Christine M. Dickey (Ms. D.)
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Gifted Language Arts and Literature
LBJ Middle School
6811 Taylor Ranch Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Chamber E11 - The Realm
505-898-1492 (however, email is the best way to reach me.)
email: christine.dickey@aps.edu
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Gifted Language Arts and Literature
LBJ Middle School
6811 Taylor Ranch Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Chamber E11 - The Realm
505-898-1492 (however, email is the best way to reach me.)
email: christine.dickey@aps.edu
Week of May 20 to end of summer!!
Monday, 5/20/19
7th: "The Princess Bride" fairy tale analysis
8th: "The Truman Show" Utopia or Dystopia?
Tuesday, 5/21/19
7th: Finish "Princess Bride"
8th: Field Day and other 8th grade day festivities
Wednesday, 5/22/19
7th: Scattergories word game! :)
8th: Finish "Truman Show"
Thursday, 5/23/19 - School ends at 11:30
Each class is 30 minutes. For the Subjects of the Realm here today, we will hang out and chat!
Friday, 5/24/19
Have a MARVELOUS SUMMER! 7th grade... see you in August as we start 8th grade!! 8th grade... show that high school how phenomenal you are. Welcome to all new 6th and 7th graders to the Realm.
This summer...
savor the small things...
read as many books as you can!
enjoy time with friends and family...
I look forward to seeing you in August.
Supplies for 2019-20
one composition book
6th grade: one green folder, 7th grade: one purple folder, 8th grade: one black folder
1 box of Kleenex
1 pack/box of pencils to be donated to the Realm
1 pack college ruled notebook paper to be donated to the Realm
I gladly accept ongoing donations of:
1. Kleenex
2. Clorox Wipes
3. Hand Sanitizer
4. Packs of lined paper (college ruled preferred)
5. Packs of pencils
Cell Phones
Cell phones are not allowed in the Realm during instructional time... not even in your pocket. Either leave them in your locker, or in my Device Depot in class. You will be reunited with your phone when you leave the Realm. Information about this is also in the syllabus.
Miscellaneous Stuff
Parents! Please fill out the "Comments, Questions" section below... your kiddo will then receive a homework pass! :)
Want a study tool for vocabulary stems? Log on to Quizlet.com and look for my page (MsDsRealm). I have created a study tool for the stems! 8th grade... your WORDS are there too! Studying is KEY to success on the weekly tests. Help your kiddo create a study routine that works for them! Remember, vocabulary stems/words/homework are given every Wednesday and due the following Wednesday. The tests are the Wednesday everything is due.
Scholastic Book Orders - Order online (use code hZL2R)! book orders are an excellent way to build your personal library and help our classroom library! Book orders will be sent out sometime during the first two weeks of school. I also work at a local book store... Bookworks! I can order any books you want/need!
Tuesday Trivia - I would love for this tradition to return, but am in need of donations for prizes... small trinkets kids would love to win. Prizes cannot be edible (as per office rules). Since I am shifting how kids can win prizes, I don't need many, but do need some. The dollar bins at Target are a great place to find prizes! Thank you in advance for your help supporting incentives for the Realm. :)
Sign up for remind!
If you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the following link:
6th Grade:
7th Grade:
8th Grade:
Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app.
6th: If you don't have a smartphone, get text notifications.
7th: If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications.
8th: If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications.
Quote of the Week! :)
"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."
