Friday, May 25, 2018

Homework for May 28 to June 1 for Class 1-2

Dear Parents,
          The following homework was already assigned to students who were present on Thursday but DID NOT GO ON THE TRIP.  So all students who did go on the trip or were absent need to complete the following homework by June 1st.
Phonics - Do pp. 249, 250, 251, and 252.
Math - Do pp. 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Module 6 (same workbook- middle of book)
Handwriting - Do pp. 94, 95, and 96.
***Please remember that the Science project (assigned on May 23) is due on Tues., May 29th.
     On Thursday, we will have our May Procession at 9:00. All students will need to bring their rosary beads! Progress Reports will also be sent home that day! They should be returned Friday signed.

Lesson Plan


Homework for May 29
Math -  Do pp.7 and 8 in the workbook. Do carefully!  Each must have a labeled tape diagram, number sentence, and correct statement based on restating the question!  You must also complete pp. 3 and 4 or go back and check if you did all the parts stated in the directions!
Social Studies - On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer SS Workbook p 44. Number 1 to 8 and write true or false next to each number.

Homework for May 30
Math - Do pp. 11 and 12 in the workbook and pp. 17 and 18.  They are easy!
Social Studies- On looseleaf write a full heading.  Answer SS Workbook p. 48.  Read carefully  Write 1 and 2 . Answer a,b, or c. 
Religion - Quiz tomorrow on the rosary and the mysteries of the rosary.  Study Religion notes in notebook. Study pp. 351 and 352 in Religion book.
***Those who missed Handwriting need to do Reflection Workbook pp. 12 and 13.  Fill in words to prayer on bottom blanks. Draw and color picture of Mary.  Write 3 or 4 sentences about her. Use words like Joseph, Gabriel, Elizabeth, mother, rosary shrine, procession.
***Wear uniform and bring rosary beads for May Procession tomorrow!

Homework for May 31
Math- Do pp. 21 and 22.
Phonics -Do pp. 253 and 254.
Science - Study notes in notebook for quiz next week,  Project booklets on animals will be sent home next week.
***Progress reports must be signed by parent and returned tomorrow. I will send them back after checking the signature.

Homework for June 1
Math- Do pp. 25 and 26. Neat work, carefully done!
Phonics- Do pp. 255 and 256.
ELA- Study the last ten vocabulary definitions in notebook for quiz on Monday.
Science- Study the notes in notebook  on frog and butterfly for quiz on Wed. or Thurs.  Project booklets will be sent home on Mon. or Tues. to study!





Saturday, May 19, 2018

Homework for May 21 to 25 for Class 1-2

Dear Parents,
          Dismissal is at 12:00 on Monday. First graders will be taking the on-line MAP test in Reading on Tuesday and in Math on Wednesday.  On Thursday we are scheduled for our class trip to the Bronx Zoo.  If you wish your child to go on this trip, please make sure you send in the permission slip signed as well as $14.00 in an envelope NO LATER THAN MONDAY!  The price is also $14.00 for any parent who wishes to come.  There is no school on Friday, March 25th and on the following Monday, May 28th.
Please send in the test signed by Tuesday!
THERE ARE SEVERAL NEW ASSIGNMENTS ON MAP IN ALL AREAS.  PLEASE CHECK!!!

Lesson Plan

Homework for May 21
Math - Do pp. 179 and 180.  Study corrected exit tickets for End of the Module test tomorrow.
***Work on Reading on MAP and freckles (front row) web sites.
***ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE SHARPENED COLORED PENCILS FOR THE QUIZ TOMORROW:  RED, BLUE, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN.

Homework for May 22
Math- MAP Math test is tomorrow!  Work on Math assignments on MAP and on freckles (front row)
Phonics- Do pp.243 and 244 (at least 3 sentences)
****Those who missed Handwriting should do p. 91, 92, 93 NEATLY!!!

Homework for May 23
Phonics - Do  pp.  247 and 248.
Science-Do the project on Animal Mothers and Babies.  Cut out the title, the middle flower, and each of the six pieces on the bottom. Write your name at the top of the construction paper. Glue the title under your name.  Then put glue ONLY ON THE BACK OF THE MIDDLE CIRCLE of the flower and FOLD UP ALL SIX FLAPS.  Then glue each of the baby animal under the flap showing its mother.  Do a neat job!  This work is due on May 29 since there is no school on Fri. or Mon.

NOW ABOUT THE TRIP!!!
All students are to arrive on time.  You need to wear a short sleeved shirt WITH THE SCHOOL LOGO ON IT, shorts, and SNEAKERS (since we are going to do lots of walking). Be sure you have a backpack since your hands need to be free. In the backpack put your lunch including a juice and two botttles of water.  You should also bring a pack of tissues, a small hand sanitizer, sunglasses, and sunscreen if you wish. If you bring money it must be kept in a small purse in the backpack.  DO NOT BRING ANY TOYS OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES!!!!  All students will need to stay with their class group at all times!
 ***Any students who are not going on the trip may still come to school.

Homework for May 24/25
The following homework was already assigned to students who were present on Thursday but DID NOT GO ON THE TRIP.  So all students who did go on the trip or were absent need to complete the following homework by June 1st.
Phonics - Do pp. 249, 250, 251, and 252.
Math - Do pp. 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Module 6 (same workbook- middle of book)
Handwriting - Do pp. 94, 95, and 96.
***Please remember that the Science project (assigned on May 23) is due on Tues., May 29th.

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Homework for May 14 to 18 for Class 1-2

Dear Parents,
       It is very important on Monday that students bring rosary beads next week so we can practice for our May Procession on May 31st.  Also, although MAP testing does begin on Tuesday for the older students, the FIRST GRADE tests are scheduled for the following week so------you have one MORE week to practice and review!  On Tuesday, all students MUST be in school uniform since they are taking special photos.
        Students should review the last ten vocabulary definitions in their notebook for an assessment on Tuesday.

Lesson Plan


Homework for May 14
Math - Do pp. 33 and 34
Phonics - Read p. 229 and do  pp. 230 and 231.
ELA - Study ten vocabulary definitions for Arbor Day Square in notebook.

Homework for May 15
Math - Do pp. 39 and 40.
Phonics - Do pp. 232, 233, and 234.
****Parents please make sure that your child has dry erase markers that work, sharpened colored pencils, and glue sticks that are not dried out.  We have been having many issues lately!  Also please have your child bring in rosary beads this week.
****Please continue to practice Reading and Math skills on MAP and also on  front row web site (now called freckles)

Homework for May 16
Math - Do pp. 45 and 46.
Phonics-  Do pp. 235 and 236.
****Please continue to practice Reading and Math skills on MAP and also on  front row web site (now called freckles)
*Science Quiz on Friday.  Watch video on  function of plant parts

Homework for May 17
Math - Do pp. 49 and 50.
Science - Quiz tomorrow.  Study all corrected Science projects and watch video on  function of plant parts
****Please continue to practice Reading and Math skills on MAP and also on  front row web site (now called freckles)
***Parents, most classes will be going on a trip to the Bronx Zoo next Thursday.  If you wish your child to go, please sign permission slip.  The fee is $14.00 per person and exact amount must be enclosed in an envelope. Thank you!

Homework for May 18
Math - Do pp. 53 and 54.  Follow the directions!
Phonics- Read pp. 239-240.  Do pp. 241 and 242.
**Those who missed Handwriting must do  pp. 88, 89, and 90.
****Please continue to practice Reading and Math skills on MAP and on  front row web site.
On Monday there is 12:00 dismissal . Reading MAP test is on Tues. and Math MAP test is on Wed.
***Ten quizzes were sent home today.  Please sign each one and return by Monday. These are listed as follows: 4 Phonics, 1 Religion, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, 2 Math (quiz and end of module) and 1 ELA  (story on loose leaf and picture).

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Homework for May 7 to 11 for Class 1-2

Dear Parents
          This Thursday both first grades will have their class Mass together at 9:00.  This will be followed by the Honor Assembly for those few receiving first, second, or effort certificates.  There will be a Math quiz on Thursday  based on lessons 1 to 6 only.

Lesson Plan


Homework for May  7  
Math - Do pp. 15 and 17.  Cut out the shapes below the dotted line WITHOUT tearing out the rest of the page.
Phonics - Do pp. 215 and 216.  Follow directions.

Homework for May 8
Math-  Do  pp. 21 and 22.  Cut out only bottom tangram on p. 23. DO NOT TEAR OUT PAGE. Leave top tangram in the book.  Cut this tangram neatly and place the seven pieces into the large envelope you were given in class. You should now have two sets of tangram pieces -one given in class and the one you just cut out!!!
Phonics - Do pp. 217 and 218. Follow directions!
***Those who missed Handwriting must do pp. 82, 83, 84, 85 --letters Xx and Yy.

Homework for May 9
Math - Quiz tomorrow on Module 5 lessons 1 to 6.  Study well all corrected exit tickets 1 to 6.
Phonics- Do pp. 219 and 220.  YES- write the sentence on p. 219.
***Work on whatever has been assigned to you on MAP -some are resources to help you -some have a mastery test-some are still doing missions on the skills locator!  A REMINDER TESTING ON MAP SKILLS IN READING AND MATH STARTS NEXT WEEK FOR ALL GRADES!!!

***BE SURE TO WEAR FULL UNIFORM FOR TOMORROW'S FIRST GRADE
MASS.  THERE WILL BE NO GYM!!!  HONORS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AFTER THE M

Homework for May 10
*No Math Homework tonight!
Phonics - Read pp. 221 and 222. Do pp. 223 and 224. Follow directions!
Religion- In Reflections workbook answer pp. 52 and 53 on Baptism.  Write 3 or 4 sentences.
*****Dress up tomorrow for your singing performance at 10:00
*****CONTINUE TO WORK ON MAP SKILLS AS  SHOW ABOVE!

Homework for May 11
Math -  Do pp. 29 and 30. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS.
Phonics -  Do  pp. 225 and 226. Write THREE sentences on p. 226. Follow directions!
** Those who missed Handwriting should do  pp. 86-87: Zz
*****WORK ON MAP SKILLS--ALL AREAS ESPECIALLY READING AND MATH.
Since I can only assign a certain number of tasks at a time on MAP, I will be monitoring each student's work each day so that as you complete one assignment, I will assign another so you can continue practicing especially in areas which indicate "needs work."  So---please keep checking for the next available assignment and try your best!!!
MAP TESTING NEXT WEEK BEGINS ON TUESDAY--FIRST MATH--THEN READING/ELA

On Tuesday next week ALL students MUST be in full school uniform.