Fourth Grade 3/30 - 4/3

Social Studies

3/30 No class due to 3rd & 4th grade practice for show
Homework: Study pp. 190 to 195 in SS text.

3/31 Aim: To explain how New Yorkers worked for reform in 1800
Lesson: Discuss women's rights and the struggle against slavery pp. 188-195.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 36.

4/1 Aim: To explain the Civil War
Lesson: Define Union vs. Confederacy and the Emancipation Proclamation pp. 196-199
Homework: In Notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 37.

4/2 Stations of the Cross (10:00-10:30)
Lesson: Students make conclusions about the Civil War pp. 200-203.


Religion

3/30 No class due to early dismissal for 3rd & 4th grade for show
Homework: Review notes on the Covenant. Memorize Jesus' Greatest Commandments
and the New Commandment.Test is Tuesday.

3/31 Religion Test (Covenant)

4/1 Aim: To present role of the Holy Spirit in God's covenant
Lesson: Students take notes on GL pp. 42-43.
Homework: Study notes.

4/2 Aim: To present Scripture readings related to subject
Lesson: Read and discuss: Gift of the Spirit (Galatians 5:25) and Renewal of Covenant
(1 Corinthians 11: 23-26)
Homework: Study notes. Test Friday.

4/3 Religion Test (Role of Holy Spirit)

Third Grade 3/30 - 4/3

Social Studies

3/30 No class due to 3rd & 4th grade practice for show
Homework: Study SS text pp. 192-197.

3/31 Aim: To examine the importance of voting
Lesson: Present three different view points on its requirement pp. 198-199.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 42.

4/1 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on vocabulary, facts, and skills pp. 200-201.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 43.

4/2 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Students take notes to review chapter p. 202.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 44.

4/3 Social Studies Test (Chapter 8)


Religion

3/30 No class due to 11:30 dismissal of 3rd & 4th grades for show
Homework: Review notes on Following Jesus for test Tuesday.

3/31 Religion Test (Following Jesus)

4/1 Aim: To review the sacraments
Lesson: Students take notes on GL pp.26 & 28. Explain notes.
Homework: Study notes.

4/2 Aim: To explain the Mass
Lesson: Students take notes on GL pp. 28-29. Explain notes.
Homework: Study notes.

4/3 Aim: To review role of the Pope and bishops
Lesson: Students take notes on GL pp. 30-31. Explain notes.

Second Grade 3/30 - 4/3

Social Studies

3/30 Aim: To introduce DBQ on pioneer life
Lesson: Students answer questions on three documents.
Homework: In Handwriting do p. 82.

3/31 GYM

4/1 Aim: To outline information for essay
Lesson: Students use documents to create a draft for their essay.
Homework: In Handwriting do p. 83.

4/2 Aim: To rewrite essay
Lesson: Students pratice editing their work and rewriting essay.
Homework: In Handwritng do p. 77.

4/3 Social Studies Bee to review for the exam


Religion

3/30 Aim: To review the sacraments and Scripture readings (see work for 3/26 in Rel. 2nd)
Lesson: Students take notes on the sacraments (GLpp. 16-17) *Work resheduled due to meeting of departmental teachers to work on character development for report cards.
Homework: Study notes.

3/31 Aim: To introduce the Mass
Lesson: Students take notes on reasons we celebrate Mass and parts of the Mass (GLp. 18)
Homework: Study notes.

4/1 Aim: To present reasons we celebrate Mass
Lesson: Explain our unity with Jesus (text pp. 184-187)
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 37.

4/2 Aim: To examine roles of those present at Mass
Lesson: Define assembly . Review some common Mass responses (text pp. 188-190)
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 38.

4/3 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Students answer questions on pp. 191-192.

Fourth Grade 3/23 - 3/27

Social Studies

3/23 No class due to 11:30 dismissal for 2nd grade

3/24 Social Studies Test (Chapter 7)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 35.

3/25 Aim: To explain how New Yorkers worked for reform in 1800's
Lesson: Discuss women's rights (pp.188-191)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 36.

3/26 Aim: To continue explaining the reform
Lesson: Discuss the fight against slavery (pp. 192- 195)

3/27 Stations of the Cross (10:00-10:30)
*Work rescheduled due to teacher's absence.

Religion

3/23 No class due to 11:30 dismissal for 2nd grade

3/24 Aim: To review notes on temptation and feelings
Lesson: Review notes from Guidelines pp. 36-37.
Homework: Study notes for test on Thursday.

3/25 Aim: To review notes on Jesus' Commandments
Lesson: Review notes from Guidelines pp. 38-39.
Homework: Study notes for test.

3/26 No class due to meeting of departmental teachers to work on character development
for report card. Students do review work for test.

3/27 *Work rescheduled due to teacher 's absence.

Third Grade 3/23 - 3/27

Social Studies

3/23 No class due to 11:30 dismissal for 2nd grade

3/24 Social Studies Test (Chapter 7)
Homework: In notebook write date and Chapter 8. Write the definitions for all eleven vocabulary words on pp. 186 and 190.

3/25 Aim: To explain why communities have governments
Lesson: Identify functions of state and local governments (pp. 186-189)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 40.

3/26 Aim: To explore how to use the library
Lesson: Define research, reference, nonfiction, guide words. (pp. 190-191)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 41.

3/27 Aim: To explain being a good citizen
Lesson: Define citizens' responsibilities, especially voting in elections. (pp. 192-197)

Religion

3/23 No class due to 11:30 dismissal for 2nd grade

3/24 Aim: To introduce the Eucharist
Lesson: Explain how Passover is related to the Eucharist (pp. 183-185)
Homework: Study pp. 183 to 191.

3/25 Aim: To define the Mass
Lesson: Present the Mass as a sacrifice and a meal. (pp. 186-188)
Homework: Answer p. 189 in text.

3/26 No class due to meeting of departmental teachers to work on character development
for report cards

3/27 *Work rescheduled due to teacher's absence

Second Grade 3/23 - 3/27

Social Studies

3/23 Social Studies Test (Chapter 8)

Practice for Spring show

Homework: Dismissal is at 11:30 today! All students must be back in class dressed and ready for our Spring show by 4:15 p.m. The show will end about 6:00 p.m. Parents must pick
up their children at that time in the classroom.

3/24 GYM
Homework: On a blank white students must draw/color pictures of our country's symbols: the Flag, the Bald Eagle, the Great Seal, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and Uncle Sam. Each one should be labeled neatly and correctly. This work is due on Thursday.

3/25 Aim: To introduce DBQ on United States' symbols and monuments
Lesson: Students answer questions on 3 documents.
Homework: Complete work begun yesterday.

3/26 Aim: To make an outline for an essay based on the documents
Lesson: Class create two sentences based on information gathered from each document.
Students also copy notes on this information.
Homework: Study Social Studies notes.

3/27 Aim: To edit draft to write create essay
Lesson: Students create their essay.

Religion

3/23 No class due to 11:30 dismissal for Spring show.

3/24 Aim: To review the sacraments
Lesson: Students take notes from Guidelines (pp.16-17). Explain.
Homework: Study notes on the Presence of Jesus. Be sure to be able to write five different
ways Jesus is present for us and be able to write about one Bible story that demonstrates this
for test on Wednesday.

3/25 Religion Test (Presence of Jesus)
Homework: Study notes on sacraments.

3/26 Aim: To present Scripture readings related to the sacraments
Lesson: Read and explain Scripture reading associated with each sacrament:
Baptism Act of Apostles 2:38; Confirmation Ephesians 3:16; Eucharist 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

3/27 No class due to 2:30 dismissal

Fourth Grade 3/16 - 3/20

Social Studies

3/16 Aim: To explain the legacy of the Erie Canal
Lesson: Compare and contrast past and present
Homework: Testing is on Math Concepts and Computation on Tues. Bring three sharpened
pencils with erasers.

3/17 No class due to Mass at 9:00
Homework: Testing is on Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension on Wed.

3/18 No class due to testing
Homework: Testing is on Language Usage and Expression on Thurs.

3/19 No class due to testing
Homework: Testing is on Spelling, Capitalization and Punctuation on Fri.

3/20 No class due to testing and Stations of the Cross at 10:00.
Homework: Map of the Month is due Mon.

Religion

3/16 Computer

3/17 Aim: To teach Jesus' Two Great Commmandments and the New Commandment
Lesson: Read and explain: Luke 10:27 John 15:12 . Give notes from Guidelines p 39

3/18 Aim : To explain basic teachings on the commandments
Lesson: Explain meaning of covenant from Guidelines p. 38

3/19 Aim: To review covenant promises
Lesson: Read Call of Abraham (Genesis 12: 1-3) ; Covenant Promises (Exodus 19: 3-6)
Give notes from Guidelines p. 37

3/20 Aim: To review the ten commandments
Lesson: Review for test next week on all notes give this week.

Third Grade 3/16 - 3/20

Social Studies

3/16 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review Chapter 7 text and notes
Homework: Review Chapter 7 text and notes for test Wed. Test will be given in the afternoon.

3/17 No class due to testing

3/18 No class due to testing

3/19 No class due to testing

3/20 No class due to testing

Religion

3/16 Aim: To explain the basic teaching on Church leaders
Lesson: Give notes from Guidelines pp. 30-31. Explain.

3/17 No class due to stage practice for Spring show

3/18 Social Studies Test (Chapter 7)

3/19 Aim: To familiarize students with Scripture reading on theme
Lesson: Read Call of Apostles (Luke 6: 12-16); About Peter (Matthew 16: 18-20); Mission (Matthew 28: 16-20) and explain.

3/20 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Summarize Scrpture readings and complete notes.

Second Grade 3/16 - 3/20

Social Studies

3/16 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review Chapter 8 : text and notes
Homework: Review Chapter 8 text and notes for test Wed. ITBS testing in Math: Computation
and Concepts on Tues. Bring three sharpened pencils with erasers. Children should wear
green clothes tomorrow for St. Patrick's Day!

3/17 Gym may be cancelled due to Mass at 9:00.
Homework: Testing on Vocabulary, Phonics, and Listening on Wed. Remember to review
for Social Studies test tomorrow . Test will be given in afternoon.

3/18 No class due to testing
Homework: Testing on Language Usage and Expression on Thurs.

3/19 No class due to testing
Homework: Testing on Math Problem Solving and Interpretation of Data on Fri.

3/20 No class due to testing

Religion

3/16 Practice for show

3/17 Practice for show

3/18 Social Studies Test (Chapter 8)

3/19 Practice for show

3/20 No class due to 2:30 dismissal

Letter to Parents of Second Grade

Dear Parents,
As the school calendar states, our Spring show is schehuled for Monday,
March 23 at 5:00. Tickets should be bought ahead of time. On the day of our
show, dismissal for second grade will be at 11:30 so that children have time
to go home and get ready. Children should be back in school no later than 4;15.
If for any reason your child will not be able to participate in the show,
please let me know since they have all been assigned parts.
For the show boys will need to wear loose-fitting baggy jeans, a spring
color shirt, sneakers, and a baseball cap (worn backwards). Girls will need
to wear a flower print or spring color (pink,yellow,light blue or green)dress
or skirt and blouse - not jeans - with light colored tights and shoes - not sneakers.
Please see me if you have any questions. Thank you. Ms. Saville

Fourth Grade 3/9 - 3/12

SOCIAL STUDIES

3/9 Aim: To describe the Western Frontier
Lesson: Explain Big Tree Treaty. pp. 160-163
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 34.

3/10 Aim: To introduce the War of 1812
Lesson: Explain the war and answer questions on pp. 164-165.
Homework: Use filled in organizer sheet to look up information in text book
pp. 166 to 183 to find sentences you can use for your essay. Write these on looseleaf

3/11 Aim: To explain how transportation changed
Lesson: Describe steamboats, canals, and railroads. pp. 166-167
Homework: Begin working on essay using organizer sheet as guide and sentences you
chose from textbook. Remember not to copy sentences as is; reword them.

3/12 Aim: To describe the Erie Canal
Lesson: Explain importance of the canals. pp. 168-171
Homework: Complete essay. Be sure looseleaf has heading and essay has three
paragraphs with six sentences in each. Essay and organizer sheet are due Mon.

RELIGION

3/9 COMPUTER

3/10 Schedule change due to time allowed during this period for Spring Show
practice on stage


3/11 Aim: Review the seasons of Lent and Easter
Lesson: Read and discuss scripture related to the above. (GL p. 35)
Homework: Study Chapter 20-21 on Lent and Triduum and notes in notebook for
test on Thursday.

3/12 Religion Test (Lent / Easter)

Third Grade 3/9 - 3/12

SOCIAL STUDIES

3/9 Aim: To describe Dakar, Senegal
Lesson: Compare/Contrast Dakar with Washington, D.C. pp.78-180
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 39.

3/10 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on p. 182: Vocabulary and Facts
Homework: Study notes on Chapter 7.

3/11 Aim: To review geography skills
Lesson: Practice using a grid map and main idea map. p. 183
Homework: Study notes on Chapter 7.

3/12 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Students copy a chart comparing/contrasting Dakar and Washington D.C.
and explain location chosen for our nation's capital.
Homework: Study notes on Chapter 7 for test Monday.

RELIGION

3/9 Aim: To identify role of Mary
Lesson: Give notes on Mary and the dignity of the human body. GL p. 24
Homework: Study notes on Mary.

3/10 Aim: To discuss scripture selections from Guidelines
Lesson: Read and give notes on the following: Two Great Commandments (Luke 10: 25-28)
Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 29-37) and Love of Enemies (Matthew 5: 43-46)
Homework: Study notes on Scripture readings.

3/11 Aim: To describe the Easter season
Lesson: Explain what happened at the resurrection and story of doubting Thomas.
pp. 308-311. Give notes.
Homework: Review all notes given this week for test tomorrow.

3/12 Religion Test

Second Grade 3/9 - 3/12

SOCIAL STUDIES

3/9 Aim: To review map skills
Lesson: Review names of continents and oceans, border,coastline, and directions.
Homework: Answer map questions in notebook and study for test tomorrow.

3/10 Social Studies Map Quiz
(Teacher has meeting from 9:00 to 10:00)
Homework: Read pp 206 to 209 in text book.

3/11 Aim: To introduce Arbor Day
Lesson: Explain the reason we celebrate this holiday. pp. 206-09
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Answer pp. 210 and 211.

3/12 Aim: To examine time lines
Lesson: Students learn to use different types of time lines. pp. 212-213
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Answer only section D on p. 213.

RELIGION

3/9 Practice for Spring Show. Work on some decorations. Review for test.
Homework: Review notes on Bible stories in notes for quiz Wed.
Students will be asked to give examples of Jesus' love and goodness found
in each of the following: gospel of Mark, gospel of Luke, gospel of John.
Students will also be asked to explain the Nativity and the Epiphany.

3/10 Practice for Spring Show on stage
Homework: Review for quiz tomorrow.

3/11 Religion Quiz (Bible stories listed in Guidelines)
Complete giving notes on feast days.

3/12 Practice for Spring Show

Fourth Grade 3/2 - 3/6

SOCIAL STUDIES

3/2 Social Studies Test (Chapter 6)

3/3; 3/4; 3/5 No class due to NYS Math Testing

3/6 Aim: To review time line
Lesson: Explain what events happened after the American Revolution. pp. 158-9

RELIGION

3/2 Computer

3/3 Aim: To introduce Stations of the Cross
Lesson: Use set of pictures to present and discuss each station
Homework: In notebook copy all Stations of the Cross (p.329) in notebook. Memorize.

3/4 Aim: To introduce prayer Act of Faith
Lesson: Students copy the prayer in their notebook (p. 326) and copy examples
of some "practical works of mercy".
Homework: Memorize prayer Act of Faith on p. 326 & notes on practical works of mercy.

3/5 Aim: To introduce Triduum
Lesson: Explain Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.
Homework: Review Act of Faith p. 326; Stations of Cross p. 329; Practical Works
of Mercy (notes) for test Friday.

3/6 Religion Test

Third Grade 3/2 - 3/6

SOCIAL STUDIES

3/2 Aim: To understand why a capital city was necessary
Lesson: Explain who helped build Washington D.C. pp. 166-7
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Identify all people and places on p. 166.

3/3 Aim: To discuss life in the new capital
Lesson: Explain pp. 168-9 and answer questions on p. 169 in notebook.
Homework: In notebook answer Workbook p. 37. Write date and page.

3/4 Aim: To compare & contrast Washington D.C. past and present
Lesson: Explain how it has changed and stayed the same since 1790. pp. 170-1
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Identify all voc.& places on p. 170.

3/5 Aim: To identify memorials in Washington D.C.
Lesson: Students copy notes on these memorials. pp. 172-3
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 38.

3/6 Aim: To discuss how government works
Lesson: Students answer questions on p. 175 in notebook.

RELIGION

3/2 Aim: To introduce Mary as model
Lesson: Students copy notes (Guidelines pp. 30-1). Read and discuss John 19: 26-27.
Homework: Study notes.

3/3 Aim: To teach last section of the Apostles' Creed
Lesson: Students copy above in notebook and study.
Homework: Memorize prayer in notes (Apostles' Creed)

3/4 Aim: To introduce Peter as leader
Lesson: Students copy notes (Guidelines pp. 24-5). Read and discuss Luke 6: 12-16
and Matthew 16: 18-20.
Homework: Study notes. Study pp. 324-325.

3/5 Aim: To explain role of church leaders
Lesson: Students copy notes. Teach name of pastor, feast day of parish. Read and
discuss Matthew 28: 16-20.
Homework: Study notes. Memorize pp. 324-325. Test on Friday.

3/6 Aim: To review Stations of the Cross and Apostles' Creed
Lesson: Quiz on both of the above and notes

Second Grade 3/2 - 3/6

SOCIAL STUDIES

3/2 Aim: To understand why Martin Luther King Jr. was important
Lesson: Give facts about his life. pp. 198-99. Students copy notes.
Homework: Study notes

3/3 GYM

3/4 Aim: To understand why we celebrate President's Day
Lesson: Give facts about the life of George Washington. pp. 202-03. Give notes.
Homework: Study notes

3/5 Aim: To learn about Lincoln
Lesson: Give facts about the life of Abraham Lincoln. pp. 204-05
Homework: On looseleaf write a heading. Answer all questions on p. 205 in sentences.

3/6 Aim: To understand citizenship
Lesson: Explain what made Martin L King Jr. a good citizen. pp. 200-01

RELIGION

3/2 Aim: To introduce Jesus as model
Lesson: Students copy notes about Jesus (Guidelines pp.14-15)
Homework: Study notes.

3/3 Aim: To give examples of Jesus' love and guidance
Lesson: Read in Bible: Mark 6: 53-56; Luke 7: 11-15; John 21: 4-12
Homework: Study notes on the summary of each story.

3/4 Aim: To review Jesus' life
Lesson: Review Nativity (Luke 2: 1-20), Epiphany (Matthew 2: 1-12); death
and resurrection (in four Gospels)
Homework: Study notes.

3/5 Aim: To review feast days
Lesson: Explain feast of the Holy Family, Sacred Heart, Ascension, Pentecost,
and Holy Week.
Homework: Study notes.

3/6 No class due 2:30 dismissal