Bright Elementary School

Issue 28; December 2016

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TIMES

Orville T. Bright Elementary 2016-2017

Dates to Remember

ELA with Mrs. Chavez

Students will be analyzing non-fiction to infer central idea and

examine authors techniques. Students will write argumentative
essays about current events.
Homework Calendars are posted on the classroom website. LATE
HW WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THERE WAS AN ABSENCE.
Visit our class site for HW and rubrics:
tea ch ercha vez.weebly.co m

December 22 , 2016: Winter Assembly

9:30 AM
December 26, 2016 to January 6,
2017: Winter Break-No School for
Students

Counselors Corner

Math with Mrs. Fox

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6th
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Complete independent
Multiply and divide
Congruence and
and dependent
rational numbers and
similarity
variables and beginning
solve real-world
positive and negative
problems with rational
number in the real
numbers
world.
Middle school students must continue to complete homework, maintain math
note binder, daily class assignments/assessments and math projects. Contact
me at EWomack@cps.edu or download the Remind me app enter class code

December 9th is the deadline to apply to

selective enrollment and other CPS high
schools. Feel free to contact me in regards
to the online and hardcopy applications during
school hours.

Bright School Norms:

1. Be Responsible
2. Be Safe
3. Be Respectful

Updates from Mrs. Rodriguez

Check out what we are learning in the month of December
Writin g
Argumentative Writing
E LA
Cite evidence to support inferences and what the
text says explicitly
Sc ien c e
Earth Processes

Social Studies with Mrs. McKinney

A parent meeting will be held in the near future so be on the lookout for the
date. We are very proud of our shining 8 grade students who put their best
foot forward to show up on time consistently, wearing a uniform, and
completing assignments on time. Thank You!!! I want to especially acknowledge
our 8 grade students of the month Nakiyah Callon and Janae Keys for their
efforts in and outside of the classroom. Keep up the great work ladies!
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Additionally, for the 2 quarter in Social Studies we will focus on writing and
evaluating argumentative essays based on current events. Students will be
required to complete a research-based project this quarter and give a
presentation for grades 6-8. In Science, students will focus on Physical
Science with an emphasis on Chemical Reactions. Students will be required to
complete a science based performance project for the 2 quarter and a
rubric will be shared at a later date.
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Sincerely,

Mrs.
McKinney
6-8 Social Studies Middle School

CTU Delegate for Bright Elementary
LSBullock@cps.edu
773 535-6215

Check Out Art Updates At:

brightstudio.weebly.com
Uniform Expectations:
All students must be in navy polos
and khaki bottoms. Gym uniforms
can be worn under uniform. Gym
shoes are required in P.E. class.
Check our school site: Bright.cps.edu

Con tact In formation

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7 grade ELA: Mrs. Chavez

cagarcia20@cps.edu
8th grade Social Studies/Writing: Mrs.
McKinney lsbullock@cps.edu
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6 grade Math: Mrs. Fox

ewomack@cps.edu
Diverse learner specialist: Mrs. Rodriguez
crodriguez232@cps.edu