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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, December 10th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM M.Y. After School Tuesday, December 11th ELA Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM M.Y. After School Wednesday, December 12th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM M.Y. After School Thursday, December 13th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM M.Y. After School Friday, December 14th Open Gym @ 8:00 AM 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: In ELA, we conducted a read aloud and analyzed two movie clips to more closely examine the relationship between characters and setting. Social Studies: In 6th grade Social Studies, students completed their study of Ancient Mesopotamia and analyzed the significance of myths and legends from that era. Math: 6th grade has completed a fraction unit and is preparing to explore decimals. Science: This week we started exploring and discussing matter. 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 currently working on a fitness circuit workout where they have to complete an exercise and create goals for each exercise. Art: 6th grade artists are continuing to work on drawing their self portraits. 7th Grade: ELA: In 7th grade ELA, students began their nonfiction book club unit. They chose nonfiction chapter books to read and learned strategies to determine the central idea of a nonfiction text. They also launched independent writing projects. Social Studies: In 7th grade Social Studies, students began their study of the American Revolution and examined primary sources from the Boston Tea Party. Math: 7th graders were introduced to percents and they compared battery percentages to see which had the longest battery life. Fun stuff! Science: 7th grade is looking at different perspectives regarding space travel. 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 currently working on a fitness circuit workout where they have to complete an exercise and create goals for each exercise. Art: 7th grade artists are finishing their pen and ink exquisite corpse drawings. 8th Grade: ELA: This week in ELA, 8th graders revised their literary essays for analysis, counterclaims, and areas where they were seeking personal growth. Social Studies: In 8th grade Social Studies, students continued their study of immigration to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. Math: In 8th grade Algebra I, students have been looking at the difference between equations and inequalities, and learning strategies to solve both types. New ideas have included visual models, and what to do when variables are on both sides of the equal sign/inequality symbol. Science:8th grade has been learning about the Endocrine system and how glands function in the body. 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 currently working on a fitness circuit workout where they have to complete an exercise and create goals for each exercise. Art: 8th grade artists are mixing tints, shades, and muted colors to express a chosen feeling. Health: Students are currently in the drugs and alcohol unit and are learning about the effects of alcohol and how it can impact your life. 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 December 7, 2018 November 30, 2018 November 16, 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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