Sunday, November 29, 2009

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 11/30-12/4

Dear Parents.
Starting this week I will be preparing all students for the season of Advent. Students will be helping me create in class an Advent wreath and a Jesse tree display decorated with Biblical symbols which we will be studying along with corresponding scripture readings for each day beginning Dec. 1st. Religion notes will be given and text pages assigned that should be studied for a test on Advent just before the holiday. A test will be given to each class also on the ten commandments this week so all students should be memorizing these.
The vocabulary definitions for this week are:
Advent - Church season lasting four weeks in which Christians prepare for the birth of Jesus
Nativity - scene showing the birth of Jesus
Advent wreath - a round garland of leaves with four candles (violet and rose colored) used to celebrate the coming of Jesus
stable - place where Jesus was born -- usually used as a barn for animals
manger - place where Jesus was laid -- usually used to hold food for the animals


The principal will be distributing test papers this Thursday to all classes. All tests must be
signed and returned to the teacher teaching that subject, so Social Studies and Religion and Penmanship tests should be returned to me no later than Mon., Dec. 7 so they can be filed.

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Second Grade Homework:
***Each student in 2nd grade will be assigned one bible project this week that will need to be completed by next Wed., Dec. 9th. Direction sheets will be sent home that need to be returned with the project. All projects should be no larger than shoe box size so they can all be displayed in class within a limited space. We will be relating each project to a Jesse tree biblical ornament and corresponding scripture reading. If any parent sees difficulty in helping his/her child with the assigned project, please write me a note for an alternate choice, but each student will be responsible for completing one project tp the best of his ability.

11/30 Voc.- Study all 15 definitions for this week's vocabulary words in Vocabulary notebook.
Rel.-Study pp. 156-158 in Rel. textbook. Answer p. 158.

12/1 SS- In notebook write Definitions p. 92 and copy from glossary definitions for wants,
basic needs, product, service.
Rel- Study pp. 162-165 in textbook.

12/2 SS - In notebook continue writing the rest of the defintions for the words on p. 92: taxes,
income , budget, graph, factory.
Rel- On looseleaf write heading, write title The Birth of Jesus. Then indent and write 6 sentences telling about it.

12/3 Voc.- Study definitions for test on Friday.
Rel.-Memorize the ten commandments on p. 329 for test Friday.

SECOND GRADERS: BE SURE TO WORK ON REGION BIBLE PROJECT WHICH IS DUE WED., DEC. 9. PLEASE RETURN DIRECTION SHEET ALONG WITH THE PROJECT.


Third Grade Homework:
11/30 SS- Study SS text pp. 98-107.
Pen - On looseleaf write heading and five Religion vocabulary definitions all in script.

12/1 SS - Study SS text pp. 108-113
Rel - Study Rel text pp. 156-158. On looseleaf write heading. Write title The Birth of Jesus and write 6 sentences on the topic.

12/2 SS - SS test Thurs. Study notes covering pp. 94-95 and prepare to answer essay questions
Rel -Study Rel text pp. 162-164. Answer questions on pp. 163-164.

12/3 SS - Study pp. 114-115. On looseleaf write heading and answer Voc. and Fact questions on p. 114.
Rel.- Memorize ten commandments on p. 329 for test on Fri.


Fourth Grade Homework
11/30 SS- Study SS text pp. 80-85.
Pen - On looseleaf write a heading and write the definitions for five Religion vocabulary words--all in script .

12/1 SS- Study SS text pp. 90-99.
Rel- Study Rel text pp. 156-158. Draw and label figures of a nativity scene on p. 157.

12/2 SS - SS test Thurs. Study notes covering pp. 78-79 and practice answering essay questions for test.
Rel. - Memorize ten commandments on p. 99 for test Thurs.

12/3 SS- Study pp. 86 to 89 in SS text. On looseleaf write heading and answer p. 89 #1 to 4.
Voc. - Study 15 definitions for test Fri.










Fourth Grade Religion Plan 11/30-12/4

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Third Grade Religion Plan 11/30-12/4

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Second Grade Religion Plan 11/30 - 12/4

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Fourth Grade Social Studies Plan 11/30-12/4

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Third Grade Social Studies Plan 11/30 - 12/4

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Second Grade Social Studies Plan 11/30-12/4

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for 11/23-25

Dear Parents,
Since there are only three days of school this week, there will be no vocabulary words assigned this week. I will not be in school this Monday morning since I have been assigned to go to another school to correct certain tests. I have left classwork assigned for each grade on the plan for each grade which should be completed and turned in no later than Wed.

Second Grade -Review SS text pp. 68 to 91 well for test Tues. Practice writing 3 sentences describing the jobs of different community leaders and 3 sentences describing the actions of a good citizen. Review Discover text pp. 56 to 65 for quiz on Tues. Students should know the definitions of all the words in dark print . Students should also be ready to describe
a bullying incident and explain how they defended themselves. Penmanship test will be given on Wed. Practice writing three sentences about the First Thanksgiving.

Third Grade - Complete SS classwork assigned in plan. Review Discover pp. 76 to 85 for test Tues. Students should know the definitions of all the words in dark print and be able to describe a bullying incident and explain how they defended themselves. Penmanship Test will be given on Wed. on writing all lower case letters in script.

Fourth Grade - Complete SS classwork assigned in plan. Review Discover pp. 76 to 93 for test Tues. tudents should know the definitions of all the words in dark print and be able to describe a bullying incident and explain how they defended themselves. Penmanship Test will be given on Wed. on wrting all lower case letters in script. Remember that Map of the Month is due the last Monday of every month! I will be collecting all maps on South America this Tuesday.

Fourth Grade Religion Plan 11/23-25

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Third Grade Religion Plan 11/23-25

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Second Grade Religion Plan 11/23-25

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Fourth Grade Social Studies Plan 11/23-25

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Third Grade Social Studies Plan 11/23-25

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Second Grade Social Studies Plan 11/23-25

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Fourth Grade Homework 11/16-20

11/16 SS - Study all notes covering pages 50, 51, 52 and also part on decision making and essay question topic for test Tuesday.
Pen - On looseleaf write full heading and copy this week's five SS words and definitions --all in script.

11/17 SS - In SS notebook write Workbook p. 13 and answer all questions.

Rel - Read Discover textbook pp. 76 to 85.

11/18 SS - In SS notebook write Workbook p. 14 and answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 9.

11/19 SS - Study pp. 60 to 65 in textbook.
Rel - Read Discover textbook pp. 86 to 93.
Quiz next week on all Discover pages covered.

Third Grade Homework 11/16-20

11/16 SS - Study all notes covering pp. 60, 61, 62 in textbook and essay question topic for test Tuesday.
Pen - On looseleaf write full heading and copy this week's five SS words and definitions --all in script.

11/17 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 13 and answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 8.

11/18 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 14 and answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 9.

11/19 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 16 (skip p. 15) . Answer all questions.
Rel - Review Discover textbook pp. 76 to 85 for quiz.

Second Grade Homework 11/16 -20

11/16 Voc. - Study the 15 new definitions for this week in the Vocabulary notebook.
Rel. - Answer Workbook p. 8. Disregard directions in book. Write the definition for each word.

11/17 SS - In Social Studies notebook write Textbook p. 79. Copy the chart and list one job under each chief and director that each worker does (eg. collecting trash).
Rel - Answer Workbook p 9.

11/18 SS - On looseleaf write a full heading. List three actions of a good citizen and three actions of a bad citizen.
Rel - Read Discover textbook pp. 56 to 61.

11/19 SS - Review text pp. 66 to 81.
Rel - Read Discover textbook pp. 62 to 65.
* Dismissal is at 12:00 Friday.

Letter to Parents: 11/16-11/20

Dear Parents,
Please remember that dismissal this Friday is at 12:00 noon. Last week's vocabulary tests in all three grades indicate that students need to review much better!
Below are the words and definitions for this week:
anthem - a song of praise or loyalty. Our national anthem is the Star Spangled Banner.
banner - flag
nation - people united under a single government; a country
government - laws and people that run a country, state, or city
population - number of people living in an area

Fourth Grade Religion Plan 11/16-20

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Third Grade Religion Plan 11/16-20

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Second Grade Religion Plan 11/16-20

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Third Grade Social Studies Plan 11/9-13

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Second Grade Social Studies Plan 11/9-13

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Fourth Grade Homework 11/9-13

11/9 SS- Create a three part foldable following sample done in class but with your own ideas on the topic. List three different natural resources in the front and in the inside top write two examples to explain how each is used. Draw four pictures: one for each on the inside bottom.
Only top layer should be cut.
Rel-Study all Safe Environment notes for test on Thursday. Picture on construction paper showing a situation in which a person is being deceived is due on Thursday.

11/10 SS- Complete foldable.
Rel- Study for test. Finish picture.

11/12 SS- Study notes covering pp. 50 to 52 in textbook for test next week.
Rel- Answer Workbook p. 8 (skip p. 7)

Third Grade Homework 11/9-13

11/9 SS- Create a poster on construction paper with a catchy slogan and an imaginative picture showing how we can protect the environment. Do your best by yourself!
Rel- Study all Safe Environment notes for test on Thursday. Picture on construction paper showing a situation in which a person is being deceived is due on Thursday.

11/10 SS- Finish picture.
Rel- Study for test. Finish picture.

11/12 SS- Study notes covering pp. 60 to 62 in textbook for test next week.
Rel- Answer Workbook p. 7.

Second Grade Homework 11/9-13

11/9 Voc- Study 15 new words and definitions for this week in Vocabulary notebook.
Rel- Study all notes on Safe Environment for test on Thursday. Picture on construction paper showing a situation in which a person is being deceived is due Thursday.

11/10 SS- On looseleaf write a heading. Answer 3 questions on p. 79.
Rel- Study for test. Work on picture.

11/12 Voc- Study 15 definitions for test Friday.
Rel- Answer Workbook p. 7. Write a sentence under the picture.

Letter to Parents 11/9-11/13

Dear Parents,
Dismissal is at 12:oo this Tuesday. Report cards will be distributed in the auditorium at 9:00 to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Parent conferences will be from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. There is no school on Wednesday.
The vocabulary words for this week are in Religion:
sin- a thought, word, action, or omission (failing to act when needed) against God's law
temptation- an attraction to choose sin
stewardship- respect and care for the gifts of God's creation
deceive- to make a person believe what is not true; mislead
violate- to break a law or use force against someone

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Fourth Grade Homework 11/2-6

11/2 SS- In SS notebook answer questions in Workbook p.11.
Rel - Study first part of Safe Environment notes (on commandments)

11/3 SS- In SS notebook answer questions in Workbook p. 12.
Rel- Study second part of Safe Environment notes (on protection from deception)

11/4 SS- In SS notebook answer questions in Workbook p. 13.
Rel - Study ALL Safe Environment notes for test next week

11/5 SS- Study responses to all questions on pp. 50-51.
Rel - Following sample done in class redo poster on construction paper showing
one way to keep safe from strangers. Completed poster is due Monday.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Third Grade Homework 11/2-6

11/2 SS- In SS notebook answer Workbook p. 11
Rel- Study first part of Safe Environment notes (on commandments)

11/3 SS- In SS notebook answer Workbook p. 12
Rel.- Study second part of Safe Environment notes (on protection from deception)

11/4 SS-In SS notebook answer Workbook p. 13
Rel - Review ALL Safe Environment notes for test next week.

11/5 SS - Study pp. 52 to 57 in text for oral quiz.
Rel- Following sample done in class redo poster on constrution paper showing one way
to keep safe from strangers. Completed posters are due Monday.

Second Grade Homework 11/2-6

11/2 Voc. - Study 15 new vocabulary words and definitions for this week.
Rel- Study first part of Safe Environment notes (on commandments)

11/3 SS- In SS notebook write Textbook p. 66. Write definitions for nine words on this page.
Rel- Study second part of Safe Environment notes (protection from deceptive people)

11/4 SS- On looseleaf after heading answer 3 questions on p. 75 in text.
Rel- Review same notes.

11/5 SS- On construction paper create a two part foldable following sample done in class
listing two rights and two responsibilities they have at home and two rights and
two responsibilies they have at school. Sentences for each go in top inside tabs
and pictures for each go in bottom tabs. Foldables are due Monday.
Voc- Study 15 definitions for test Friday
Rel - Study safe environment for test next week.

*** Please have your child bring in two cans for the poor by this Fri. or by Mon. at the latest.

Fourth Grade Religion Plan 11/2 - 11/6

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Third Grade Religion Plan 11/2-11/6

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Second Grade Religion Plan 11/2-11/6

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Fourth Grade Social Studies Plan 11/2 -11/6

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Third Grade Social Studies Plan 11/2 - 11/6

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Second Grade Social Studies Plan 11/2-11/6

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Monday, November 2, 2009

Updated Letter to Parents 11/2 - 1 1/6

Lesson plans will be posted later this week due to need to complete report cards . Mr. Woods gave an extension. Please check assignment books for homework this week.
UPDATED INFORMATION
Homework has now been entered for each grade this week along with lesson plans. Please click on your child's grade. This week's vocabulary words are listed below:

environment- study of earth's surfaces and waterbodies that cover it
natural resource- something found in the environment that people can use, such as water, plants, animals, minerals
citizen- a member of a community or country
cause- an event that makes something else happen
effect- an event that happens as a result of another event
* For the rest of this week's words you must click on the child's other two teachers' blogs.