Christine M. Dickey (Ms. D.)
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
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 April 15 to April 19
Monday, 4/15/19
7th: Start Boy in the Striped Pajamas Movie and movie analysis
8th: Finish Book Thief and discuss ratings
Tuesday, 4/16/19
7th: Finish movie and analysis sheet (if time).
8th: Start Book Thief movie and movie analysis
Wednesday, 4/17/19
7th: Vocabulary Review test for lists 9 and 10. New list 11 Part 1 given. Finish movie and analysis sheet.
8th: Vocabulary Intermission "re" test. New list 19 part 1 given. Continue movie.
Thursday, 4/18/19
7th: Finish movie analysis sheet. Finish all novel questions and turn in.
8th: Continue (finish?) movie
Friday, 4/19/19
No school
Supplies
The Subjects of the Realm have brought in all required supplies... hooray!
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! The current book order is due by February 28.
Tuesday Trivia - I would love for this 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 bin at Target is 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:
8th Grade: rmd.at/8realm2018
7th Grade: rmd.at/7realm2018
Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app.
7th: If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @7realm2018 to the number 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @7realm2018 to (323) 629-4273.
8th: If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @8realm2018 to the number 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @8realm2018 to (323) 629-4273.
Quote of the Week! :)
"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change... the realist adjust the sails." William Ward
