is an important learning experience and one that is stressed at M.S. 226. To assist our students in developing these skills, our school has adapted a mandatory school uniform policy. This consists of academy shirts, black trousers or skirts, and black footwear.
OUR ACADEMY UNIFORM SHIRTS COLORS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
The Discovery & Explorations Academy - Maroon Uniform
The Humanities Academy for Performing Arts - Sand Uniform
The Renaissance Academy for Broadcast Journalism - Gray Uniform
The Visionaries Academy for Science and Technology - Green Uniform
This year will be our best year ever!
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