Christine M. Dickey (Ms. D.) 8th Grade Gifted Language Arts Desert Ridge Middle School 8400 Barstow St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87122 Chamber 304 - The Realm 505-857-9282 (school) email: [email protected]
Week of 4/13/26 to 4/17/26 The Realm is in need of pencils. Students are currently going through over 25 pencils a day from Spencer the Dispenser. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! THIS! Learning vocabulary is crucial because it's the foundation for reading comprehension, enabling understanding of texts and complex ideas, and for effective communication, allowing you to express thoughts clearly in speaking and writing, leading to greater academic, career, and personal success. A strong vocabulary enhances thinking, builds knowledge, improves fluency, and helps you connect with others and the world more deeply.
Monday, 4/13/26 1. Library to find book project book 2. Scythe Ch. 27 and six-word summaries Tuesday, 4/14/26 - Math 1 Testing 1. Blackout Poetry Wednesday, 4/15/26 - ELA 1 and 2 Testing 1. Haiku and Limerick Thursday, 4/16/26 - Math 2 Testingg 1. Reversal Poems Friday, 4/17/26 TBA
Supplies for 2025-26 * 1-inch binder with paper- this will remain in class. Dividers or folder style dividers are helpful, but not required. * pencils (more than one!) OPTIONAL * Clorox wipes to donate to class * Boxes of kleenex * Roll of Paper Towels * Pack of college ruled paper to donate to the Realm * Box of pencils to donate to the Realm
Cell Phones Cell phones are not allowed in the Realm during instructional time... not even in your pocket (this includes Smart Watches!) Though technology is a useful tool, cell phones in class create more distraction than help. DRMS's cell phone policy prohibits cell phone use any time during the school day. Starting in 2025 - all phones/smart watches/etc. will be locked in an apartment at "The Dakota" for the entirety of class. Students will each have possession of their key for their apartment and the comfort of knowing a Squishmallow tenant will guard their devices! Students can retrieve their tech at the end of class.
Quote of the Week: Haiku can be fun but it often makes no sense refrigerator
