Welcome to Glades Middle School

An A State of the Art School

Team 6A "The ACES"

Middle School can be a challenging time. Some tips to help with this transition are a) to be punctual, b) come prepared - a list of school supplies can be viewed on the gladesmiddle.org website, c) be organized and d) to log onto Pinnacle (grades/assignments) and schoolnotes (weekly classwork/homework/etc.)  - both these websites will keep you well informed. See directions on the team letter that you received on 8/20.

Donations of the following items are graciously helpful and contribute to our class running smoothly.

* hand sanitizer * tissues * paper towels

We have run out of these items. Your students  use them daily. Your donations will help and are appreciated. Thank you!

* gently used and/or new age appropriate chapter books to add to our classroom library.

* bean bag chairs

Homework: nightly read 20 minutes. Every thurs. write your short essay response according to the Reading Log Code (*for details see 2nd pg of schoolnotes.) Get this signed by parent/guardian. Bring into school friday and place into homework bin. *If any additional hw is assigned students will receive this in class.

To view the flashcards go to the top of the page where the calendar is to immediate left is the word flashcards click on this and you will be able to view the flashcards.

Friday 11/13: Students have received Q1 report cards.  We are rapidly approaching Q2 Interim's. Today every student present in everyone of my class periods, was told what assignments they have missing. These assignments must be turned in by Mon. 11/16.  If you student does not hand in thier missing work on Mon. it will remain a Zero. Q2 onward to the end of the school year late work is unacceptable. Kindly assist us in helping your student become a responsible sucessful Middle Schooler. Have a wonderful weekend. Again thank you for your cooperation.

Week of 11/16 to 11/20

Critical Thinking:

Begin Jr. Great Books - Raymond's Run; listen to book on tape, group Socratic Discussions, break into Literary Circles and work on task folders. In addition Tues & Thurs Timed Fluency, Fri Maximum Ride read aloud

Intensive:

Read XL continue w/ Mia Hamm Soccer; assessment. Hopefully, computers will be working and we will begin going Tuesday every week. Friday is novel read aloud Just Juice.

Week of 11/9 to 11/13

Critical Thinking:

This week we will complete Jr. Great Books Through the Tunnel - Literary Circle Tasks (Project Based Learning), Acitvote Assessment. In addition on Tues & Thurs there will be Timed Fluency and Friday our weekly read aloud Maximum Ride

Intensive:

Complete Code Read, workbook pages and assessment. Tues.& Thurs there will be Timed Fluency and we will begin reading Mia Hamm Soccer in Read XL. Friday is our novel Just Juice read aloud.

Note to all Parents If you go to Pinnacle you will see Z (zero) for all assignment that have not been turned in. Students are not turning in there work. Overall grade averages are divided as such; Homework is 10%  Classwork 30%, Book Reports/Projects 30% Assessments 30%. By habitually not turning in their assignments your student risks the chance of earning a low grade or worse yet failing. Being responsible for ones education is an important Middle School lesson. By working as a team parent/student/teacher(school) we can guide our students to success and lifelong learning accomplishements. Pls feel free to email me with your concerns. Thank you in advance for your help in this dire matter.

Week of 11/3 to 11/6

Critical Thinking:

Mon. - Thurs. Jr. Great Books. Through the Tunnel. Students will be introduced to literary circles.

Fri. Maximum Ride - read aloud

Intensive:

Mon. - Thurs. Read XL - Code Red

Fri. Just Juice - read aloud

All Classes: due Friday Touch Do

wn To Reading will not accept after Friday, papers must be turned into Gameworks & The Sun Sentinal 

Week of 10/26 to 10/30 Q2 begins.

Mon. all classes will visit the media.

Critical Thinking: Signature Reading - The Magic Bowl Genre Chinese Fable

Intensive: Signature Reading - Two Fat Boys From Venus Genre Science Fiction

Mon. & Tues. pre-reading strategies, reading, graphic organizers, discussion

Wed. Activote - interactive technocation testing

Thurs. Data Chats continue & Team 6A Reward's Day for students that have maintained positive behavior for Q1 (no detentions, referrals, etc.)

Fri. Sudden Twists - Cemetary Path, The Tell Tale Heart, The Raven, etc. Genre: Scary Mysteries.

No Name What A Shame - You forget it. No credit. You get it!

No late work will be accepted starting Q2. As per Broward Schools policy; students will have 2 days to make up the work if the assignment was assigned while they were absent. However, if the assignment was given prior to the student being absent the assignment is due upon their return. Please adhere to this to avoid getting unnecessary Zeros on Pinnacle. Thank you.

 Please note that the content of this website is intended to supplement the student's agenda, not a substitute for it. The information posted is subject to modifications without warning.

Mrs. Ergas, M.S. Ed.

Team 6A Leader

754.323.4603 ext. 3017     beth.ergas@browardschools.com