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.
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