Fourth Grade 12/1 -12/5

Social Studies

12/1 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Answer Chapter Review pp. 78-79 and give notes to review for test.
Homework: Review pp. 78-79 and especially notes for test.

12/2 Social Studies Test (Chapter 3)
Students make presentations of some of their projects of the colonial period.
Homework: Be ready to answer questions on Map of the Month.

12/3 Students work on their own due to class being split up.
Student read pp. 80 to 87 and complete Map of the Month.

12/4 Aim: To identify lines on longitude and latitude
Lesson: Students explore how to read these lines pp. 86-87
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 20.

12/5 Work continued with technology lesson .


Religion

12/1 Computer

12/2 Aim: To introduce Advent
Lesson: Describe the season of Advent. Relate ways we prepare for the birth of Jesus
pp. 156-157
Homework: Answer p. 157. Draw a picture to show how we can prepare.

12/3 Students work on their own due to class split up
Students read pp. 156 to 163 and answer all questions on looseleaf.
Students draw a picture of a nativity and label all present

12/4 Aim: To present a multicultural connection
Lesson: Explain about Our Lady of Guadalupe pp. 158-159
Homework: Study pp. 156-163; answer questions; finish the nativity scene started in class.

12/5 Aim: To explain Christmas
Lesson: Review the Bible symbols on the Jesse tree and the Advent wreath.

Third Grade 12/1 - 12/5

Social Studies

12/1 Aim: To review work done for technology lesson
Lesson: Students read and examine letters written to pen pal.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 21.

12/2 Aim: To present Nov. DBQ
Lesson: Students read, examine document, and answer questions on topic:
Stranded Near a Mountaintop.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 22.

12/3 Aim: To write essay for the DBQ
Lesson: Examine how to organize ideas for the essay. Students write their essay.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 23.

12/4 Aim: To introduce English colony of Jamestown
Lesson: Describe resources used in colony pp. 96-99.
Homework: Study pp. 96-99.

12/5 Work continued on technology lesson!


Religion

12/1 Aim: To teach that we choose to love God
Lesson: Review mortal and venial sins pp. 207-209
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 43.

12/2 Aim: To teach that God is a forgiving father
Lesson: Review the story of The Lost Son pp. 210-211
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 45. (skip p. 44)

12/3 Aim: To describe parts of the sacrament
Lesson: Define confession, penance, contrition, and absolution pp. 212-213
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 44.

12/4 Aim: To explore how the Church celebrates the sacrament
Lesson: Explain two ways to make a confession pp. 214-215.
Homework: Answer pp. 214-215 in text book.

12/5 Aim: To review God's laws
Lesson: Review Jesus' greatest commandment and God's ten commandments
First Penance text pp. 8 to 13.

Second Grade 12/1 -- 12/5

Social Studies



12/1 Aim: To identify service workers

Lesson: Describe sources of taxes - income earned by service workers pp. 104-107
Homework: On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer three questions on p. 107 in sentences

12/2 GYM Homework: Study pp. 104 to 113.

12/3 Aim: To identify workers who make products
Lesson: Describe how a factory makes products pp. 108-113
Homework: In notebook write date and pages. Answer pp. 114-115.

12/4 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Review pp. 114-115 and give notes to study.
Homework: Study pp.94 to 117 and notes on Chapter 4 in notebook for test Mon.

12/5 Aim: To identify main idea and details
Lesson: Practice applying the skill pp. 116-117

Religion

12/1 Aim: To show Jesus offers us forgiveness
Lesson: Review story of the Good Shepherd pp.132-133
Homework: Study p. 28 in Workbook.

12/2 Aim: To identify God's peace in the sacrament of Reconciliation

Lesson: Explain purpose of the sacrament pp. 134-135

Homework: Answer p.29 in Workbook.

12/3 Aim: To introduce examination of conscience

Lesson: Explain how to examine a conscience pp. 136-137.

Homework: Answer p. 30 in Workbook.

12/4 Aim: To identify contrition

Lesson: Examine the meaning of the Act of Contrition pp. 138-139

Homework: In notebook write date and pages. Answer pp. 140-141

12/5 Aim: To review God's laws

Lesson: Review Jesus' greatest commandment and God's ten commandments.

First Penance text pp. 8 to 13.

Letter to Parents 12/1 -- 12/5

Dear Parents,
Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Please note that I will not be assigning pages in order, especially in Religion. I will be
skipping around as is necessary to cover the topics of sacrament of Reconciliation and
the church season of Advent. It is important that you follow my schedule DAILY so
that children don't do their homework without understanding. Homework should reinforce
what I have taught in class. To do the homework ahead of time or the week's work all
in one night does not benefit your child.
For the beginning of this week, I will be posting only the day's work to await any
upcoming changes. Social Studies and Religion (scroll down) for 12/1 is posted for all
classes. Ms. Saville

Second, Third, & Fourth Grades 11/24

Second Grade

Social Studies
11/24 Aim: To describe how people earn money
Lesson: Explain income, budget, and products vs. services. pp. 98-103
Homework: Review pp. 94 to 103.

Religion
11/24 Aim: To identify Scripture associated with each child'sroject
Lesson: Children write a brief Bible message to explain their project.
Homework: Memorize all p. 329.

Third Grade


Social Studies
11/24 Aim: To examine computer printout information on area assigned
Lesson: Student use information to write four sentences as a pretend pen pal.
Homework: Complete any work not finished in class.

Religion
11/24 Aim: To identify martyrs
Lesson: Describe the sacrifices made by the early disciples of Jesus. pp. 72-73
Homework: Review pp. 68-73 and answer p. 73 in text.

Fourth Grade

Social Studies
11/24 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Students copy notes to study on Chapter 3 and review pp. 78-79.
Homework: Study pp. 78-79 and notes for Chapter 3 in notebook for test Tues.

Religion
11/24 Computer

Letter to Parents 11/24 - 11/28

Dear Parents,
This week dismissal is at 11:30 on both Tues. and Wed. and no school on Thurs. or Fri.
On Tues. at 9:00, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades will have assembly in the auditorium. Report
cards and honors will be distributed. If a child does not receive his or her report card at this
assembly then parent must meet with the teacher in the auditorium between 3:00 and 7:00.
There is no gym on Tues. for 2nd grade due to assemblies. All student should be in school
uniform for our Thansgiving Mass on Wed. at 9:00.
Second grade Religion projects are due Mon. Nov 24. Third grade students should
have their Social Studies print out and pen pal message ready by Dec. 1st. Fourth grade
students should have their colonial project ready by Dec. 2. Happy Thanksgiving !

Fourth Grade 11/17 - 11/21

Social Studies

11/17 Aim: To review graphic organizers on the colonial period
Lesson: Students use outline to write essay for DBQ
Homework: Create a two tab book using a folded sheet of construction paper. On the
outside write the title: New York: Past and Present. On inside write at least 5
different points in which you can contrast past and present on either side of sheet.

11/18 Aim: To present project ideas on colonial period
Lesson: Students select project ideas and discuss preparation plans
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p.18.

11/19 Aim: To examine artifacts
Lesson: On looseleaf write a full heading . After reading pp. 74 to 79, answer questions
1 to 5 on p. 75.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer all questions on page 78.

11/20 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Review answers to questions on p. 78 and study p. 79.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 19.

11/21 Report card meeting with Mr. Woods!

Religion

11/17 Computer

11/18 Aim: To review for test (rescheduled)
Lesson: Students copy notes for study on examining one's conscience.
Homework: Study pp. 56 to 65 and notes on Chapter 4 in notebook for test on Thurs.

11/19 Aim: To review the ten commandments
Lesson: Students study the ten commandments on pp. 98-99 and copy them in notebook.
Homework: Study pp. 98-99 and review for test on Chapter 4.

11/20 Religion Test (Chapter 4)

11/21 Religion Quiz (on the ten commandments)

Handwriting

Review work this week!

Third Grade 11/17 - 11/21

Social Studies

11/17 Aim: To review work on Native American way of life
Lesson: Students copy notes for study on Chapter 3. Review for test.
Homework: Study notes on Chapter 3 in notebook for test Tues.

11/18 Social Studies Test (Chapter 3)

11/19 Aim: To plan for technology lesson
Lesson: Arrange to have each group of 4 students work on one topic about NYS to discuss
and record information; eg climate, transportation, geography, government.
Homework: On looseleaf write a heading and write four sentences on topic selected.

11/20 Aim: To continue to plan for technology lesson
Lesson: Each group of 4 students choose an imaginary pen pal in a city and make a chart
showing the country and continent in which it is located. Each must choose a different continent.
Homework: Use the internet or world map to locate your city and find some information on it.

11/21 Aim: To continue to plan for technology lesson
Lesson: Each member of each group is assigned a specific topic to research about their city;
for example, climate, geography, etc.

Religion

11/17 Aim: To introduce the first five commmandments
Lesson: Students copy notes on what these commandments are and a brief explanation on
their meaning.
Homework: Study notes on the commandments in notebook.

11/18 Aim: To introduce the next five commandments
Lesson: Students copy notes on what these commandments are and a brief explanation on
their meaning.
Homework: Study notes on the commandments in notebook.

11/19 Aim: To review all ten commandments
Lesson: Draw a picture for each of the commandments to show how we follow it.
Homework: Finish work at home and study notes for test.

11/20 Aim: To introduce items in the church
Lesson: Students identify the different items pictured on First Communion pp. 4-5
Homework: Study notes on the ten commandments for test Fri.

11/21 Religion Quiz (on commandments)

Handwriting

Review work this week!

Second Grade 11/17 - 11/21

Social Studies

11/17 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review chapter (pp. 142-165). Give notes for study.
Homework: Study pp. 142 to 165 and notes on Chapter 6 in notebook for test Tues. or Thurs.

11/18 GYM

11/19 Aim: To introduce new vocabulary words
Lesson: Students look up definitions in the glossary for all words on p. 92 and copy them
in the notebook.
Homework: On looseleaf write full heading . Answer all four questions on p. 97 in sentences.

11/20 Social Studies Test (Chapter 6)

11/21 Aim: To define needs and wants
Lesson: Students identify 3 needs and 3 wants and differentiate.

Religion

11/17 Aim: To introduce the first five commandments
Lesson: Students copy notes on these commandments and a brief explanation for each.
Homework: Choose one of these commandments and draw a picture on white paper
to show how we follow it. Sample pictures were shown in class.

11/18 Aim: To introduce the last five commandments
Lesson: Students copy notes on these commandments and a brief explanation for each.
Homework: Choose one of these commandments and draw a picture on white paper
to show how we folllow it. Sample pictures were shown in class.

11/19 Aim: To introduce celebrating penance
Lesson: Discuss celebrating penance individually or in community (First Penance p. 80)
Homework: Study notes on the ten commandments and their meaning. (First Penance p.79)

11/20 Religion Quiz (on the commandments)

Handwriting

Review work this week!

Letter to Parents 11/17 - 11/21

Dear Parents,
Signed Social Studies and Religion tests from second, third, and fourth grades are due this
Monday so they can be filed. This Wednesday, Nov. 19, I will be attending a meeting and will
not be present at school. Work however has been prepared for all classes to do ; please check
blog since both classwork and homework for the day should be finished.
Second graders should work on their Religion project (if parent chose the sheets) OR on
the sacrament poster (if no project was chosen). One of these is due no later than Nov. 24.
Fourth graders will be working on a Social Studies project on the colonial period to be
done individually or in a group. These are due by Dec. 1st.
Third graders will be working in groups using an imaginary pen pal from a specific location
(city, country, continent) which they will be researching. Charts will be made. This is also
due Dec. 1st. Next week report cards will be distributed at assembly. If report is not received then
I will need to see the parent in the parent-teacher meeting on Nov. 25 from 3:00 to 7:00.
Thank you. Ms. Saville

Fourth Grade 11/10 -- 11/14

Social Studies

11/10 Aim: To identify the first people in NYS
Lesson: Describe prehistoric NY. pp. 60-63
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 15.

11/12 Aim: To identify cause and effect
Lesson: Explain why it is important and how to use it. pp. 64-65
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 16.

11/13 Aim: To introduce people of the Eastern Woodlands
Lesson: Explain the way of life of the Iriquois and Algonkians. pp. 66-69
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 17.

11/14 Aim: To explain Iriquois Confederacy
Lesson: Explain role of the Iriquois Village Council. pp. 70-72

Religion

11/10 Computer

11/12 Aim: To explore reason for examining one's conscience
Lesson: Name ways to examine one's conscience. pp. 62-63
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 14.

11/13 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 64-65 and give notes to study.
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 15.

11/14 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review pp. 64-65 and notes on Chapter 4.
Homework: Gospel card

Handwriting

11/10 Lesson: Practice undercurves. p. 24

11/12 Lesson: Practice copying words. p. 25

11/13 Lesson: Review work p. 26

11/14 No class due to early dismissal

Third Grade 11/10 - 11/14

Social Studies

11/10 Aim: To practice decision making
Lesson: Explain why it is important and how to use the skill. pp. 92-93
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 19.

11/12 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 94-95.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 20.

11/13 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review pp. 94-95 and give notes for study.
Homework: Study pp. 68 to 95 and notes on Chapter 3 for test Friday.

11/14 Social Studies Test (Chapter 3)

Religion

11/10 To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 64-65 and give notes for study.
Homework: Study pp. 55 to 65 and notes on Chapter 4 for test Wed.

11/12 Religion Test (Chapter 4)
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 16.

11/13 Aim: To identify role of apostles in early Church
Lesson: Explain The Acts of the Apostles . pp. 68-69
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 17.

11/14 Aim: To show how the apostles shared the news
Lesson: Explain how the gospel began to be written. pp. 70-71
Homework: Gospel card

Handwriting

11/10 Lesson: Practice overcurves. p. 30

11/12 Lesson: Practice slanting. p. 31

11/13 Lesson: Review p. 32

11/14 No class due to early dismissal

Second Grade - 11/10 to 11/14

Social Studies

11/10 Aim: To locate and identify Monrovia, Liberia in Africa
Lesson: Explain pen pals, weavers, and flow charts. pp.156-159
Homework: On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer all 3 questions on p. 159 in complete sentences.

11/12 Aim: To locate and identify Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in South America
Lesson: Discuss plow farming using oxen. pp. 160-163
Homework: On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer all 3 questions on p. 163 in complete
sentences.

11/13 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions and give notes for study. pp. 164-165
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer questions on pp. 164-165.

11/14 Aim: To examine a bar graph
Lesson: Practice reading and applying skill. pp. 166-167

Religion

11/10 Aim: Review for test
Lesson: Review gospels and answer questions on pp. 64-65.
Homework: Study pp. 64-65 and notes for Chapter 4 for test Wed.

11/12 Religion Test (Chapter 4)
Homework: Study rest of Act of Contrition on p. 7 in Prayer Book in back of text.

11/13 Aim: To discuss gospel craft projects and collages on sacraments
Lesson: Explain how to do projects.
Homework: Study top of p. 329 - name of the sacraments.

11/14 No Religion class due to 2:30 dismissal
Homework: Gospel card

Handwriting

11/10 Lesson: Practice writing names of places. p. 44.

11/12 Lesson: Practice copying paragraph. p.45.

11/13 Lesson: Practice spacing. p.46.

11/14 No class due to early dismissal

Letter to Parents 11/10 -- 11/14

Dear Parents,
There is no school this Tuesday and dismissal is at 2:30 this Friday.
Second grade parents who have not yet received direction sheets for their child's Religion project
may see me this week in the morning if you can. If you cannot see me or if you prefer an
alternative, children may choose to make a collage (a poster of pictures pasted together
depicting ONE of the sacraments - see page 329). Pictures should show who is present at the
sacrament, what symbols are used, and what happens. In case too many students choose the
same sacrament, I may have to ask you to choose another; I must limit it to three.
Mr. Woods will be distributing test papers again this week on Wednesday. Parents must
sign each test and return only the Religion and Social Studies tests from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
grades to me by Monday, Nov. 17. Others test should be returned to the teacher that is
teaching those particular subjects. Thank you. Ms. Saville

Fourth Gade 11/3 - 11/7

Social Studies

11/3 Aim: To introduce colonial life in New York
Lesson: Explain why the Dutch settled in New Netherland. pp. 90-95
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 22.

11/4 Aim: To focus on town life
Lesson: Describe past communitylife in Albany and New York City. pp. 100-105
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 24.

11/5 Aim: To introduce DBQ on colonial life
Lesson: Answer document questions comparing and contrasting past and present lifestyle.
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Answer questions on p. 105 in text.

11/6 Aim: To organize ideas for essay
Lesson: Students use comparison chart and document to write essay.
Homework: Study pp. 96-99 in text.

11/7 Aim: To examine a historical building
Lesson: Students explore an old Dutch farmhouse. pp. 106-107

Religion

11/3 Computer

11/4 Aim: To show the forgiving nature of God
Lesson: Discuss the parable of the Forgiving Father. pp. 56-57
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 13.

11/5 Aim: To define conscience
Lesson: Explain how a conscience works. pp. 58-59
Homework: Answer p. 59 in text.

11/6 Aim: To practice examining one's conscience
Lesson: Explain how to form a good conscience. pp. 60-61
Homework: Answer p. 61 in text.

11/7 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

Handwriting

11/3 Lesson: p. 20 Practice joining letters.

11/4 Lesson: p. 21 Practice joining letters.

11/5 Lesson: p. 22 Practice joining letters.

11/6 Lesson: p. 23 Practice joining letters.

Third Grade 11/3 - 11/7

Social Studies

11/3 Aim: To introduce early American community life
Lesson: Discuss learning from the past. pp. 64-69
Homework: Study pp. 70-75 in text.

11/4 Aim: To introduce Native American community life
Lesson: Describe Native American culture. pp. 70-75
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 16.

11/5 Aim: To explore geography of the Southwest
Lesson: Describe the desert mesa of Mesa Verde. pp. 76-81
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 17.

11/6 Aim: To examine ancient artifacts
Lesson: Explore how the Anasuzi at Mesa Verde lived. pp. 82-87
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 18.

11/7 Aim: To study the history of the Anasuzi
Lesson: Describe the Mesa Verde National Park. pp. 88-91

Religion

11/3 Aim: To explain the role of the Holy Spirit
Lesson: Discuss mission of the apostles after the Ascension of Jesus. pp.55-57
Homework: Study pp. 56 to 59 in text.

11/4 Aim: To explain Pentecost
Lesson: Describe coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. pp. 58-59
Homework: Answer Workbook p 13.

11/5 Aim: To examine Church's beginning
Lesson: Desribe how the Church began. pp. 60-61
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 14.

11/6 Aim: To explain Church's growth
Lesson: Describe ways to spread the good news of Jesus. pp.62-63
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 15.

11/7 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

Handwriting

11/3 Lesson: pp. 22-23 Introduce cursive writing.

11/4 Lesson: pp. 24-25 Practice reading cursive writing.

11/5 Lesson: p. 28 Introduce undercurve.

11/6 Lesson: p. 29 Introduce downcurve.

Second Grade 11/3 - 11/7

Social Studies

11/3 Aim: To introduce vocabulary words
Lesson: Students look up definitions of words (geographic terms) on p 142.
Homework: Gym period tomorrow. In SS notebook, write date and page. Look up
definition for each word on p. 142 and copy next the word.

11/4 GYM

11/5 Aim: To introduce geographic terms
Lesson: Students exammine globe, poles, landforms, and waterbodies. pp.144 - 147
Homework: Study pp. 144 -147

11/6 Aim: To introduce continents and countries
Lesson : Students identify all 7 continents and the countries in North America. pp. 148-151
Homework: Complete map sheet given in class.

11/7 Aim: To locate city in country in continent
Lesson: Use graphic organizer to show this relationship.Describe life in Tokyo ,Japan pp.152-155.

Religion

11/3 Aim: To introduce Baptism
Lesson: Explain purpose of Baptism pp.55-59
Homework: Study pp. 56-59

11/4 Aim: To describe Baptism
Lesson: Describe words and actions of Baptism pp. 60-61
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 14.

11/5 Aim: To describe Baptism
Lesson: Explain meaning of words and actions of Baptism pp. 62-63
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 15.

11/6 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson Answer questions on pp. 64-65. Give notes.
Homework: Study pp. 64-65 and notes in Religion notebook.

11/7 No class due to 11:30 dismissal

Handwriting

11/3 Lesson: p. 40 Practice g j q

11/4 Lesson: p.41 Pracrice words

11/5 Lesson: p.42 Practice G J Q

11/6: Lesson: p.43 Practice sentences.


PARENTS PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MR. WOODS IS REMINDING ALL PARENTS
OF SECOND GRADE STUDENTS THAT THERE IS A 12:00 NOON CLASS ON SUNDAY
BEFORE THE 1:00 MASS. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD ATTEND!

Letter to Parents of 2nd,3rd,and 4th: 11/3-11/7

Dear Parents,
Dismissal is at 11:30 this Friday. Test papers will be sent home next week. Mr. Woods
will be distributing them on Wed. 11/12. I will be collecting them for filing on Mon. 11/17.
This week and next I will be assigning a map and Religion project to be done by 2nd grade. Please see me this Thursday or Friday morning to select an idea from the folder I
have prepared.
Students from all grades are responsible for knowing certain prayers that can be found
in their Religion text book. By next week I will be checking on the following:
2nd - In back of text Prayer Book pp. 4-5, 6-7, 12-13.
3rd - pp. 321, 322, 323, 328.
4th -pp. 99-100 (Jesus' Greatest Commandment), p. 327 Prayer for Blessed Sacrament),
p.328, and p. 329.
Parents may begin sending in canned gooods for the poor. I will be collecting for 2nd
grade only. Thank you, Ms. Saville