Third Grade Homework 9/20 - 9/25

*No school this Wednesday.

Below is the Homework for both subjects:

Social Studies: (text pp. are also listed in case you wish to review with your child.)

9/20 In SS notebook write on top line Workbook p. 6. Answer questions on p.6
SS text pp. 11-15.

9/21 In SS notebook write Workbook p. 7. Answer questions on p. 7 SS text pp. 16-21

9/23 In SS notebook write Workbook p.8 . Answer questions on p. 8 SStext pp 22-23

9/24 SS text pp. 24-26

Religion

9/20 Study the 5 Religion definitions in Vocabulary notebook.

9/21 Study all notes in Religion notebook for test on Thursday.

9/23 Review 5 Reigion definitions in Vocabulary notebook.

Second Grade Homework 9/20 - 9/25

*There is no school this Wednesday. Dismissal is 2:30 ever Friday. Gym is on Mondays.

Below is a list of the HOMEWORK for each day in both subjects:

Social Studies (text book pages are also listed in case you wish to review with your child)

9/20 In Social Studies notebook write on top line Definitions Unit 2 Write the word and definition for each word on p. 30. Look up words in the glossary. Skip line after each.
SS text pp 30-31

9/21 On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer 3 questions on p. 35 in complete sentences. SS text pp. 32-35

9/23 On looseleaf write a full heading. Answer all questions on p. 39 in complete sentences. SS text pp. 36-39.

9/24 text pp. 40-41

Religion

9/20 Study the five Religion definitions for test

9/21 Study all notes in Religion notebook for test Thursday.

9/23 Review the five Religion definitions in Vocabulary notebook for test on Friday.

Letter to Parents of All Students for Sept. 20 to 25

Dear Parents of Students of 2nd, 3rd,and 4th graders:
The following letter is meant to clarify any concerns you may be having this year.
Now that most books are covered and all notebooks have been brought in, the problem of heavy book bags hopefully will lighten up. Children now will only be taking home the books necessary for their homework. Since there is no homework assigned on Fridays, students may take home whatever book you feel they most need to review over the weekend.
If any parent needs to see me, please make an appointment through the office for any day between 7:45 and 8:00 and if you have a quick question I usually arrive in the auditorium about 7:30 (or you may write me a note in your child's purple assignment book), but
I cannot call you during school hours and calling you from home is not allowed. In case of something urgent, please call the office to contact me.
In regard to corrected homework, the school policy is to grade each assignmennt as 100 , 50, or 0. Perfect or with minor errors is marked as 100. No homework, wrong page, or late homework (unless I receive a parent note that day) is marked as 0. Not following directions or incomplete homework is marked as 50. Examples of not following directions are: not answering in complete sentences or not writing a full heading on looseleaf when it is stated in the
homework. It is important for homework to be done in the correct notebook to avoid confusion and notebooks should never be left at home! Headings should NOT be written in the notebook and students should never copy the questions -- it's a waste of time.
Answers should be in complete sentences if it is stated in the homework.
Students will be assigned 15 vocabulary words per week (5 from each teacher) to study for a test each Friday. A definition for each word will be copied in class in their vocabulary notebooks. EACH STUDENT SHOULD HAVE ONLY ONE VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK! Students need to study the meaning of the words, not their spelling. Starting next week, Mr. Woods said the SAME words will be assigned to all three classes. Last week I gave Social Studies words so this week it will be Religion.
For Sept. 21 to 25 , the vocabulary words for 2nd, 3d, and 4th are :
commandments, creation, apostles, Incarnation, Santus. Some work planned for last week had to be repeated due to unscheduled meeting and switching of classes being cancelled on Friday morning.
Please click on your child's grade to see this week's homework in Social Studies and Religion. Thank you. Ms. Saville

Social Studies Grade 3

Directions: Parents please refer only to areas under Outcomes and Assessment to view daily lessons, homework asssignments, and formal and informal testing. PLEASE CLICK ON THESE DIRECTIONS TO VIEW THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLAN.

Social Studies Grade 4

Directions: Parents please refer only to areas listed under Outcomes and Assessments for
each day of the week to view daily class lessons, homework assignments, and formal and informal testing procedures. PLEASE CLICK ON THESE DIRECTIONS IN ORDER TO VIEW THE LESSON PLAN FOR THIS WEEK.

Social Studies Grade 2

Directions: Parents please refer only to areas under Outcomes and Assessment to view daily lessons, homework assingments, and formal and informal testing procedures. PLEASE CLICK ON THESE DIRECTIONS TO VIEW THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLAN.

Beginning of the Year Message to Parents of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Graders

Dear Parents,
Welcome back! I'm looking forward to another year with many of my former students and to see their progress into the next grade. I also welcome any new students who may be joining us. Mr. Woods has asked us to post a supply list as some of you have requested.
Please see below:

• three sharpened pencils each with an eraser on top. NO pens or sharpeners are allowed in class
• two hardcover marble notebooks. NO spiral notebooks are allowed. One notebook should be labeled Religion and the other should be labeled Social Studies. Both notebooks should have your child's name and grade clearly printed in front.
• one looseleaf pad which allows one sheet to be pulled out at a time. NO loose sheets or bulky binders.
• one pack of colored pencils (10 or 12 pack) and one glue stick. NO marker or glue bottles.
• one or two flat zippered pencil cases to hold all small items. Items should NOT be loose and NOT be kept in book bags. Crayons should also be kept in a pencil case.
• small packs of tissues, small bottle of hand sanitizer or small packs of handiwipes. These should fit in a pencil case.
• two plastic folders -- each with two bottom pockets and clear panels in front and back. These are available in the supply room. Other types of folders are not acceptable.
• one SCHOOL assignment book which will be distributed in class. Please do not purchase a different one.
• one sturdy book bag -- the one on wheels is best due to heavy books
• one lunch box if you wish your child to bring his/her own lunch . Food may not be kept in book bags or in paper or plastic bags. No eating is allowed in classroom this year.*
• book covers for text and workbooks. Each cover need to state student's name, grade, and subject.
• a plastic container of disinfectant wipes to clean off desks and a roll of paper towels
• one extra marble notebook to be labeled Vocabulary and to be used to list ALL the words and definitions give by each teacher - five per week - covering all subject areas

* Mr. Woods has decided that eating in the classroom will no longer be allowed in departmental classes since it interferes with teaching time. That means that students must eat their breakfast in the auditorium before coming to class. It also means that ALL birthday parties must be celebrated in the auditorium and ONLY during lunch time which is a forty-five minute period. Parties cannot extend beyond that time since students must be back in time for class.

When buying materials in the supply room , this must also be done before entering class and students are expected back in class no later than 8:15. Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom to go downstairs alone to buy anything once they have entered the classroom!

Since we now have a library on our floor, students will be assigned times for visiting and will be issued cards for borrowing books. Children should NOT take out books from the library without permission or be in the library when they should be in class.

Below are some helpful rules:

• Class begins at 8:00 every morning, but no child is allowed in the room until 7:45. If a child is late, parent must ask for a late pass before child can enter room. Dismissal is at 4:00 every day except Fridays. More than two latenesses during any quarter would result in no honors allowed for that period on the report card.
• If a parent wishes to contact me, they should write a note in their child's assignment pad in the section marked "Notes"or they ask for an appointment to see me any morning at 7:45. Parents may not stop in during school hours or during lunch time.
• Students are not allowed to come back to class after dismissal for forgotten items or books, even if they are in the after school. Parent may write a note and child may makeup homework the following day in case a book is forgotten.
• By Fri., Sept. 11 parents should return all filled in cards or forms they have received. Students should have their supplies including above mentioned no later than Sept. 14.
• All belongings should be labeled with your child's name. Text books and workbooks will need to be covered and clearly labeled with your child's name, grade, and subject.
• There must be two separate folders and two separate notebooks for each teacher and each folder and notebook must be clearly marked with child's name, grade, and subject from the start to avoid confusion. Students should avoid mixing subjects in any notebook! It is very important that notebooks are kept neat, complete, and organized from the beginning since they will be taking very important notes this year. Only one notebook (one per subject) should be used for the entire year since they will need to refer to these notes to study for both mid-term and end-term exams. For my class label one folder and one notebook Religion, and the other folder and notebook Social Studies. Each should have student's full name and grade as well.
• An absent note explaining the reason for absense is due when a student returns to class.
• Tests are sent home periodically in a test folder. Each test must be signed by a parent and returned in the same folder.

Homework must be neat and complete and handed in on time. Each homework assignment done in the notebook should show title, date, and page of text or workbook on top of for easy reference. No notebook pages should be torn out and no other work except that assigned for the subject should be in the notebook.

I will be teaching Religion (including preparation for sacraments), Social Studies, and Handwriting (including script) this year. For report card grades an average of tests, homework, classwork, and projects is needed. One project per subject will be assigned for each quarter. DBQs (Document Based Questions) in Social Studies which include essay writing will be done twice a month to prepare students for the state test given in fifth grade. For honors on the report card Mr. Woods is also requiring an A or B in conduct so extra effort is needed on your child's part to cooperate and follow rules including being prepared for class each day.

I am looking forward to meeting you in September. Ms. Saville

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