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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. 
Paper Drive
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Upcoming Events
Monday, January 21st No School-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tuesday, January 22nd M.Y. After-School Wednesday, January 23rd Open Gym @ 8:00 AM Advanced Math Field Trip M.Y. After-School PTA General Meeting @ 6:30 PM - State of the School Address Thursday, January 24th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM SLT Meeting @ 8:00 AM M.Y. After-School Friday, January 25th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM Last Day of Second Marking Period M.Y. After-School M.Y. Winter Semi-Formal Dance 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM 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: This week in ELA we wrapped up our nonfiction unit. On Friday, students published their nonfiction chapter books on various topics like outer space, GMOs, and the Titanic. Social Studies: In 6th grade Social Studies, students read and analyzed historical documents about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza to prepare for an argument essay and debate. Math: 6th graders are starting ratios. We've made lemonade, mixed paint, and analyzed pound cake! Science: This week in Science, we explored the diversity and biodiversity of the world’s biomes. Spanish: In Spanish, students are learning to describe clothing and conjugate verbs. Physical Education: Students are finishing up the fitness stations and preparing for their unit test and fitness gram. Art: 6th grade artists are beginning their observational drawing unit, focusing on line and shape. 7th Grade: ELA: This week in 7th grade ELA, students continued to work on their argumentative essays. They learned new argumentative writing strategies such as how to write powerful introductions and conclusions. Social Studies: In 7th grade Social Studies, students explored the compromises the delegates needed to make in order to ratify the Constitution. Math: We learned about simple interest and what happens when students have to take out loans or put money in savings accounts. That money grows! Science: 7th grade is looking at different perspectives regarding space travel. Spanish: In Spanish, students are learning to describe clothing and conjugate verbs. Physical Education: Students are finishing up the fitness stations and preparing for their unit test and fitness gram. Art: 7th grade artists are finishing their monochromatic landscape paintings using tints and shades. 8th Grade: ELA: In 8th Grade ELA, we began our argument unit. This week, we learned about and completed some ethical research about equity in schools. Students gathered research on the topic to try to develop an evidence-based position. Social Studies:In 8th grade Social Studies, students published their essays on the Progressive Era and began their study of American imperialism. Math: In Algebra I, 8th grade students have started Unit 4, which is all about systems of equations and inequalities. Science: We explored and discussed strategies that plants employ to disperse their seeds and increase their odds of reproduction. Spanish: In Spanish, students are learning to describe clothing and conjugate verbs. Physical Education: Students are finishing up the fitness stations and preparing for their unit test and fitness gram. Art: 8th grade artists are drawing their spirit animals inspired by Alebrijes folk art. Health: Students are preparing for their unit test on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and addiction. 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 January 18, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 4, 2019 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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