Sunday, December 22, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 12/23 to 1/6

Dear Parents,
         I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I  hope you can all join us for Lessons & Carols on Monday.  Dismissal will be at 1:00 right after our pizza party.    ANY STUDENT WHO HAS NOT RETURNED TEST FOLDERS AND PAST QUIZZES NEED TO RETURN THEM !!!!!  (TWO SECOND GRADERS HAVE NOT DONE SO!) I reminded all students to take home their ELA and Religion notebooks as well as ELA and Religion textbooks and Penmanship books so they can study.  Please make sure the notebooks are kept in a safe place. 
        We are presently on Unit 3.  Please be aware that soon after students return they will be facing January Mid-term Exams which will require reviewing all work from Units 1, 2, and  3 (both in ELA and Religion).  Another Interim Assessment will again be given in February as well.
         All students should print out the Religion flash card words for Unit 1, 2, and 3 for their grade on www.sadlierreligion.com.  There are also mini quizzes for each chapter in the drop down menus which students can practice as well as games to practice the vocabulary words.
         Third and fourth graders should study the review section in the back of their Voyages textbook covering rules for capitalization, punctuation, and parts of speech.  Second graders can review pages we have completed but SHOULD NOT WRITE in the Voyages book.  You can prepare for mid -terms also by reviewing all notes in ELA notebooks.
          Please check back after Christmas Day for an on line assignment which will be fun and help students in practice.
             Thank you to all parents for your thoughtfulness in sending a gift.  I don't open any till Christmas Day!                                                                              Ms. Saville
         

Monday, December 16, 2013

UPDATED Homework for 12/16 to 12/20

Dear Parents,                             
          The Religion Unit 2 Test is Tues. ( tomorrow). ALL GRADES should review their two corrected quizzes,  all Unit 2 definitions  on flash cards from www.sadlierreligion.com , and all Religion notes  recorded in their notebooks, including parables and commandments.

           The ELA Unit 2 Test is Wed.  ALL  GRADES should review their two corrected quizzes and all Unit 2 notes in their ELA notebooks.

 
Dear Parents,         
        ALL STUDENTS IN SECOND,THIRD, AND FOURTH GRADES MUST RETURN ALL QUIZZES STAPLED TOGETHER NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY.  THEY SHOULD BE ALSO SIGNED BY PARENT. PLEASE CHECK BLOG ON SUNDAY FOR INFORMATION ON WHAT TO REVIEW OVER CHRISTMAS VACATION.
      ON MONDAY DISMISSAL WILL BE AT 1:OO.  ALL STUDENTS CAN WEAR DRESS UP CLOTHES BUT DEFINITELY NO JEANS.  WE WILL HAVE LESSONS AND CAROLS IN CHURCH TILL 10:30 AND CLASROOM PARTIES WILL FOLLOW AFTER THAT. 
   
 The following message is only for THIRD GRADERS:
          All students must bring sturdy medium size plastic  or fabric bags to pack up books to be stored in cabinets.  We will be doing this on Friday so please your child know if you want any books taken home to study.  Gifts and cards can be exchanged on Friday  but parties must be held on Monday.  I will be ordering pizza so please send $3.00  no later than Friday.  All students will receive two slices with toppings and assorted candies.  Each student should bring their own small containers of juice and a medium size bag of snacks to share with the class.  All students should wear dress up clothes on Monday but NO JEANS or mini skirts.  Remember to send all quizzes back by tomorrow or Friday so they can be stored away. Please let me know if it is absolutely necessary for your child to be absent  on Monday otherwise please have them come to SING and PARTY- no work allowed!  Thank for your help and cooperation now and always!  MERRY CHRISTMAS!
                                                                                                                                  Love,
                                                                                                                                  Ms. Saville

    

Monday, December 9, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades 12/9 to 12/13

Dear Parents,        PLEASE SEE THURS. HOMEWORK BELOW.
This Thursday, there will be 9:00 for the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  On Thursday the Interim assessment in Math will be given  to all three grades. On Friday the interim assessment in ELA will be given. 
Please see below for this Tuesday's homework for each grade.

FOURTH GRADE
Rel. - Study the Corporal Works of Mercy and the Spiritual Works of Mercy (on text pp. 138 -139). On looseleaf write a heading.  Write ONE PRACTICAL work of mercy that corresponds with EACH corporal or spiritual work. Practical refers to a way a fourth grader could perform this work of mercy. Review all Unit 2 flash cards definitions.

THIRD GRADE
Spel. -  Study the following high frequency words for another quiz on Wed. On looseleaf write a heading.  Practice writing each word two times in script:  another, believe, caught, does, especially, friendly, important, knew, question, ready, thought, usually.    IT IS IMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS KNOW HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS AS IS ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CORE CURRICULUM AND MAY VERY WELL BE FOUND ON THE INTERIM TEST!
Review the high frequency words on : http://www.neisd.net/elmlang/WORDS_BLOCK/third_grade.htm.  Oral quiz on Thurs on all the words.

SECOND GRADE
ELA - On looseleaf finish Monday's classwork in Workbook pp. 151,152, 178, 184, 185, 190, 212, 213 and complete today's classwork pp. 190,193, 194, 81, 86 .87.  You only have this homework IF you did not complete it in class.
REL- Review all Unit 2 words and memorize the Act of Contrition. Memorize the first THREE commandments and what they mean on p. 112 in textbook.
    

HOMEWORK FOR THURS.  DEC. 12TH

FOURTH GRADE 
ELA INTERIM ASSESSMENT IS TOMORROW.  REVIEW WELL PP. 506 TO 525 IN VOYAGES TEXTBOOK.

 STUDY FOLLOWING SPELLING WORDS FOR QUIZ: 
business, disease, especially, experience, familiar, favorite, interrupt, lightning, necessary, opposite, realize, scissors, strengthen. 
COMPLETE WORK IN RELIGION.  ON THE SAME LOOSELEAF USED BEFORE  WRITE ONE PRACTICAL WORK OF MERCY FOR THE CORPORAL OR THE SPIRITUAL WORK OF MERCY WHICH YOU DID NOT DO PREVIOUSLY.



THIRD GRADE 
ELA INTERIM ASSESSMENT IS TOMORROW.  REVIEW WELL PP. 506 TO 520 IN VOYAGES TEXTBOOK.


 SECOND GRADE
 ELA INTERIM ASSESSMENT IS TOMORROW.  REVIEW ALL PAGES IN ELA WORKBOOK DONE FOR CLASSWORK  PP. 151, 152, 178, 184, 185, 212, 213 AND PP.81, 86, 87, 190, 191, 193, 194. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 12/2 to 12/6

Dear Parents,      SCROLL BELOW FOR THURSDAY"S HOMEWORK
         Please be aware that there will be 11:00 dismissal this Friday.  The Interim Assessment (on the computer) for ELA will be next Friday for both third and fourth grades. Second will have a similar   assessment but not on the computer.  On the following week,  Dec. 16 to 19, Unit 2 Tests will be given in ALL subjects.   The Writing Test in Religion and ELA will be given on Dec. 16th.  These test will count for their Penmanship grade as well.  Fourth graders will be writing THREE paragraphs on their topic in script.  Third graders will be writing TWO paragraphs on their topic in print., but they will be required to rewrite one of the paragraphs in script in order to receive a Penmanship grade.  Then the Unit 2 Test in Religion will be on Dec. 17th and the Unit 2  Test  in ELA will be on Dec. 18th.  Our last school day this year will be Dec. 23. Lessons and Carols will be at 10:00 in Church followed by classroom parties.  Dismissal will be at 1:00 that day.
          On Dec. 9th both THIRD and FOURTH graders will be having Advent confessions during school time.  Students should review the Religion text chapters on Reconciliation as we are doing in class. A study guide for each class  for Unit 2 test will be sent by next week as well as recent corrected quizzes which need to be returned after test week. 

         Please see below for this Tuesday's homework and check back on Thursday on this same blog.

FOURTH  ELA 12-3  On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer ELA Workbook p. 73 and p. 118.
Be sure to READ  RULES ON COMMA USAGE on p. 112 first. YOU MAY PRINT THIS TIME.
PEN 12-3 Do p. 36  (yes- skip p. 35)

THIRD   ELA 12-3  On looseleaf write full heading.  Answer ELA Workbook p. 66 and p. 78.
PEN 12-3 Do p. 59.

SECOND ELA 12-3 On looseleaf write full heading.  Answer ELA Workbook p. 55 and p. 133.   PEN 12-3 Do p. 32.

            PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THURSDAY'S HOMEWORK:

FOURTH   SPEL 12-5 Spelling quiz tomorrow. Scroll down to the spelling list on
http://www.neisd.net/elmlang/WORDS_BLOCK/third_grade.htm.  Study the first THREE columns of words and practice writing them in script. 
                    REL. 12-5  Study Chapters 4 and 5 in text book  and all Unit 2 flash card words on www.sadlierreligion.com.  Review the Act of Contrition on p. 325.  Advent confessions on Monday!

THIRD   SPEL. 12-5  Spelling quiz tomorrow. Scroll down to the spelling list on
       Spelling quiz tomorrow. Scroll down to the spelling list on
http://www.neisd.net/elmlang/WORDS_BLOCK/third_grade.htm.  Study the LAST TWO columns of words and practice writing them in script.
                REL. 12-5  Study Chapters 18 and 11 in text book  and all Unit 2 flash card words on www.sadlierreligion.com.   Advent confessions on Monday.

SECOND  SPEL.12-5  Spelling quiz tomorrow .  Scroll down to the Part 1 spelling list and study columns D, E, and F  on http://www.reg8.net/users/0012/docs/iiirregwords10_06.pdf   
               REL 12-5  Study Chapters 11 and 12 in text book and all Unit 2 flash card words on www.sadlierreligion.com.  MEMORIZE the Act of Contrition on p. 139.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Second Grade Religion 12/2 to 12/6

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Third Grade Religion 12/2 to 112/6

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Fourth Grade Religion 12./2 to 12/6

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Second Grade ELA 12/2 to 12/6

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Third Grade ELA 12/2 to 12/6

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Home work for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 11/25 to 11/27

Dear Parents,        CHECK FOR UPDATE IN CAPITALS FOR ALL GRADES.
        I'm sorry for my absence on Friday.  The ELA quiz and Religion quiz are rescheduled for next week.  In case students were not reminded to take home their Religion text book on Friday, I will give the ELA quiz on Mon. and Religion on Tues.  Our Thanksgiving Mass will be on Wed. at 9:00 followed by the Honors Assembly.  Please see below for guidelines on what to study:

FOURTH
HOMEWORK FOR 11/26 HANDWRITING - DO P. 34.  REL. WORKBOOK - ANSWER P.10

ELA - Review  the meaning of various proverbs: http://esl.fis.edu/vocab/Proverbs/proverbofDay.htm
Review multiple meaning words on the practice exercises on:http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/multiplemean.htm
Review synonyms and antonyms exercises in textbook done as classwork.
Review information on the storm you researched: causes, effects, ways to prepare for it. Be able to show some new vocabulary you learned through your research.

REL - Study Chapter 8 and all Unit 2 vocabulary words on www.sadlierreligion.com
Know the story of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, Jesus' Two Great Commandments, Jesus' New Commandment, covenant


THIRD

HOMEWORK FOR 11/26 HANDWRITING - DO P. 58.  REL. WORKBOOK - ANSWER P.29

ELA - Review prefixes and suffixes and root words that go with them (in notebook)
Review multiple meaning words on the practice exercises on:http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/multiplemean.htm
Review information on the simple machine you researched: how it works, its parts, and various examples. Be able to show some new vocabulary you learned through your research.

REL - Study Chapters 8 and 11 and all Unit 2 words on www.sadlierreligion.com
Know the meaning  of  pope, bishop, pastor, deacon, lay people, religious brother or sister.
Know why the church is one, holy, catholic, apostolic.

SECOND

HOMEWORK FOR 11/26 HANDWRITING - DO PP.30-31  REL. WORKBOOK - ANSWER P.11.  READ DIRECTIONS AND DO BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM NEATLY.

ELA - Review features on a goldfish and simile for each (in notebook)
Study meaning of these words: introduction, conclusion, simile, alliteration.
Review information on the season you described in class including changes in weather, trees,
animal behavior, people's activities.

REL - Study Chapter 8. Know meaning of Bible, gospel, Old Testament, New Testament.
Study the parable of "The Forgiving Father" and what it means.
Study Unit 2 words on www.sadlierreligion.com



Sunday, November 17, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 11/18 to 11/22

Dear Parents,    
          There will be NO weekly  Religion quiz  this Monday however there will be an ELA quiz this Friday. This Thursday report cards will be distributed to most students and as usual for parents who need to see teachers, parent- teacher conferences will be held that same day from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Honors will be distributed after the Thanksgiving Mass next week.
            On Tuesday I will be sending home one sheet that THIRD GRADERS will be using to record ELA terms, definition , and example. We will be using one for each unit and therefore I am asking each student to make six copies of this sheet and bring them in no later than Thursday. 
           Each class  will be taking a Spelling QUIZ this THURSDAY (or Friday) which will count for a Penmanship grade as well. For third and fourth grades this will be in script!  Please see below:

SECOND GRADE
 Spel - Study columns A, B, and C on  http://www.reg8.net/users/0012/docs/iiirregwords10_06.pdf

THIRD GRADE
Spel - Study first and second columns on spelling list (scroll down to view high frequency word list) on http://www.neisd.net/elmlang/WORDS_BLOCK/third_grade.htm. PRACTICE WRITING WORDS IN SCRIPT. 
Research about all six types of simple machines and study on http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
  Be prepared to write about the machine you chose to research:  to describe how it looks , how it works, and give various examples of the machine as it is used today and in the past.

FOURTH  GRADE
Spel - Memorize spelling of following words:  storm, thunder, blizzard, downpour, draft, hurricane, lightning, thunderstorm, tornado, wind (from Marzano's list)
Research your weather topic on http://www.weatherwizkids.com/index.htm.  Read carefully and prepare to write about your topic using precise vocabulary. We will review in class.
Study the explanation for each of the proverbs in the drop down menu on http://esl.fis.edu/vocab/Proverbs/proverbofDay.htm for assessment this Wed.

For Religion all grades should PRINT OUT Unit 2 flash card words in drop down menu under activities tab and begin studying the definitions. Daily assessments will be given on these starting this Wed.  By next Monday these should be cut out, with word on one side and corresponding definition on the back and kept in a labeled sandwich bag/

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

CLASSWORK FOR FOURTH GRADE NOV. 12 TH

On looseleaf write a full heading. Do all work in script. List the page number and letter for each activity you are doing (eg. Activity A on p. 168). Follow the directions in the book. Write ONLY the answers (unless you are asked to write the sentence). Use the front and back of the looseleaf.

In Voyages text book answer the following:
Activity B p. 63
Activity C p. 63

Activity F p. 65
Activity G p. 65

Activity A  p. 168
Activity B  p. 169
Activity D p.170

Second Grade Religion 11/11 to 11/15

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Third Grade Religion 11/11 to 11/15

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Fourth Grade Religion 11/11 to 11/15

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Second Grade ELA 11/11 to 11/15

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Third Grade ELA 11/11 to 11/15

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Fourth Grade ELA 11/11 to 11/15

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 11/11 to 11/15

Dear Parents,
         All students were reminded to take  home their Religion text book and notebook to study for Religion quiz THIS coming TUESDAY.  Third and fourth graders should be ready with their research done and information on looseleaf .  This Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal and there will be NO weekly quiz.   Pleas see below to know what to review for the Religion quiz :

FOURTH : Study Chapter 5  (pp. 68-78). Study the different types of sins and the definition of each step involved in Reconciliation in the notebook. 

THIRD :  Study Chapter 18 (pp. 208-218) . Study the different types of sins and the definitions of each step involved in Reconciliation in the notebook.

SECOND: Study Chapter 11 (pp. 132-142) . Be able to summarize the parables of "The Lost Shepherd" and 'The Forgiving Father."  Review reciting the Our Father and the Hail Mary prayers.

Check back by Tuesday afternoon to see the rest of this week's homework!

SEE BELOW FOR  HOMEWORK for TUESDAY, NOV. 12TH:

FOURTH On looseleaf write a heading in script.   Click on following link:
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/mm2.htm.   Write  the top  sentence  (next to the number) and the correct sentence that matches its meaning below it so that you have ten sets of sentences.                                                    

THIRD   On looseleaf write a heading .  Click on following link: http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/Resources/mm1.htm.Write  the top  sentence  (next to the number) and the correct sentence that matches its meaning below it so that you have ten sets of sentences.                                                    

  SECOND  On looseleaf write a heading. Answer pp 123-124 in Voyages Workbook.
                                                  

HOMEWORK for THURSDAY, NOV. 14TH:
 *****There will be NO weekly ELA quiz tomorrow; however there will be ELA and Religion quizzes next week as usual so please keep checking my homework blogs for UPDATES and study work recorded in both notebooks regularly.

FOURTH  Religion  Workbook answer p. 13 with at least six sentences in script
Handwriting  do pp. 32-33

THIRD  Religion Workbook answer p. 30 neatly.  Every answer should be different.   Write complete sentences.  Handwriting  do p. 57 neatly in script.

SECOND  Religion Workbook answer p. 30 .  Write three  complete sentences for each.                   Handwriting  do pp. 28-29.   STUDY the Act of Contrition prayer on p. 139 and keep reviewing it regularly.  By next Friday you should be able to recite it in class!





Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades 11/4 to 11/8

Dear Parents,                                                   CHECK FOR UPDATE BELOW!
        We are now working on Unit TWO in ELA and Religion.  Below are areas of research to be  done in each grade which will be used for discussion, questioning, applications to literature, and writing assignments as we share research. Since there  is no school this Friday or next Monday,     students have ample time to do the assignment which is due next Tuesday. 
     
FOURTH GRADE
      Do research on the topic or type of weather assigned in class to each student.  On looseleaf write a full heading and then respond to the following:
1. Write the weather name as your title. Define the type of weather you researched.
2. Explain what causes it
3. Describe at least one positive effect of the weather.
4. Describe at least three of its negative effects.
5. Explain what you need to do to prepare  for this type of weather.
6. Give two or three examples of areas of the world that experience this type of weather.
*Bring three or four large pictures that will aid in your presentation.

THIRD GRADE
       Do research on the type of simple machine assigned in class to each student.  On looseleaf write a full heading and then respond to the following:
1.Write the name of the simple machine as your title. 
2. Explain the type of work done or made easer by this machine.
3. Give at least five examples of this type of machine as it is used today. 
      Ex. lever: shovel    pulley: elevator
4. Show at least three pictures of how the machine works.
5. Find a diagram with the parts of the machine labeled with words: ex. fulcrum, axle, gears)
*A good source to practice on is found on:  http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~mwampole/1-resources/simple-machines/

SECOND GRADE
        To have additional practice on what we worked on in class, do the following:
On looseleaf write a full heading.  THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!
*Choose ONE of these topics  and write it as a title:     My Birthday   The Park    Winter Days
*Then write THREE lines with one word for each category:
          Adjective                Noun                 Verb                   Adverb
1.     ____________       _________       __________        _____________
2.   _____________       __________      __________        _____________
3.   _____________        __________      __________       ____________
All the words must be related to the topic you choose.


*****THERE WILL BE AN ELA QUIZ FOR ALL GRADES TOMORROW, THURSDAY,     NOV. 7 . STUDY ALL ELA NOTES IN  ELA  NOTEBOOK   FOR UNIT 2. 

FOURTH GRADE - STUDY  POETIC TERMS (RHYME SCHEME, METER, ETC.
STUDY DEFINITIONS FOR ALL FIGURES OF SPEECH  (SIMILE, PERSONIFICATION,ETC
STUDY DIFFERENT PARTS OF SPEECH AS USED IN CONTEXT FROMTHE LONG WINTER
STUDY MEANING OF POEM BY ROBERT FROST.

THIRD GRADE - STUDY ALL IDIOMS AND WHAT THEY MEAN
STUDY CAUSE AND EFFECT CHART
STUDY THREE SETS OF HOMOPHONES: STEAK/STAKE,  SOW/SEW,  PARE/PAIR
STUDY VOCABULARY DEFINITIONS:  IDIOM, HOMOPHONE, PREFIX, SUFFIX, ROOT WORD

SECOND GRADE -STUDY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PARTS OF SPEECH (NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, PRONOUN) AND FIGURES OF SPEECH  (SIMILE, ALLITERATION, ONOMATOPOEIA)
STUDY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEGINNINING (INTRODUCTION) AND ENDING (CONCLUSION)
STUDY HOW TO WRITE A POEM   OF THREE LINES USING THIS SEQENCE:
ADJECTIVE - NOUN - VERB - ADVERB
AND ENDING WITH  A FOURTH LINE THAT STATES A CONCLUSION
BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY ADJECTIVE, NOUN, VERB, ADVERB IN A SENTENCE
BE ABLE TO WRITE A SIMILE USING LIKE AND ANOTHER USING AS 
CHECK NOTES IN NOTEBOOK.




Sunday, October 27, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 10/28 to 11/1

Dear Parents,
          This week there will be a Book Fair. Students took home flyers on Friday.  Students must bring in their flyer with the books they wish to purchase circled and have the correct amount in a sealed envelope with their name.  This will avoid a lot of confusion and wasted time that usually occurs. 
           This Thursday, we will be celebrating Halloween at O.L.Q. M. Students should come dressed in their costumes (Parents may not change students in bathrooms) and remain in them all day. I will be ordering pizza for the THIRD GRADE. Please bring in $ 3.00 to cover cost of pizza and different chips. Each student will receive two slices. Each third grader should bring in TWO bags of assorted chocolates or candies: one to hand out during the Pre K , K, and Head start parade and the other to share with the class.  Each student should bring their own small juice or soda (no glass or large plastic bottles) and their trick or treat bag or plastic pumpkin to hold their treats.  Students may also bring in no more than three dollars if they wish to buy at the cake sale that say.  There will be Mass on Friday for All Saints' Day.
             Third graders also need to remember to bring in their thesaurus by Monday or Tuesday at the latest. This request was made on the last blog entry.

Please  check back on Thursday for more  homework!
    
 FOURTH GRADE       
    ELA  10/29   On looseleaf answer questions from  ELA Workbook pp. 52 and 95.

THIRD GRADE
   ELA 10/29  On looseleaf answer questions from ELA Workbook pp. 72 ( only #1to 6) and 89 (all)
   Each student needs to bring in their $3 no later than  Wednesday.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 10.29 On looseleaf answer questions from ELA Workbook pp. 97 and p.122.
        
 


















Second Grade Religion 10/28 to 11/1

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Third Grade Religion 10/28 to 11/1

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Fourth Grade Religion 10/28 to 11/1

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Second Grade ELA 10/28 to 11/1

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Third Grade ELA 10/28 to 11/1

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Fourth Grade ELA 10/28 to 11/1

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 10/21 to 10/25

Dear Parents,

        The essay portion of the ELA and Religion Tests were given on Tuesday.  On Friday all students will  take both the ELA and the Religion Tests (with only short answer questions)...
          I am requesting if possible that all students in THIRD grade buy  a small THESAURUS no later than Monday.  It will be very useful in helping them with their vocabulary development, their
essay writing, as well as their spelling.  We will be using them in class regularly and students can also use it for some homework assignments.  Ask for one more appropriate for children use in any major book store.You can also check the libraries which often have copies you can borrow. Please be sure it is easy to carry but not with lettering so small students have difficulty seeing. Unlike a dictionary, a thesaurus gives synonyms  for commonly used words.  Learning the different shades of meaning among similar words and using them in the correct context is a very important and necessary SKILL required in the COMMON CORE standards!  I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.                                                                                      Ms. Saville

****PLEASE RETURN ALL TEST FOLDERS WITH TESTS SIGNED  NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY.  PLEASE KEEP THEM TILL THEN SO YOU CAN KEEP REVIEWING.  NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK TILL UNIT TESTS AE OVER!

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Second Grade Religion 10/21 to 10/25

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Third Grade Religion 10/21 to 10/25

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Fourth Grade Religion 10/21 to 10/25

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Second Grade ELA 10/21 to 10/25

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Third Grade ELA 10/21 to 10/25

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Fourth Grade ELA 10/21 to 10/25

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Notices regarding upcoming Unit tests 10/21 to 1025

Dear Parents,
         This past Friday ALL students received their ELA and Religion test folders to take home to review for upcoming tests.  THESE TESTS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN THE SAME FOLDERS BY THIS FRIDAY, OCT 25TH.  This Tuesday 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades will be taking their Essay Writing Test in all subject areas except Math. In Religion this test consists of students reading two stories and writing an essay (one paragraph for second and two paragraphs for third and fourth) in response to questions based on the readings.  In ELA this test is based on research and on writing assignments students have been working on referred to in their ELA notebook. Below is a list of what topics  to review:
FOURTH GRADE
ELA - Review nonfiction research on the mound builders
           Review fictional works on the Native American culture  (book & poem)
           Review research on animal characteristics, habitat, predators, adaptation
REL - Review the recent parables we studied (eg. The Good Samaritan)

THIRD GRADE
ELA - Review stories you'd like to pass on to the next generation:
           from The Stories Julian Tells     and the trickster tales   and based on personal narratives
REL - Review the parables recorded in your Religion notes especially the parables of the Kingdom

SECOND GRADE
ELA - Review writing all five parts of a friendly letter.
           Review writing statements and questions
           Review writing an autobiography
           Review writing a description of an object
REL - Review stories of Jesus forgiving others.  View: http://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/forgiveness/bible-stories
      
   

Monday, October 14, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 10/14 to 10/18

Dear Parents,
          This week the Math Interim Test will be given to all classes on Wed., Oct. 16.
I will only be assigning to study the following troublesome Spelling words to be reviewed for an assessment this week.  It is important that that students learn the differences between these words since misusing these words occurs consistently in all their writing, especially in 3rd and 4th.

FOURTH GRADE and THIRD GRADE
ELA 10/15 Memorize spelling of following words as they are used in context:  there,  their,  they're,  your, you're, its,  it's,  to, two, too.  Below is a list of how they are used in context.
There are many children in class.     Please put the book there.
The boys put their books away.
They're not coming today.
Is this your book?
I know that you're not coming.
The cat licked its paw.
It's not raining yet.
I went to the store.          I gave the gift to her.
Do you have two pencils?
My sister wants to come too.           She ate too much candy.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 10/15 Memorize spelling of following memory words:
there, want, any, very, their, your, down, work, show, could, before, .


HOMEWORK FOR THUS.  OCT. 17:

FOURTH GRADE  
Handwriting - Do pp. 24-25
Religion -  In Workbook do p. 11.

THIRD GRADE
Handwriting - Do p.54.
Religion -  Do assigned research on Our Lady of Mount Carmel.  Bring in print outs of pictures 
or prayers, litanies, information.

SECOND GRADE
Handwriting - Do pp. 26-27
Religion -In Workbook  do p. 12


Second Grade Religion 10/14 to 10/18

Lesson Plan

Third Grade Religion 10/14 to 10.18

Lesson Plan

Fourth Grade Religion 10/14 to 10/18

Lesson Plan

Second Grade ELA

Lesson Plan

Third Grade ELA 10/14 to 10/18

Lesson Plan

Fourth Grade ELA 10/14 to 10/18

Lesson Plan

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

NEW POST: Homework for all grades for 10/7 to 10/11 and review for ELA TEST



Dear Parents,        PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THURSDAY"S HOMEWORK!
         As mentioned before the ELA Interim Assessment is this Thursday.  This Friday's  ELA weekly quiz as well as the Religion weekly quiz for next week has been cancelled so students can focus on reviewing for this test and the Unit tests coming up very soon!  ALL STUDENTS SHOULD FOCUS ON STUDYING ALL NOTES IN ELA NOTEBOOKS.  BELOW IS A LIST FOR EACH GRADE ON WHAT WAS STUDIED IN CLASS AND SHOULD BE REVIEWED THOROUGHLY

BE SURE TO KNOW THE DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES OF ALL THE FOLLOWING:

FOURTH GRADE:
artistic license - cite examples: poems in Butterfly Eyes; African tale"The Boy Who Wanted the Moon"; art work "Starry Night."
myth - legend - lore (compare)
research - facts
theme - eg. opposition of good and evil or hero's quest
word choice
narrative writing
astronomy - astrology (compare)
constellations
landscapes ("Starry Night" and "A View of Toledo"
star charts of constellations (ones you created)
use of prefix (astro-)  and suffix  (-ology) to build words
deity - god - goddess
hero- heroic - heroine

Native American culture
non-fiction:  research on mound builders and their artifacts
fiction: And Still the Turtle Watched and "Indian Names"

Greek culture
non-fiction: scientific information on the constellations. Click on
http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/uc/pdf/uc4universe.pdf and scroll to
Background.  Star charts
fiction: myths on the constellations

Essential Question: How are the earth and sky portrayed in fiction and non-fiction?



THIRD GRADE:
author - illustrator
trickster tales :  "A Hill of Beans " (Japanese tale) and "Lion and Unicorn" (English tale)
trickster - fool - problem - solution
character traits - character motivation  (The Stories Julian Tells)
generational stories (stories we pass on our children)
narrative writing (stories you about your family)
revise - edit   (part  of proofreading)
internet search - shared research
parts of speech: noun - collective noun
verb - verb tenses (present, past, future) 
 past tense of irregular verbs

Essential Question:  Why do we hand stories down to the next generation?



SECOND GRADE  (refer to Super kids Word Book , ELA Workbook. or ELA notes)

*use of graphic organizer to help organize writing - Tchart used to list kinds of writing and reasons for writing
*sentence or incomplete sentence (fragment)
*use of capitals and periods (p.4)
*comparing telling, asking, exclaiming sentences (p. 11)
*use of apostrophes in possessives (p.5 at bottom)
*use of apostrophes in contractions (p. 12)
*writing complete sentences (requires using subject and predicate)
*fixing run on sentences (taking out and and forming shorter sentences using capitals)
* compare noun (Superkids WB p. 5) and verb (p. 18) and pronouns (p. 6) and adjectives (p,27 *will be covered this week)
*writing process- plan, draft, revise, edit, publish
*identifying five letter parts  (LA Workbook pp. 65-66)
*writing a friendly letter (sample in notebook) with correct use of capitals and commas)
recognizing character traits  (of Wilbur and Charlotte) in Charlotte"s Web.
*spelling of memory words: have, there, were, where, want, look, any, some, very, new, first, their, your, down, work, show, about, could, before, many.

Essential Question: What makes language beautiful?

HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, OCT.

FOURTH GRADE
Rel - Click on www.sadlierreligion.com.  Scroll to We Believe. Next click on your grade, student, activities, go to.  Next under
Games and  click on Unit 1 to get a drop down menu.  Click on flash cards and then on Print box that appears.  Cut out the words and the definitions.  Glue EACH word on a three by five index card with its definition on the flip side.  Put all cards in a  sealed   plastic  sandwich bag labeled UNIT 1 and your  name.  Be sure to study all these definitions for daily assessments.  Bring in on Fri.
Handwriting - Do pp. 22 and 23.

THIRD GRADE
Rel - Click on www.sadlierreligion.com.  Scroll to We Believe. Next click on your grade, student, activities, go to.  Next under
Games and  click on Unit 1 to get a drop down menu.  Click on flash cards and then on Print box that appears.  Cut out the words and the definitions.  Glue EACH word on a three by five index card with its definition on the flip side.  Put all cards in a  sealed   plastic  sandwich bag labeled UNIT 1 and your  name.  Be sure to study all these definitions for daily assessments.  Bring in on Fri.
Handwriting - Do pp. 52-53.

SECOND GRADE
Rel - Click on www.sadlierreligion.com.  Scroll to We Believe. Next click on your grade, student, activities, go to.  Next under
Games and  click on Unit 1 to get a drop down menu.  Click on flash cards and then on Print box that appears.  Cut out the words and the definitions.  Glue EACH word on a three by five index card with its definition on the flip side.  Put all cards in a  sealed   plastic  sandwich bag labeled UNIT 1 and your  name.  Be sure to study all these definitions for daily assessments.  Bring in on Fri.
Handwriting - Do pp. 24-25.  Write three sentences instead of one.
 



Saturday, October 5, 2013

Homework for 2nd,3rd, & 4th 10/7 to 10/11

Dear Parents,     ****   GO TO NEW POST: HOMEWORK FOR 10/7 TO 10/11 AND REVIEW FOR ELA TESTS
         The Interim on line test for ELA has been changed to this Thursday, instead of Monday.  There will be a fire prevention assembly at 9:00 this Tuesday.  There will be 12:00 dismissal on Friday and no school on Monday, Oct. 14 in honor of Columbus Day. 
          The Religion quiz will be given this Monday, Oct. 7 to all classes. Please see below for  a guide on  what to study:

 FOURTH GRADE
Study Religion text  Chapter 3 pp. 44 to 47 and the Joyful Mysteries on p. 328 and Religion notes.
Study definition of  sin, mortal sin, venial sin, free will, temptation.  Students should memorize the Sanctus prayer  and  be able to describe what happens in each  Joyful Mystery (See http://www.rosary-center.org/joyful.htm

THIRD GRADE
Study Religion text  Chapter 3  pp. 44 to 49. Study definitions of second coming, last judgment, heaven, parable, miracle.  Study notes on The Wedding of Cana and   The Widow's Son.. Practice  writing a summary.

SECOND GRADE
Study Religion text Chapter 3 pp. 44 to 54. Study definitions of Catholics, parish, faith, sacrament.
Study how to identify each of the seven sacraments.  Be able to describe what happens in the sacrament of Baptism: who is present, why water is used as a symbol, what we become as a result.

PARENTS PLEASE GO TO NEW POST : READ MESSAGE ON TOP OF THIS POST!
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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Second Grade ELA 9/30 to 10/4

Lesson Plan

Third Grade ELA 9/30 to 10/4

Lesson Plan

Fourth Grade ELA 9/30 to 10/4

Lesson Plan

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 9/30 to 10/4

Dear Parents,
        Just a reminder that all grades will have a Religion quiz on Monday based on what students were assigned to study last Thursday. Below is a brief review of what to study:

FOURTH GRADE-  Vocabulary: conscience, examination of conscience, temptation, feelings (in notes), prodigal son parable.  Students should be able to explain how feeling glad or sad does not determine if we have made a right or wrong moral choice. STUDY ALL NOTES AND CHAPTER 4.

THIRD GRADE - Vocabulary: Kingdom of God, parable, scripture, faith, Resurrection, Crucifixion,
Know difference between Old and New Testament.  Be able to describe each of the four parts of the parable "The Sower of Seeds."  STUDY ALL NOTES AND CHAPTER 26.

SECOND GRADE- Vocabulary: Resurrection, Pentecost, Church, disciples, apostles, elderly, unborn, handicapped. Be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church.  STUDY CHAPTER 2 AND NOTES.

*Please see below for this week's notices and homework assignments:
            This Friday we are celebrating  the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi at our 9:00 Mass. Students may have their pet blessed at the Mass but students in third grade MUST have a parent
take the pet home right after the Mass.  This coming Monday third and fourth graders will be
taking the Interim on line test in ELA as well as in other subjects. Each grade should review ALL ELA NOTES given  thus far in their notebooks as well as what is listed below:
.
FOURTH GRADE
 
ELA 10/1 On looseleaf write full heading answer p. 479 in text book ( while referring  to p. 478 for help) .   On the back of the same looseleaf  answer ELA Practice Book  p.118.

Study well in ELA Voyages text book  pp.522  to 525 in the Voyages text book.
  Please note that  Friday's weekly quiz will include questions based on these text book pages.

REL 10/3 Study Rel. notes in notebook for quiz on Monday. Know how to pray the rosary and be able to identify and explain happens in each Joyful mystery.
                 Handwriting - Do pp.16-17.
          REVIEW ELA NOTES  AND ELA  PAGES ABOVE  FOR INTERIM TEST ON MONDAY!
 Be sure to study vocabulary definitions and all notes in ELA notebook.

THIRD GRADE

ELA 10/1  On looseleaf write full heading. Answer ELA Practice Book pp. 103 and 104.

Study well in Voyages ELA text book pp. 509 (under NOUNS) to p.511. Also study TENSES  and VERBS sections on pp.514 to 516.  Study also pp. 518 to p.520.
Please note that Friday's weekly quiz will include questions based on these text book pages.


REL 10/3 Study Rel. notes in notebook for quiz on Monday. Be able to explain each of the following parables: The Wedding of Cana,  The Widow's Son, and   The Multiplication of Loaves.
              Handwriting - Do p. 48
          REVIEW ELA NOTES  AND ELA  PAGES ABOVE  FOR INTERIM TEST ON MONDAY!
 Be sure to study vocabulary definitions and all notes in ELA notebook.
SECOND GRADE 

ELA 10/1 On looseleaf write full heading.  Answer ELA Practice Book p. 23  and p. 160 (section A) . For ELA quiz on Friday study Superkids  Word Work book pp.  10,11,and 12.   Practice how to write a letter correctly ; for this see ELA Workbook pp. 65 to 67.  Study meaning of words plan, draft, revise, edit, publish that explain the writing process (in ELA notebook)

REL 10/3 Study Chapter 3 in Religion text book.  Be sure you know all key words (in red) and how to identify each of the sacraments by definition.
                Handwriting - Do pp.22-23.
          REVIEW ELA NOTES  AND ELA  PAGES ABOVE  FOR INTERIM TEST ON MONDAY!
         Second grade will also take an Interim test but it will be written, not on line





Sunday, September 22, 2013

Fourth Grade Religion 9/23 to 9/27

Lesson Plan

Second Grade ELA 9/23 to 9/27

Lesson Plan

Third Grade ELA 9/23 to 9/27

Lesson Plan

Fourth Grade ELA 9/23 to 9/27

Lesson Plan

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 9/23 to 9/27

Dear Parents,
         This Monday ALL classes will have their first Religion quiz so all were reminded to take home their Religion notebooks and Religion textbook.  The quiz for each grade will be based on all Religion notes recorded in Religion notebooks and Chapter 1 in their textbooks.
           Below is a list of Religion vocabulary words each class should lookup and study for the quiz.

SECOND GRADE:   Blessed Trinity, Holy Family, Sign of the Cross, human, divine.  Know the parts of the Blessed Trinity.  Know what makes Jesus human and what makes him divine.

THIRD GRADE:  Blessed Trinity, Holy Family, Sign of the Cross, Incarnation, prophet (eg. John the Baptist),  repent, Jesus' name,  Jesus's mission on earth  (public  ministry), apostle, disciple, parable,. Study the parable of The Mustard Seed.

FOURTH GRADE:  Blessed Trinity, Holy Family, Sign of the Cross, conscience, conscience formation, God's image, free will,  creation, holiness, stewardship, grace, reverence.  LOOK FOR ALL THESE TERMS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK.  Memorize the STEPS FOR MAKING A GOOD MORAL CHOICE.

Please check below  for this week's homework. Remember that I assign homework on Tuesdays and Thursdays but be aware that the ELA quiz will always be on Fridays and Religion quiz will always be on Mondays.  In case school is closed those days, quiz will be given the following day.
 
SECOND GRADE
9/24 ELA- On looseleaf write full heading.  Answer ELA Workbook p. 65.  Then click on link www.wenovel.com/book/110/3847.html. Click on Start read and then on Chapter 9.  Read the chapter and  focus on character traits of Wilbur and Charlotte.  On a different looseleaf write your name and write what this chapter reveals about what Wilbur is like and what Charlotte is like and why. Go ahead and read whatever other chapters you like!

9/26 ELA quiz tomorrow.  Review all notes in ELA notebook.
        Religion quiz on Monday. Review all notes in Religion notebook  and Chapter 2 in text book
         Handwriting  - Do p. 15 in the book.

THIRD  GRADE
9/24 ELA- On looseleaf write  a heading.  Answer ELA Workbook  p.. 18 and p. 42
Practice distinguishing nouns, pronouns, and verbs on http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html

9/26 ELA quiz tomorrow.  Review all notes in ELA notebook.
        Religion quiz on Monday. Review all notes in Religion notebook  and Chapter 26 in text book.                      
        Handwriting - Do p. 47 in the book.

FOURTH GRADE
9/24 ELA Do research on animal assigned in class either on line or in books.  On looseleaf write a heading and answer the following:
1. Describe the animal's characteristics...
2. Describe the animal's habitat  (type of habitat and/or country)
3. Identify its usual predators.
4 . Explain how the animal makes adaptations to its environment.

9/26  ELA quiz tomorrow.  Review all notes in ELA notebook. Review research you did on either the myth associated with your constellation or your research on an animal.  Study notes on Van Gogh's Starry Night as well as analysis on http://www.vggallery.com/visitors/002.htm
 Religion quiz on Monday. Review all notes in Religion notebook and Chapter 4 in text book                      
        Handwriting - Do p. 15  in the book.


Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Monday, September 16, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades 9/16 to 9/20

Dear Parents,
          Students in all classes have been having their daily assessments in both ELA and Religion but this Friday they will begin their weekly quizzes in all subjects.  An ELA Quiz will be given every Friday and Religion Quiz every Monday.  Test will be based on any notes in their notebooks, work covered in their daily assessments, and research or assignments done for homework.  Weekly quizzes consist of ten questions and the last one will most often require that the student write a paragraph of 6 to 8 sentences on a topic discussed in class.
         Please see below for this week's homework for each grade:

FOURTH GRADE
ELA 9/17  On looseleaf write full heading. Answer ELA Workbook p. 2 #1 to 10.  Each student is to make a diagram of their assigned constellation using silver or gold stars on standard size black construction paper.  Then they to research the mythological story related to their constellation.  For this information see http://www.tcoe.org/scicon/instructionalguide/constellations.pdf.  Write an outline on looseleaf so you are prepared to speak  or answer questions about your research on your selected constellation. 

REL 9/19 In Religion Workbook do p. 4 following directions in book.  In Handwriting book do p. 14.
Review ALL ELA notes well and research done for quiz on Friday.

THIRD GRADE         
 ELA 9/17 On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer ELA Workbook p. 2 #1 to 8.  On another looseleaf write an outline on a personal experience you 've had with your family that you think you would want to pass on for others to read.  Be prepared to speak about it this week followed up by writing a personal narrative.

REL 9/19 In Religion Workbook do p. 5.   In Handwriting book do p. 46
Review ALL ELA notes in notebook for quiz on Friday.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 9/17  On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer ELA Workbook p. 10.  Follow directions.
 
REL 9/19 In Religion Workbook do p. 6.  In Handwriting book do p. 14.
Review ALL ELA notes in notebook for quiz on Friday.                   

Third Grade Religion 9/16 to 9/20

Lesson Plan

Second Grade Religion 9/16 to 9/20

Lesson Plan

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades for 9/9 to 9/13

Dear Parents,
         Welcome to a new school year!  Please be sure that your child  have ALL  THEIR CORRECT SUPPLIES  listed on my August SUPPLIES  blog no later than Tuesday this week .  This is VERY IMPORTANT since I will be color coding composition notebooks, collecting folders, etc. on Monday and by Tuesday I plan to begin giving notes!   MOST IMPORTANT: Please be sure each child has THREE plastic folders (as sold in supply room) and TWO 100 page hard cover composition notebooks,  a stack of about 500 blank printing sheets (to be kept in school), THREE sharpened pencils with erasers, a pack of a dozen colored pencils, TWO large flat zippered pencil cases, and a looseleaf pad. The rest of the supplies can be brought in during the week.  Please send in  the forms distributed at the opening meeting including the two emergency cards  no later than this Wednesday. Keep the absent note form and make copies so you can use throughout the year. You should also keep the homework rubrics sheet. 

          Please check BELOW your child's grade for this week's homework

          I will be assigning homework on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS so assignments will be due on Wednesdays and Fridays. Homework will be done on looseleaf with a full heading or in a Religion workbook or Handwriting book. Several homework assignments will involve during research on the internet or in the  library. Homework assigned in the ELA Workbook will need to be done on looseleaf since students are NOT allowed to write in this book. This applies to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.  Any homework done on looseleaf must have a full heading as stated on the rubrics sheet you received and as was explained in class.

FOURTH GRADE
ELA 9/10 On looseleaf write full heading in script.  Answer ELA Workbook p. 1 Follow directions.
Do #1 to 11. DO NOT WRITE IN WORKBOOK!  Research about the Native American mound builders on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg9ZXvulMQE  and
 http://www.ahastories.com/NativeAmericanQuotes.htm

REL 9/12 In Religion Workbook answer p. 5.
Handwriting 9/12  In workbook do pp. 10 and 11 in script.
**The first weekly ELA Quiz  begins NEXT Friday!  Study ALL notes in ELA notebook.  All weekly quizzes consist of ten questions and the last one is always an essay question which requires the children to write out an answer in complete sentences.

THIRD GRADE
ELA 9/10 On looseleaf print a full heading.  Answer ELA Workbook p.1. Do #1 to O12.  Do not copy sentences; instead write S for sentence or F for fragment only. DO NOT WRITE IN WORKBOOK!  Interview someone in your home about relating an interesting family story you might want .to tell the class. This is in preparation for an upcoming assignment.  Write some brief notes on an index card if you like.

REL 9/12 In Religion Workbook p. 4. Write FOUR complete sentences to answer the question. Print.
Handwriting  9/12- In workbook do pp. 32 and 33 in script.
**The first weekly ELA Quiz begins NEXT Friday!  STUDY ALL NOTES IN ELA NOTEBOOK!  All weekly quizzes consist of ten questions and the last one is always an essay question which requires the children to write out an answer in complete sentences.

SECOND GRADE
ELA 9/10 On looseleaf print a full heading. Workbook p. 9.  Follow directions in book
BUT DO NOT WRITE IN WORKBOOK!  Study 12 weekly memory words in Superkids Word Book on p. 4 for quiz.

REL 9/12 In Religion Workbook answer p. 5.
Handwriting 9/12  In workbook do pp. 12 and 13.
**The first weekly ELA Quiz begins NEXT Friday!  For this  quiz study Super kids Word Book pp.4, 5, 6 and know how to spell all memory words on p. 4.  Study any notes in ELA notebook.  All weekly quizzes consist of ten questions and the last one is always an essay question which requires the children to write out an answer in complete sentences.


                                                                                                                            

Friday, August 16, 2013

Supply List for Second, Third, and Fourth Grades for Sept 2013


Dear Parents,
         Welcome back!  This year I will have THIRD grade as my home room and I will be teaching Religion  and ELA to all three grades.  It is very important that all students get the EXACT supplies listed below to avoid delays and confusion once classes begin!

SUPPLIES NEEDED DAILY:
*THREE sharpened pencils each with eraser ( No sharperners : pencils should be sharpened at home)
 Extra eraser is fine! No pens!
*THREE PLASTIC folders with pockets on the BOTTOM (not sides) and clear INSERT panels in the front and back  (available in school supply room) The first  will be used as TEST folder. The second as CLASSWORK folder . The third will be used as HOMEWORK folder.
*THREE composition hard cover notebooks (NO SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS ALLOWED). First should be labeled RELIGION. Second should be labeled GRAMMAR. Third should be labeled JOURNAL.
*one looseleaf pad (sheets with holes that can be torn out one at a time -  but NOT with wire spiral)
*one pack of blank sheets (at least 250) used for printing. Students will bring in 10 sheets per week.
 *a set of about 12  different colored pencils - NOT CRAYONS
*a glue stick (no jar or bottle of glue)
*one YELLOW highlighter
* one twelve inch ruler
 * TWO FLAT PLASTIC or FABRIC pencil cases (NO pecil boxes). One should hold pencils, eraser, highlighter. Other should hold the colored pencils and glue stick.
*a pack of different colored construction paper (to be kept at home till needed)
* a family box of tissues
* a roll of paper towels
* one container of bleach wipes
* one bottle of  hand sanitizer
* one pack of  different colored labels
 
  Book covers will also be needed but brown paper wil work just as well to cover text  and workbooks.


SOME REMINDERS:
*Our opening meeting with parents will be at 6:00 p.m.on Sept. 5th. Calendars and forms that needed to be filled out will be given out at the meeting and all questions about supplies will be answered.
*It is very IMPORTANT that all students arrive at school NO later than 8:00 a.m.each morning!
* It is NECESSARY that parents read the blog each week on Mondays to check for the assigned homework, upcoming tests, and any notices or reminders. Please also recheck during the week for any revisions or updates.
* Any appointments to meet with teachers must be made through the office only.
*Students are not allowed to bring any toys to class. A reading book or test prep actvity book is allowed in case students have any free time.
*Students who wish to bring their own lunch must bring it in a lunch box that is NOT attached to their bookbag since it must be left in their home room till lunch time. Water bottles are allowed but no soda or juice can be brought to class.
*All students should be in uniform everyday including shoes.  Sweaters must be dark blue with no hoods.
*Finally, please remember to label all supplies  including bookbags with your child's name!
Looking forward to seeing you at our meeting...                                             Ms. Saville