Dear Parents,
Before vacation your child received his/her progress report. This is just a note to clarify regarding your child's speaking/listening grade. Although nothing is listed on either progress report (or report card) in this area, please be aware that it is covered in class and grades are listed as speech... on SIS and are in the composition/writing area. Since a speaking topic is used as a lead in to each writing assignment, it IS COUNTED as part of their composition/writing grade and does affect their total grade in this area. Please realize also that composition writing differs from penmanship writing. Children should prepare for speaking activities by preparing a brief outline on a 3 by 5 index cards which will also be used to organize their ideas for their writing assignment.
To prepare for Midterm Exams which will begin shortly after we return to school, it is necessary that all students visit the following websites listed below:
For Religion, see http://www.sadlierreligion.com/
For Language Arts, see www.eduplace.com/kids/hme
On the Religion website, click on We Believe with Project Disciple, followed by choosing grade, student, and activities category. Students should then print out FLIP CARDS found in drop down menu under Activities for Unit 1 and Unit 2. Students should cut out the words and definitions and glue them on index cards with word on one side and definition on the other.
Students should place these in plastic sandwich bags to use for review. Students should also click on area marked Study Guides for mini review test on each chapter 1 to 5. Students may also wish to practice on the other activities provided such as crossword puzzles, lives of saints, etc.
On the Language Arts website, click on Grammar Blast, to review the following:
2nd grade - Unit 1, Unit 3, Unit 5, Cummulative Review, Unit 9
3rd grade - Unit 1, Unit 2, Cummulative Review, Unit 3, Unit 5
4th grade - Unit 1, Unit 2, Cummulative Review, Unit 3, Unit 4, Cummulative Review, Unit 5.
SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFICS ON HOW TO REVIEW FOR MID TERM EXAMS IN RELIGION:
SECOND GRADE:
Besides reviewing all vocabulary on flip cards for Units 1 & 2 on web site mentioned above, students should know the definitions of the follwing terms: crucifixion, Church, Pentecost, Resurrection, Holy Family, Blessed Trinity, Easter, Alleluia, original sin, grace, parish, commandments, faith, worship, apostles, disciples.
Students should also know the names of the seven sacraments and what happens in each.
Students should know the four steps in Reconciliation and what each term means: confession, penance, contrition, absolution.
Students should memorize the Ten Commandments in correct order.
Students should be able to choose one of Jesus' parables and explain in writing its message on how we should live.
Students should be able to name one sacrament and explain in writing what symbols are used, who is present, and what happens.
THIRD GRADE:
Besides reviewing all vocabulary on flip cards for Units 1 & 2 on web site mentioned above, students should know the definitions of the following terms: apostles, disciples, prophet, ministry, heaven, crucifixion, mission, repent, second coming, faith, Scripture, Resurrection, Ascension, Incarnation, Kingdom of God, Act of Contrition, Holy Family, Blessed Trinity, Church, sacraments, commandments, Pentecost, Joseph, John the Baptist.
Students should be able to explain in detail the parable of The Forgiving Father (Prodigal Son). They should be able to describe the feelings of the younger son, his older brother, and his father. They should also be to explain what Jesus is trying to teach us in this parable.
Students should be able to explain why we receive the sacrament of Reconciliation and include how we prepare for it and what are the steps involved. Students should also be able to describe the sacrament of Baptism and include what symbols are used, who is present, and what happens.
FOURTH GRADE:
Besides reviewing all vocabulary on flip cards for Units 1 & 2 on web site mentioned above, students should also know the definitions of the following terms: temptation, conscience, peace, mission, justice, repent, grace, free will, gospel, Church, Savior, Beatitudes, Pentcost, Incarnation, Kingdom of God, examination of conscience, confession, penance, contrition, absolution.
Students should memorize the Sanctus Prayer and know when it is said.
Students should memorize the Ten Commandments in order by number and be able to write a paragraph on any one of these explaining how you can live that commandment in our life.
(Look in the index in the back of the Religion book for names of saints.)
Students should memorize the six steps for making a good moral choice (listed in notebook) and be able to explain about a difficult decision he/she needed to make to do what is right.
Students should be able to name and describe the life of a saint and explain how he/she can imitate this saint in living a good Christian life.
SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFICS ON HOW TO REVIEW FOR MID TERMS IN LANGUAGE ARTS
SECOND GRADE:
For these Grammar topics refer to pages in Voyages workbook.
Students should be able to distinguish between:
*sentence / phrase (pp. 8-9)
*subject or naming part / predicate or action part (p. 27)
*telling / commanding sentence (pp. 17-18)
*asking / exclaiming sentence (pp. 23-24)
*common / proper noun (p. 52)
Students should know the abbreviations for all days of the week and the months of the year (p. 49).
For Spelling words refer to Speller textbook and review all words for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 54-56.
Students should review writing a personal narrative in paragraph form with six complete sentences including an introduction and a conclusion. They should be able to proofread for errors in capitalization and punctuation. (See Voyages Workbook pp. 30-33.)
Students should also review how to write a friendly letter (invitation or thank you) including all five parts: date, greeting, body, closing, and signature and where each of these are positioned.
THIRD GRADE:
For these Grammar topics, refer to pages in Voyages textbook.
Students should be able to distinguish between:
*sentence / phrase (pp. 314-315) & p. 512
*subject / predicate (pp. 326 to 329) & pp. 514,511
*statement / question (pp. 316-317) & p. 513
*command / exclamation (pp. 320 to 323) & pp. 512, 513
*run-on sentence / compound sentence (pp. 334-335) & p. 512
*noun / verb (pp. 338-339) and (18-19) & pp. 509, 516
*common / proper noun (pp. 340-341) & pp. 509, 510
Students should also review adjectives on p. 23. & p. 507
For Spelling words refer to Speller textbook and review all words for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 42-44.
Students should review writing a personal narrative of two paragraphs with six complete sentences in each including an introduction and a conclusion. They should be able to proofread for errors in capitalization and punctuation. (See Voyages textbook pp. 12-13.)
Students should also review how to write a friendly letter (invitation or thank you) including all five parts: date, greeting, body, closing, and signature and where each of these are positioned.
FOURTH GRADE:
For these Grammar topic, refer to pages in Voyages textbook.
Students should be able to distinguish between :
*sentence / phrase (pp. 314-315) & p. 515
*subject / predicate (pp. 320-321) & pp. 516, 513
*declarative / interrogative sentence (pp. 316-317) & p. 515
*imperative / exclamatory sentence (pp. 318-319) & p. 515
*noun / verb (pp. 322-323) & pp. 510, 511, 512; 519, 520
*run-on sentence / compound sentence (pp. 334-335)& p. 515
*common / proper noun (pp. 340-341) & pp. 511, 512
Students should also review identifying direct objects(pp. 328-329) & p. 510 contractions (pp. 24-25).
For Spelling words refer to Speller textbook and review all words for Units 1 & 2 on pp. 42-44
Students should review writing a personal narrative of three paragraphs with six complete sentences in each including an introduction and a conclusion. They should be able to proofread for errors in capitalization and punctuation. (See Voyages textbook pp. 12 to 14.)
Students should also review how to write a friendly letter (invitation or thank you) including all five parts: heading (your address and date), greeting, body, closing, and signature and where each of these are positioned.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 12/13 - 12/17
Dear Parents,
This is our last week before Christmas vacation. Dismissal this Friday is at 12:00. All students need to bring two plastic shopping bags to pack up their books to be stored away by Wed. All students will be writing their Christmas cards and addrssing their envelopes this week so it is important that each student have his/her complete and correct home address in a reminder section of their homework assignment pad. Progress Reports will be sent home this Thursday but test paper folders will not be sent home till after vacation so they are not lost. All students should take home their LA textbook, LA workbook, and LA notebook as well as their Religion workbook and especially Religion notebook. During Christmas vacation Review notes for Mid-terms for both subjects will be listed on the blog. There will be NO new vocabulary definitions this week. Students should review instead definitions of the last four weeks, starting Nov. 8th for a Cummulative test this week. There is no homework for Thursday this week. Merry Christmas!
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework.
FOURTH GRADE:
12/14 Spel - In LA notebook write Speller, page#, and date. Answer p. 42 #11-20 and p. 44 #41-50. Write only the answers. Review all words in boxes for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 42 to 44 (NOT the challenge words) for test Wed.
THIRD GRADE:
12/14 Spel - In LA notebook write Speller, page #, and date. Answer p. 43 #13-18 and p. 44 #25-30. Write only the answers. Review all words in boxes for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 42 to 44 (NOT the challenge words) for test Wed.
SECOND GRADE:
12/14 Spel - In LA notebook write Speller, page #, and date. Answer p. 55 #13-24. Write only the answers. Review all words in boxes for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 54-56 (NOT the elephant words) for test Wed.
*Remember to review last four weeks vocabulary definitions in Vocabulary notebook for test this week!
This is our last week before Christmas vacation. Dismissal this Friday is at 12:00. All students need to bring two plastic shopping bags to pack up their books to be stored away by Wed. All students will be writing their Christmas cards and addrssing their envelopes this week so it is important that each student have his/her complete and correct home address in a reminder section of their homework assignment pad. Progress Reports will be sent home this Thursday but test paper folders will not be sent home till after vacation so they are not lost. All students should take home their LA textbook, LA workbook, and LA notebook as well as their Religion workbook and especially Religion notebook. During Christmas vacation Review notes for Mid-terms for both subjects will be listed on the blog. There will be NO new vocabulary definitions this week. Students should review instead definitions of the last four weeks, starting Nov. 8th for a Cummulative test this week. There is no homework for Thursday this week. Merry Christmas!
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework.
FOURTH GRADE:
12/14 Spel - In LA notebook write Speller, page#, and date. Answer p. 42 #11-20 and p. 44 #41-50. Write only the answers. Review all words in boxes for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 42 to 44 (NOT the challenge words) for test Wed.
THIRD GRADE:
12/14 Spel - In LA notebook write Speller, page #, and date. Answer p. 43 #13-18 and p. 44 #25-30. Write only the answers. Review all words in boxes for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 42 to 44 (NOT the challenge words) for test Wed.
SECOND GRADE:
12/14 Spel - In LA notebook write Speller, page #, and date. Answer p. 55 #13-24. Write only the answers. Review all words in boxes for Units 1 to 5 on pp. 54-56 (NOT the elephant words) for test Wed.
*Remember to review last four weeks vocabulary definitions in Vocabulary notebook for test this week!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades 12/6 - 12/10
Dear Parents,
This Wed., Dec. 8th, the second grade will be reading at our class Mass for the Immaculate Conception at 9:00 and this Fri. Dec. 10th, the third and fourth graders will attend Mass at 9:00 followed by Advent confessions.
In Language Arts all classes will be practicing how to write letters and address envelopes correctly. Fourth graders will be writing persuasive lettters and second and third graders will be writing letters of invitation. Please click on lesson plans for more details. PLEASE HAVE ALL SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS BRING IN FIVE CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH ENVELOPES BY THIS TUESDAY!
It is important that students from all grades have all the notes they need to study before Christmas vacation so they can study for Midterm exams in January, especially in Religion. I have a copy of ALL the Religion notes given to each class since September. Any student who was absent or is missing notes should see me and he/she will be allowed to use my notes to write them into their notebook. It must be done during school time however, not at home.
The vocabulary for this week is in Religion:
*Advent - first season of the Church year lasting four weeks in which we prepare for the birth of Jesus and his return in the second coming
*Magi - name used in Bible for the Three Kings or Wise Men who brought gifts for Baby Jesus
*stable - barn in which Jesus was born
*manger - place in which Jesus was laid usually used to hold the food for the barn animals
*symbol - a sign or picture that stands for something. Symbols on the Jesse tree represent the different Bible stories
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework.
REMEMBER ALL CLASSES MUST BRING IN FIVE CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH ENVELOPES BY THIS TUESDAY.
FOURTH GRADE
12/7 Advent test on Thurs. (due to Mass on Wed.) Study Advent notes and Workbook pp. 155-159. Be able to write a paragraph explaining one of the Jesse tree symbols. Also review all notes on sin , the Ten Commandments, and Reconciliation. Review Workbook pp. 68 to 73. Make certain you review the Act of Contrition prayer!
12/9 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 29.
THIRD GRADE
12/7 Advent test on Wed. Study Advent notes and Workbook pp. 155-159. Be able to write a paragraph explaining one of the Jesse tree symbols. Also review all notes on sin, the Ten Commandments, and Reconciliation. Review Workbook pp. 208 to 215. Make sure you review the Act of Contrition prayer!
12/9 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 54.
SECOND GRADE
12/7 Advent test on Wed. Study Advent notes and Workbook pp. 155-159. Be able to write a paragraph oexplaining one of the Jesse tree symbols.
12/9 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 65. Study all 15 weekly definitions for Voc. test.
*Students are asked to bring in any gloves and hats they may no longer need for the poor!
This Wed., Dec. 8th, the second grade will be reading at our class Mass for the Immaculate Conception at 9:00 and this Fri. Dec. 10th, the third and fourth graders will attend Mass at 9:00 followed by Advent confessions.
In Language Arts all classes will be practicing how to write letters and address envelopes correctly. Fourth graders will be writing persuasive lettters and second and third graders will be writing letters of invitation. Please click on lesson plans for more details. PLEASE HAVE ALL SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS BRING IN FIVE CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH ENVELOPES BY THIS TUESDAY!
It is important that students from all grades have all the notes they need to study before Christmas vacation so they can study for Midterm exams in January, especially in Religion. I have a copy of ALL the Religion notes given to each class since September. Any student who was absent or is missing notes should see me and he/she will be allowed to use my notes to write them into their notebook. It must be done during school time however, not at home.
The vocabulary for this week is in Religion:
*Advent - first season of the Church year lasting four weeks in which we prepare for the birth of Jesus and his return in the second coming
*Magi - name used in Bible for the Three Kings or Wise Men who brought gifts for Baby Jesus
*stable - barn in which Jesus was born
*manger - place in which Jesus was laid usually used to hold the food for the barn animals
*symbol - a sign or picture that stands for something. Symbols on the Jesse tree represent the different Bible stories
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework.
REMEMBER ALL CLASSES MUST BRING IN FIVE CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH ENVELOPES BY THIS TUESDAY.
FOURTH GRADE
12/7 Advent test on Thurs. (due to Mass on Wed.) Study Advent notes and Workbook pp. 155-159. Be able to write a paragraph explaining one of the Jesse tree symbols. Also review all notes on sin , the Ten Commandments, and Reconciliation. Review Workbook pp. 68 to 73. Make certain you review the Act of Contrition prayer!
12/9 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 29.
THIRD GRADE
12/7 Advent test on Wed. Study Advent notes and Workbook pp. 155-159. Be able to write a paragraph explaining one of the Jesse tree symbols. Also review all notes on sin, the Ten Commandments, and Reconciliation. Review Workbook pp. 208 to 215. Make sure you review the Act of Contrition prayer!
12/9 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 54.
SECOND GRADE
12/7 Advent test on Wed. Study Advent notes and Workbook pp. 155-159. Be able to write a paragraph oexplaining one of the Jesse tree symbols.
12/9 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 65. Study all 15 weekly definitions for Voc. test.
*Students are asked to bring in any gloves and hats they may no longer need for the poor!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades for 11/29-12/3
Dear Parents,
Last week I sent test folders home and asked that they be sent back last Wed. after tests were signed. It is very important that all tests be kept on file so please make sure that all folders are returned this week. If a test folder is not returned, no more tests can be sent home with your child because tests cannot continue to be lost or misplaced.
This Thursday I am required to attend a workshop once again and therefore will not be in until the afternoon. Work will be assigned to all classes. Dismissal this Friday will be at 12:00.
The vocabulary definitions for this week are in Language Arts:
* subject complement - noun or pronoun that renames the subject or adjective that describes the subject eg. The man is a hero. His actions were brave.
* direct object - noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb eg. Mom made a salad.
I helped her.
* antonym - word that has the opposiite meaning eg. poor / rich
* homograph - word that has the same spelling but different meaning eg. fair (market) / fair (beautiful)
* conjunction -word used to connect words or phrases eg. and, but, or.
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework:
FOURTH GRADE:
11/30 Grammar test Wed. Study text pp. 328 to 331. Review pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
12/2 Rel. - Study text pp. 156 to 159. Answer all questions on p. 160. Review the Ten Commandments and all notes on Reconciliation.
THIRD GRADE:
11/30 Grammar test Wed. Study text pp. 330-331. Review pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
12/2 Rel. - Study text pp. 156 to 158. Answer all questions on p. 160. Review the Ten Commandments and all notes on Reconciliation.
SECOND GRADE:
11/30 Grammar test Wed. Review LA Workbook pp. 42 to 52.
12/2 Rel. - Study text pp. 156 to 158. Answer all questions on p. 160. Review all new Religion notes ( after Bullying section ).
12/2 Voc. - Test Friday on the 15 weekly definitions
Last week I sent test folders home and asked that they be sent back last Wed. after tests were signed. It is very important that all tests be kept on file so please make sure that all folders are returned this week. If a test folder is not returned, no more tests can be sent home with your child because tests cannot continue to be lost or misplaced.
This Thursday I am required to attend a workshop once again and therefore will not be in until the afternoon. Work will be assigned to all classes. Dismissal this Friday will be at 12:00.
The vocabulary definitions for this week are in Language Arts:
* subject complement - noun or pronoun that renames the subject or adjective that describes the subject eg. The man is a hero. His actions were brave.
* direct object - noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb eg. Mom made a salad.
I helped her.
* antonym - word that has the opposiite meaning eg. poor / rich
* homograph - word that has the same spelling but different meaning eg. fair (market) / fair (beautiful)
* conjunction -word used to connect words or phrases eg. and, but, or.
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework:
FOURTH GRADE:
11/30 Grammar test Wed. Study text pp. 328 to 331. Review pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
12/2 Rel. - Study text pp. 156 to 159. Answer all questions on p. 160. Review the Ten Commandments and all notes on Reconciliation.
THIRD GRADE:
11/30 Grammar test Wed. Study text pp. 330-331. Review pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
12/2 Rel. - Study text pp. 156 to 158. Answer all questions on p. 160. Review the Ten Commandments and all notes on Reconciliation.
SECOND GRADE:
11/30 Grammar test Wed. Review LA Workbook pp. 42 to 52.
12/2 Rel. - Study text pp. 156 to 158. Answer all questions on p. 160. Review all new Religion notes ( after Bullying section ).
12/2 Voc. - Test Friday on the 15 weekly definitions
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 11/22 - 11/24
Dear Parents,
ITBS scores for test taken earlier this year will be sent home today. Test folders (only for tests I have given ) will also be sent home. Please sign each test and be sure to return them in the same folder no later than this Wed. before Thanksgiving so they can be filed. There is a cake sale this Tuesday by the 6th graders so students may bring a dollar or two if they wish to buy. All students need to bring two sheets of construction paper by Tues. for an art project: one pink and the other light purple. There are no vocabulary definitions or Religion homework due to shortened week but students can review chapter on Reconciliation since 3rd and 4th graders are scheduled to do their confessions together in early December.
Please check under your child's grade for this week's homework:
SECOND GRADE
11/23 - In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 47. Study for Grammar test next Wed. LA textbook pp. 42 to 52.
THIRD GRADE
11/23 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 18 (top only) and p. 19 (make two lists).
Study for Grammar test next Wed. LA textbook pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
FOURTH GRADE
11/23 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 18 #1 to 8 and p. 19 #9 to 12.
Study for Grammar test next Wed. LA textbook pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
ALL GRADES PLEASE REMEMBER TO RETURN TEST FOLDERS THIS WEDNESDAY!
Thank you
ITBS scores for test taken earlier this year will be sent home today. Test folders (only for tests I have given ) will also be sent home. Please sign each test and be sure to return them in the same folder no later than this Wed. before Thanksgiving so they can be filed. There is a cake sale this Tuesday by the 6th graders so students may bring a dollar or two if they wish to buy. All students need to bring two sheets of construction paper by Tues. for an art project: one pink and the other light purple. There are no vocabulary definitions or Religion homework due to shortened week but students can review chapter on Reconciliation since 3rd and 4th graders are scheduled to do their confessions together in early December.
Please check under your child's grade for this week's homework:
SECOND GRADE
11/23 - In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 47. Study for Grammar test next Wed. LA textbook pp. 42 to 52.
THIRD GRADE
11/23 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 18 (top only) and p. 19 (make two lists).
Study for Grammar test next Wed. LA textbook pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
FOURTH GRADE
11/23 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 18 #1 to 8 and p. 19 #9 to 12.
Study for Grammar test next Wed. LA textbook pp. 332 to 335 and 338 to 341.
ALL GRADES PLEASE REMEMBER TO RETURN TEST FOLDERS THIS WEDNESDAY!
Thank you
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades 11/15 - 11/19
Dear Parents,
Please remember to send in cans this week for the poor and the forms regarding the flu shot. Dismissal this Thursday is at 12:oo. Report cards will be distributed to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades from 9:30 to 10:oo in the auditorium. Parent conferences will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. for any parent who has a concern or if your child is failing in any area.
The vocabulary words for this week will be in the area of Religion:
*saint - a follower of Christ who lived a life of holiness on earth
*temptation - an attraction to choose sin
*prayer - talking and listening to God
*samaritan - a person who helps those in need. The word refers to the only one in the parable who stopped to help the beaten man.
*stewardship - sharing and caring for the resources of the earth
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework:
FOURTH GRADE:
11/16 In LA notebook, answer LA Workbook p. 16.
11/18 Religion test Friday on bullying topic. Study Discover textbook pp. 76 to 93.
THIRD GRADE:
11/16 In LA notebook, answer LA Workbook p. 16.
11/18 Religion test Friday on bullying topic. Study Discover textbook pp. 76 to 85.
SECOND GRADE:
11/16 In LA notebook, answer LA Workbook p. 45.
11/ 18 Religion test Friday on bullying topic. Study Discover textbook pp. 56 to 65.
Vocabulary test Friday. Review fifteen weekly definitions in Vocabulary notebook.
Please remember to send in cans this week for the poor and the forms regarding the flu shot. Dismissal this Thursday is at 12:oo. Report cards will be distributed to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades from 9:30 to 10:oo in the auditorium. Parent conferences will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. for any parent who has a concern or if your child is failing in any area.
The vocabulary words for this week will be in the area of Religion:
*saint - a follower of Christ who lived a life of holiness on earth
*temptation - an attraction to choose sin
*prayer - talking and listening to God
*samaritan - a person who helps those in need. The word refers to the only one in the parable who stopped to help the beaten man.
*stewardship - sharing and caring for the resources of the earth
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework:
FOURTH GRADE:
11/16 In LA notebook, answer LA Workbook p. 16.
11/18 Religion test Friday on bullying topic. Study Discover textbook pp. 76 to 93.
THIRD GRADE:
11/16 In LA notebook, answer LA Workbook p. 16.
11/18 Religion test Friday on bullying topic. Study Discover textbook pp. 76 to 85.
SECOND GRADE:
11/16 In LA notebook, answer LA Workbook p. 45.
11/ 18 Religion test Friday on bullying topic. Study Discover textbook pp. 56 to 65.
Vocabulary test Friday. Review fifteen weekly definitions in Vocabulary notebook.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 11/8 - 11/12
Dear Parents,
Please have your children bring in cans of food for the poor this week. There is no school this Thursday so homework will be assigned on Wednesday. Please be aware that all grades will be taking their Religion Unit test this Friday which will cover the first five or six chapters. I will be reviewing using activities, interactive games, and flash cards via a web site on the computer. Students will get further instruction on this in class. A Grammar Testwill be given this Wed. as well to all grades, but no Spelling. PLEASE NOTE: Due to Gym on Wed. and no school on Thurs., the second grade will need to take their Grammar test on Tues.
The vocabulary definitions for this week are in the area of Language Arts:
*Please check to see if your child has all fifteen definitions recorded each week. In case they were not able to complete in class, they are available by clicking on each teacher's name on the blog.
* verb - word that shows an action or a state of being
eg. action: sing being: is, was helping: has gone
* adjective - word that describes a noun. eg. It can tell about the color, number, size, or shape, weight of an object.
* pronoun - word that takes the place of a noun
eg. he, her, me, you, them
* synonyms - words that have the same or almost the same meaning eg. happy / glad
* homonyms - words that sound alike but have different spellings and different meanings
eg. dear / deer. Homonyms can also be called homophones.
Please check under your child's grade for this week's homework.
SECOND GRADE
11/8 LA test this Tues. (see explanation in letter above). Study LA textbook pp. 25-29. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 29. Copy the sentences and follow directions. Written assignment is due Wed.
11/11 Religion Unit test Fri. Study Chapter 5 and review pp. 78, 91, 92. Answer p. 76.
Vocabulary Test Friday. Please review this week's fifteen definitions .
THIRD GRADE
11/9 LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 19-26. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 15.
11/11 Religion Unit test Fri. Study Chapter 5 and review pp. 78, 91, 92. Answer p. 76.
FOURTH GRADE
11/9 LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 20-27. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 15.
11/11 Religion Unit test Fri. Study Chapter 5 and review pp. 78, 91, 92. Answer p. 76.
Please have your children bring in cans of food for the poor this week. There is no school this Thursday so homework will be assigned on Wednesday. Please be aware that all grades will be taking their Religion Unit test this Friday which will cover the first five or six chapters. I will be reviewing using activities, interactive games, and flash cards via a web site on the computer. Students will get further instruction on this in class. A Grammar Testwill be given this Wed. as well to all grades, but no Spelling. PLEASE NOTE: Due to Gym on Wed. and no school on Thurs., the second grade will need to take their Grammar test on Tues.
The vocabulary definitions for this week are in the area of Language Arts:
*Please check to see if your child has all fifteen definitions recorded each week. In case they were not able to complete in class, they are available by clicking on each teacher's name on the blog.
* verb - word that shows an action or a state of being
eg. action: sing being: is, was helping: has gone
* adjective - word that describes a noun. eg. It can tell about the color, number, size, or shape, weight of an object.
* pronoun - word that takes the place of a noun
eg. he, her, me, you, them
* synonyms - words that have the same or almost the same meaning eg. happy / glad
* homonyms - words that sound alike but have different spellings and different meanings
eg. dear / deer. Homonyms can also be called homophones.
Please check under your child's grade for this week's homework.
SECOND GRADE
11/8 LA test this Tues. (see explanation in letter above). Study LA textbook pp. 25-29. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 29. Copy the sentences and follow directions. Written assignment is due Wed.
11/11 Religion Unit test Fri. Study Chapter 5 and review pp. 78, 91, 92. Answer p. 76.
Vocabulary Test Friday. Please review this week's fifteen definitions .
THIRD GRADE
11/9 LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 19-26. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 15.
11/11 Religion Unit test Fri. Study Chapter 5 and review pp. 78, 91, 92. Answer p. 76.
FOURTH GRADE
11/9 LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 20-27. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 15.
11/11 Religion Unit test Fri. Study Chapter 5 and review pp. 78, 91, 92. Answer p. 76.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades 11/1 to 11/5
Dear Parents,
This week the topic of spontaneous prayer (listed in guidelines) will be discussed with all three classes. Although all students have certain prayers they need to memorize, it is also important for students to understand the value of creating a personal prayer of their own. This prayer can be one of praise, thanks, or petition. For example, in a prayer of petition a child could ask God's help for a relative, the poor, or a personal need. For an assignment this Tuesday, I am asking each student to create a spontaneous prayer (praise, thanks, or petition) of three sentences on ONE intention on a 3 by 5 inch index card. Be sure student includes name and grade. The card will be be folded in four and placed in a prayer basket. Each day one card will be chosen and that student will share his intention aloud with the class as our daily prayer at the beginning of each Religion lesson throughout the month of November. With the holy season of Thanksgiving and Christmas upon us, this is the perfect time to introduce this important type of prayer to the students -- making it a personal way to gather for prayer. The prayer should be created solely by the child but can be discussed at home. We will be continuing this in class by having students write spontaneous prayers for before and/or after sacraments, for Stations of the Cross. for Mysteries of the Rosary, etc. This will also help 3rd and 4th graders who are often asked to create a spontaneous prayer on their archdiocesan examination!
You will notice that on the weekly blog "first quarter Word Wall test" is scheduled for this Thursday since there is 12:00 dismissal on Friday. This means that students need to review ALL the vocabulary definitions given since Sept. (seven weeks of words) for the cummulative exam. No new definitions will be given this week so students can begin reviewing immediately.
Lastly, please be aware that penmanship grades will be given based on work done on weekly Spelling tests so please have your child practice handwriting skills (script in 3rd & 4 th) as they review their spelling words. Spelling word script samples are in the Spelling textbook.
Please look below your child's grade for this week's homework:
EACH GRADE MUST REVIEW ALL VOCABULARY DEFINITIONS IN NOTEBOOK FOR VOCABULARY REVIEW TEST THIS THURSDAY!!!
SECOND GRADE:
11/2 Religion test Wed. Study p. 66 and review pp. 56 to 63. On index card write spontaneous prayer of three sentences. *Read letter above for directions.
11/2 Review vocabulary definitions for test Thurs!
11/4 In LA noteook answer LA Workbook p. 28. Follow the first sample and copy each sentence.
11/4 Spelling test Fri. Study 20 words on pp. 48 and 53.
THIRD GRADE:
11/2 Religion test Wed. Study p. 66 and review pp. 56 to 63. On index card write spontaneous prayer of three sentences. * Read letter above for directions.
11/4 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook pp. 11 and 12.
11/4 Spelling test Fri. Study 21 words on pp. 36 and 41 in script.
FOURTH GRADE:
11/2 Religion test Wed. Study p. 66 and review pp. 56 to 63. On index card write spontaneous prayer of three sentences. *Read letter above for directions.
11/4 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook pp. 12 and 14.
11/4 Spelling test Fri. Study 30 words on p. 36 in script.
This week the topic of spontaneous prayer (listed in guidelines) will be discussed with all three classes. Although all students have certain prayers they need to memorize, it is also important for students to understand the value of creating a personal prayer of their own. This prayer can be one of praise, thanks, or petition. For example, in a prayer of petition a child could ask God's help for a relative, the poor, or a personal need. For an assignment this Tuesday, I am asking each student to create a spontaneous prayer (praise, thanks, or petition) of three sentences on ONE intention on a 3 by 5 inch index card. Be sure student includes name and grade. The card will be be folded in four and placed in a prayer basket. Each day one card will be chosen and that student will share his intention aloud with the class as our daily prayer at the beginning of each Religion lesson throughout the month of November. With the holy season of Thanksgiving and Christmas upon us, this is the perfect time to introduce this important type of prayer to the students -- making it a personal way to gather for prayer. The prayer should be created solely by the child but can be discussed at home. We will be continuing this in class by having students write spontaneous prayers for before and/or after sacraments, for Stations of the Cross. for Mysteries of the Rosary, etc. This will also help 3rd and 4th graders who are often asked to create a spontaneous prayer on their archdiocesan examination!
You will notice that on the weekly blog "first quarter Word Wall test" is scheduled for this Thursday since there is 12:00 dismissal on Friday. This means that students need to review ALL the vocabulary definitions given since Sept. (seven weeks of words) for the cummulative exam. No new definitions will be given this week so students can begin reviewing immediately.
Lastly, please be aware that penmanship grades will be given based on work done on weekly Spelling tests so please have your child practice handwriting skills (script in 3rd & 4 th) as they review their spelling words. Spelling word script samples are in the Spelling textbook.
Please look below your child's grade for this week's homework:
EACH GRADE MUST REVIEW ALL VOCABULARY DEFINITIONS IN NOTEBOOK FOR VOCABULARY REVIEW TEST THIS THURSDAY!!!
SECOND GRADE:
11/2 Religion test Wed. Study p. 66 and review pp. 56 to 63. On index card write spontaneous prayer of three sentences. *Read letter above for directions.
11/2 Review vocabulary definitions for test Thurs!
11/4 In LA noteook answer LA Workbook p. 28. Follow the first sample and copy each sentence.
11/4 Spelling test Fri. Study 20 words on pp. 48 and 53.
THIRD GRADE:
11/2 Religion test Wed. Study p. 66 and review pp. 56 to 63. On index card write spontaneous prayer of three sentences. * Read letter above for directions.
11/4 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook pp. 11 and 12.
11/4 Spelling test Fri. Study 21 words on pp. 36 and 41 in script.
FOURTH GRADE:
11/2 Religion test Wed. Study p. 66 and review pp. 56 to 63. On index card write spontaneous prayer of three sentences. *Read letter above for directions.
11/4 In LA notebook answer LA Workbook pp. 12 and 14.
11/4 Spelling test Fri. Study 30 words on p. 36 in script.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Homework fo 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 10/25 - 10/29
Dear Parents,
On Friday, Oct. 29th we will be celebrating Halloween at OLQM! Children may wear their costumes to school - makeup, masks, and props are allowed but no changing clothes in school. Each child should bring their own small containers of juice and two bags of treats (each with about 25 pieces) to share. One is to distribute with the Pre K and K during their parade and the other one to share with their own class. We will discuss choices in class so we can have a nice assortment. Each child should also bring their trick or treat bag or pumpkin container. I will be ordering pizza also so any child who wants a slice should bring in one dollarno later than Wed. Classes will go on as usual but with some Halloween spice added!
Test folders will be sent home this week. Only my tests that I have given should be kept or returned in this folder. Each test must be signed and folders returned by this Wednesday.
The vocabulary words for this week are in Religion:
*grace - gift of God's life in us
*sin - a wrong thought, word, or action that we frely choose to commit
* free will - God's gift that allows us to make choices
*examination of conscience - act of deciding if the choices we made show love for God, ourselves, and others
*Baptism - sacrament in which we are freed from sin and given God's grace. In Baptism we first become members of the Church.
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework.
***Remember in LA notebooks to write on top line LA Workbook page # date
SECOND GRADE
10/26 - LA test this Wed. Study LA Workbook pp. 15 to 22. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 18.
10/26 - Spelling test Wed. Study 20 words on pp. 42 and 47.
10/28 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 63. Answer p. 65.
THIRD GRADE
10/26 - LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 320 to 329. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 14.
10/26 - Spelling test Wed. Study all words on pp. 30 and 35.
10/28 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 63. Answer p. 64.
FOURTH GRADE
10/26 - LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 318 to 323. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 10.
10/26 - Spelling test Wed. Study 30 words on p. 30.
10/28 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 63. Answer p. 64.
10/28 - Voc - Study all 15 weekly definitions for test Fri.
On Friday, Oct. 29th we will be celebrating Halloween at OLQM! Children may wear their costumes to school - makeup, masks, and props are allowed but no changing clothes in school. Each child should bring their own small containers of juice and two bags of treats (each with about 25 pieces) to share. One is to distribute with the Pre K and K during their parade and the other one to share with their own class. We will discuss choices in class so we can have a nice assortment. Each child should also bring their trick or treat bag or pumpkin container. I will be ordering pizza also so any child who wants a slice should bring in one dollarno later than Wed. Classes will go on as usual but with some Halloween spice added!
Test folders will be sent home this week. Only my tests that I have given should be kept or returned in this folder. Each test must be signed and folders returned by this Wednesday.
The vocabulary words for this week are in Religion:
*grace - gift of God's life in us
*sin - a wrong thought, word, or action that we frely choose to commit
* free will - God's gift that allows us to make choices
*examination of conscience - act of deciding if the choices we made show love for God, ourselves, and others
*Baptism - sacrament in which we are freed from sin and given God's grace. In Baptism we first become members of the Church.
Please check below your child's grade for this week's homework.
***Remember in LA notebooks to write on top line LA Workbook page # date
SECOND GRADE
10/26 - LA test this Wed. Study LA Workbook pp. 15 to 22. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 18.
10/26 - Spelling test Wed. Study 20 words on pp. 42 and 47.
10/28 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 63. Answer p. 65.
THIRD GRADE
10/26 - LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 320 to 329. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 14.
10/26 - Spelling test Wed. Study all words on pp. 30 and 35.
10/28 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 63. Answer p. 64.
FOURTH GRADE
10/26 - LA test this Wed. Study LA textbook pp. 318 to 323. In LA notebook answer LA Workbook p. 10.
10/26 - Spelling test Wed. Study 30 words on p. 30.
10/28 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 63. Answer p. 64.
10/28 - Voc - Study all 15 weekly definitions for test Fri.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 10/18 - 10/22
Dear Parents,
This Thurs., Oct 21, I will be away at another school attending a Religion workshop from 8:30 to 12:30. Also since both the ITBS/COGAT tests and the Safe Environment Curriculum must be covered this week, adjustments will need to be made in the scheduling to accomodate all this. Last Friday's vocabulary will also need to rescheduled for this week. Test papers will be sent home in a folder next week and each test will need to be signed and returned to me in the same folder. The test in this folder are only for tests given by me and should not be confused with tests given by any other teacher.
The vocabulary words for this week are in the area of Language Arts:
*noun - word that names a person, place, or thing
*plural - word that names more than one person, place, or thing formed by adding s or es (eg. boys, boxes). Irregular plurals are formed differently (eg. children, teeth)
*possessive - word that shows ownership using an apostrophe.
Add apostrophe and s to a singular noun : boy's
Add apostrophe after s to a plural noun : boys'
*common noun - word that names any one member of a group of a person, place, thing (eg. day,
student)
* proper noun - word that names a particular member of a group of a person, place, thing (eg. Saturday, Javier)
Please check your child's grade below for this week's homework.
ALL GRADES please remember to write LA Workbook - page - date on top of each notebook page and to use the front and back of each notebook page.
SECOND GRADE
10/19 In LA Workbook answer p. 14 and p. 17 on separate notebook pages.
10/21 Review Chapter 3 and study Safe Environment notes for Religion tests on Friday.
Study this week's fifteen vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
THIRD GRADE
10/19 In LA Workbook answer pp. 9 and 10 on separate notebook pages.
10/21 Review Chapter 3 and study Safe Environment notes for Religion tests on Friday.
FOURTH GRADE
10/19 In LA Workbook answer pp. 7 and 8 on separate notebook pages.
10/21 Review Chapter 3 and study Safe Environment notes for Religion tests on Friday.
This Thurs., Oct 21, I will be away at another school attending a Religion workshop from 8:30 to 12:30. Also since both the ITBS/COGAT tests and the Safe Environment Curriculum must be covered this week, adjustments will need to be made in the scheduling to accomodate all this. Last Friday's vocabulary will also need to rescheduled for this week. Test papers will be sent home in a folder next week and each test will need to be signed and returned to me in the same folder. The test in this folder are only for tests given by me and should not be confused with tests given by any other teacher.
The vocabulary words for this week are in the area of Language Arts:
*noun - word that names a person, place, or thing
*plural - word that names more than one person, place, or thing formed by adding s or es (eg. boys, boxes). Irregular plurals are formed differently (eg. children, teeth)
*possessive - word that shows ownership using an apostrophe.
Add apostrophe and s to a singular noun : boy's
Add apostrophe after s to a plural noun : boys'
*common noun - word that names any one member of a group of a person, place, thing (eg. day,
student)
* proper noun - word that names a particular member of a group of a person, place, thing (eg. Saturday, Javier)
Please check your child's grade below for this week's homework.
ALL GRADES please remember to write LA Workbook - page - date on top of each notebook page and to use the front and back of each notebook page.
SECOND GRADE
10/19 In LA Workbook answer p. 14 and p. 17 on separate notebook pages.
10/21 Review Chapter 3 and study Safe Environment notes for Religion tests on Friday.
Study this week's fifteen vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
THIRD GRADE
10/19 In LA Workbook answer pp. 9 and 10 on separate notebook pages.
10/21 Review Chapter 3 and study Safe Environment notes for Religion tests on Friday.
FOURTH GRADE
10/19 In LA Workbook answer pp. 7 and 8 on separate notebook pages.
10/21 Review Chapter 3 and study Safe Environment notes for Religion tests on Friday.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 10/11 to 10/15
Dear Parents,
Please make sure all students are prepared with three sharpened pencils and a good eraser for the ITBS and COGAT test this week and please note 11:30 dismissal this Friday. I will be giving the tests to the third grade.
Regarding Progress Reports distributed last week, please be aware that although the Speaking/ Listening area is covered and marks recorded for all grades, this area is INCLUDED as part of the Writing/Composition mark which then counts for 40% of their total grade. Therefore, I use speaking/listening activities as a lead-in to composition writing. When students are asked to prepare an outline for a speaking assignment, it should be very brief so that students speak (not read) about their topic. A sample of a 4th grade outline would list main ideas in this way:
Topic: my birthday party
A, foods served
B. games and activities
C gifts received
All students should also think of an attention getting introduction and a suitable conclusion for their speech. Listening grades for example may be based on how they answer who, what, where, when questions on the stories presented. Students will then use their outline to write their compositions in class giving details for each main idea so they can complete three paragraphs. In the case of third grade, it would be two paragraphs and in the case of second grade it would be one paragraph. I will often be covering non-fiction themes as well since these are often ones presented on state tests.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week in Religion:
* conscience - ability to know the difference between good and evil or right and wrong
* parable - a short story told by Jesus that has a message
* miracle - amazing event performed by Jesus that is beyond human power
* sacrament - special sign given to us by Jesus by which we share God's life and love
* worship - to give God thanks and praise
Please look under your child's grade for this week's homework.
SECOND GRADE:
10/12-Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14- Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
THIRD GRADE:
10/12 -Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14- Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
FOURTH GRADE:
10/12- Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14 - Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
***No more homework will be given this week so students may rest and review for ITBS!
Please make sure all students are prepared with three sharpened pencils and a good eraser for the ITBS and COGAT test this week and please note 11:30 dismissal this Friday. I will be giving the tests to the third grade.
Regarding Progress Reports distributed last week, please be aware that although the Speaking/ Listening area is covered and marks recorded for all grades, this area is INCLUDED as part of the Writing/Composition mark which then counts for 40% of their total grade. Therefore, I use speaking/listening activities as a lead-in to composition writing. When students are asked to prepare an outline for a speaking assignment, it should be very brief so that students speak (not read) about their topic. A sample of a 4th grade outline would list main ideas in this way:
Topic: my birthday party
A, foods served
B. games and activities
C gifts received
All students should also think of an attention getting introduction and a suitable conclusion for their speech. Listening grades for example may be based on how they answer who, what, where, when questions on the stories presented. Students will then use their outline to write their compositions in class giving details for each main idea so they can complete three paragraphs. In the case of third grade, it would be two paragraphs and in the case of second grade it would be one paragraph. I will often be covering non-fiction themes as well since these are often ones presented on state tests.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week in Religion:
* conscience - ability to know the difference between good and evil or right and wrong
* parable - a short story told by Jesus that has a message
* miracle - amazing event performed by Jesus that is beyond human power
* sacrament - special sign given to us by Jesus by which we share God's life and love
* worship - to give God thanks and praise
Please look under your child's grade for this week's homework.
SECOND GRADE:
10/12-Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14- Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
THIRD GRADE:
10/12 -Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14- Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
FOURTH GRADE:
10/12- Rel - Study Chapter 3 especially review page and all new notes given for test next week.
10/14 - Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test on Friday.
***No more homework will be given this week so students may rest and review for ITBS!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for 10/4 to 10/8
Dear Parents,
Please check your child's LA notebook for last week's homework corrections and if possible review with them to avoid repeating the same type of errors. Please do not have your child erase or redo work already corrected; just review errors so that work improves over time. We will be adding the aim to each classwork entry so you can see what we are working on each week.
Book sale ads will be sent home this week for the upcoming week-long event. Please choose ahead of time what your child wishes to buy and have the correct amount available if possible to make it easier especially for the younger ones.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week which are in the areas of Language Arts. Parents please be aware that your child should have fifteen definitions listed each week (five given by each teacher). If child is absent or work is incomplete, student must get these from the blog by clicking on the teacher's name and searching where the weekly homework assignment is listed. Remember that tests are given each Friday on these definitions!
*subject - who or what the sentence is about.
Eg. The little gray cat is playing.
*predicate - tells what the subject is or does.
Eg. Tom rode his new bike.
*imperative sentence - one that gives a command or makes a request. It usually ends with a period. The subject of a command is you and is usually not stated in the sentence.
Eg. Tell me about it. OR Please handle with care.
*exclamatory sentence - one that expresses strong or sudden emotion. It usually ends with an exclamation point.
Eg. We won the game!
*contraction - a short way to write some words. An apostrophe ' shows where any letters were left out.
Eg. you'll (you will)
Please look under your child's grade for this week's homework:
SECOND GRADE
10/5 - Spel - Study 16 words on p. 36 for test on Wed.
In LA notebook on top line write: Spelling p. 41 10-5. Answer questions 1 to 8.
Gram - In LA notebook on top line write: LA Workbook p. 13 10-5
List #1 to 8. Copy ONLY the complete telling sentence for each.
10/7 - Rel - Review Chapter 2 (p. 47) and memorize Hail Mary in back of book for test on Fri.
THIRD GRADE
10/5 - Spel - Study 16 words on p. 24 for test Wed.
Gram - In LA notebook on top line write: LA Workbook p. 5 10-5. Answer questions #1 to 11. Just write the letter.
Speaking - Choose one topic from p. 29 in LA textbook. On one index card write a
brief introduction, two incidents, and one conclusion to prepare for a one minute speech.
10/7 - Rel - Review Chapter 2 (p. 42) and be able to write six sentences explaining one of the parables listed in the notebook for test on Fri.
FOURTH GRADE
10/5 - Spel - Study 30 words on p. 24 for test Wed.
Gram - In LA notebook on top line write: LA Workbook p. 4 10-5. Answer questions #1 to 14. Just list punctuation marks for #1-12.
Speaking - Choose one topic from p. 31 in LA textbook. On one index card write a brief introduction, three incidents, and one conclusion to prepare for a one minute speech.
10/7- Rel - Review Chapter 2 (p.42) and be able to write out the six steps for making a good moral choice listed in the notebook for test on Fri.
Please check your child's LA notebook for last week's homework corrections and if possible review with them to avoid repeating the same type of errors. Please do not have your child erase or redo work already corrected; just review errors so that work improves over time. We will be adding the aim to each classwork entry so you can see what we are working on each week.
Book sale ads will be sent home this week for the upcoming week-long event. Please choose ahead of time what your child wishes to buy and have the correct amount available if possible to make it easier especially for the younger ones.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week which are in the areas of Language Arts. Parents please be aware that your child should have fifteen definitions listed each week (five given by each teacher). If child is absent or work is incomplete, student must get these from the blog by clicking on the teacher's name and searching where the weekly homework assignment is listed. Remember that tests are given each Friday on these definitions!
*subject - who or what the sentence is about.
Eg. The little gray cat is playing.
*predicate - tells what the subject is or does.
Eg. Tom rode his new bike.
*imperative sentence - one that gives a command or makes a request. It usually ends with a period. The subject of a command is you and is usually not stated in the sentence.
Eg. Tell me about it. OR Please handle with care.
*exclamatory sentence - one that expresses strong or sudden emotion. It usually ends with an exclamation point.
Eg. We won the game!
*contraction - a short way to write some words. An apostrophe ' shows where any letters were left out.
Eg. you'll (you will)
Please look under your child's grade for this week's homework:
SECOND GRADE
10/5 - Spel - Study 16 words on p. 36 for test on Wed.
In LA notebook on top line write: Spelling p. 41 10-5. Answer questions 1 to 8.
Gram - In LA notebook on top line write: LA Workbook p. 13 10-5
List #1 to 8. Copy ONLY the complete telling sentence for each.
10/7 - Rel - Review Chapter 2 (p. 47) and memorize Hail Mary in back of book for test on Fri.
THIRD GRADE
10/5 - Spel - Study 16 words on p. 24 for test Wed.
Gram - In LA notebook on top line write: LA Workbook p. 5 10-5. Answer questions #1 to 11. Just write the letter.
Speaking - Choose one topic from p. 29 in LA textbook. On one index card write a
brief introduction, two incidents, and one conclusion to prepare for a one minute speech.
10/7 - Rel - Review Chapter 2 (p. 42) and be able to write six sentences explaining one of the parables listed in the notebook for test on Fri.
FOURTH GRADE
10/5 - Spel - Study 30 words on p. 24 for test Wed.
Gram - In LA notebook on top line write: LA Workbook p. 4 10-5. Answer questions #1 to 14. Just list punctuation marks for #1-12.
Speaking - Choose one topic from p. 31 in LA textbook. On one index card write a brief introduction, three incidents, and one conclusion to prepare for a one minute speech.
10/7- Rel - Review Chapter 2 (p.42) and be able to write out the six steps for making a good moral choice listed in the notebook for test on Fri.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th for 9/27 to 10/1
Dear Parents,
This week I will be checking notebooks (including 2nd grade vocabulary notebooks) to make certain that all students have finished taking their notes and doing weekly classwork. A classwork grade will be given based on completed work! For example all students are required to have fifteen definitions in their vocabulary notebook each week to study for tests on Fridays. Students are given time in each teacher's class each week to write these in their notebooks. If not completed in class on Mondays, they need to find the definitions on line listed in each teacher's blog and have them in their notebooks by Tuesday morning. This should also be done in case students are absent on Mondays when definitions are given. In Religion I am usually giving notes one day a week so students have a chance to catch up before Friday in case they need more time. If a student is absent for an oral test (one that I dictate done on looseleaf), it will not be made up. Student will be excused for that one test but student should review the work missed since it may appear on the mid-term or final exam. Parents please make sure that your children are studying the definitions in their vocabulary notebooks each week for test on Fridays especially in second grade!
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week in the area of Religion:
*Kingdom of God - the power of God's love active in the world
*Resurrection - Jesus being raised from the dead
*Pentecost - the day the Holy Spirit came to give courage to the apostles. Pentecost is also called the birthday of the Church
*mission - the work of sharing the Good News of Jesus and spreading the Kingdom of God
*faith - a gift from God that helps us to believe and trust in Him
Check under your child's grade for this week's homework:
SECOND GRADE
9/28 Spell-Study all words on spelling list on p. 30 for test Wed. In LA notebook in top space write Spelling p. 31 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
Grammar - In LA notebook in top space write LA Workbook p. 11 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
9/30 Rel - In workbook answer p. 40 and study all of Chapter 2 especially p. 42 for test Friday. Study notes in notebook.
9/30 Voc - Study all fifteen definitions for this week in Vocabulary notebook for test Fri.
REMEMBER DISMISSAL IS AT 12:00 NOON THIS FRIDAY!
THIRD GRADE
9/28 Spell- Study all words on spelling list on p. 18 for test Wed. In LA notebook in top
space write Spelling p. 19 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
Grammar - In LA notebook in top space write LA Workbook p. 6 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
9/30 Rel - In workbook answer p. 40 and study all of Chapter 2 especially p. 42 for test Friday. Study notes in notebook.
FOURTH GRADE
9/28 Spell- Study all words on spelling list on p. 18 for test Wed. In LA notebook in top space w write Spelling p. 19 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
Grammar - In LA notebook in top space write LA Workbook p. 6 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
9/30 Rel - In workbook answer p. 40 and study all of Chapter 2 especially p. 42 for test Friday. Study notes in notebook.
This week I will be checking notebooks (including 2nd grade vocabulary notebooks) to make certain that all students have finished taking their notes and doing weekly classwork. A classwork grade will be given based on completed work! For example all students are required to have fifteen definitions in their vocabulary notebook each week to study for tests on Fridays. Students are given time in each teacher's class each week to write these in their notebooks. If not completed in class on Mondays, they need to find the definitions on line listed in each teacher's blog and have them in their notebooks by Tuesday morning. This should also be done in case students are absent on Mondays when definitions are given. In Religion I am usually giving notes one day a week so students have a chance to catch up before Friday in case they need more time. If a student is absent for an oral test (one that I dictate done on looseleaf), it will not be made up. Student will be excused for that one test but student should review the work missed since it may appear on the mid-term or final exam. Parents please make sure that your children are studying the definitions in their vocabulary notebooks each week for test on Fridays especially in second grade!
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week in the area of Religion:
*Kingdom of God - the power of God's love active in the world
*Resurrection - Jesus being raised from the dead
*Pentecost - the day the Holy Spirit came to give courage to the apostles. Pentecost is also called the birthday of the Church
*mission - the work of sharing the Good News of Jesus and spreading the Kingdom of God
*faith - a gift from God that helps us to believe and trust in Him
Check under your child's grade for this week's homework:
SECOND GRADE
9/28 Spell-Study all words on spelling list on p. 30 for test Wed. In LA notebook in top space write Spelling p. 31 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
Grammar - In LA notebook in top space write LA Workbook p. 11 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
9/30 Rel - In workbook answer p. 40 and study all of Chapter 2 especially p. 42 for test Friday. Study notes in notebook.
9/30 Voc - Study all fifteen definitions for this week in Vocabulary notebook for test Fri.
REMEMBER DISMISSAL IS AT 12:00 NOON THIS FRIDAY!
THIRD GRADE
9/28 Spell- Study all words on spelling list on p. 18 for test Wed. In LA notebook in top
space write Spelling p. 19 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
Grammar - In LA notebook in top space write LA Workbook p. 6 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
9/30 Rel - In workbook answer p. 40 and study all of Chapter 2 especially p. 42 for test Friday. Study notes in notebook.
FOURTH GRADE
9/28 Spell- Study all words on spelling list on p. 18 for test Wed. In LA notebook in top space w write Spelling p. 19 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
Grammar - In LA notebook in top space write LA Workbook p. 6 9/28 and answer all questions on that page.
9/30 Rel - In workbook answer p. 40 and study all of Chapter 2 especially p. 42 for test Friday. Study notes in notebook.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 9/ 20 - 9/24
Dear Parents,
This week all students will begin using their student assignments pads distributed last week to copy their daily homework from each class. Homework will still be posted on the blog but parents should check these pads for last minute updates or messages. Whenever a student is absent, parent should check blog for homework and have child turn in their missing assignments upon their return to class.
Please note that whenever tests are given, students will always be required to study both the chapter assigned in textbook AND the corresponding notes or work done in their notebooks.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO REVIEW BOTH!
This week's vocabulary definitions are in the area of Language Arts and are listed below:
* sentence - a group of words that express a complete thought
* statement - a telling sentence; it ends with a period
* question - an asking sentence: it ends with a question mark
* phrase - a group of words that do not make a complete sentence
* personal narrative - a true story told from the writer's point of view of an event that he/ she has experienced
SECOND GRADE:
9/21 Spelling test Wed. Study all sixteen words on p. 24 in Spel/Vocab text book.
Grammar test Wed. Study pp. 8 to 11 in Language Arts (Voyages) text book. See notebook.
In Language Arts notebook, on top line write LA Workbook, date, page numbers. Answer text book pp. 30 and 32 - do not copy questions; only answer them.
9/23 Religion test Fri. Study Chapter 1 (pp. 20 to 30) especially pp. 28, 29, 30 in text and notes in Religion notebook. Also memorize the first half of the Act of Contrition on p. 328 section 6.
Vocabulary test Fri. Study all 15 definitions in Vocabulary notebook for thisweek.
THIRD GRADE: 9/21 Spelling test Wed. IN SCRIPT. Study all sixteen words on p. 12 in Spel/Vocab text book.
Grammar test Wed. Study pp. 314 to 317 in Language Arts (Voyages)text book.
In Language Arts notebook, on top line write LA Workbook, date, page number. Answer Workbook p. 3 do not copy questions; only answer them.
9/23 Religion test Fri. Study Chapter 1 (pp. 20 to 30) especially p. 30 in text and notes in Religion notebook. Also memorize entire Act of Contrition on p. 322.
FOURTH GRADE:
9/21 Spelling test Wed. IN SCRIPT. Study all twenty-five words on p. 12 in Spel/Voc text book
Grammar test Wed. Study pp. 314 to 317 in Language Arts (Voyages) text book.
In Language Arts notebook, on top line write LA Workbook, date, page number. Answer Workbook p. 3. Do not copy questions; only answer them.
9/23 Religion test Fri. Study Chapter 1 (pp. 20 to 30) especially pp. 28 & 30 in text and notes in Religion notebook. Also memorize the Sanctus prayer in Religion notebook.
This week all students will begin using their student assignments pads distributed last week to copy their daily homework from each class. Homework will still be posted on the blog but parents should check these pads for last minute updates or messages. Whenever a student is absent, parent should check blog for homework and have child turn in their missing assignments upon their return to class.
Please note that whenever tests are given, students will always be required to study both the chapter assigned in textbook AND the corresponding notes or work done in their notebooks.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO REVIEW BOTH!
This week's vocabulary definitions are in the area of Language Arts and are listed below:
* sentence - a group of words that express a complete thought
* statement - a telling sentence; it ends with a period
* question - an asking sentence: it ends with a question mark
* phrase - a group of words that do not make a complete sentence
* personal narrative - a true story told from the writer's point of view of an event that he/ she has experienced
SECOND GRADE:
9/21 Spelling test Wed. Study all sixteen words on p. 24 in Spel/Vocab text book.
Grammar test Wed. Study pp. 8 to 11 in Language Arts (Voyages) text book. See notebook.
In Language Arts notebook, on top line write LA Workbook, date, page numbers. Answer text book pp. 30 and 32 - do not copy questions; only answer them.
9/23 Religion test Fri. Study Chapter 1 (pp. 20 to 30) especially pp. 28, 29, 30 in text and notes in Religion notebook. Also memorize the first half of the Act of Contrition on p. 328 section 6.
Vocabulary test Fri. Study all 15 definitions in Vocabulary notebook for thisweek.
THIRD GRADE: 9/21 Spelling test Wed. IN SCRIPT. Study all sixteen words on p. 12 in Spel/Vocab text book.
Grammar test Wed. Study pp. 314 to 317 in Language Arts (Voyages)text book.
In Language Arts notebook, on top line write LA Workbook, date, page number. Answer Workbook p. 3 do not copy questions; only answer them.
9/23 Religion test Fri. Study Chapter 1 (pp. 20 to 30) especially p. 30 in text and notes in Religion notebook. Also memorize entire Act of Contrition on p. 322.
FOURTH GRADE:
9/21 Spelling test Wed. IN SCRIPT. Study all twenty-five words on p. 12 in Spel/Voc text book
Grammar test Wed. Study pp. 314 to 317 in Language Arts (Voyages) text book.
In Language Arts notebook, on top line write LA Workbook, date, page number. Answer Workbook p. 3. Do not copy questions; only answer them.
9/23 Religion test Fri. Study Chapter 1 (pp. 20 to 30) especially pp. 28 & 30 in text and notes in Religion notebook. Also memorize the Sanctus prayer in Religion notebook.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades 9/13-17
Dear Parents,
All parents should have returned emergency cards and all other forms by last Friday, so if you have not yet done so please make sure they are sent in by tomorrow. If you have lost the forms please contact the office. All students should have all their supplies by this Monday and all books must be covered by the end of the week.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for Religion for this week. These along with the definitions from the 3rd and 4th grade teachers must be copied into their VOCABULARY notebooks so that in total there are fifteen definitions from different subject areas to be studied each week. A vocabulary test is given every Friday. The words are the same for all three classes.
Blessed Trinity - three persons in one God: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
Holy Family - family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus
Savior - title given to Jesus because he died to save us
Incarnation - the truth that the Son of God became man
Church - community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus
Homework for Language Arts and Religion will only be given only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tests most often will be given in those subjects on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Please check under your grade to view this week's homework.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT WRITE IN VOYAGES (LANGUAGE ARTS) WORKBOOK. WORK SHOULD BE DONE IN LANGUAGE ARTS NOTEBOOK. A HEADING SHOULD NOT BE USED ON NOTEBOOK PAGES. THE HEADING SHOULD BE Language Arts p. _ and the date OR Spelling p. _ and the date AND BOTH SUBJECTS GO IN THE SAME NOTEBOOK. STUDENTS MAY WRITE IN THEIR RELIGION BOOKS. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY RELIGION WORKBOOKS THIS YEAR.
In total all students should have seven notebooks and seven plastic folders as described in the supply list posted on this blog.
To simplify matters regarding notebooks and folders I would suggest color coding these items.
For example for my home room, the 2nd grade, I will be placing colored circles on all their notebooks and folders as follows:
*Red circles marked LA and REL are for Ms. Saville's classes:Language Arts and Religion
*Blue circles marked RD and SS are for Ms. Bagley's classes: Reading and Social Studies
*Yellow circles marked M and SC are for Mr. Badia's classes: Math and Science.
ONLY ONE VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK IS NEEDED and it will have an orange circle marked V.
**** IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR STUDENTS HAVE ALL THE NOTEBOOKS AND FOLDERS THEY NEED THIS WEEK. Several students are writing on looseleaf or even in the incorrect notebook because they don't have one notebook for each subject (except Penmanship) as they should. All the notes and work they are doing on looseleaf or in an incorrect place will need to be rewritten in the correct notebook which makes extra work for your child. I need your cooperatiion in order for your children to make a smooth start that will continue throughout the year once a pattern is set up that they can follow. I will only be labeling notebooks and folders for my home room which is the second grade, but third and fourth may follow the system if they wish.
SECOND GRADE
9/14 Lang Arts - STUDENTS ARE NOT TO WRITE IN WORKBOOK!
In Language Arts notebook, complete notebook page started in class to finish answering Language Arts (Voyages) workbook p. 9.
Spel -In Language Arts notebook, complete notebook page started in class to finish answering p. 25 #1 to 12 in Spelling book.
9/16 Rel - Read pp. 20 to 30. Answer pp. 28 and p. 30. Test next week on Chapter 1. Study any notes in Religion notebook as well.
9/16 Voc. - Study all 15 definitions in Vocabulary notebook for test tomorrow,
THIRD GRADE
9/14 Lang Arts - Answer Workbook pp. 1 & 2 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Language Arts p._ and the date only.
Spel - Answer p. 13 # 1 to 14 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Spelling p._ and the date only.
9/16 Rel - Read pp. 20 to 30. Answer pp. 27, 28, 29 in book. Study Chapter1 and Religion notes in notebbok for test next week.
FOURTH GRADE
9/14 Lang. Arts - Answer Workbook pp. 1 & 2 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Language Arts p_ and the date only.
Spel - Answer p. 13 # 1 to 20 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Spelling p._ and the date only.
9/16 Rel - Read pp. 20 to 30. Answer all questions on pp. 29 30. Test next week on Chapter 1. Study all notes in Religion notebook.
All parents should have returned emergency cards and all other forms by last Friday, so if you have not yet done so please make sure they are sent in by tomorrow. If you have lost the forms please contact the office. All students should have all their supplies by this Monday and all books must be covered by the end of the week.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for Religion for this week. These along with the definitions from the 3rd and 4th grade teachers must be copied into their VOCABULARY notebooks so that in total there are fifteen definitions from different subject areas to be studied each week. A vocabulary test is given every Friday. The words are the same for all three classes.
Blessed Trinity - three persons in one God: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
Holy Family - family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus
Savior - title given to Jesus because he died to save us
Incarnation - the truth that the Son of God became man
Church - community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus
Homework for Language Arts and Religion will only be given only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tests most often will be given in those subjects on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Please check under your grade to view this week's homework.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT WRITE IN VOYAGES (LANGUAGE ARTS) WORKBOOK. WORK SHOULD BE DONE IN LANGUAGE ARTS NOTEBOOK. A HEADING SHOULD NOT BE USED ON NOTEBOOK PAGES. THE HEADING SHOULD BE Language Arts p. _ and the date OR Spelling p. _ and the date AND BOTH SUBJECTS GO IN THE SAME NOTEBOOK. STUDENTS MAY WRITE IN THEIR RELIGION BOOKS. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY RELIGION WORKBOOKS THIS YEAR.
In total all students should have seven notebooks and seven plastic folders as described in the supply list posted on this blog.
To simplify matters regarding notebooks and folders I would suggest color coding these items.
For example for my home room, the 2nd grade, I will be placing colored circles on all their notebooks and folders as follows:
*Red circles marked LA and REL are for Ms. Saville's classes:Language Arts and Religion
*Blue circles marked RD and SS are for Ms. Bagley's classes: Reading and Social Studies
*Yellow circles marked M and SC are for Mr. Badia's classes: Math and Science.
ONLY ONE VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK IS NEEDED and it will have an orange circle marked V.
**** IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR STUDENTS HAVE ALL THE NOTEBOOKS AND FOLDERS THEY NEED THIS WEEK. Several students are writing on looseleaf or even in the incorrect notebook because they don't have one notebook for each subject (except Penmanship) as they should. All the notes and work they are doing on looseleaf or in an incorrect place will need to be rewritten in the correct notebook which makes extra work for your child. I need your cooperatiion in order for your children to make a smooth start that will continue throughout the year once a pattern is set up that they can follow. I will only be labeling notebooks and folders for my home room which is the second grade, but third and fourth may follow the system if they wish.
SECOND GRADE
9/14 Lang Arts - STUDENTS ARE NOT TO WRITE IN WORKBOOK!
In Language Arts notebook, complete notebook page started in class to finish answering Language Arts (Voyages) workbook p. 9.
Spel -In Language Arts notebook, complete notebook page started in class to finish answering p. 25 #1 to 12 in Spelling book.
9/16 Rel - Read pp. 20 to 30. Answer pp. 28 and p. 30. Test next week on Chapter 1. Study any notes in Religion notebook as well.
9/16 Voc. - Study all 15 definitions in Vocabulary notebook for test tomorrow,
THIRD GRADE
9/14 Lang Arts - Answer Workbook pp. 1 & 2 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Language Arts p._ and the date only.
Spel - Answer p. 13 # 1 to 14 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Spelling p._ and the date only.
9/16 Rel - Read pp. 20 to 30. Answer pp. 27, 28, 29 in book. Study Chapter1 and Religion notes in notebbok for test next week.
FOURTH GRADE
9/14 Lang. Arts - Answer Workbook pp. 1 & 2 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Language Arts p_ and the date only.
Spel - Answer p. 13 # 1 to 20 in Language Arts notebook. On top line write Spelling p._ and the date only.
9/16 Rel - Read pp. 20 to 30. Answer all questions on pp. 29 30. Test next week on Chapter 1. Study all notes in Religion notebook.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Ms. Saville's Supply List for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades
Dear Parents,
Welcome to a new school year! This year I will be teaching Language Arts, Religion, and Penmanship to all three grades. Please do your best to have your child prepared for class with all supplies below by Mon., Sept. 13th:
* three sharpened pencils with a good eraser on each (NO pencil sharpeners allowed in class)
* four plastic folders with front and back slip in panels and two bottom inside pockets (best to get in school supply room)
* three hard cover composition notebooks (NO spiral wired notebooks) with enough pages to last for the year
* two large flat zippered cloth or plastic pencil cases (no boxes please)
Besides pencils and erasers, the following items should be able to fit in these cases:
-a pack of 8 to 12 different colored pencils (no crayons or markers)
- a roll of clear tape
- a small glue stick (no bottles or jars)
- small pack of tissues
- a small hand sanitizer
* one looseleaf pad with tear out sheets (no loose sheets and no binders please)
Parents should also buy a pack of different colored construction paper and keep this AT HOME
since students will be asked to use these for projects throughout the year.
Please make sure that all items are labeled with your child's name. Please do not allow your children to bring in any toys or distracting objects to class. When textbooks and workbooks are sent home they will need to be covered (clear covers are best) and returned to class the next day. If cover is not clear, please write child's name and title of book on the cover.
At our opening meeting on Tues., Sept. 7th all parents will receive a stack of forms that will need to be signed and returned in your child's folder by Fri., Sept. 10th. I am looking forward to seeing you at this meeting and will try to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. Sincerely,
Ms. Saville
Welcome to a new school year! This year I will be teaching Language Arts, Religion, and Penmanship to all three grades. Please do your best to have your child prepared for class with all supplies below by Mon., Sept. 13th:
* three sharpened pencils with a good eraser on each (NO pencil sharpeners allowed in class)
* four plastic folders with front and back slip in panels and two bottom inside pockets (best to get in school supply room)
* three hard cover composition notebooks (NO spiral wired notebooks) with enough pages to last for the year
* two large flat zippered cloth or plastic pencil cases (no boxes please)
Besides pencils and erasers, the following items should be able to fit in these cases:
-a pack of 8 to 12 different colored pencils (no crayons or markers)
- a roll of clear tape
- a small glue stick (no bottles or jars)
- small pack of tissues
- a small hand sanitizer
* one looseleaf pad with tear out sheets (no loose sheets and no binders please)
Parents should also buy a pack of different colored construction paper and keep this AT HOME
since students will be asked to use these for projects throughout the year.
Please make sure that all items are labeled with your child's name. Please do not allow your children to bring in any toys or distracting objects to class. When textbooks and workbooks are sent home they will need to be covered (clear covers are best) and returned to class the next day. If cover is not clear, please write child's name and title of book on the cover.
At our opening meeting on Tues., Sept. 7th all parents will receive a stack of forms that will need to be signed and returned in your child's folder by Fri., Sept. 10th. I am looking forward to seeing you at this meeting and will try to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. Sincerely,
Ms. Saville
Sunday, June 20, 2010
End of the Year Blog for 6/21-6/25
Dear Parents,
Dismissal this Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs. is at 2:30 and Fri. at 12:00. On Friday Report cards, Honors, Class Awards, etc. will be given out at the 8:30 assembly. Parents are invited. On Wed. afternoon the second grade will be having their end of the year pizza party. Each child should bring their own small individual juices and ONE bag of treats to share with the class. Students may wear play clothes on Wed. but they MUST BE IN SCHOOL UNIFORM ON THURS. AND FRI. On Thurs. we will be attending the 8th grade Graduation Mass and Ceremony and on Fri. we have the School Awards Ceremony. Students should bring their book bags each day to take home books and papers. WORKBOOKS SENT HOME SHOULD BE LEFT AT HOME. I want to thank all parents at this time for your cooperation and support this year in helping me with your child's progress. With God's help we will continue....
Ms. Saville
Dismissal this Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs. is at 2:30 and Fri. at 12:00. On Friday Report cards, Honors, Class Awards, etc. will be given out at the 8:30 assembly. Parents are invited. On Wed. afternoon the second grade will be having their end of the year pizza party. Each child should bring their own small individual juices and ONE bag of treats to share with the class. Students may wear play clothes on Wed. but they MUST BE IN SCHOOL UNIFORM ON THURS. AND FRI. On Thurs. we will be attending the 8th grade Graduation Mass and Ceremony and on Fri. we have the School Awards Ceremony. Students should bring their book bags each day to take home books and papers. WORKBOOKS SENT HOME SHOULD BE LEFT AT HOME. I want to thank all parents at this time for your cooperation and support this year in helping me with your child's progress. With God's help we will continue....
Ms. Saville
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for 6/14- 6-18
Dear Parents,
This Tues., June 15th the Social Studies Final Exam will be given to all three grades. Please review last week's homework blog as well as last week's assignment book to check what should be reviewed for the exam. Each exam will require students to complete DBQ questions with a follow up essay which we have practicing all year using the paragraph organizers to list topics. Our Field Day will be this Friday at Dyckman Fields. All students must get to school by 8:00 and be dressed in their school gym shirt. Shorts may be worn under their blue sweat pants. Parents may come but your child must remain with his/her class group. If a parent wants their child to leave early, the home room teacher must be informed and the child must be signed out before he/she leaves. Each student must bring their own lunch and snack and several bottles of water. A light towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses are suggested. Play equipment will be provided but children are allowed to bring kites, frisbees, yoyo, soft balls, etc. as long as they all fit inside their backpack. Children's hands must be free to hold on. Thank you.
This Tues., June 15th the Social Studies Final Exam will be given to all three grades. Please review last week's homework blog as well as last week's assignment book to check what should be reviewed for the exam. Each exam will require students to complete DBQ questions with a follow up essay which we have practicing all year using the paragraph organizers to list topics. Our Field Day will be this Friday at Dyckman Fields. All students must get to school by 8:00 and be dressed in their school gym shirt. Shorts may be worn under their blue sweat pants. Parents may come but your child must remain with his/her class group. If a parent wants their child to leave early, the home room teacher must be informed and the child must be signed out before he/she leaves. Each student must bring their own lunch and snack and several bottles of water. A light towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses are suggested. Play equipment will be provided but children are allowed to bring kites, frisbees, yoyo, soft balls, etc. as long as they all fit inside their backpack. Children's hands must be free to hold on. Thank you.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades for 6/7 - 6/11
Dear Parents,
On Monday I will be sending home permission slips that you filled out at the beginning of the year to be used for our field day trip on June 18th. This year we will going nearby to Inwood Park instead of Riverbank State Park. On next week's homework blog I will be explaining about preparations and regulations for the trip. I need a parent to sign the top of the permission with the current date and please return by Tuesday. If your address or phone has changed please cross out one listed and write your new one somewhere on the sheet. Please do not lose this slip sinc I cannot provide more copies.
This Wed. June 9 all students will be taking the Religion Final Exam (for 3rd and 4th it will be the Archdiocesean Exam). Students in ALL classes have a list of vocabulary definitions and a list of what is most important to review in answering essays. This should be helpful in knowing exactly what parts of the notebook needs most attention (eg. 4th should concentrate on the paragraphs written for each of the ten commandments; 3rd and 2nd on the parables and anything else listed in the notebook for review). On Thurs. June 10 all students will be taking a short Handwriting Exam in script. There will be no school this Friday.
I will not be assigning any other homework this week in order to give students every opportunity to study well for ALL their exams but please make sure that your children are doing so. I will be assigning review pages to be done in class that should be checked out at home as well. Thank you.
On Monday I will be sending home permission slips that you filled out at the beginning of the year to be used for our field day trip on June 18th. This year we will going nearby to Inwood Park instead of Riverbank State Park. On next week's homework blog I will be explaining about preparations and regulations for the trip. I need a parent to sign the top of the permission with the current date and please return by Tuesday. If your address or phone has changed please cross out one listed and write your new one somewhere on the sheet. Please do not lose this slip sinc I cannot provide more copies.
This Wed. June 9 all students will be taking the Religion Final Exam (for 3rd and 4th it will be the Archdiocesean Exam). Students in ALL classes have a list of vocabulary definitions and a list of what is most important to review in answering essays. This should be helpful in knowing exactly what parts of the notebook needs most attention (eg. 4th should concentrate on the paragraphs written for each of the ten commandments; 3rd and 2nd on the parables and anything else listed in the notebook for review). On Thurs. June 10 all students will be taking a short Handwriting Exam in script. There will be no school this Friday.
I will not be assigning any other homework this week in order to give students every opportunity to study well for ALL their exams but please make sure that your children are doing so. I will be assigning review pages to be done in class that should be checked out at home as well. Thank you.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades for 5/31-6/4
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow on June 2nd, students from all grades will be taking a comprehensive vocabulary test on ALL the definitions given in the LAST SIX WEEKS, as noted in last week's homework.
The only work I will be assigning this week is to study for final exams. Please remember that these exams will cover all work done since September. Below is a list of what students should be reviewing:
SECOND GRADE:
SS - Review all definitions in glossary (text pp. 222-227). Also review facts and skillbuilders at the end of each Unit text pp. 26-29; 62-65; 88-91; 114-117; 138-141; 164-167; 186-189; 210-213. Review also how to write an essay: one paragraph of six sentences.
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Religion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and what each means. Review all notes on Baptism and Reconciliation. Study the parables of The Prodigal Son and The Lost Sheep. Study the miracles of The Wedding of Cana and The Multiplication of Loaves and Fish.
THIRD GRADE:
SS - Study Unit Review text pp. 62, 138, 202, 266, and 326. Study the definitions of all WORDS in glossary and NAMES circled in the back of the text book. Review how to write an essay: two paragraphs of six sentences each (including introduction and conclusion).
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Religion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and what each means. Study all notes on Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist. Be able to explain the story of The Forgiving Father (also called The Prodigal Son).
Be able to create a spontaneous prayer for different situations.
FOURTH GRADE:
SS - Study Unit Review text pp. 52, 134, 206, 264, and 334. Study the definitions of all WORDS in glossary and NAMES circled in the back of the text book. Review how to write an essay: three paragraphs of six sentences each (including introduction and conclusion)
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Relgion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and study the paragraph written about each one in the notebook. Review in notebook all that is listed on what should be MEMORIZED for final exam! This includes the following: Jesus' Two Great Commandments; the steps for making a good moral choice; the Sanctus prayer; the seven sacraments; the Joyful Mysteries; the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (with corresponding Practical Work of Mercy); description of the life of one SAINT and how he/she inspires you; the Beatitudes; explanation of Jesus' parables and miracles; examples of how we practice stewardship; creating a spontaneous for different situations.
Tomorrow on June 2nd, students from all grades will be taking a comprehensive vocabulary test on ALL the definitions given in the LAST SIX WEEKS, as noted in last week's homework.
The only work I will be assigning this week is to study for final exams. Please remember that these exams will cover all work done since September. Below is a list of what students should be reviewing:
SECOND GRADE:
SS - Review all definitions in glossary (text pp. 222-227). Also review facts and skillbuilders at the end of each Unit text pp. 26-29; 62-65; 88-91; 114-117; 138-141; 164-167; 186-189; 210-213. Review also how to write an essay: one paragraph of six sentences.
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Religion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and what each means. Review all notes on Baptism and Reconciliation. Study the parables of The Prodigal Son and The Lost Sheep. Study the miracles of The Wedding of Cana and The Multiplication of Loaves and Fish.
THIRD GRADE:
SS - Study Unit Review text pp. 62, 138, 202, 266, and 326. Study the definitions of all WORDS in glossary and NAMES circled in the back of the text book. Review how to write an essay: two paragraphs of six sentences each (including introduction and conclusion).
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Religion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and what each means. Study all notes on Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist. Be able to explain the story of The Forgiving Father (also called The Prodigal Son).
Be able to create a spontaneous prayer for different situations.
FOURTH GRADE:
SS - Study Unit Review text pp. 52, 134, 206, 264, and 334. Study the definitions of all WORDS in glossary and NAMES circled in the back of the text book. Review how to write an essay: three paragraphs of six sentences each (including introduction and conclusion)
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Relgion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and study the paragraph written about each one in the notebook. Review in notebook all that is listed on what should be MEMORIZED for final exam! This includes the following: Jesus' Two Great Commandments; the steps for making a good moral choice; the Sanctus prayer; the seven sacraments; the Joyful Mysteries; the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (with corresponding Practical Work of Mercy); description of the life of one SAINT and how he/she inspires you; the Beatitudes; explanation of Jesus' parables and miracles; examples of how we practice stewardship; creating a spontaneous for different situations.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th for 5/24 to 5/28
Dear Parent,
There will be 12:00 dismissal this Monday for 2nd and 4th graders only. Second graders are due back in class by 4:00 dressed in spring dress up clothes for our Spring Show which will begin promptly at 5:00! On Thursday afternoon I will be attending a workshop and will leave classwork for all three classes. School will be closed on Friday and next Monday.
There will be no new vocabulary words this week. We willl be reviewing the definitions from the last six weeks starting with 4/12..., 4/19...,4/26..., 5/3..., 5/10..., and 5/17... for a comprehensive test on Wed., June 2.
Students should begin reviewing for final exams NOW! Final exams will cover all work covered since Sept. In Social Studies it is best to study all the vocabulary and facts from the UNIT Review pages in the textbook - 1 through 5 for third and fourth graders. In Religion study ALL notes but especially study the Religion definitions and what is listed under MEMORIZE list in the notebooks.
SECOND GRADE
5/25 SS - Study all definitions in glossary for test this week.
Rel - Study all Religion definitions listed in notebook for quiz this week.
Voc - Begin reviewing the definitions in the Vocabulary notebook from the last six weeks for test next Wed.
THIRD GRADE
5/25 SS - Study Chapter 11 notes on Vocabulary and Facts on text p. 296. Study the difference between cause and effect on Workbook p. 59 and on Summing Up on p. 297. Study reading a flow chart on text p. 310. Test on Wed. and quiz on Thurs.
For final exam begin reviewing Unit Review pp. 62, 138, 202, 266, 326 and all definitions and names circled in back of textbook.
Rel - Study all Religion definitions listed in notebook for quiz this week.
FOURTH GRADE
5/25 SS - Study Chapter 11 vocabulary in text p. 290 and study all Chapter 12 notes on text pp. 312- 313 vocabulary, skills, and summing up for tests on Wed. and Thurs.
For final exam begin reviewing Unit Review pp. 52, 134, 206, 264, 334 and all definitions and names circled in back of textbook.
Rel - Study all Religion definitions listed in notebook for quiz this week.
There will be 12:00 dismissal this Monday for 2nd and 4th graders only. Second graders are due back in class by 4:00 dressed in spring dress up clothes for our Spring Show which will begin promptly at 5:00! On Thursday afternoon I will be attending a workshop and will leave classwork for all three classes. School will be closed on Friday and next Monday.
There will be no new vocabulary words this week. We willl be reviewing the definitions from the last six weeks starting with 4/12..., 4/19...,4/26..., 5/3..., 5/10..., and 5/17... for a comprehensive test on Wed., June 2.
Students should begin reviewing for final exams NOW! Final exams will cover all work covered since Sept. In Social Studies it is best to study all the vocabulary and facts from the UNIT Review pages in the textbook - 1 through 5 for third and fourth graders. In Religion study ALL notes but especially study the Religion definitions and what is listed under MEMORIZE list in the notebooks.
SECOND GRADE
5/25 SS - Study all definitions in glossary for test this week.
Rel - Study all Religion definitions listed in notebook for quiz this week.
Voc - Begin reviewing the definitions in the Vocabulary notebook from the last six weeks for test next Wed.
THIRD GRADE
5/25 SS - Study Chapter 11 notes on Vocabulary and Facts on text p. 296. Study the difference between cause and effect on Workbook p. 59 and on Summing Up on p. 297. Study reading a flow chart on text p. 310. Test on Wed. and quiz on Thurs.
For final exam begin reviewing Unit Review pp. 62, 138, 202, 266, 326 and all definitions and names circled in back of textbook.
Rel - Study all Religion definitions listed in notebook for quiz this week.
FOURTH GRADE
5/25 SS - Study Chapter 11 vocabulary in text p. 290 and study all Chapter 12 notes on text pp. 312- 313 vocabulary, skills, and summing up for tests on Wed. and Thurs.
For final exam begin reviewing Unit Review pp. 52, 134, 206, 264, 334 and all definitions and names circled in back of textbook.
Rel - Study all Religion definitions listed in notebook for quiz this week.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades for 5/17- 5/21
Dear Parents,
Students from all grades need to bring rosary beads no later than this Tuesday. If tests papers were not returned last week, please remember to send them in signed no later than this Tuesday. Progress Reports will be distributed this Tuesday by our pastor. The NYSELAT Listening Test will be given this Wednesday morning and the NYSELAT Writing Test will be given this Thursday morning. The May Procession will be this Friday at 10:00 and dismissal will be at 2:30. The Uniform Company will be here from 12:30 to 2:00 on Friday.
Due to stage show rehearsals scheduled for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades throughout the week as well 12:00 dismissal for 3rd on Tuesday and 4th class being split up one or two days, several 3rd and 4th grades will be cancelled (or rescheduled whenever possible).
The vocabulary definitions for this week are listed below:
1. presider's chair - shows the priest's authority to teach the faith
2. lay person - a baptized person who has not received the Sacrament of Holy Orders
3. religious brother or sister - one who takes public vows and dedicates his/her life to God
4. sacred vessels - dishes and cups used at Mass to hold Jesus' body and blood
5. sacristy - room for keeping the sacred vessels, for dressing, and preparing for worship
SECOND GRADE:
5/18 - SS -On looseleaf write a full heading. Write title: Being a Good Citizen. Write six sentences explaining different ways a child your age can act as a good citizen.
5/ 20 - Rel - In Workbook answer pp. 60 & 61. Write two sentences about the saint under the picture.
Voc - Study all 15 definitions for test Friday. Bring rosary beads.
THIRD GRADE:
5/18 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 59. Write cause or effect after each sentence copied.
Study all notes on Chapter 11 for test next week. Text pp. 296-297.
5/20 - Rel - In Workbook answer pp. 58 & 59. Color code rosary following directions in class.
FOURTH GRADE:
5/ 18 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 60. Answer all questions.
Study all notes on Chapter 12 for test next week. Text pp. 312 -313.
5/20 - Rel - In Workbook answer pp. 50 & 55. Fill all lines.
Students from all grades need to bring rosary beads no later than this Tuesday. If tests papers were not returned last week, please remember to send them in signed no later than this Tuesday. Progress Reports will be distributed this Tuesday by our pastor. The NYSELAT Listening Test will be given this Wednesday morning and the NYSELAT Writing Test will be given this Thursday morning. The May Procession will be this Friday at 10:00 and dismissal will be at 2:30. The Uniform Company will be here from 12:30 to 2:00 on Friday.
Due to stage show rehearsals scheduled for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades throughout the week as well 12:00 dismissal for 3rd on Tuesday and 4th class being split up one or two days, several 3rd and 4th grades will be cancelled (or rescheduled whenever possible).
The vocabulary definitions for this week are listed below:
1. presider's chair - shows the priest's authority to teach the faith
2. lay person - a baptized person who has not received the Sacrament of Holy Orders
3. religious brother or sister - one who takes public vows and dedicates his/her life to God
4. sacred vessels - dishes and cups used at Mass to hold Jesus' body and blood
5. sacristy - room for keeping the sacred vessels, for dressing, and preparing for worship
SECOND GRADE:
5/18 - SS -On looseleaf write a full heading. Write title: Being a Good Citizen. Write six sentences explaining different ways a child your age can act as a good citizen.
5/ 20 - Rel - In Workbook answer pp. 60 & 61. Write two sentences about the saint under the picture.
Voc - Study all 15 definitions for test Friday. Bring rosary beads.
THIRD GRADE:
5/18 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 59. Write cause or effect after each sentence copied.
Study all notes on Chapter 11 for test next week. Text pp. 296-297.
5/20 - Rel - In Workbook answer pp. 58 & 59. Color code rosary following directions in class.
FOURTH GRADE:
5/ 18 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 60. Answer all questions.
Study all notes on Chapter 12 for test next week. Text pp. 312 -313.
5/20 - Rel - In Workbook answer pp. 50 & 55. Fill all lines.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades for 5/10 - 5/14
Dear Parents,
This week test papers will be distributed by the principal and myself. Each test must be signed and returned to whichever teacher made up the test NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY, MAY 14th. Dismissal is at 2:30 this Friday. THIS WEEK ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BRING ROSARY BEADS AND TWO SHEETS OF LIGHT BLUE CONSTRUCTION PAPER TO CLASS. Religion quizzes will be given to all three grades any day this week since there is a break in state testing. Please have students review all definitions and anything listed to be memorized in the Religion notebooks.
The second grade Spring Show will be on Mon., May 24th at 5:00 p.m. All children will need to wear Spring colored dress up clothes - no sneakers or jeans. If sandals are worn they must be secure on the feet and not slippery.
The vocabulary words for this week are listed below:
1. bill - a written idea for a law
2. veto - to refuse to approve; for example to veto a bill from becoming a law
3. satellite - a spacecraft used to connect radio, telephone, and television communications
4. pony express - a team of horseback riders who rode across western United States to deliver mail from 1860 to 1861
5. Great Depression - a period of widespread economic hardship in the 1930's
This means a very large number of people lost their jobs and many businesses failed.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK
3/11 Social Studies test Wed. on all definitions in the glossary. Study also the location of the ten states that will be covered in class. See US map in back of text book.
3/14 Religion test on Fri. Review how to pray the rosary, the Apostles' Creed, and the mysteries of the rosary. In Rel. Workbook answer p. 38.
3/14 Vocabulary test Fri. Study all fifteen weekly definitions in the notebook.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK
3/11 Social Studies test Wed. on Chapter 10. Study all notes for the chapter: vocabulary, facts, skills, and summing up. In SS notebook write Workbook p. 61. Write each word and definition.
3/14 Religion quiz on Fri. Review the ten commandments, Jesus' Greatest Commandments, and the seven sacraments. In Rel. Workbook answer p. 40. Follow directions on page.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
3/11 Social Studies test Wed. on Chapter 10. Study all notes for the chapter: vocabulary, facts,
cause/ effect,... In SS notebook write Workbook p. 59. Answer each in a sentence.
3/14 Religion quiz on Fri. See the index p 336 to choose a saint that practiced corporal and/or
spiritual works of mercy and be able to explain who and how. Review the ten commandments and Jesus' Greatest Commandments. In Rel. Workbook answer p. 49.
*** Please remember that all 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders need to bring their tests back signed no later than this Friday! Thank you.
This week test papers will be distributed by the principal and myself. Each test must be signed and returned to whichever teacher made up the test NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY, MAY 14th. Dismissal is at 2:30 this Friday. THIS WEEK ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BRING ROSARY BEADS AND TWO SHEETS OF LIGHT BLUE CONSTRUCTION PAPER TO CLASS. Religion quizzes will be given to all three grades any day this week since there is a break in state testing. Please have students review all definitions and anything listed to be memorized in the Religion notebooks.
The second grade Spring Show will be on Mon., May 24th at 5:00 p.m. All children will need to wear Spring colored dress up clothes - no sneakers or jeans. If sandals are worn they must be secure on the feet and not slippery.
The vocabulary words for this week are listed below:
1. bill - a written idea for a law
2. veto - to refuse to approve; for example to veto a bill from becoming a law
3. satellite - a spacecraft used to connect radio, telephone, and television communications
4. pony express - a team of horseback riders who rode across western United States to deliver mail from 1860 to 1861
5. Great Depression - a period of widespread economic hardship in the 1930's
This means a very large number of people lost their jobs and many businesses failed.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK
3/11 Social Studies test Wed. on all definitions in the glossary. Study also the location of the ten states that will be covered in class. See US map in back of text book.
3/14 Religion test on Fri. Review how to pray the rosary, the Apostles' Creed, and the mysteries of the rosary. In Rel. Workbook answer p. 38.
3/14 Vocabulary test Fri. Study all fifteen weekly definitions in the notebook.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK
3/11 Social Studies test Wed. on Chapter 10. Study all notes for the chapter: vocabulary, facts, skills, and summing up. In SS notebook write Workbook p. 61. Write each word and definition.
3/14 Religion quiz on Fri. Review the ten commandments, Jesus' Greatest Commandments, and the seven sacraments. In Rel. Workbook answer p. 40. Follow directions on page.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
3/11 Social Studies test Wed. on Chapter 10. Study all notes for the chapter: vocabulary, facts,
cause/ effect,... In SS notebook write Workbook p. 59. Answer each in a sentence.
3/14 Religion quiz on Fri. See the index p 336 to choose a saint that practiced corporal and/or
spiritual works of mercy and be able to explain who and how. Review the ten commandments and Jesus' Greatest Commandments. In Rel. Workbook answer p. 49.
*** Please remember that all 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders need to bring their tests back signed no later than this Friday! Thank you.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades for 5/3 to 5/7
Dear Parents,
Dismissal this Friday will be at 12:00. There will again have to be a rearrangement of schedule this week due to the fourth grade Math State Testing. Religion foldables planned for last week as well as Social Studies lessons for Thurs. and Fri. will have to be rescheduled for this week due to practice for Reconciliation at which I had to be present and practice for Spring Show.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week:
1. holiness - sharing in God's goodness and responding to God's love by the way we live
2. saint - a follower of Christ who lived a life of holiness on earth
3. communion of saints - union of baptized members of the Church on earth with those in heaven and in purgatory
4. Annunciation - holy day in which we celebrate when Mary was asked by the angel Gabriel to be the mother of God's Son
5. Assumption - holy day in which we ceklebrate Mary's ascent into heaven after her life on
earth
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK
5/4 - Rel. - Answer Workbook p. 58. Write a prayer to Mary.
5/6 - SS - On looseleaf write a heading. Write the names of all the fifty states.
5/6 - Voc - Study all 15 Vocabulary definitions for test Friday.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK
5/4 - Rel. - Answer Workbook p. 45. Write about a story from the Bible. Keep reviewing past Religion notes for quiz at any time, especially definitions and memorize list.
5/6 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 55. Answer all questions in sentences.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
5/4 - Rel. - Choose one saint. Write a heading on looseleaf and write three sentences about
what made this person a saint and three sentences telling why he or she inspires you.
Keep reviewing past Religion notes for quiz at any time,especially definitions and memorize list
5/6 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 51. Answer all questions.
Dismissal this Friday will be at 12:00. There will again have to be a rearrangement of schedule this week due to the fourth grade Math State Testing. Religion foldables planned for last week as well as Social Studies lessons for Thurs. and Fri. will have to be rescheduled for this week due to practice for Reconciliation at which I had to be present and practice for Spring Show.
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week:
1. holiness - sharing in God's goodness and responding to God's love by the way we live
2. saint - a follower of Christ who lived a life of holiness on earth
3. communion of saints - union of baptized members of the Church on earth with those in heaven and in purgatory
4. Annunciation - holy day in which we celebrate when Mary was asked by the angel Gabriel to be the mother of God's Son
5. Assumption - holy day in which we ceklebrate Mary's ascent into heaven after her life on
earth
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK
5/4 - Rel. - Answer Workbook p. 58. Write a prayer to Mary.
5/6 - SS - On looseleaf write a heading. Write the names of all the fifty states.
5/6 - Voc - Study all 15 Vocabulary definitions for test Friday.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK
5/4 - Rel. - Answer Workbook p. 45. Write about a story from the Bible. Keep reviewing past Religion notes for quiz at any time, especially definitions and memorize list.
5/6 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 55. Answer all questions in sentences.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
5/4 - Rel. - Choose one saint. Write a heading on looseleaf and write three sentences about
what made this person a saint and three sentences telling why he or she inspires you.
Keep reviewing past Religion notes for quiz at any time,especially definitions and memorize list
5/6 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 51. Answer all questions.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 4/26 - 4/30
Dear Parents,
This week the time schedule for classes will need to be adjusted due to ELA State testing for the fourth grade. On Thursday April 29, second and third grade students that are in the sacramental program will be in church at 1:00 for practice and the to celebrate Reconciliation at 1:30. A letter was sent home last week by the principal about this.
This week I will be working on DBQ essays in Social Studies and Religion foldables as part of their project grade both of which are worth 30% of their grade. MAPS OF THE MONTH FOR FOURTH GRADERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THIS THURS., APRIL 29!
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week:
1.ration - to use less of something
2. neutral - not taking sides
3. tenement - a poorly built apartment building
4. labor union - group of workers who push for better working conditions
5. amendment - a change to the constitution
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/27 Rel. - Test on Wed. on all definitions listed in Religion notebook. Review also all ten commandments, what happens in sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist; identifying parts of the Mass and correct Mass responses.
4/29 SS - Study all definitions on pp. 222 through 227 in text book.
4/29 Voc. - Study all fifteen definitions in Vocabulary notebook for test Friday.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/27 Rel. - Test on Wed. on all definitions listed in Religion notebook. Review also all ten
commandments, the seven sacraments, what happens in each of the parables listed in notebook.
4/29 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 54. Write out all three parts in script.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/27 Rel. - Test on Wed. on all definitions listed in Religion notebook. Review also the ten commandments, Jesus' Two Great Commandments (Luke 10:27), Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, the Sanctus prayer, the Beatitudes, the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, and the steps for making a good moral choice.
4/29 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 49. Answer each in a sentence in script.
Map of the Month is due no later than Thurs., April 29.
This week the time schedule for classes will need to be adjusted due to ELA State testing for the fourth grade. On Thursday April 29, second and third grade students that are in the sacramental program will be in church at 1:00 for practice and the to celebrate Reconciliation at 1:30. A letter was sent home last week by the principal about this.
This week I will be working on DBQ essays in Social Studies and Religion foldables as part of their project grade both of which are worth 30% of their grade. MAPS OF THE MONTH FOR FOURTH GRADERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THIS THURS., APRIL 29!
Below are the vocabulary definitions for this week:
1.ration - to use less of something
2. neutral - not taking sides
3. tenement - a poorly built apartment building
4. labor union - group of workers who push for better working conditions
5. amendment - a change to the constitution
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/27 Rel. - Test on Wed. on all definitions listed in Religion notebook. Review also all ten commandments, what happens in sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist; identifying parts of the Mass and correct Mass responses.
4/29 SS - Study all definitions on pp. 222 through 227 in text book.
4/29 Voc. - Study all fifteen definitions in Vocabulary notebook for test Friday.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/27 Rel. - Test on Wed. on all definitions listed in Religion notebook. Review also all ten
commandments, the seven sacraments, what happens in each of the parables listed in notebook.
4/29 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 54. Write out all three parts in script.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/27 Rel. - Test on Wed. on all definitions listed in Religion notebook. Review also the ten commandments, Jesus' Two Great Commandments (Luke 10:27), Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, the Sanctus prayer, the Beatitudes, the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, and the steps for making a good moral choice.
4/29 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 49. Answer each in a sentence in script.
Map of the Month is due no later than Thurs., April 29.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for 4/19 - 4/23
Dear Parents,
This week many but not all will be taking the NYSESLAT Speaking test Tues. to Thurs. mornings. On Friday all classes will be preparing for the spring show with Ms. Alma and dismissal will be at 12:00 noon.
The vocabulary for this week is in Religion:
covenant - special agreement between God and his people
Resurrection - Jesus' being raised from the dead
Ascension - Jesus' returning to his Father in heaven
Pentecost - day the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles in form of a flame
Beatitude - teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount that describe the way to live as his disciples
This week Social Studies homework will be given on Tues. and Religion on Thurs. Due to early dismissal on Fri. Social Studies tests must be given on Wed.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/20 SS - Test Wed. on Chapter 8. Review text pp. 192 to 211 and notes in SS notebook.
4/22 Rel - Review all Religion definitions in notebook for test next Wed. Answer Workbook p. 26.
Voc. - Review all 15 vocabulary defintions for test this Fri.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/20 SS - Test Wed. on Chapter 9. Review ALL notes on Chapter 9 in SS notebook.
In notebook write Workbook p. 51. Write each word with its definition.
4/22 Rel - Review all Religion definitions in notebook and be able to write about any of the parables listed in notebook. Study text pp. 296 to 299. Answer Workbook p. 13.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/20 SS - Test Wed. on Chapter 9. Review ALL notes on Chapter 9 in SS notebook.
In notebook write Workbook p. 46. Make three lists as explained in class.
4/22 Rel - Review all Religion definitions in notebook and be able to write out each Beatitude and explain what each means as shown in notebook. Answer Workbook p. 11.
This week many but not all will be taking the NYSESLAT Speaking test Tues. to Thurs. mornings. On Friday all classes will be preparing for the spring show with Ms. Alma and dismissal will be at 12:00 noon.
The vocabulary for this week is in Religion:
covenant - special agreement between God and his people
Resurrection - Jesus' being raised from the dead
Ascension - Jesus' returning to his Father in heaven
Pentecost - day the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles in form of a flame
Beatitude - teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount that describe the way to live as his disciples
This week Social Studies homework will be given on Tues. and Religion on Thurs. Due to early dismissal on Fri. Social Studies tests must be given on Wed.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/20 SS - Test Wed. on Chapter 8. Review text pp. 192 to 211 and notes in SS notebook.
4/22 Rel - Review all Religion definitions in notebook for test next Wed. Answer Workbook p. 26.
Voc. - Review all 15 vocabulary defintions for test this Fri.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/20 SS - Test Wed. on Chapter 9. Review ALL notes on Chapter 9 in SS notebook.
In notebook write Workbook p. 51. Write each word with its definition.
4/22 Rel - Review all Religion definitions in notebook and be able to write about any of the parables listed in notebook. Study text pp. 296 to 299. Answer Workbook p. 13.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/20 SS - Test Wed. on Chapter 9. Review ALL notes on Chapter 9 in SS notebook.
In notebook write Workbook p. 46. Make three lists as explained in class.
4/22 Rel - Review all Religion definitions in notebook and be able to write out each Beatitude and explain what each means as shown in notebook. Answer Workbook p. 11.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades 4/12-16
Dear Parents,
Welcome back! I hope you all had a nice Easter break. Now it is time for report cards!
Please be sure that your children bring back their notebooks to class and any other books they took home.
Report cards will be mailed home this week. Dismissal is at 12:00 this Thursday so that Parent-Teacher conferences can be held from 3:00 to 7:00 that afternoon. Parents who wish to come must bring the report card with them to the conference. Each parent must be limited to 10 minutes at this conference. If more time is needed, parent must sign to ask for another meeting
to be arranged by the office. April calendars were given out to students Mon., April 12; please read carefully. Dismissal is at 2:30 this Friday.
AN IMPORTANT CORRECTION: For those celebrating the sacrament of Reconciliation , the ceremony will be on Tuesday, April 27 at 1:30 (not on Thurs.) First Holy Communion will be on May 1st at 11:00.
Below are the Social Studies vocabulary definitions for this week:
industry -all the businesses that make one kind of goods or provide one kind of service
immigrant - a person who comes to a new country to live
abolition - ending or doing away with completely, for example as in the abolition of slavery
draft - a plan to select people to serve in the military
suffrage - the right to vote
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/13- Rel - Study pp. 36 to 40. Answer all questions on those pages.
4/15 - SS - On looseleaf write full heading. Answer all questions on p. 211.
Voc - Test Friday on this week's vocabulary definitions listed in Vocabulary notebook.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/13 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 64. Answer all questions on p. 64.
4/15 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 46. Answer all questions.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/13 - Rel - Study pp. 34-36. Finish filling in I can.... list for each Beatitude. Memorize the
Beatitudes and what each means for test next week.
4/15 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 47. Answer all questions.
Welcome back! I hope you all had a nice Easter break. Now it is time for report cards!
Please be sure that your children bring back their notebooks to class and any other books they took home.
Report cards will be mailed home this week. Dismissal is at 12:00 this Thursday so that Parent-Teacher conferences can be held from 3:00 to 7:00 that afternoon. Parents who wish to come must bring the report card with them to the conference. Each parent must be limited to 10 minutes at this conference. If more time is needed, parent must sign to ask for another meeting
to be arranged by the office. April calendars were given out to students Mon., April 12; please read carefully. Dismissal is at 2:30 this Friday.
AN IMPORTANT CORRECTION: For those celebrating the sacrament of Reconciliation , the ceremony will be on Tuesday, April 27 at 1:30 (not on Thurs.) First Holy Communion will be on May 1st at 11:00.
Below are the Social Studies vocabulary definitions for this week:
industry -all the businesses that make one kind of goods or provide one kind of service
immigrant - a person who comes to a new country to live
abolition - ending or doing away with completely, for example as in the abolition of slavery
draft - a plan to select people to serve in the military
suffrage - the right to vote
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/13- Rel - Study pp. 36 to 40. Answer all questions on those pages.
4/15 - SS - On looseleaf write full heading. Answer all questions on p. 211.
Voc - Test Friday on this week's vocabulary definitions listed in Vocabulary notebook.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/13 - Rel - Study pp. 56 to 64. Answer all questions on p. 64.
4/15 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 46. Answer all questions.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
4/13 - Rel - Study pp. 34-36. Finish filling in I can.... list for each Beatitude. Memorize the
Beatitudes and what each means for test next week.
4/15 - SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 47. Answer all questions.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 3/22-25
Dear Parents,
Each second grade students will need to bring a plastic bag by Wed. in order to pack up their books to be stored away over Easter vacation. Please check board in auditorium for dismissal time on Thursday. There is no school on Friday.
Homework in Social Studies and Religion will only be assigned one day each week per subject.
Please bring in Lenten folders with quarters by this Wed. Aso please bring in any cans of soda that you can by Wed. to be collected for the poor.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/23 Rel - Study all Religion definitions in notebook.
3/26 SS - In SS notebook on top line write Chapter 8 Definitions. Look up in glossary and write the definition for each word on text p. 190.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/23 Rel. - Study all Religion definitions in notebook.
3/26 SS - In SS notebook write Workbook p. 45. Write out word and definition for each response in script.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/23 Rel - Study all definitions in Religion notebook.
3/26- In SS notebook write Workbook p. 43. Write out date and correct event for each in script.
During Easter vacation all students should take home both Social Studies and Religion notebooks to study and make sure not to lose them! Please check blog for any other additional notes just before April 12 which is our date of return from the spring break.
Each second grade students will need to bring a plastic bag by Wed. in order to pack up their books to be stored away over Easter vacation. Please check board in auditorium for dismissal time on Thursday. There is no school on Friday.
Homework in Social Studies and Religion will only be assigned one day each week per subject.
Please bring in Lenten folders with quarters by this Wed. Aso please bring in any cans of soda that you can by Wed. to be collected for the poor.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/23 Rel - Study all Religion definitions in notebook.
3/26 SS - In SS notebook on top line write Chapter 8 Definitions. Look up in glossary and write the definition for each word on text p. 190.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/23 Rel. - Study all Religion definitions in notebook.
3/26 SS - In SS notebook write Workbook p. 45. Write out word and definition for each response in script.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/23 Rel - Study all definitions in Religion notebook.
3/26- In SS notebook write Workbook p. 43. Write out date and correct event for each in script.
During Easter vacation all students should take home both Social Studies and Religion notebooks to study and make sure not to lose them! Please check blog for any other additional notes just before April 12 which is our date of return from the spring break.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for 3/15 - 3/19
Dear Parents,
There will not be any new definitions for the Vocabulary notebook until we return from Easter vacation since the third quarter ends next Thursday. However, I will be giving all three classes Religion definitions to be recorded in their Religion notebooks to be reviewed well during the Easter vacation.This is very important in preparation for the Archdiocesean exam to be taken by both third and fourth graders at the end of this year. On March 17, students can wear green clothes (no jeans) in honor of St. Patrick's Day. On Friday all must be in uniform for Mass at 9:00; there will be no Stations of the Cross and dismissal will be at 2:30.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/15 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Anser 3 questions on p. 185 in complete sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 40.
3/16 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Answer 6 questions on p. 187 in complete sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 41
3/17 SS - Study text pp. 188-189.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 42.
3/18 SS - Study all notes on Chapter 7 for test this Friday.
Rel - Study all Religion vocabulary definitions in Religion notebook for test next week.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK
3/15 SS - Study notes on pp. 200-201.
Rel - Study text pp. 96 to 99 and answer all questions.
3/16 SS - Social Studies test Wed. Review all notes on Chapter 8.
Rel - Study text pp. 100 to 104 and answer all questions.
3/17 SS - Study all answers to questions on p. 202 in textbook.
Rel - Study text pp. 108 to 111 and answer all questions.
3/18 SS - Study text pp. 210 to 215.
Rel - Study text pp. 112 to 116 and answer all questions.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
3/15 SS - Study notes on text pp. 204-205.
Rel - Review the Stations of the Cross in correct order and be able to write a prayer about one of them explaining how it inspires you in your life for test this Tues. Review Act of Faith prayer also.
3/16 SS - Review all notes on Chapter 8 in notebook for test this Wed.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 39.
3/17 SS - On white paper draw a map of NYS marking the route of the Erie Canal in red and other canals in blue. On bottom list names of cities on these routes. (See text p. 168)
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 40.
3/18 SS - On white paper draw and label neatly a picture to show how a canal worked. (See text p. 169)
Rel - Study all Religion vocabulary definitions in the Religion notebook for test next week.
There will not be any new definitions for the Vocabulary notebook until we return from Easter vacation since the third quarter ends next Thursday. However, I will be giving all three classes Religion definitions to be recorded in their Religion notebooks to be reviewed well during the Easter vacation.This is very important in preparation for the Archdiocesean exam to be taken by both third and fourth graders at the end of this year. On March 17, students can wear green clothes (no jeans) in honor of St. Patrick's Day. On Friday all must be in uniform for Mass at 9:00; there will be no Stations of the Cross and dismissal will be at 2:30.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/15 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Anser 3 questions on p. 185 in complete sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 40.
3/16 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Answer 6 questions on p. 187 in complete sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 41
3/17 SS - Study text pp. 188-189.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 42.
3/18 SS - Study all notes on Chapter 7 for test this Friday.
Rel - Study all Religion vocabulary definitions in Religion notebook for test next week.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK
3/15 SS - Study notes on pp. 200-201.
Rel - Study text pp. 96 to 99 and answer all questions.
3/16 SS - Social Studies test Wed. Review all notes on Chapter 8.
Rel - Study text pp. 100 to 104 and answer all questions.
3/17 SS - Study all answers to questions on p. 202 in textbook.
Rel - Study text pp. 108 to 111 and answer all questions.
3/18 SS - Study text pp. 210 to 215.
Rel - Study text pp. 112 to 116 and answer all questions.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
3/15 SS - Study notes on text pp. 204-205.
Rel - Review the Stations of the Cross in correct order and be able to write a prayer about one of them explaining how it inspires you in your life for test this Tues. Review Act of Faith prayer also.
3/16 SS - Review all notes on Chapter 8 in notebook for test this Wed.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 39.
3/17 SS - On white paper draw a map of NYS marking the route of the Erie Canal in red and other canals in blue. On bottom list names of cities on these routes. (See text p. 168)
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 40.
3/18 SS - On white paper draw and label neatly a picture to show how a canal worked. (See text p. 169)
Rel - Study all Religion vocabulary definitions in the Religion notebook for test next week.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades for 3/8 -12
Dear Parents,
This Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal. Test papers are scheduled to be distributed by the principal this Tuesday. All Social Studies, Religion, and Vocabulary tests with my name
should be signed and returned to me no later than this Thursday. There are no vocabulary words this week; instead there will be a review test this Friday of past definitions listed in Vocabulary notebooks.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/8 SS - Review text pp. 170 to 179.
Rel - Using construction paper and colored pencils create a foldable on the four parts of Reconciliation (see Workbook p. 32). Write the definition of each part inside.
3/9 SS - On white paper draw and color correctly a picture of our American flag.
Rel - Answer Workbook p 34.
3/10 SS - Study text pp. 180 to 185.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 35.
3/11 Voc - Study last five weeks' vocabulary definitions for test this Friday.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 36.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/8 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 41. Write word with defnition (or definitions)
Rel - Review entire Apostle's Creed for test on Wed.
3/9 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 42. Copy question and answer.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 28.
3/10 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 43. Answer in sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 29.
3/11 SS - Study text pp. 186 to 199.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 30.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/8 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 40. Answer in sentences.
Rel - Study Corporal and Spiritual Works with corresponding Practical Works of Mercy for test on Wed.
3/9 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 41. Answer in sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 37.
3/10 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 42. Write word with definition. Answer the bottom.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 38.
3/11 SS - Study text pp. 190 to 203.
Rel - Memorize Act of Faith prayer on text p. 326.
This Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal. Test papers are scheduled to be distributed by the principal this Tuesday. All Social Studies, Religion, and Vocabulary tests with my name
should be signed and returned to me no later than this Thursday. There are no vocabulary words this week; instead there will be a review test this Friday of past definitions listed in Vocabulary notebooks.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/8 SS - Review text pp. 170 to 179.
Rel - Using construction paper and colored pencils create a foldable on the four parts of Reconciliation (see Workbook p. 32). Write the definition of each part inside.
3/9 SS - On white paper draw and color correctly a picture of our American flag.
Rel - Answer Workbook p 34.
3/10 SS - Study text pp. 180 to 185.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 35.
3/11 Voc - Study last five weeks' vocabulary definitions for test this Friday.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 36.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/8 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 41. Write word with defnition (or definitions)
Rel - Review entire Apostle's Creed for test on Wed.
3/9 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 42. Copy question and answer.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 28.
3/10 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 43. Answer in sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 29.
3/11 SS - Study text pp. 186 to 199.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 30.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/8 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 40. Answer in sentences.
Rel - Study Corporal and Spiritual Works with corresponding Practical Works of Mercy for test on Wed.
3/9 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 41. Answer in sentences.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 37.
3/10 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 42. Write word with definition. Answer the bottom.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 38.
3/11 SS - Study text pp. 190 to 203.
Rel - Memorize Act of Faith prayer on text p. 326.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades: 3/1-5
Dear Parents,
Please remember that test papers from all classes are due back signed this Tuesday at the latest. Last week all grades worked on Social Studies foldables. These are used for the purpose of having students review important material before final exams; therefore, they should be done neatly and completely. (Students are shown how to do a sample in class.) This week and next all classes will be working on creating Religion foldables. Due to the snow day on Friday, work again will be rescheduled. The vocabulary test of Feb. 26 will be given this Friday and next week
there will be a review test of all definitions of the previous weeks; therefore there will be no new vocabulary definitions this week or next. Recent test papers are scheduled to be distributed by the principal on March 9th.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/1 SS - Study text pp. 170-173.
Rel- Test tomorrow on Mass responses. Study Mass Booklet in folder thoroughly.
3/2 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Answer 3 questions on p. 173 in sentences.
Rel- Answer Workbook p. 32.
3/3 SS - Study text pp. 174-179.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 33.
3/4 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Answer 3 questions on p. 179 insentences.
Voc - Study last week's 15 definitions for test tomorrow.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/1 SS - Create foldable on the three branches of the government following sample done in class. Use construction paper and colored pencils. Duties of each branch must be listed inside.
Rel - Test on Tues on Church Tour. Study notes given on looseleaf: both sides.
3/2 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 38. Answer all questions.
Rel - Memorize first part of the Apostle's Creed.
3/3 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 39. Answer all questions.
Rel - Create foldable on the Ascension and tht Assumption following sample done in class.
3/4 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 40. Answer copying each sentence and writing place.
Rel - Memorize last part of the Apostle's Creed.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
3/1 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 37. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 35.
3/2 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 38. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 36.
3/3 SS - Study text pp. 190-195. Be prepared to answer questions on p. 195.
Rel - Create foldable on Corporal Works of Mercy following sample done in class. Use construction paper and colored pencils. Inside for each write how you could practice that work in your daily life.
3/4 SS - Study text pp. 196-199. Be prepared to answer questions on p. 199.
Rel - Create foldable on Spiitual Works of Mercy following sample done in class. Follow same directions as above.
Please remember that test papers from all classes are due back signed this Tuesday at the latest. Last week all grades worked on Social Studies foldables. These are used for the purpose of having students review important material before final exams; therefore, they should be done neatly and completely. (Students are shown how to do a sample in class.) This week and next all classes will be working on creating Religion foldables. Due to the snow day on Friday, work again will be rescheduled. The vocabulary test of Feb. 26 will be given this Friday and next week
there will be a review test of all definitions of the previous weeks; therefore there will be no new vocabulary definitions this week or next. Recent test papers are scheduled to be distributed by the principal on March 9th.
SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/1 SS - Study text pp. 170-173.
Rel- Test tomorrow on Mass responses. Study Mass Booklet in folder thoroughly.
3/2 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Answer 3 questions on p. 173 in sentences.
Rel- Answer Workbook p. 32.
3/3 SS - Study text pp. 174-179.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 33.
3/4 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Answer 3 questions on p. 179 insentences.
Voc - Study last week's 15 definitions for test tomorrow.
THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:
3/1 SS - Create foldable on the three branches of the government following sample done in class. Use construction paper and colored pencils. Duties of each branch must be listed inside.
Rel - Test on Tues on Church Tour. Study notes given on looseleaf: both sides.
3/2 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 38. Answer all questions.
Rel - Memorize first part of the Apostle's Creed.
3/3 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 39. Answer all questions.
Rel - Create foldable on the Ascension and tht Assumption following sample done in class.
3/4 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 40. Answer copying each sentence and writing place.
Rel - Memorize last part of the Apostle's Creed.
FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
3/1 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 37. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 35.
3/2 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 38. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 36.
3/3 SS - Study text pp. 190-195. Be prepared to answer questions on p. 195.
Rel - Create foldable on Corporal Works of Mercy following sample done in class. Use construction paper and colored pencils. Inside for each write how you could practice that work in your daily life.
3/4 SS - Study text pp. 196-199. Be prepared to answer questions on p. 199.
Rel - Create foldable on Spiitual Works of Mercy following sample done in class. Follow same directions as above.
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