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PTA Annual Fund- click here to donate!
Manhattan Youth After-School
Please visit the website to view the 2018-2019 Fall schedule! Click here for the registration form. Registration for the fall trimester opens Thursday, August 30th at 5:00 PM. Click here to register your student. Debate CORNER
YEMS debate team has been stellar since the school's inception, starting with the leadership of Mr. Finkler and now at the helm of Ms. Byrne. The students have really come together as a strong team to not only support one another, but to excel and become the top middle school debaters in the NYUDL! Four of our Open Public Forum debaters placed, not only in the top 10 individual speakers for the whole year, but three of them, hold the top three spots: Alex O. was first place speaker for the year, Vivian Y. was the second place speaker, Timmy J. was the third place speaker and Cameron C. was the sixth place speaker. During the year, all of our teams, both novice and open, placed in the top 10 teams in every monthly debate, and several times the teams and speakers placed first through third place, including Sadie W. who brought home first place honors for the novice division.
The team just returned from the National Speech and Debate Tournament, where Alex O. and
Timmy J. were octo-finalists. As a team, they were one of the top 8 in the country, and were the only New York team to break into double octo-finals. Congratulations! Supplies needed
Amazon Wish Lists and School Rewards Program
Please support MS177 classrooms by donating school supplies through the teacher's Amazon Wish lists or participation in our Amazon School Rewards program. By using the provided Amazon link you will give .5% on your purchase back to MS177. Simply follow the link before you log into your personal account. You can bookmark the link and conveniently use every time you shop at amazon. Please let family and friends know. Click here for more information. 
Paper Drive
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Upcoming Events
Monday, November 12th
No School - Observance of Veteran's Day Tuesday, November 13th M.Y. After School Inside Scoop - High School Alumni Q&A @ 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 14th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM Art Show during 8th Period M.Y. After School Thursday, November 15th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM M.Y. After School Friday, November 16th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM New CD Classes Begin Picture Day M.Y. After School Class Corner
Students were very busy this week! Over dinner or while walking to the subway, be sure to ask your child about what they are learning in school! In the future, this space will include a summary of events for each grade.
6th Grade: ELA: On Monday, students published and celebrated their personal narratives! On Wednesday, we began to analyze the importance of setting. Students are now asking themselves questions like, "How are characters shaped by the mood and atmosphere of the setting?" and "Is something in the setting pulling a character between competing pressures?" Social Studies: In 6th grade, students began their study of Ancient Mesopotamia by studying artifacts and maps to develop historical theories about this civilization. Math: 6th grade has completed a fraction unit and is preparing to explore decimals. Science: We debated which source of renewable energy is the best for NYC! Spanish: Students practiced decoding paragraphs using language learning strategies. They introduced themselves in complete Spanish sentences and are beginning to use Spanish greetings. Physical Education: Students are finishing up their cooperative games and activities unit with a quiz on the unit and playing four corners. Art: 6th grade artists are continuing to work on drawing their self portraits. 7th Grade: ELA: This week in 7th grade ELA, students began a realistic fiction writing unit. They wrote about everyday moments in their lives, and stories they wish existed in the world. Social Studies: In 7th grade, students wrapped up their study of early American colonies and Jamestown. Math: 7th graders worked on finding equivalent ratios with complex fractions. They did this to help aliens make cookies on planet Normagooplorg! Science: 7th grade is working on using their knowledge of the Layers of the Earth, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes to determine the pros and cons of using Yuca Mountain as a storage site. Spanish: Students practiced decoding paragraphs using language learning strategies. They introduced themselves in complete Spanish sentences and are beginning to use Spanish greetings. Physical Education: Students are finishing up their cooperative games and activities unit with a quiz on the unit and playing four corners. Art: 7th grade artists are finishing their pen and ink exquisite corpse drawings. 8th Grade: ELA: In 8th grade ELA, students dug deeper into dystopian fiction. They explored power and archetypes, and also had their first book club meeting. Social Studies: In 8th grade, students examined the harms and benefits of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution. Math: In 8th grade Algebra I, students learned about the connection between exponential functions, compound interest rates, and geometric sequences. Science: We explored the nervous system and started growing theories on how this system works on its own and with other body systems. Spanish: Students practiced decoding paragraphs using language learning strategies. They introduced themselves in complete Spanish sentences and are beginning to use Spanish greetings. Physical Education: Students are finishing up their cooperative games and activities unit with a quiz on the unit and playing four corners. Art: 8th grade artists are mixing tints, shades, and muted colors to express a chosen feeling. Health: Students recently finishing the dimensions of health and are now discussing drugs and alcohol, specifically cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Important Reminders
Complete Lunch Forms Online! Complete your Lunch Form online by following this link. Sugar/Snack Policy: As a reminder, our new “Sugar and Snack Policy” is in effect. Sugary foods such as candy and soda are no longer allowed during school breakfast and snack. Students are encouraged to eat a healthful breakfast so they remain focused and energized throughout the school day. To support our students, we have instituted a snack time during the first 10 minutes of 3rd period each day. It is the student’s choice to bring a snack, as the school will not be providing one. Thank you for your support in creating a healthy Yorkville East community! "Consent to Walk" Form Please click here for the "Consent to Walk" form. Students should bring the completed form the first day of school or scan/e-mail to jwilliams@ms177.org prior to September 5, 2018. Weekly Newsletter November 9, 2018 November 2, 2018 October 26, 2018 YEMS iS READING...
6th Grade Summer Reading
"After sixth grade, the very worst year of his life, Rafe Khatchadorian thinks he has it made in seventh grade. He's been accepted to art school in the big city and imagines a math-and-history-free fun zone. Wrong! It's more competitive than Rafe ever expected, and to score big in class, he needs to find a way to turn his boring life into the inspiration for a work of art. His method? Operation: Get a Life! Anything he's never done before, he's going to do it, from learning to play poker to going to a modern art museum. But when his newest mission uncovers secrets about the family Rafe's never known, he has to decide if he's ready to have his world turned upside down." PTA Corner
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School Rewards Program
By using the provided Amazon link you will give .5% on your purchase back to MS177. Simply follow the link before you log into your personal account. Once you sign in, you can choose to support Yorkville East MS177 Pta Inc. from the drop-down menu. You can bookmark the link and conveniently use every time you shop at Amazon. Please let family and friends know! |
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Manhattan Youth After-School Program
Click here for the 2018-2019 Manhattan Youth Enrollment Form. Return via e-mail to jigbokwe@manhattanyouth.org. Completed forms can also be mailed to: Jesse Igbokwe @ Manhattan Youth 25 Broadway 9th floor New York, NY 10004 |
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