Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Academic Middle School
Cobra News
Week of May 18, 2020
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If it’s underlined, click on it! �It’s a link to something cool to do!!
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Table of Contents
This Week’s Cobra Birthdays!
If you’d like your selfie posted on your birthday, �email it to Mr. Fechter (fechtert@sfusd.edu).
May 18�
May 19�
May 23�
May 22�
Shout Outs!
Is there somebody that did something awesome? Is there somebody you appreciate?
Use this Student Shout Outs form to shout somebody out.
DIANNE CERNAL!!!!!!
She is incredible, hardworking, creative, inclusive AND she’s taking on the huge job of producing an 8th grade slideshow! Thank you, Dianne!
We are so grateful for you!
Gabriel G, David B, Diego M, and Karson N.
they all crushed it on a Wednesday math Zoom session with Dr. Luke! All four were engaged and answering some very challenging questions for the entire hour. Excellent work! - Johnson
Are you bored? Going crazy? Just don’t know what to do? Check-in with a Peer!
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Peer Resources: Peer 2 Peer
If you want to feature YOUR PET email: DriverA@SFUSD.edu; include your name, a picture and some info!!!
Coming Soon: MLK Radio!
MLK Radio will include DJ sets, performances, podcasts, announcements, and more!
Do u want to be on MLK Radio or join the team? �Here’s your chance.
To join, or to request your favorite song, fill out this form
Your thoughts?
Give us feedback!
How can we make the Cobra Weekly Bulletin better?
If you’d like to share your ideas with the team that makes the weekly bulletin about how to make the Cobra Bulletin better…
Click this link and fill out the form!
THANK YOU!
Please click here to give us FEEDBACK on the new “Weekly Schedules”
Teacher & Staff Appreciations!
Here are some highlights from the teacher & staff appreciations submitted so far!
There’s still time to share an appreciation of your favorite MLK person here!
Thank you, Ms. Delfino for passing out uniforms, cleats, and sports materials every year - Jacky (8th)
I appreciate Ms. Roberds for teaching me and being super polite at all times! :D - Tong (6th)
I appreciate Mx. Rocha for encouraging me to not play around - Leo (7th)
I appreciate Ms. Driver's personality and sense of humor! It's so awesome to see you step in to lead the Peers this semester. Thank you for bringing Sockie into our community and for inviting creativity into all of our lives! - Ms. Marissa
I appreciate Ms. Carter because she always sends me books in order for me to do my homework and have fun reading the book at the same time! - Cherise (7th)
Student Work Spotlight
Teachers: Do you have an amazing example of student work, you’d like to highlight?
Students: Did you do something this week that you are especially proud of?
Email a picture to Ms. Marissa
MLK Class of 2020 Design
-Cody H.
Cute Desserts
-Isabella Y.
Quarantine Experiences Podcast
-Click to listen to 8th graders:
Ngoc, Wingyan, Fiona, Destiny,
Deniya, & Jennifer
Letter Writing Box
-Arhayna G.
Tech-Tips with Mr. Fechter!
Google Classroom notifications
If the amount of notifications you are getting from Google Classroom is having you feeling overwhelmed when you look at your email inbox, here are instructions how to change the notification settings (I've also linked a video showing you how to do it):
1. Open Google Classroom
2. Open the options icon in the upper left (looks like three lines)
3. Go to the bottom and click "Settings"
4. Adjust your notification settings to only receive what is useful to you.
Connecting with Others
Introducing…
Student Led Clubs!!!!!
Email roberdsa@sfusd.edu if you want to lead your own club!
Come this week to join Kimberly!
She will teach us how to make an origami racing game.
Materials:
Paper
Pen
Scissors
Lunch Clubs *Every Wed at 1:00*
Jackbox Games Club Join Ms. Anielski Meeting ID: 601809268 | Join Manny and Navida Meeting ID:94444915602 Password: 749933 Watch Link: https://s.kast.live/g/njrxc4i4ryw | Skribbl.io Game Join Ms. Roberds Meeting ID: 8642361982 Password: math |
Singing/Acapella Club Join Ms. Marissa *Now on Google Hangouts* (new link above) | The Tea (Check-In Time) Join Ms. Downing Meeting ID: 277049827 Password: 082464 | |
Dungeons and Dragons Join Mr. Schickenberg Google Classroom: sgkla3c | Xbox One Club Join John Michael and Roberto Google Classroom: 7nkvmag | Volleyball Club Join Ms. Butcher Google Classroom: m5uj22a |
You found Mr. Essien! Click him for a chance to win $20
Other Opportunities to Connect with Others
Anyone can join! Google Class Code: bxjqkxz |
Check out the MLK Beacon Google Classroom to connect with friends, enjoy our anime club, win prizes from our weekly challenges, and much more!
There are fun activities to join EVERY DAY!
Things to Do (All. The. Things. Or at least a. few. things.)
Cook something healthy, tasty & inexpensive for someone you live with!�Sweet Potato Fries w/ Sarah Fe (from Beacon!)!
Or Collard Greens w/ George (from Ms. Roberds’ class!)!
Curious who the mysterious visitor/dancer was to Ms. Leslie’s house last week? Cherise Kuresa was right - It was Ms. Tamar! (No one correctly guessed the song: Can’t Touch This) See who else got a sidewalk visit/dance by clicking here!
Learn how to beatbox in just 1 minute! Then use your new talent in Singing / Acapella Club at 1pm on Wednesday with Ms. Marissa!
And if you cook something, tell us about it by clicking here!!
Notes from the Nurse
Wash your hands 🌀 Keep distance 🌀 Don’t touch your face
� COVID-19 Testing �
COVID-19 testing is available
for anyone who lives and
works in San Francisco.
All Essential Workers can get tested. For all others, you must have at least one symptom or been exposed. Testing is free. �Make an appointment at sf.gov/GetTestedSF or call 311.
Mental Health
Click to: Reach Out & Stay Connected
1. Think of a situation in your life that is causing you stress. | 2. See if you can feel the stress in your body. | 5. Say to yourself, “May I be kind to myself.” |
3. Say to yourself, “This is a moment of suffering.” | 4. Say to yourself, “Suffering is a part of life.” |
Health & Fitness: This Week’s Theme “Afro-Latin”
PUNTA workout
Health Highlight
Looking for a good snack to make? Join the MLK Beacon Google Classroom and see our weekly at-home cooking tutorial
Released every Wednesday
Code: bxjqkxz
This week we made sweet potato fries
Salsa workout
Entertainment
JoJo’s Anime Picks:
Don’t forget to take *~sCrEeN bReAkS!~*
Listen to lilpoetiq’s “My Bae” on soundcloud!
Part4
MLK Distance Learning Schedule for Students
10:00
*No teachers*
*SELF DIRECTED*
10:00
Click on Your Grade Level Distance Learning Schedule Below
★ Note: These are being piloted: Please
to provide feedback and corrections!
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Does this help
you feel…
More organized?
Less overwhelmed?
More aware of
helpful opportunities?
More likely to connect
with the MLK Community?
YES? No? Tell us!
Teachers & Families: Please CLICK, too!
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Even though we're taking a break from meeting physically at school, JCYC is still here to support you!
Check out our website for free tutoring services, fun activities, presentations and valuable resources for you and your family!
Click below ↓↓↓
JCYC Online Tutoring and Resources
If you have any questions please feel free to email me (Ms. China) at morganc@sfusd.edu
JCYC is HERE TO HELP!
100% College Prep will be hosting online classes M-F 4:30 to 6:30pm via Zoom for students to get help with homework or hang out and chat about school/college. Please complete the form so we can better serve you during this COVID 19 Shelter in place. Thank you
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JCYC Online Tutoring and Resources
If you have any questions please feel free to email me (Ms. China) at morganc@sfusd.edu
JCYC is HERE TO HELP!
Meals Available During School Closure
Breakfast, lunch, supper, and fruit, vegetables & milk are available at these sites.
No identification or proof of school enrollment is required. Adults can now pick up meals for children without a child present. Shelf-stable meals will also be available. Families will not need to enter the school building for pick-up.
SF-Marin Pop Food Bank Pantries in San Francisco
MLK is a POP-Up Pantry location ON Mondays!!!!
9am-1pm
Click this link to find the schedule of where pop-up food pantries are handing out bags of groceries.
Important Links
Click on any of the green links below!
Have a Great Day, MLK Cobras!
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