Sunday, January 31, 2010

Second Grade Religion Plan 2/1-5

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Third Grade Social Studies Plan 2/1-5

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Second Grade Social Studies Plan 2/1-5

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Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 2/1 - 2/5

Dear Parents,

As we begin the second half of the school year, I feel it is necessary to clarify a few rules and procedures that must be enforced in the next quarters. Since it is very important for students to develop study skills, I will be assigning two study assignments as well as two writtten assignments for each subject each week for homework. Each student will be called on to give oral responses based on the material assigned for study and his/her response will be recorded both as a homework and as a classwork grade since it calls for class participation. This is done in an effort to show students the need for consistant studying throughout the year and will make it easier to prepare for tests.

It is especially important for students who are out of class for Title 1 services during Social Studies to do these assignments since they are responsible for completing all the work assigned each week including doing homework, copying notes, and taking tests. The homework is posted on the blog prior to Monday each week so that students can view ahead of time what needs to be done. If a student is out of class when questions are asked, they will be called to respond on the following day that they are present. In the case of a student being absent, he/she has ONE DAY to make up the work. A blank space will be left next to his/her name and it will be the student's responsibility to show me that he/she has completed the written assignment the day after his return. Failure to do so must be recorded as a zero. Please be aware also that any work turned in late cannot be accepted!

Besides oral class participation, the classwork grade will also include meaningful art work and a written assignment related to the topic. This is done in an effort to give each student an opportunity to express his/her learning of a topic in different forms (oral, art, written).
Students are encouraged to practice at home how to prepare for these assignments but the actual work will be done in class to ensure that students are working independently. A simple example would be: (oral) Explain what happens a Baptism. (art) Draw a picture of the symbols and persons present at Baptism. (written) Write a paragraph explaining how and why we celebrate Baptism.

As a rule we were told that Monday's first period is for the homeroom teacher to have his/her class copy the fifteen weekly vocabulary definitions in their notebooks. This week, however this will be postponed till Tuesday since Open House is scheduled for Monday. During Open House hours -9:00 to 11:00- I will be working on DBQ's in Social Studies . Since all students are required to take a state Social Studies Exam in 5th grade (in Nov.) which includes answering DBQ's and essay writing, I will be working on these in an effort to show parents what is required in helping to prepare students for that exam. Students will need to bring their paragraph organizers, looseleaf, and pencils with good erasers.

Due to a need to meet various times last week to prepare report cards, work in both Social Studies and Religion had to be rescheduled to this week. This week there may also be some changes due to time needed for the photography.
Some important reminders for this week:
Mon. - Open House - 9:00 to 11:00
Tues - Group Pictures (Students must be in uniform.)
Wed. - Church Service at 2:30 for the blessing of the throats on the Feast of St. Blaise
Thurs. - Dismissal at 12:00. Report cards will be distributeed by Father in each classroom.
Fri. - Individual Pictures (Students may wear dress clothes - no jeans) Open House 9 to 11.
Every student will be photographed.

Vocabulary definitions for this week are in Social Studies:
capital - City where the government meet to decide on laws
capitol - building where Congress meets to make laws
mayor - head of the city government
governor - head of the state government
president - head of the country' s government

SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK
2/1 SS - Study pp. 144-147. Memorize all terms highlighted.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 13. Study new notebook notes.
2/2 SS - Study pp. 148 -151. Memorize names of 7 continents and 4 oceans.
Rel - Answer orkbook p. 14. Study notebook notes.
2/3 SS - On looseleaf write heading. Answer 3 questions on p. 151.
Rel - Answer Workbook p 15.
2/4 Voc - Study 15 vocabulary definitions for test tomorrow

THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK
2/1 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 31. Answer in sentences and in script.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 19. Study new notebook notes.
2/2 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 32. Answer in sentences and in script.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 20. Study notebook notes.
2/3 SS - Study text pp. 166-175.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 21. Draw and label different religious leaders of the church.
2/4 SS - Study text pp. 176-181.

FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK
2/1 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 29. Answer in sentences and in script.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 22. Study new notebook notes.
2/2 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 30. Answer in sentences and in script.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 23. Study notebook notes.
2/3 SS - Study text pp. 160-165.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 24.
2/4 SS - Study text pp. 166-173.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Friday, January 22, 2010

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 1/25 to 1/29

Dear Parents,

Below is a list of the vocabulary definitions for this week:

sacrament - special sign given to us by Jesus through which we receive God's grace.
grace - the gift of God's life in us

Baptism - sacrament by which we are freed from sin and become members of the Church
Eucharist - sacrament by which we receive the gift of Jesus' Body and Blood
Confirmation - sacrament by which the Holy Spirit empowers us to be witnesses to Christ

The above work was rescheduled since it had to be postponed till exams were over.

Fourth graders need to bring their completed Map of the Month by Mon, Jan 25!

Next week on Feb. 1st and 5th, there will be Open House for any parents who wish to visit. Class Pictures will be taken on Feb. 2nd and Indvidual Pictures will be taken on Feb. 3rd. All picture envelopes sent home last week must be taken to Mrs. Resto in the tuition room only.

SECOND GRADE HOMEWORK:

1/25 Voc- Study all 15 new vocabulary definitions in Vocabulary notebook.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 56 to 63.
1/26 SS - Review pp. 120 to 141 and all notes on Chapter 5 including essay for test Wed.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 68 to 75.
1/27 SS - In notebook write Aim: To learn definitions p. 142 on top line. Then copy the definitions for ocean, mountain, hill, river.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 184 to 191.
1/28 SS - On the same notebook page, continue copying the definitions for globe, continent, lake, island.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 64, 76, 192.

THIRD GRADE HOMEWORK:

1/25 SS - Review pp. 146 to 163 in text and study all notes on Chapter 6 including essay for test
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 96 to 103.
1/26 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 28. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SENTENCES.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 108 to 115.
1/27 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 29. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SENTENCES.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 172 to 179.
1/28 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 30. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SENTENCES.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp 104, 116, 140. Religion test next Tues.


FOURTH GRADE HOMEWORK:

1/25 SS - Review pp. 142 to 157 in text and study all notes on Chapter 6 including essay for test
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 108 to 115.
1/26 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 26. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SENTENCES.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 120 to 127.
1/27 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 27. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SENTENCES.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 132 to 139.
1/28 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 28. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SENTENCES.
Rel - Answer all questions on pp. 116, 128, 140. Religion test next Tues.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 1/18-22

Dear Parents,
Since exams are still being given this week, there will be no weekly vocabulary words
till next week. I will be giving a brief Penmanship Exam to all classes: 2nd in manuscript
and 3rd and 4th in script on Wednesday. Our second grade class will be presenting their
class Mass this Wed. We have practiced in class but students who were assigned readings
should practice using the copies given out last week.

SECOND GRADE:
1/19 Pen - Exam tomorrow
Rel - Review readings for Mass. Study pp. 56 to 63 in text book.

1/20 SS - Study pp. 134 to 137 in text.
Rel - Study pp. 68 to 75 in text.

1/21 SS - Study p. 138-139 for test on Monday on Chapter 5.
Rel - Study pp. 184 to 191 in text.


THIRD GRADE:
1/19 Pen - Exam in script tomorrow
Rel - Study pp. 96 to 103 in text.

1/20 SS - Study pp. 146 to 151 in text.
Rel - Study pp. 108 to 115 in text.

1/21 SS - Study pp. 152 to 159 in text.
Rel - Study pp. 172 to 179 in text.


FOURTH GRADE:
1/19 Pen - Exam in script tomorrow
Rel - Study pp. 108 to 115.

1/20 SS - Study pp. 142 to 147 in text.
Rel - Study pp. 120 to 127 in text.

1/21 SS - Study pp. 148-149 in text.
Rel - Study pp. 132 to 139 in text.

Fourth Grade Religion Plan 1/18-22

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Third Grade Religion Plan 1/18-22

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Second Grade Religion Plan 1/18-22

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Fourth Grade Social Studies Plan 1/18-22

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Third Grade Social Studies Plan 1/18-22

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Second Grade Social Studies Plan 1/18-22

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 1/11-15

Dear Parents,
The five Religion vocabulary definitions displayed in last week's homework blog will be covered and tested after all exams are over so please disregard for now. Concentrate instead on having students prepare well for Mid Term exams. It is important that all students review well all work listed on blog for Social Studies and Religion. They should also be sure to study all Review Notes in both their Religion and Social Studies notebooks and to be prepared to write on topics covered.

HOMEWORK FOR 2ND GRADE:
1/11 SS - Exam is tomorrow! Review all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/12 SS - Read pp. 126 to 129 in SS text book.
Rel - Study all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/13 SS - Read pp. 130-133 in SS textbook.
Rel - Exam is tomorrow! Review all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/14 SS - On looseleaf write heading and answer all three questions on p. 125 in textbook.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 10. Use textbook for ideas to draw picture and write a sentence.


HOMEWORK FOR 3RD GRADE:
1/11 SS - Exam is tomorrow! Review all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/12 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 25. Answer all questions.
Rel - Study all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/13 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 26. Answer all questions.
Rel - Exam is tomorrow! Review all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/14 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 27. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 36.


HOMEWORK FOR 4TH GRADE:
1/11 SS - Exam is tomorrow! Review all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/12 SS- In notebook write Workbook p. 23. Answer all questions.
Rel - Study all work on blog and especially Review notes in notebook.

1/13 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 24. Answer all questions.
Rel - Exam is tomorrow! Review all work on blog and especiall Review notes in notebook.

1/14 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 25. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answerr Workbook p. 19. Choose one of the last three commandments.

Fourth Grade Religion Plan 1/11-15

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Sunday, January 3, 2010

Review Notes for Mid-Term Exams for Fourth Grade

SOCIAL STUDIES
Know the definitions of the following words:
ancestor, economy, prehistory, heritage, colony, natural resource, mayor
climate, time line, clan , ally, tax, artifact, sachem, elevation, conservation

Know the difference between the following pairs:
geography/history; plain/plateau; longitude/latitude; meridians/parallels;
cause/effect; renewable/nonrenewable resources (examples of each); governor/mayor

Be able to answer the following questions:
*What is people's way of life called? What does it include?
*What are some forms of percipiation?
*What geographical features were left behind by the glaciers?
*How many regions is New York divided into?
*In what part of the US is New York State located? Give intermediate direction .
*Which body of water is on New York's northern border?
*Where was the first European settlement in New York?
*Who was the first European to reach New York?
*Why did the Dutch West India Company want the colonists to go to New York?
*Who was responsible for making the Iroquois enemies of the French?
*Who bought Manhattan from the Native Americans?
*What freedom was won in the Zenger trial?

*Be able to explain what influenced the growth of New York during the early colonial period
by describing the following:
~how fur trade encouraged setters to come
~how the Native American used the natural resources
~how the colonists used the natural resources
~what waterways the colonists settled near

RELIGION:
Know the definitions of the following words:
temptation, sin, conscience, free will, mission, grace, justice
Incarnation, Kingdom of God, Pentecost, Beatitudes

Know the difference between the following terms:
original sin, mortal sin, venial sin, sin of commission, sin of omission, social sin
confession, contrition, penance, absolution
Holy Family/Blessed Trinity; apostles/disciples

Be able to answer the following questions:
*What was the title given to Jesus for saving us?
*What do we receive in the sacrament of Reconciliation?
*What should we do before we confess our sins?
*Does Baptism free us from any sins?
*Can we sin by failing to act?
*Are there some sins that God cannot forgive?
*Who makes up the Church?
*What do the gospels in the New Testament tell us?
*In the Beatitudes, what does the word blessed mean?
*What is the freedom that comes from loving and knowing God?

*Be prepared to write a paragraph about each of the following:
ONE of Jesus' parables - explain the parable and describe a similar situation today
ONE of the last three commandments - write the commandment and explain how it
can be applied in your life
ONE of the Beatitudes - write the Beatitude and give examples of how you have seen
someone living that Beatitude





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Saturday, January 2, 2010

Review Notes for Mid -Term Exams for Third Grade

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Know the definitions of the following words:
mission, culture, technology, environment, pollution, community, artifact, colony

Know the difference between the following pairs:
urban/rural; peninsula/bay; mesa/plateau; hemisphere/equator;
geography/history; independence/slavery; weather/climate


Be able to answer the following questions:
*What are some forms of transportation?
*What are some examples of natural resources? What are some examples of minerals?
*Are wildlfe animals allowed to live naturally?
*Do volunteers get paid?
*What makes up the culture of a place?
*How does one recycle?
*How is a kiva used ? How is a port used?
*What is the member of a community called?
*What happens in a living history museum?

*What was an early English settlement in Virginia? Who was the leader of the settlement?
What did John Rolfe do to improve life there? Who was the daughter of Powhatan?

*Be able to explain how a rainforst community and a desert community are similar and different
by describing the following:
~how they get their food
~what natural resouurces are used to make their homes
~how they travel

RELIGION:
Know the definitions of the following words:
Ascension, Incarnation, Kingdom of God, Pentecost, Church, Resurrection,
commandments, heaven, repent, prophet, apostle, disciple

Know the difference between: Holy Family/Blessed Trinity; Old Testament/New Testament

Be prepared to answer the following questions:
*Where was Jesus born? Where did he grow up?
*Who guided the authors of the Bible? What is another name for the words of the Bible?
*What does the name Jesus mean? What was Jesus' ministry?
*Was Jesus born without sin like Mary? Did Jesus forgive the men who crucifird him?
*Who was the foster father of Jesus? Does Jesus want us to prepare for his second coming?
What is another name for the second coming?
*Why was John the Baptist called a prophet? Did Jesus raise him from the dead?
* In the story of The Mustard Seed, what does the seed represent?

*Be prepared to write a paragraph for each of the following:
ONE of Jesus' parables - explain what happens and the message it gives us on how to live
ONE of the last three commandments - write commandment and describe how you follow it
ONE sacrament - name sacrament, identify symbols used, people present, and what happens

Review Notes for Mid-term Exams for Second Grade

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Know the definitions for the following words:
budget, symbol, graph, income, vote, law, tax, flag, rule, senses
transportation, community,direction, neighborhood, island

Know the difference between the following pairs:
continent/ocean; lake/river; map/globe; urban/rural; capital/capitol
wants/needs; service/product

Look up the answers to the following:
* How many continents are there? What are their names?
* What is the name of our country? our state? our city?
* Who is the leader of our country? our state? our city?
* What information do we find on a map key?
* What are two different types of graphs?
*What direction is Canada in relation to the United States? What direction is Mexico?

*Be able to explain how a community can change over time by describing the following:
~the kind of community it becomes
~how people get their food
~growth of population

RELIGION:
Know the definitions for the following words:
Church, commandments, sacraments, grace, parish
confession, penance, contrition, absolution, sin
Crucifixion, Resurrection, Pentecost, Alleluia

Know the difference between the following:
apostles/disciples; human/divine; Holy Family/Blessed Trinity; Christmas/Easter

Look up the answers to the following:
*What does the name Jesus mean?
*What does faith help us do?
*On what day did the Holy Spirit come to the disciples? What day is the birthday of the Church?
*What sin are we all born with? How did it begin? When is it removed?
*Can a sin be committed by accident?
*Who gave us the ten commandments? Who gave us the seven sacraments?

Be prepared to explain what happens in each of the sacraments:
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Service: Matrimony, Holy Orders
Sample questions: In which sacrament are godparents present? What is an important symbol used at Baptism? In which sacrament do we receive Jesus?

Be prepared to write a paragraph for each of the following:
*ONE of Jesus' parables - explain what happens and what message it gives us on how to live
*ONE of the ten commandments - write the commandment and explain how to follow it
*ONE of the sacraments - name sacrament, explain symbols used, people present, and what happens

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades 1/5-8

Dear Parents,

Welcome back! I want to thank all parents for their Christmas gifts and especially for their thoughtfulness and wish you all a very healthy and happy new year.

Below is a list of the vocabulary definitions for this week:

sacrament - special sign given to us by Jesus through which we receive grace

grace - the gift of God's life in us

Baptism - sacrament by which we are freed from sin and become members of the Church

Eucharist - sacrament by which we receive the gift of Jesus' Body and Blood

Confirmation - sacrament by which the Holy Spirit empowers us to be witnesses to Christ

SECOND GRADE:
1/5 SS - Study the fifteen vocabulary definitions for this week.

Rel - Study pp. 56 to 63 in the textbook. Answer all questions.


1/6 SS - In SS notebook write Definitions p. 118. Look up the definitions for all the words on that page and write them.

Rel - Answer questions on textbook pp. 64-65.


1/7 Voc - Study fifteen definitions for test on Friday.

Rel - Study pp. 172-179 in the textbook. Answer all questions.



THIRD GRADE:
1/5 SS - Review all notes on Chapter 5 including essay question topic for test on Wed. Study pp. 136-137-138 (Voc. and Skills)
Rel - Study pp. 172 to 175 in textbook. Answer all questions.

1/6 SS - In SS notebook write Workbook p. 23. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 34.

1/7 SS - In SS notebook write Workbook p. 24. Answer all questions.
Rel - Answer Workbook p. 35.


FOURTH GRADE:
1/5 SS - Review all notes on Chapter 5 including essay question topic for test on Wed. Study
pp. 132-133-134 (Voc. and Skills)
Rel - Memorize the first five commandments and study notes.

1/6 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 21. Answer all questions.
Rel.- Memorize the last ten commandments and study notes.

1/7 SS - In notebook write Workbook p. 22. Answer all questions.
Rel - Memorize Jesus' Two Great Commandments (Luke 10:27) and study notes .
Review ALL commandments for test.

Fourth Grade Religion Plan 1/5-8

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