The A-List

Essential Academic Words

Analyze
Break down Deconstruct Examine

A Glimpse into our Class

Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Volume 1
Issue 9

Hands on History
with
Ms. H-B

Argue
Claim Persuade Propose

Thank You!!!

Compare/Contrast
Delineate Differentiate Distinguish

Describe
Illustrate

Report

Represent

Determine
Establish

Identify

Define

Develop
Formulate Generate Elaborate

Evaluate
Assess

Figure out

Gauge

Explain
Clarify

Demonstrate

Discuss

Imagine
Anticipate

Hypnotize

Predict

Combine Incorporate Synthesize

Interpret
Infer

Translate

Classify

Form

Organize
Arrange

Summarize
Outline

Paraphrase

Report

Support
Cite

Justify

Maintain

Transform
Alter

Book Character Dance, Friday October 30, 2015

during 4th Block
Please see attached letter.
K-1 Service Learning Project
Please donate items to send to the flood victims in South Carolina through the K/1 team here at
MGLA!
Items needed are:
Water
Nonperishable foods and snacks
Diapers
Wipes
Trash bags
Sponges/cleaning rags
Toiletries
Please donate by October 30, 2015

Integrate

Deduce

Thank you for coming tour Curriculum Night on last Thursday.

Thank you to those of you who completed the AdvancED Survey.
The AdvancED survey reflects our commitment at CMS to nurture an ongoing, district-wide
conversation about CMS. The questions were developed by AdvancED, an outside organization
that works with schools and school systems to help them improve. They are designed to help us
learn more about what you as a parent may be looking for in a high quality school. Your responses,
once received, will inform decisions to help improve student achievement and strengthen our
school.
If you hjave not completed the survey please use the link below:
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/6245670

Change

Convert

American History Founding Principles, Civics and Economics

This week we began our study of Citizenship and will continue with that topic next week.
Students are also finishing up their journal entries regarding colonization. Please
encourage your student to read nightly for at least 20 minutes and to also review their
notes nightly in all subject areas.
APUSH
This week we began our study of Chapter 4 and Chapter 5. Please encourage your
student to continue reading nightly and to complete all assignments for this course.
Please know that this a reading intensive course and that having them to read nightly
will help to increase their reading stamina.

This week continued to make plans for our International Festival which is scheduled for
Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 10:00AM 1:00 PM we are excited about this
annual school wide event. The countries that we selected are Palestine and Syria. The
cadets are currently researching their country and will present the information to class
on next Friday, October 30, 2015.

Dear MGLA Families,

This year, MGLA will be allowing students to wear appropriate costumes that represent a book character to
school on Oct. 30th. Students who dress up MUST be able to discuss the character and bring the book to school and hold
on to their book all day.

It is important to remember that appropriate school behavior is expected.

In order to maintain a safe school, the following guidelines for costumes have been established:
1. Dress-up for students and teachers will take place on October 30.
2. All costumes must be in good taste and appropriate for school. Revealing, see-through costumes, gang-like
attire, reference to controlled substances and/or illegal activities, and costumes that are offensive to any group,
are not allowed. Be creative, but be considerate and smart. Remember the costume should represent a book
character.
3. You may not wear clothing or costumes that violate the district dress code.
4. Masks are not permitted. Hats may be worn if they are part of the costume, but should be removed during
class time.
5. All make-up should be applied at home. No make-up or hair spray should be brought to school.
6. As always, skateboards, and roller-blades are not to be ridden on campus, large toys or props that interfere
with teaching/learning are not allowed, and toy or replica weapons are never to be brought to school.
7. All students wanting to participate in the Character Book Day Celebration Dance 4 th block, Friday October 30
must pay $1.00 to participate. Information on ticket sales will be communicated in next weeks newsletter.

Annette Fratichelli-Conroy
Magnet Coordinator
Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis