Monday, December 14, 2015

Notices and Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for Dec. 14 to 18th

Dear Parents,
        Tomorrow  on Tuesday there will an assemby at 9:00 in which each class will have a turn singing a Christmas carol.  Each student should be dressed in any combination of red, green or white clothes (but not jeans).  This week ALL classes will be finishing their book report projects!  Each section will be graded and listed on the SIS over the Christmas vacation.  ANY STUDENT  FROM 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH WHO HAS NOT BROUGHT IN THEIR $.50 FOR THEIR REPORT COVER  NEEDS TO BRING IT IN BY THIS WED.  Third grade students need to bring in strong medium size plastic or fabric bags to pack up their books which will be stored away on Thursday for vacation. Let students know which books you want them to take home by then.  On Friday all classes will have Lessons and Carols and Benediction in Church in the morning and will be having a party in the afternoon since we have  a full day of school.  I will be ordering pizza for third grade.  Please have you child bring in $3.00 and bring in their own small juice containers.  Students may also bring in any snacks, cookies, or Christmas candy they wish to share but not more than one bag.  There will not be any quizzes this week.  There will however be Vacation Homework because unfortunately January Mid-term exams await us upon our return. Also please rermember that THIRD and FOURTH GRADERS will be taking the Religion Archdiocesan Exam this year in January as well as in June.

Please see below your grade  for this week's homework:

FOURTH:
12/15 In your Religion notebook NEATLY write the word and definition of the following terms from the glossary in the back of your Religion book. Begin with Aim: To review vocabulary for Religion Archdiocesan Mid-term Exam
absolution, conscience, commandment, communion of saints, temptation, Beatitudes, covenant,  Corporal Works of Mercy, Spiritual Works of Mercy
Also study on p. 328 how to pray the rosary for an assessment on Wednesday.

12/17 Study the five Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and what each means on http://www.catholic.org/prayers/mystery.php?id=4.  Review ALL vocabulary definitions you copied for homework as well as those  8 given in class.

THIRD:
12/15 In your Religion notebook NEATLY write the word and definition of the following terms from the glossary in the back of your Religion book. Begin with Aim: To review vocabulary for Religion Archdiocesan Mid-term Exam
Assumption, deacon, pastor, bishop, pope, disciple,  lay people  STUDY!

To review the meaning of the Jesse tree symbols, you may look at a quick summary on: http://www.saintmargaretmary.org/advent/JesseTree.pdf

12/17 Review ALL vocabulary definitions you copied for homework as well as those  8 given in class. STUDY!

SECOND
12/15 Review all Unit 1 and Unit 2 flash card words printed out from www.sadlierreligion.com for an assessment on Thursday.

Monday, December 7, 2015

Homework for 2nd,3rd, & 4th for Dec. 7 to 11

Dear Parents,
         As I'm sure you have heard already this Friday dismissal has been changed to 3:00 and  the principal has asked that all students be in school uniform!  There will be 12:00 dismissal on Mon., Dec. 14th instead.  Please check below for this week' s homework for each grade:

 FOURTH
12/8  ELA - Complete the character graphic organizer based on your assigned animal with five bullets for the top four boxes and three each for the bottom two boxes. It MUST be research-based.    It must also be neat and with correct spelling.  Complete the drawing begun in art class of your animal facing its predator. Write your name on the back.

12/10 ELA -  On ONE looseleaf answer the following:  Grammar Workshop p. 153 #1-6 (yes-redo!) and p. 93 #1 to 10. PLEASE BRING IN $.50 for report  cover for your  self-made book by tomorrow.

THIRD
12/8 ELA - Complete the Topic Decision Recording form front and back listing details on TWO different topics on your  assigned  country.   Be sure to check for correct spelling.
12/8 REL - On looseleaf write as a title:  Year of Mercy.  Write an essay of two  paragraphs In the first paragraph explain why it is impotant to forgive others.  Then describe a time when you have forgiven someone and a time when someone forgave you for something.  In the second paragraph write about two parables of forgiveness: "The Lost Sheep" and "The Forgiving Father." Explain what happens in each and how they teach us about God's forgiveness of our sins.
Your name goes under the essay on the right side.

12/10 ELA - On looseleaf write a heading. Answer Grammar Workshop p. 133 B #1-10. PLEASE BRING IN $.50 for report  cover for your  self-made book  by tomorrow.


SECOND
12/8 ELA - On looseleaf write a heading. Answer Voyages pp.81-82..Read directions carefully.
12/8 REL-  On looseleaf write a heading. Write the title: Charity. Ship a line and indent. In paragraph form  explain how you show charity to others.  You may read http://www.parents.com/parenting/money/donate-to-charity/9-ways-to-teach-your-child-about-charity-/ for ideas. You may also research
http://www.kidsofintegrity.com/sites/default/files/Generosity-PC-2015-best.pdf.

12/10 ELA-  On looseleaf write a heading. Answer Voyages pp. 83 and 89. Read directions carefully.   PLEASE BRING IN $.50 for report  cover for your  self-made book  by tomorrow.                                              

Monday, November 30, 2015

UPDATED Homework for Nov. 30 to Dec.4 for 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Dear Parents,  
         Please be sure to read the previous blog giving details on our ELA project for all classes.

 FOURTH GRADE
12/1 On looseleaf write Vocabulary as a title.  Then write five vocabulary words related to your assigned animal and next to each an easy- to- understand definition. On another looseleaf  write Animal Adventure as a title. Write the made up name of your character animal and the name of the  one predator he will be defending himself from.   Then list 3 to 4   bullets  describing your animal's characteristics, personality, behavior, etc. Then list  another  5 to 6 bullets describing how your assigned animal uses its defense mechanisms against its predator  (These must be based on actual research- based  FACTS.   This organizer will be used in class tomorrow to help you  write your  three- paragraph narrative.  A helpful website is https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/animal-articles.html.
 Religion Quiz Wed. on Chapter 8.
You may wish to  check out the following two sites:   http://www.elitereaders.com/weird-animal-defense-mechanism/  and   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls2Q55OOVHA.

12/3 On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 113 B #1-6 (Write adjective and noun) and p. 153 B  #1-6.  Complete the picture of your animal on blank white paper.
FOR ELA QUIZ STUDY Grammar Workshop pp. 180-181 and pp. 84-85 and Phonics pp. 28-29 and  last vocabulary words in notebook.
ALL assigned parts of the project done so far are to be completed and turned in tomorow without fail





THIRD GRADE
12/1 On looseleaf write Vocabulary as a title.  Then write five vocabulary words related to your country's culture and next to each an easy- to- understand definition.  Be sure to have your informational page done or bring in any print outs you made so that tomorrow we can start on the letter to an author in which you will be describing various aspects of your  assigned country's culture.
Religion Quiz Wed. on Chapter 8.


12/3 On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 129 B #1-8. Complete the picture of your assigned  country's flag on blank white paper.
FOR ELA QUIZ STUDY Grammar Workshop pp.104 to 106 and 108 to 110 and Phonics pp. 39-40
 and  last vocabulary words in notebook.
ALL assigned parts of the project done so far are to be completed and turned in tomorow without fail


SECOND GRADE
12/1 On looseleaf write Vocabulary as a title.  Then write five vocabulary words related to your assigned topic and next to each an easy to understand definition. Complete the picture related to your topic on white drawing paper.
Religion Quiz Wed. on Chapter 8.


12/3  On looseleaf answer Superkids Workbook pp. 84 and 87 (answers only)
FOR ELA QUIZ STUDY in ELA notebook study which irregular past tense verbs follow a helping verb (has, have, had) like  gone, done, given, eaten. Also study which irregular past tense verbs do not need a helping verb like went, did, gave, ate.  Also know the different meanings for train.  Also review all vocabulary words from  Diwali  to venture. In Phonics review p. 61.
All assigned parts of the project done so far are due tomorrow without fail!  These include five pages: cover sheet (with project's title, child's name, and  pictures), Vocabulary page (5 words with definitions), Organizer page (with bulleted list of 8 facts on their topic), Paragraph (based on the information on the organizer with title of the topic on top), child's drawing (based on the topic).  SIX STUDENTS IN SECOND GRADE HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS WORK!!!



Thursday, November 26, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades for Nov. 30 to Dec. 4

Dear Parents,
          I hope you are all enjoying your holiday. Last week all classes had an opportunity to check over their corrected ELA essays and do them over and both ELA and Religion Tests were sent home to be signed.  These tests need to be returned on Monday, Nov. 30th to be kept on file so they can be reviewed for January's Mid-term Exams.  It is also very important that ALL students complete the first part of their project (cover sheet on construction paper and written work on looseleaf) and bring them in no later than Monday. 
         We will continue with the second part of this project this coming week. All students will learn to list their primary and secondary sources of information (book or website).  All students must find five vocabulary words related directly to their topic.  These may be nouns, verbs, or adjectives.  They should be somewhat unfamiliar words but definitely words used in this country. For example, a fourth might use prickly and quills  in relation to a porcupine . A third grader might use sushi or chopsticks in relation to Japan's culture.  It would be helpful to have all students come in with a list of five words  so I can approve before they look up definitions and complete the Vocabulary Page of their book. We will also be working on completing a Drawing Page for their book.  Third graders will be attempting  a full page drawing of the flag of their country.  Fourth graders will try to make a sketch of their animal.  Second graders will draw a picture of a symbol, character, or figure related to their topic, such as Buddha. The drawing must be attempted by the student!
          In the following week students will be doing the final  part of their book which will then be compiled and be ready for our SHARED RESEARCH. Students will be able to share what they learned with each other with an opportunity to ask and answer questions.  These student-created books will also serve as a way to review before January's Mid-Term Exams since it covers much of the information for Module 2 (for 3rd & 4th) and Domain 2 (for 2nd).  I will be correcting each week's work on the weekends so it is very important that each student give in their work ON TIME!
           Next week we will once again begin Weekly Quizzes (Religion on Wed. and ELA on Thurs.) Thank you for your cooperation in helping your children do their best!              

PLEASE SEE MY NEXT BLOG ENTRY FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK .
                                                                                                                                   Ms. Saville
       

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Homework for Week of Nov. 22 to 27

Dear Parents,
         A reminder that students from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th should do the work assigned on IXL this weekend using their own username and password. I will be checking  their work on line on Monday.
The Religion quiz on Chapter  8 will be given next week but there will be no ELA quiz until after Thanksgiving.  The last  ELA and Religion TESTS students took will be sent home next week after students have an opportunity to rewrite their essay in class based on the corrections and suggestions I made on their papers.  This will be give them an opportunity to learn from their mistakes.  BOTH ELA AND RELIGION TESTS NEED TO BE RETURNED SIGNED ON NOV. 30th TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR LATER STUDY.
        In this quarter all students will be required to do an ELA project based on research. I have brought several library books as samples of good sources of information.   Each project which will be done in parts to be totally completed before Christmas.  Students are expected to do their best but some errors are fine. We learn from them!  Instructions to each class  for completing the FIRST part  of the project are listed below.

FOURTH GRADE
 Each student has already been assigned an animal to research.
*Find a picture on images  (preferably in color) of the animal. You may find two pictures if you wish to show two different types of that animal.  Find an additional picture that shows an action shot (this animal using its defense mechanism).  Glue these pictures on a sheet of standard size construction paper along with the name of the animal as a title and your own name at the bottom. This will be called their cover sheet.
*On one sheet of loose leaf write an informational page based on your research on the animal. Begin with  a title: name of animal  (not your name).  Then  write  two paragraphs of 6 sentences each describing its physical characteristics, its habitat,  its defense mechanism, and  the name of one or more of its predators. Your name goes at the end of the essay.  Students may bring in a printed page to show where they found their research if they wish.
These two assignments cover the first part of the project due no later than Nov. 30th.
*After Thanksgiving students will continue their project in class listing resources, writing a narrative of a predator/prey encounter, sharing research, comparing/contrasting facts, etc.

THIRD GRADE
 Next week each student will be assigned a country to  research.  Some good sources would be the National Geographic Countries of the World series,  the True Books series from Scholastic available in libraries and Time for kids online. You may also google the country's facts for kids for more options.
* Find  three pictures (preferably in color) on images showing different aspects of the culture of that country. These may include special customs on holidays, traditional food,  clothing, dances, sports, tourist attractions, religious practices, etc. How to do this will be explained in class.  Glue these pictures on a sheet of standard size construction paper  along with the name of the country as a title and your own name at the bottom. This will be called their cover sheet.
*On one sheet on looseleaf write an informational page based on your research on that country.  Begin with a title: name of country (not your name). Then write two paragraphs of  5 sentences each
describing some of the traditions and customs typically associated with that country. Your name goes at the end of the essay.  Students may bring in a printed page to show where they found their research if they wish.
These two assignments cover the first part of the project due no later than Nov. 30th.
*After Thanksgiving students will continue their project in class listing resources, writing a letter to an author describing their country, sharing research, comparing/contrasting facts, etc.

SECOND GRADE
Parents, I realize that many of you may be incredulous at the topics your students are required to learn about now as second graders but this is the case! Several of the topics have been covered already and the rest will be within the next three weeks. Each student will be assigned ONE topic like those listed below to research on a "kid-friendly" website or book. Examples will be shown and discussed  in class.  Some sample topics are listed below:
*Describe practices of  Hinduism.
*Describe practices of Buddhism.
*Describe the characters and setting  and explain the plot and moral of the folktale  "The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal."
*Describe the characters and setting and explain the plot, moral, and rhyme scheme of "The Blind Men and the Elephant"
*Explain the steps for making silk.
*Explain the teachings of Confucius.
*Describe the Great Wall of China.
*Explain the invention of paper.
*Describe the  Chinese New Year.
*Compare and contrast following religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and their holidays
*Explain Chinese writing calligraphy
*Explain reincarnation and compare to the Resurrection
* Provide information on early American civilizations (eg. Maya, Aztec, Inca)
*Explain the importance of the Indus River in India or the Yellow River in China.
*Explain Diwali

Assignment:
* Google your topic and click on images to find two or three appropriate and meaningful pictures related to your topic.  Glue these on one standard size construction paper . Be sure to include a title which can be clearly seen and your name at the bottom.  This will be called your cover sheet.
*After the topics have been discussed and assigned in class, each student will be asked to research information in a children's book or web site  intended for children (eg. google Diwali  for kids) and make a bulleted list of eight  interesting FACTS they wish to use in  their speech and  to include in  their paragraph  to be written in class. Students should be ready to explain words they use. This  assignment is due no later than Nov. 30th.
Students should not copy countless paragraphs they don't understand, but rather make a bulleted list of  interesting facts they do understand.




Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th: Nov. 16 to 20

Dear Parents,
          This Friday dismissal wll be at 12:00. ALL students should be receiving their report cards this time. Parent - Teacher conferences will be held as usual from 1:00 to 7:00 on Friday.  There will be no ELA Weekly Quiz till next week since I was absent on Monday.
           Please see below for this week' s homework.

FOURTH
11/17 Religion quiz this Wed. on Chapter 8.  STUDY.  On looseleaf  write heading.  Copy the six steps for making a good moral choice from the notebook  IN SCRIPT.
11/19 On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 181 #1 to 8.  Begin research on your assigned animal. Bring in some evidence of your research.
  On the weekend, practice at least 25 questions of the following on www.ixl.com : modal auxiliaries (R1, R2), relative pronouns (V1,V2,V3), and relative adverbs (Y3). Use your password.

THIRD
11/17  Religion quiz this Wed. on Chapter 8.  STUDY.
11/19  On  ONE looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 105 #1 to 10 and p. 109 #1 to 10.
 On the weekend, practice at least 25 questions of the following on www.ixl.com: irregular past tense (M1 to M7).  Use your password.

SECOND
11/17  Religion quiz this Wed. on Chapter 8.  STUDY.
11/19  On looseleaf answer all questions on Voyages pp. 90-91.
On the weekend, practice at least 25 questions of the following  on www.ixl.com:  irregular past tense (M1 to M3)  Use your password.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd & 4th for Nov. 9 to 13

Dear Parents,
         This is a reminder that all ELA and Religion quizzes are due back signed in their folders by Friday, Nov. 13th.  Any corrections done on looseleaf can also be left in the folders but should not be stapled to the quizzes. No homework was given on Tuesday so students had time to review for their tests.  Religion (Thurs.) and ELA (Fri.).  Next week we begin Module 2 in ELA (3rd &4h) and Unit 2 in Religion and weekly quizzes will begin again on Wed. and Thurs.  IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO, PLEASE SEND IN 2 OR 3 CANS OF FOOD FOR THE POOR. Please see below for Thursday's homework.

FOURTH GRADE
11/12 Rel.  Study Chapter 8 and answer p. 106 on loose leaf.  Print out Unit 2 flash cards by Mon.
MEMORIZE the six steps for making a good moral choice (in Rel. notebook)

THIRD GRADE
11/12 Rel.  Study Chapter 8 and answer p. 106 on loose leaf.  Print out Unit 2 flash cards by Mon.

SECOND GRADE
11/12 Rel.  Study Chapter 8 and answer p. 106 on loose leaf.  Print out Unit 2 flash cards by Mon.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for Nov. 2 to 6

Dear Parents,
         There will be 12:00 dismissal this Friday. This week all classes will be completing Module 1 or Unit 1 so next week there will be Review TESTS based on the work done so far.  Four quizzes for each subject will be sent home so that students review their errors and study for these tests.  These quizzes need to be returned after the tests are over.  On Thursday students in third and fourth grades will be given the THERE/THEIR/THEY'RE quiz previously mentioned! Treats will be given out on Friday for all those who score 90% or above.  Any errors using these words from now on  any assignment will count as a two point penalty!
          Please disregard my previous assignment in Religion. There will be no weekly quiz in Religion this week. There most likely will be one in ELA so review Grammar in Grammar Workshop book.
Please see below for Tuesday's homework.
            PLEASE NOTE THAT CLASSROOM PICTURE DAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH.  ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM THAT DAY!


FOURTH
11/3 As a follow up to the book The Keeping Quilt  each student is required to create a quilt square on a sheet of  plain white printer  paper. The sheet needs to be cut into a square shape (8 1/2 by 8 1/2 in.). It must contain a  central symbol that represents something special or unique  about themselves, such as a talent, skill, momentous event, special trait or interest. Around it they may draw others images related to that symbol.  The whole square should be filled and colored neatly. Points will be given based on use of imagination and creativity as well as effort. No writing is allowed on the square because the images should tell the story.  Name goes on the back.. Next week after tests students will give a speech on their quilt patch.  All the squares will be put together to form a classroom quilt. THIS IS DUE NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY BUT STUDENTS MAY BRING IT IN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY.  Remember to study for the there/their/they're  quiz!
11/3 In Grammar Workshop study pp. 80 to 94 for the quiz.  In Phonics study pp. 18-19.

11/5 Today all students received their four  corrected Religion quizzes and their four corrected ELA quizzes in two separeate folders.  THESE NEED TO BE REVIEWED CAREFULLY INCLUDING THE WRITING SECTION to prepare themselves for next week's tests. Nothing should be erased or changed on the quiz but students are encouraged to do corrections on looseleaf.  THESE QUIZZES NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN THE SAME FOLDERS BY NEXT FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH. The tests will have 20 multiple choice and one full essay (3 paragraphs) based on  reading topic.
11/5 Complete classwork from yesterday:  Grammar Workshop . Read the top. Answer p. 92 A #1 to 4 only and p. 94 number # 1 to 6 and write incorrect  word  next to the correction as shown in class.


THIRD
11/3  Grammar Workshop study pp. 96 to 106.  In Phonics study pp. 33- 36.

11/5 Today all students received their four  corrected Religion quizzes and their four corrected ELA quizzes in two separeate folders.  THESE NEED TO BE REVIEWED CAREFULLY INCLUDING THE WRITING SECTION to prepare themselves for next week's tests. Nothing should be erased or changed on the quiz but students are encouraged to do corrections on looseleaf.  THESE QUIZZES NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN THE SAME FOLDERS BY NEXT FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH. The tests will have 20 multiple choice and one full essay (2 paragraphs) based on  reading topic.
11/5 Complete classwork from yesterday.  On looseleaf answer Grammar Workshop p. 81 B #1-8 and p. 85 B #1-8.


SECOND
11/3  In Voyages Workshop study  pp. 76 to 80.  In Phonics study pp. 33, 35 & 36.

11/5 Today all students received their four  corrected Religion quizzes and their four corrected ELA quizzes in two separeate folders.  THESE NEED TO BE REVIEWED CAREFULLY INCLUDING THE WRITING SECTION to prepare themselves for next week's tests. Nothing should be erased or changed on the quiz but students are encouraged to do corrections on looseleaf.  THESE QUIZZES NEED TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN THE SAME FOLDERS BY NEXT FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH. The tests will have 20 multiple choice and one full essay (1 paragraph) based on  reading topic.
11/5  Complete classwork from yesterday. On looseleaf  answer pp. 81 -82 in Voyages Workbook.



Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for Oct. 26 to 30

Dear Parents,
         We will be celebrating Halloween this Friday.  All students should come dressed in their costumes-- no changing in school.  Please  send in $3.00 by Wednesday since I will be ordering pizza  for the third grade only.  Each student  in third grade should also bring in their own  two individual  juice containers --no large bottles or glass bottles. Since we will be "treating" all th pre-k and kindergarten chidren during their parade on our floor, it is necesary for each student to bring in one large bag of wrapped up candy that they can distribute.  Each student also needs to bring in one bag of treats to share for their class party.  Each third grade student will be assigned either chips, cookies, cupcakes, etc. to bring in.
     Next week there will be a THERE/THEIR/THEY'RE QUIZ with  a treat for all those who score 90% or above. The reason is that there  are too many students who don't know that they're using their  words incorrectly!   This quiz is for third and fourth graders only at the present time.
          Please remember the weekly Religion and ELA quiz !  Please see below for a study guide and this week's homework.

FOURTH GRADE
10/27 REL- Study Chapter 5, 6, and 7 especially pp.68, 69, 71, and 81.                                      
10/27 ELA - Study in Grammar Workshop pp. 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 80, 82, 84 (including the modals) and 86.  In Phonics  know the different sounds of ea.
       
10/29 REL-  On looseleaf write a heading Answer  in Religion textboook pp. 91-92  #1 to 20.
                      Print out Unit 2 flash cards  on www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/
Yes! Bring in your homework along with your Halloween treats! Happy Halloween!!!


THIRD GRADE
10/27 REL - Study Chapters 5, 6, and 7 especially pp. 68, 71,72, 73, 81, and 82. Review the miracles of  "The Widow's Son " and "The Multiplication of Loaves" in the notebook.
10/27 ELA - Study in Grammar Workshop pp. 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 92, 94, 192, and 200.

10/29 REL-  On looseleaf write a heading Answer in Religion textbook  pp. 91-92  #1 to 15.
                      Print out Unit 2 flash cards  on www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/
Yes! Bring in your homework along with your Halloween treats! Happy Halloween!!!

SECOND GRADE
10/27 REL - Study Chapter 5, 6, and 7 especially  pp. 70, 72, 73, and 81.
10/27 ELA - Study all the vocabulary definitions in notebook dated 10-19 and 10-21,  notes on irregular plural nouns and on multiple meaning word "tracks." Study also Superkids p.33(plurals),
Phonics (short vowel sounds)

10/29 REL- On looseleaf write a heading Answer in Religion textbook  pp. 91-92  #1 to 10.
                      Print out Unit 2 flash cards  on www.sadlierreligion.com/webelieve/
Yes! Bring in your homework along with your Halloween treats! Happy Halloween!!!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for 10/19 to 10/23

Dear Parents,
          Interim tests for ELA will be given this Wednesday as well as weekly quizzes.  See below for study guide for each grade.  This week class each received  FOUR  corrected weekly quizzes (two in Religion and two in ELA).  These need to be signed by a parent and returned by this Friday.  IF A STUDENT DOES NOT RETURN ALL FOUR QUIZZES, NO MORE QUIZZES WILL BE SENT HOME! Students are NOT allowed to make any corrections or changes on the quizzes but they can do corrections on a separate sheet of looseleaf.

FOURTH GRADE
 10/20 Study for the Religion quiz on Wed. all of Chapter 4 including key words and especially the parable of "The Prodigal Son" and its moral (lesson).
 10/20 Study for ELA quiz on Thurs. on www.ixl.com: shades of meaning and multiple meaning words. Also study in Phonics the two vowel sounds for ow as in blow and drown and the two vowel sounds for /u/ as in true and cure.

*For Interim review on both www.ixl.com and in Grammar Workshop the following topics:
sentence types, sentences/fragments/run-ons, subject/predicate, subject verb agreement, capitalization, shades of meaning, multiple meaning words

10/22 On looseleaf write a heading. Answer in Grammar Workshop p. 72 #1 to 10 and p. 85 #1 to 10.
10/22 Study Chapter 5, 6, and 7 in Religion textbook for quiz on Wed. MEMORIZE the six steps for making a moral choice in Religion notebook.


THIRD GRADE
10/20  Study for the Religion quiz on Wed. all of Chapter 4 including key words and the event described on p. 58.
10/20 Study for ELA quiz on Thurs. on www.ixl.com: shades of meaning,  multiple meaning words, and capitalization of titles. Also study in Phonics pp. 25 to 28.

*For Interim review both on www.ixl.com and in Grammar Workshop the following topics:
 sentence types, sentences/fragments/run-ons, subject/predicate, subject verb agreement, capitalization,  multiple meaning words 

10/22 On looseleaf write a heading. Answer in Grammar Workshop p. 193 #1- 8 and on p. 200 #1- 8.
10/22 Study Chapters 5, 6, and 7 in Religion textbook for quiz on Wed.  Study also the miracles of the "Multplication of Loaves" and "The Widow's Son" in the Religion notebook.


SECOND GRADE
10/20 Study for the Religion quiz on Wed. all of Chapter 4 including key words. Be able to explain why water is used in Baptism and why light from the Easter candle is used.
10/20 Study for  ELA quiz on Thurs. the definitions of folllowing words: admiration, frontier, colossal, inseparable , separable.  Know the difference between a fairy tale (that uses magic) and a tall tale (that uses exaggeration). Be able to give examples of each type of story read aloud in class.
Review in Superkids Workbook p. 33 (-s or -es). Review in Phonics short vowel sounds /a/,/e/, /i/.
Be able to give examples of exaggerations in the stories of "Paul Bunyan" and "Pecos Bill."
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8igQwfe5r5U and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-izs5Wi4TUQ.

*For Interim review on www.ixl.com sentence types, sentences/fragments/run-ons, subject/predicate,  antonyms, capitalization, commas, and prefixes(GG1 & GG2), and anything else you wish.

10/22 On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer in Superkids Workbook p. 33 (singular/plural) and on p. 50  (multiple meaning words).
10/22 Study Chapters 5, 6, and 7 in the Religion textbook for quiz on Wednesday.


Monday, October 12, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades for 10/12 to 10/16

Dear Parents,
          This is a reminder about the weekly Religion quiz on Wed. and ELA quiz on Thurs.  Below is a study guide for the Religion.

FOURTH GRADE
10/13 REL- Study Chapter 4 and notes in the notebook.  Be sure to know definitions of the following:
 sin, temptation, conscience, conscience formation, free will, venial sin, mortal sin, sin of omission,
samaritan.  Study the parable of "The Good Samaritan" on p. 49.  On looseleaf, write heading and answer p. 54 (answers only)
10/13 ELA-  Know ff.  definitions: tense, present tense.
Study in Grammar Workshop:
*subject / verb agreement pp. 64-66, 68-70
*distinguishing subject and predicate pp. 12-13
*proper and common nouns pp. 40-42
*capitalization and punctuation pp. 38-39
Study in Phonics: pp. 12 to 14.
Review how the wampum belt symbols are related to the "Thanksgiving Address" and the "Birth of the Haudenausanee" and Robert Frost's poem  "A Time to Talk."

10/15 REL - Study Chapter 4 especially all key words.  On looseleaf write  a heading and answer all questions on p. 66. Do not write in textbook.
10/15 ELA - Sice Interim tests are next week I STRONGLY recommend practicing the following on www. ixl.com: sentence types, sentences/fragments/run-ons, subject/predicate, subject verb agreement, capitalization, shades of meaning, multiple meaning words and anything else you wish to practice. You should also review these topics in your grammar workshop book.

THIRD GRADE
10/13 REL- Study  Chapter 2 (pp. 32 to 39) and notes in notebook.  Be sure to know definitions of the following:  Crucifixion, Old Testament, New Testament, faith.  Study the two Parables of the Kingdom: "The Mustard Seed" and "The Sower of Seeds" in textbook pp. 296 to 299.  Study the story of "The Wedding of Cana" (in notebook). On looseleaf, write heading and answer p. 42 (answers only)

10/13 ELA-  Know ff.  definitions: tense, present tense, subject, predicate
Study in Grammar Workshop:
*subject / verb agreement pp. 76-78 and 80-82 and 160
*distinguishing subject and predicates: pp. 20 &24)
*capitalization and punctuation:  pp. 42-43
Study in Phonics pp 23-26
Review how to use the Somebody...in...wanted...but...so strategy to summarize books you read  in class so far this year and be able to explain what it teaches you.

10/15 REL - Study Chapter 4 especially all key words.  On looseleaf write  a heading and answer all questions on p. 66. Do not write in textbook.
10/15 ELA - Sice Interim tests are next week I STRONGLY recommend practicing the following on www. ixl.com: sentence types, sentences/fragments/run-ons, subject/predicate, subject verb agreement, capitalization,  multiple meaning words and anything else you wish to practice. You should also review these topics in your grammar workshop book.


SECOND GRADE
10/13 REL- Study Chapter 2. Be sure to know the definitions of the following: apostles, disciples, Church, Resurrection, Pentecost, Easter, Holy Spirit.  Study the story of Pentecost and what it means on p. 36.  On looseleaf, write heading and answer p. 42 on looseleaf (answers only)

10/13 ELA-  Know definitions: abbreviation, curious, ignorant, intelligent, inspect, swindler, weaver
Study in Voyages p. 49 (abbreviations for months, days, name titles)
Study in Superkids p. 57 (use of commas in a series, dates, after greetings and closings, in addresses)
Study in Phonics pp. 22,24, 26, 28 (short vowel sounds)
Review the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes."  Explain what the characters pretended to see and why.  Think about what the lesson of the story is.

10/15 REL - Study Chapter 4 especially all key words.  On looseleaf write  a heading and answer all questions on p. 66. Do not write in textbook.
10/15 ELA - Sice Interim tests are next week I STRONGLY recommend practicing the following on www. ixl.com: sentence types, sentences/fragments/run-ons, subject/predicate,  antonyms, capitalization, commas, and prefixes(GG1 & GG2) , and anything else you wish to practice. You should also review these topics in your Voyages Workbook.

   

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th: Oct. 5 to 9 UPDATED WTH THURSDAY'S HOMEWORK

Dear Parents,
          This is a reminder about the weekly quizzes for this Wed. (Religion) and Thurs. (ELA). There will be no written homework on Tuesday this week so students use the time to review well for these quizzes. Please see below for a study guide for each grade.  PLEASE  MAKE SURE STUDENTS ARE LOOKING UNDER THE CORRECT GRADE SINCE I NOTICED SOME ERRORS IN HOMEWORK DUE TO THIS MIX-UP!  Corrected classwork and homework has been and will continue to be returned to the students so please check homework folders for these papers.  All writing samples must kept in class in their portfolios. They will be reviewed with students in class and are available to parents to see (after progress reports) whenever you schedule an apppointment.  Please check back on Thursday for the rest of this week's homework.
                                           
 
                                                             
FOURTH GRADE
10/8 ELA On looseleaf write heading. Answer in Grammar Workshop p. 64 #1-6 and on p. 66 find the nine  incorrect verbs  and write them correctly. WRITE ONLY THE ANSWERS.
10/8 REL. On looseleaf write heading. Answer ALL questions on p. 30. DO NOT WRITE IN THE  NEW RELIGION BOOK.

Classwork that was assigned this week: Phonics. pp. 12-13. Grammar Workshop pp. 38-39,     p. 9 B #1-10, p. 13 B  #1-6, p. 32 A #1-8, p. 33 B #6-10, p. 36 #1-8, p. 42 (proofread)

ELA: Please study following pages in Grammar Workshop book
*fragments/ sentences/ run on sentences pp. 32-33
*types of sentences pp. 8-9
*abstract/ common/ proper  nouns pp. 40-41
For Pnonics know the difference beween consonant blends and consonant digraphs.
Be able to explain the symbols on your assigned wampum belt.  Refer to
http://www.onondaganation.org/culture/wampum/ for the Two Row and for the Hiawatha and on http://www.gareneker.com/oh006.shtml for the Four Nation belt.
Students should also study the Peacemaker Story on http://nmai.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/education/HaudenosauneeGuide.pdf in order to prepare for the quiz.

RELIGION:  Study ALL notes (eg. God's image, conscience formation,etc) and all defintions in notebook.

THIRD GRADE
10/8 ELA On looseleaf write heading. Answer in Grammar Workshop p. 76 #1-7 and on p. 94 find the seven  incorrect verbs  and write them correctly. WRITE ONLY THE ANSWERS.
10/8 REL. On looseleaf write heading. Answer ALL questions on p. 30. DO NOT WRITE IN THE  NEW RELIGION BOOK.

Classwork that was assigned this week: Phonics: p. 24.  Grammar Workshop pp. 42-43

ELA: Please study following pages in Grammar Workshop book
*fragments/ sentences/ run on sentences pp.8 and 36
*types of sentences  pp.12-13 and pp.16-17
*abstract nouns p. 44
For Phonics know the different sounds for /s/, /g/, /c/
Review how to use the Somebody...Wanted...But...So... strategy to summarize a story.

RELIGION:  Study ALL notes (eg. Jesus's work among the people) and all defintions in notebook.

SECOND GRADE
10/8 ELA On looseleaf write heading. Answer in Superkids Workbook p. 57and study. 
10/8 REL. On looseleaf write heading. Answer ALL questions on p. 30. DO NOT WRITE IN THE  NEW RELIGION BOOK.

Classwork that was assigned this week:  Phonics: pp. 29 and 32. Voyages WB. p. 49 word and its abbreviation. Religion: Answer p. 39 (picture), p. 40, and p.42 (including #9 & 10) in the book.

ELA: Please study all definitions  in notebok including words from the stories we read.
*Study four types of sentences (Voyages p. 28)
For Phonics review all short vowel sounds.
Review how to write an autobiography.
Review how to write a story summary using sequence words:First, Next, Last,

RELIGION:  Study notes and ALL definitions in notebook.  Be able to give examples of  how Jesus is both human and divine.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, 4th for Week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 UPDATED SEE WHAT IS IN CAPITALS

Dear Parents,
         This Friday we will have our Mass for the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.  Students are allowed to bring their pet to be blessed by Father during the Mass; however parents MUST take the pet back home right after Mass.  We will also have 12:00 dismissal that day.  I plan to have the first weekly Religion quiz this week but need to work out with  the other teachers which day is possible so students don't have too many quizzes scheduled the same day. Please have students review all Religion notes in the notebook as well as definitions copied in the notebook from the blog.

THIS WEEK ALL THIRD  AND FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS RECEIVED A  NEW GRAMMAR WORKSHOP BOOK.  PLEASE HAVE IT COVERED. NO ONE MAY WRITE IN IT SINCE IT WILL BE COLLECTED AND USED NEXT YEAR!  I WILL BE RETURNING ALL CLASSWORK AND HOMEWORK THIS WEEK.  WRITING SAMLES MUST BE KEPT IN PORTFOILIOS THAT PARENTS MAY SEE WHEN THEY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE A TEACHER.

FOURTH
9/29 On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer in Voyages Workbook p. 92 #1 to 12 and p. 93 # 1 to 8.  Do research on your assigned wampum belt on http://www.onondaganation.org/culture/wampum/ for the Two Row and for the Hiawatha and on http://www.gareneker.com/oh006.shtml for the Four Nation belt. Take notes and be prepared to write about it.

10/1 On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer in Voyages Workbook pp. 19 and 27 #1 to 12.  Next week there will be a Religion Quiz on Wed. and an ELA Quiz on Thurs. For Religion study all notes and definitions in notebook.  For ELA study all defintions in ELA notebook and all pages circled in the new Grammar Workshop book.  For Phonics know the difference between and a consonant blend and a consonant digraph.
 NO ONE IS TO WRITE IN THE NEW GRAMMAR WORKBOOK.

THIRD
9/29 On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer in Voyages Workbook p. 42 #1 to 7  and on  p. 30 write a sentence using each of the collective nouns listed.  Do not make the pictures.

10/1 On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer in Voyages Workbook p. 29  Identify each and copy sentence and punctuation . On p. 99 do #1 to 10.  Next week there will be a Religion Quiz on Wed. and an ELA Quiz on Thurs. For Religion study all notes and definitions in notebook.  For ELA study all defintions in ELA notebook and all pages circled in the new Grammar Workshop book.  For Phonics know the different sounds for /c/, /g/, and /s/.
 NO ONE IS TO WRITE IN THE NEW GRAMMAR WORKBOOK.

SECOND
9/29 On looseleaf write a full heading. In Voyages Workbook p. 33 follow the directions. Write a title, skip a line, indent.  Write an introduction. Write  3 sentences starting with First, ... Next, ...  Last,... Write a conclusion.  It must be in paragraph form and have at least 5 or 6 sentences. Be sure to check for correct use of capital letters and punctuation.

10/1 On looseleaf write a full heading. In Voyages Workbook p. 28 put the letter and copy each           sentence with the correct punctuation.  On p. 29 answer B,C, D, E only. Do both on same sheet of looseleaf. Next week there will be a Religion Quiz on Wed. and an ELA Quiz on Thurs. For Religion study all notes and definitions in notebook. For ELA study all definitions in ELA notebook and  review homework pages in Voyages.


Sunday, September 20, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for Sept. 21 to 25

Dear Parents,
          This is a reminder to some parents who have not yet sent in the TWO reams of blank sheets  (500 sheets each) required by Mr. Woods for printing copies. As stated in my August supply list blog, the packs need to be sent only to the home room teacher so I can send them to the office.
This is a reminder also that the homework I assign for the week should be done  only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Our first weekly quiz in Religion has been rescheduled for  NEXT WEEK ( is  ALL classes should all the Religion definitions which were copied in their notebook (from the blog) as well as the notes given in class.  Starting this week all definitions will be copied in class (2 or 3 per day) and no longer put on the blog.  Please see below for this week's homework:

FOURTH
9/22 Rel - Study all notes and definitions in Religion notebook for quiz NEXT WEEK.  On looseleaf  write a full heading with Religion  as the subject.  Write a paragraph of 8 sentences describing what you learned about St. Franis of Assisi fromthe video we watched and discussed in class.  Be sure to write complete sentences and check for correct use of capitalization and punctuation.

9/24 ELA - On looseleaf write a full heading. In Voyages Workbook p. 16  Read directions and answer #1 to 9 .  Be sure to STUDY each of the seven slides on http://www.slideshare.net/cscagluso/wampum-belt-powerpoint and be able to explain about the different purposes for  using the belts and explain the different types of belts and how they look  including colors. RELIGION WEEKLY QUIZ HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK!

THIRD
9/22 Rel - Study all notes and definitions in Religion notebook for quiz NEXT WEEK. On looseleaf  write a full heading with Religion  as the subject.  Write a paragraph of 8 sentences describing what you learned about St. Franis of Assisi from the video we watched and discussed in class.  Be sure to write complete sentences and check for correct use of capitalization and punctuation.

9/24 ELA -  On looseleaf write a full heading. In Voyages Workbook p. 16  Read directions and answer #1 to 8. Watch the video of  Rain School on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKcr7OC-4YM. Think about what makes this book so important or powerful and why.
PLEASE READ SHEET TITLED:  " FRANCIS IN THE SCHOOLS"  FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRIP ON MONDAY AND KINDLY SIGN THE NEW PERMISSION SLIP AND BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IT IN ON MONDAY.  HAVE YOUR CHILD PUT IT IN HIS/HER HOMEWORK FOLDER. REMEMBER THERE IS NO SCHOOL TOMORROW.

RELIGION WEEKLY QUIZ HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK!

SECOND
9/22 Rel - Study all notes and definitions in Religion notebook for quiz on NEXT WEEK. Click on
http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/saint_francis_of_assisi.php.
Read carefully about the story of St. Francis of Assisi.  Then on looseleaf, write a full heading. Write the title: St. Francis of Assisi. Write in paragraph form 4 to 6 sentences about his life.
RELIGION WEEKLY QUIZ HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK!

9/24 ELA - On looseleaf write a full heading. In Voyages Workbook p. 24. COPY each sentence and add a question mark or exclamation point at the end of each.  Review the story of  "The Fisherman and his Wife" on .     Be able to name the  title, characters and setting.  Be able to retell the story using sequence words: First,  Next,   Last,  Be able to explain the moral of the story.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for Sept. 14 to 18 Please read updated bold print area

Dear Parents,
         Welcome to a new school year!  This is an important reminder that several third grade students did not bring in their TWO reams of blank paper (each set must have 500 sheets) needed for copies this year.  Mr. Woods has requested that two sets from each child be sent to the office otherwise copies cannot be made!  Some students have sent only one set. Please send in the required amount by this Friday if you have not done so.  All parent sign in sheets and two emergency cards are due by this Friday, Sept. 18th as well.  Remember dismissal is at 12:00 this Friday!
         Please make sure that all students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th have  three SHARPENED pencils and  several blank looseleaf papers in their homework folder EVERY DAY to be used in class.  All students should have ALL  their books  and two notebooks (one for Religion and the other for ELA) for class every day starting on Monday.
       Please check the blog every week on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS for weekly vocabulary words and homework assignments. On Monday I will explain how these should be copied into their correct notebook for study. Please WAIT until Tuesday after class to copy the following.
      On Monday, Sept. 28th the second, third, and fourth grades will be have a field day trip to the park near Good Shepherd school.  Mr. Woods has requested that every teacher bring three parents to help watch the children.  Please send me a note if  you are free and would be able to come with us.  You cannot bring any other children with you.  Also any child that wishes to go on the trip MUST bring in the permission slip that was given out at the opening meeting (or sent home with your child when he arrived).  Please sign the slip titled "Field Trip Permission Request" and send it in as possible or your child will NOT be allowed to attend the trip. Please remember also that all signed forms and TWO filled in emergency cards are due by this Friday. As of now, I have received only 17 out of 23 set of signed sheets.  They must all come in stapled or clipped together no later than this Friday!
   
FOURTH GRADE
9/15  Copy these words and definitions in your ELA notebook and STUDY. Be sure to number each one.  This is due by this Friday.
ELA Vocabulary:
1. fragment- an incomplete sentence
2. sentence- words expressing a complete thought
3. run on- two sentences run together incorrectly without punctuation
4. declarative- a statement
5. interrogative - a question
6. imperative- a command
7. exclamatory- an exclamation
8. subject- first part of a sentence containing a noun
9. predicate- second part of sentence beginning with a verb
10. expository essay - writing that explains or gives information

Religion Vocabulary:
 Students must go to the web site: www.sadlierreligion.com/we believe and under games and activities click on Unit 1 for a drop down menu that will reveal flashcards at the bottom. Students
need to print out the sheets of words with definitions. Unit 1 words must be printed out by next Mon.  For this week, students should copy all words and definitions in their Religion notebook and study them  for their first assessment this Friday.
1.holiness- sharing in God's goodness and responding to od's love by the way we live
2.God's image - created with the ability to think, to love, and to make choices (free will)
3.creation-  what God made that shows us the infinite beauty, wisdom, and goodness of God
4.Sanctus- prayer said or sung at Mass that begins "Holy, holy, holy..."
5. Incarnation- the truth that the Son of God became man
6. original sin- first sin committed by the first human beings
7. grace - the gift of God's life in us
8. Church - community of people who are baptized and follow Jesus
9. Blessed Trinity- three persons in one God
10. Savior- title given to Jesus because he died to save us from sin

9/17 On looseleaf write a full heading : On first line: first and last name and date (Sept. 17, 2015). On second line: O.L.Q.M. and Grade 4.  On third line: subject  (ELA) in the middle.
 Then follow directions in Voyages Workbook on p. 1 read and follow directions to answer  only #9, 10, and 11.  On p. 4  follow directions and answer # 1 to 6. Use only ONE sheet of looseleaf.   This is due this Friday!    DO NOT WRITE IN THE VOYAGES WORKBOOK.

THIRD GRADE
9/15  Copy these words and definitions in your ELA notebook and STUDY. Be sure to number each one.  This is due by this Friday.
ELA Vocabulary:
1.sentence - words expressing a complete thought
2. subject- naming part of a sentence
3.predicate- action part of sentence beginning with the verb
4. fragment- an incomplete sentence
5. statement- a telling sentence
6. question- an asking sentence
7. command - tells some one what to do  (Please sit down.)
8. exclamation- shows excitement

Religion Vocabulary:
  Students must go to the web site: www.sadlierreligion.com/we believe and under games and activities click on Unit 1 for a drop down menu that will reveal flashcards at the bottom. Students
need to print out the sheets of words with definitions. Unit 1 words must be printed out by next Mon.  For this week, students should copy all words and definitions in their Religion notebook and study them  for their first assessment this Friday.
1. Blessed Trinity- three persons in one God: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
2. Incarnation- the truth that the Son of God became man
3. Jesus - name means God saves
4. apostle- one who is sent; one of the twelve men Jesus chose
5. disciple - any follower of Jesus
6. prophet - someone called by God to speak to the people
7. repent - to turn away from sin
8. public ministry - Jesus' work among the people
9. Kingdom of God - the power of God's love active in the world

9/17 On looseleaf write a full heading : On first line: first and last name and date (Sept. 17, 2015). On second line: O.L.Q.M. and Grade 3.  On third line the subject  (ELA) in the middle.
Then in Voyages Workbook p. 11 answer #1 to 7.  Copy each sentence.  Circle the subject and draw a line under the predicate in each sentence. This assignment is due this Friday!    DO NOT WRITE IN THE VOYAGES WORKBOOK.

SECOND GRADE
9/15***Second graders have till Mon. Sept. 21 to have these vocabulary words copied into their ELA and Religion notebooks.   I will not be giving assessments on these till next week.  Starting next week students will be given two or three words and definitions per day in each subject to copy in their notebooks.
ELA vocabulary:
Copy these words and definitions in your ELA notebook and STUDY. Be sure to number each one.
1. displeased -adj- feeling unhappy or bothered
2. charming- adj - very pleasing
3. might- n - force or strength
4. hesitated- v - stopped briefly before doing something
5. enchanted - adj - seems as if under a magic spell
6. prefix- a part added  to the beginning of a word (un-,  dis)
7. synonym- a word similar in meaning
8. antonym- a word with an opposite meaning
9. summary- a short version of a story
10. moral- the lesson of  a story

Religion Vocabulary:
 Students must go to the web site: www.sadlierreligion.com/we believe and under games and activities click on Unit 1 for a drop down menu that will reveal flashcards at the bottom. Students
need to print out the sheets of words with definitions. Unit 1 words must be printed out by next Mon.  For this week, students should copy all words and definitions in their Religion notebook and study them  for their first assessment this Friday.
1. Blessed Trinity- three persons in one God: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
2.Sign of the Cross - prayer to the Blessed Trinity
3. Holy Family - Joseph, Mary, and Jesus
4. Mary - mother of Jesus and our mother too
5. Joseph - step-father of Jesus; a carpenter
6. human - what makes Jesus like us
7. divine- what makes Jesus like God
8. miracle - amazing event beyond human power Jesus could perform
9. Incarnation- the truth that the Son of God became man

9/17 On looseleaf write a full heading : On first line first and last name and date (Sept. 17, 2015). On second line: O.L.Q.M. and Grade 2.  On third line:  subject  (ELA) in the middle.
 Then follow directions in Voyages Workbook  p. 20  and answer both  A and B sections.  This is due this Friday!    DO NOT WRITE IN THE VOYAGES WORKBOOK.                                        











       

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Supply List for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders for Sept. 2015 REVISED: SEE HIGHLIGHTED AREA

                                                              SUPPLY LIST FOR 2015
 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 sharpeners : 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.
*TWO composition hard cover notebooks (NO SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS ALLOWED). First should be labeled RELIGION. Second should be labeled ELA
*one loose leaf pad (sheets with holes that can be torn out one at a time -  but NOT with wire spiral)
*TWO reams of copy/xerox paper (500 sheets each)  to be used for printing and illustrations) (3rd grade only)  This was recently requested by our principal.
*one small thesaurus (as vocabulary aid for composition work)
 *a set of about 12  different colored pencils - NOT CRAYONS
*a glue stick (no jar or bottle of glue)
*one YELLOW highlighter (3rd &4th only)
* one twelve inch ruler
 * TWO FLAT PLASTIC or FABRIC pencil cases (NO pencil 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 (only  3rd)
* one container of bleach wipes (only  3rd)
* one bottle of  hand sanitizer (only 3rd)
* one pack of  different colored labels (only 3rd)
  Book covers will also be needed but brown paper will work just as well to cover text  and workbooks.


SOME REMINDERS:
*Our opening meeting with parents will be on Tues. Sept.8th and classes begin on Sept. 9th. Calendars and forms that need 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 activity 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 book bag 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 book bags with your child's name!
Looking forward to seeing you at our meeting...                                             Ms. Saville

Thursday, June 18, 2015

IMPORTANT NOTICES for Friday, June 19th

Dear Parents,
         We are coming to the end of our school year! A reminder that this Friday dismissal is at 12:00. on Monday at 11:00 we are having an Awards Ceremony for all classes.  Parents are invited if you wish to come. On Monday we are all having our end of the year PIZZA party. All third grade students need to bring in $5.00 no later than this Friday so I make the arrangements. Each student should bring in his or her own juice but no large bottles or glass bottles.  Students may also bring in one bag of snacks, chips, cookies, cupcakes, chocolates, candy-  whatever you wish to share but  one bag or box is enough.  ALL WORKBOOKS, NOTEBOOKS, FOLDERS WITH PAPERS THAT ARE SENT HOME SHOULD STAY AT HOME.  ON FRIDAY AND MONDAY,  ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BRING IN ONLY A PENCIL CASE WITH PENCILS, ERASERS, COLORED PENCILS, AN EMPTY FOLDER TO SEND HOME ANY ADDITIONL PAPERS, AND AN EMPTY BOOKBAG TO TAKE ANY ADDITIONAL THINGS HOME.
           On Tuesday we are all attending the  eighth grade Graduation Ceremony and all students should be in school uniform. On Wednesday, all students wil receive their final report card and be dismissed by 1:00 and look forward to their summer vacation!

Monday, June 15, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for June 15 to 19

Dear Parents,
         This is a reminder that the  ELA Final Exam is this Wednesday for all grades.  Besides knowing all the vocabulary definitions for each of the six Units on the Study Guide, students should how to write a proper essay with a suitable introduction and a sensible conclusion.  Students must also show that they know how to use transition words correctly. Fourth must write three paragraphs. Third must write two paragraphs. Second must write one paragraphs with 6 to 8 sentences each.  Students must also know how to capitalize titles correctly. Students will need to cite evidence from the reading passage they are given in writing their essay. Below are some helpful suggestions for each grade.

FOURTH
Review all the vocabulary definitions for each of the six Units on the Study Guide.
Study how to use transition words correctly by viewing http://www.gallaudet.edu/tip/english_center/writing/guide_to_transition_words_and_sentence_samples.html.  The most important ones to study are Words that show comparison, Words that show contrast, Words that add information, Words that show conclusion.
Practice also C2 and C3 on ixl.com so that you know the difference between fragments, run-ons and complete sentences.

THIRD
Review all the vocabulary definitions for each of the six Units on the Study Guide.
Study how to use transition words correctly by viewing http://www.gallaudet.edu/tip/english_center/writing/guide_to_transition_words_and_sentence_samples.html.  The most important ones to study are Words that limit or prepare for example,Words that show conclusion, Words for additional information, Words that show effect/results.
Practice also C2 and C3 on ixl.com so that you know the difference between fragments, run-ons and complete sentences.

SECOND
Review all the vocabulary definitions for each of the six Units on the Study Guide.
Practice writing a good introduction and conclusion.  Practice retelling a story using time order  words such as First, Next, Then, Finally.
Practice also C2 and C3 on ixl.com so that you know the difference between fragments, run-ons and complete sentences.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Second Grade Religion 6/8 to 6/12

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Third Grade Religion 6/8 to 6/12

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Fourth Grade Religion 6/8 to 6/12

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Second Grade ELA 6/8 to 6/12

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Third Grade ELA 6/8 to 6/12

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Fourth Grade ELA 6/8 to 6/12

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Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 6/8 to 6/12

Dear Parents,
        As I started reviewing the printed out Study Guides for ELA on Monday, I realized that many children had not done any reviewing at all over the weekend . I say this because several did not even know the vocabulary definitions which I even wrote out for them to make it easier to study! Students should not rely on the fact that I review in class.  Students need to study at home as well. There will be a final ELA Quiz  this Thursday since there is no school on Friday. The vocabulary definitions students need to study for this quiz are listed in the Study Guide under Unit 6.  I have waited until now to give the quiz in order to complete Unit 6. A few students did not even give in their final ELA project which was due last Thursday!  I will be giving mini assessments during the week to check if students are STUDYING THEIR STUDY GUIDES in ELA. Students should be reviewing  the year's work in their notebook and practicing skills on ixl listed in the Grammar section.  Please remember that the ELA End Term Exam grade will appear on their report card as well as being counted into their average. I am not giving any other homework besides what is on the Study Guide so there is no reason to get a poor grade if students do what is assigned! The ELA Final Exam in next Wednesday.
       Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter!
      Please see below for ELA quiz study guide for each grade:
FOURTH
* Study Unit 6 vocabulary definitions listed on Study Guide.
*Study meaning of words derived from  mythology in  notebook  dated 5/12.
* Be able to describe the hero's cycle from ordinary life back to status quo listed in notebook and on video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA

THIRD
* Study Unit 6 vocabulary definitions listed on Study Guide.
*Study poetic devices: simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification
*Be able to explain what Elmer used to help each of the animals in My Father's Dragon
*Be able to summarize the chapter you were assigned and relate the events in correct order.

SECOND
* Study  ALL the Unit 6 vocabulary definitions listed on Study Guide.
*Know the difference beteen dairy and grain fooods.
*Know the names of the different body systems and what each one is for.  See last notes written in ELA notebook.
*Be able to write about the body system you researched and explain how it works.



Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for 6/1 to 6/5

Dear Parents,
         The study guides for the Religion End-Term Exam for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th have been updated and posted separately by grade. Please check the archive under the pictures on my blog to view the study guide for your grade.  If possible I would like each student to have a print out of the study guide to refer to when the internet is not on hand. Please be sure to refer to these NEW separate study guides which have been updated and not the previous one in which all three grades were posted together!  A reminder that all projects from each grade are due no later than this Thursday since there is no school on Friday!  Grades will be entered on SIS on the weekend.
          Our principal passed out the study guides (three pages stapled together) to students from each grade this past Monday. Please check for them and if possible make an extra copy just in case! There is a page of review notes for each of the six units covered this year.
           The homework for this week is to STUDY STUDY STUDY for Religion Exam this Thursday. The homework for next week is to STUDY using the ELA Study Guides.  Each grade will be asked to write a  complete essay based on a new reading passage on one the topics covered during the year.  This requires beginning with an introduction, writing complete sentences, using correct capitalization and punctuation and checking for omitted words.  It also means using linking words to connect ideas in sentences and paragraphs, making sure information makes sense to the reader, proofreading carefully and thoroughly, and ending with a sensible conclusion. Fourth graders will need to write three paragraphs. Third graders will need to write two paragraphs. Second graders will need to write one.
          If  third or fourth  have trouble getting to the websites to review the vocabulary on www.cram or www.studystack, please google: Review for Religion Archdiocesean Exam for ______ grade.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Second Grade Religion for 6/1 to 6/5

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Third Grade Religion for 6/1 to 6/5

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Fourth Grade Religion for 6/1 to 6/5

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Second Grade ELA for 6/1 to 6/5

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Third Grade ELA for 6/1 to 6/5

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Fourth Grade ELA for 6/1 to 6/5

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Fourth Grade Religion Study Guide for Archdiocesan Exam

Fourth Grade Review for End Term Exam

*Review thoroughly all definitions on http://www.cram.com/flashcards/grade-4-archdiocesan-religion-exam-2743936 Another possibility is www.studystack.com/flashcard-258432
*Review all definitions of words on  flashcards for Units 1,2,3 &; 4 on www.sadlierreligion.com
*Study TWO SHEETS of notes stapled in notebook listed under Review for Archdiocesan Exam
*Study list of essay questions students have worked on for homework.
*Study notes listing the Beatitudes and explaining the meaning of each.

Be sure to MEMORIZE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
* each of the Ten Commandments (and ways in which you as fourth grader obey each one)
*Jesus' Two Great Commandments  (see notebook)
*Jesus' New Commandment (see notebook) 
 *each of the Beatitudes and what the terms mean  (see notebook) *Corporal Works of Mercy (text p. 138)  
*Spiritual Works of Mercy (text p. 139)                                                                                                                                                                                            
*Practical Works of Mercy  (specific ways in which we practice these works of mercy)
*each of the five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
*the Stations of the Cross (text p. 329)
*the steps for making a good moral choice (listed on review sheet)
*the Sanctus prayer
*names of the Sacraments of Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, Sacraments of Service
*name of a saint and specific evidence of how he/she lived a life of holiness
*four steps of Reconciliation and how to prepare for it (examination of conscience)
*Advent season practices: Advent wreath, Jesse tree, setting up a Nativity scene, etc.
*different types of sins: omission, commission, mortal, venial original
*Lenten season practices: praying the Stations of the Cross, fasting, almsgiving, etc.
*dates and names of important feast days listed on review sheets

*Know at least two PARABLES: 
   The Good  Samaritan      (notebook see 10-2)                                  The Prodigal Son (The Forgiving Father)  

                                                      The Prodigal Son  

          There was a father who had two sons. The younger son asked for his share of the family money. The father gave it to him and he left home.  He spent all his money foolishly with his friends. Then when the money was gone, his friends left him and he had no place to live, food, or clothes. The son returned to his father and asked his forgiveness. The father was very happy to have his son back. He forgave him and even had a celebration for him. The older son was jealous and got angry and refused to go to the celebration.  This parable teaches us that like the forgiving father, God always wants us to come back to him and will forgive us if we are truly sorry.

*Know at least two MIRACLES:
                           The Wedding of Cana                                   The Multiplication of Loaves

MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CONFUSE CORPORAL AND SIRITUAL WORKS,OR JOYFUL MYSTERIES WITH PARABLES, OR COMMANDMENTS WITH BEATITUDES.  READ  AND FOLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!         


Third Grade Religion Study Guide for Archdiocesan Exam

Third Grade Review for End Term Exam
*Review  definitions on www.cram.com/.../grade-3-guardian-angel-archdiocesan-review-274654.
Another possibility is www.studystack.com/flashcard-37494
*Review definitions of all words on flashcards for Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 on  www.sadlierreligion.com
 * Look up the answer of all essay questions listed in notebook.

Be sure to memorize:
*each of the Ten Commandments  (and specific ways in which YOU practice each of these)
*Jesus' Two Great Commandments: You shall love the Lord, your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
You can follow the first by making God most important and praying to Him daily. You can follow the second by helping your neighbor or donating to help the poor.

*Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation,  *Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick *Sacraments of Service: Matrimony, Holy Orders

Be sure to be able to describe the story and explain the meaning of the following parables:
 *The Prodigal Son (Forgiving Father) See  text pp. 210-211
* The Good Samaritan   See notebook for  Unit 2                 
* The Mustard Seed    See text p. 297  
*The Sower of the Seed    See text  pp. 298-299
 (Do not confuse parables with miracles.)

*Advent season practices: Advent wreath,  Jesse tree , setting up a Nativity scene, etc.

*Lenten season practices: praying the Stations of the Cross, fasting, almsgiving, etc.