Homework for Class 1-2 for Sept. 18 to 22

Dear Parents,
         This week students in first grade will be doing MAP testing on the computer as a diagnostic tool  to find out your child's strengths and weaknesses.  On Monday they will have a hour test in Math and on Wednesday it will be in Reading.  Please remember there is no school on Tuesday.  I will not be giving any quizzes this week due to this testing.  I will be posting the week's homework on a daily basis so please be sure to check it regularly.

Homework for Sept. 18th
Phonics - Do pp. 13 and 14.  DO NOT TEAR OUT THE PAGES. Write your name on top of p. 13.
Religion - Read over with your child pp. 20 to 25.  Study two key words and what is underlined.

Homework for Sept. 20th
Math - Do pp. 33 and 34 in workbook. Read all directions carefully. DO NOT TEAR OUT PAGE.
Science-  Study the following vocabulary terms:
1.ray- a beam of light traveling in a straight line
2.shadow- dark form made when light is blocked
3.transparent- clear objects which light can travel through (eg. window, clear glass or plastic)
4.reflection- a picture created when light bounces back  (eg. mirror, lake)
5.illuminate- to shine a light on something in the dark so it can be seen
6.vibrate - to move very fast creating a sound

***All students MUST BE in full uniform this Friday for Class Picture Day. Students may wear dress down clothes tomorrow, Thursday if they wish, but remember to bring the dollar if you do.

Homework for Sept. 21th
Math -Look at picture on p. 45.  Answer p. 43 in the workbook based on that picture.

Social Studies- Copy the following words and their meanings on the next page of the notebook we stated today.  Begin with a full heading and Social Studies as the subject. Parents are not to do it for them or do make a print out.  The purpose is to have children practice writing neatly in a notebook.
1. history- story of the past
2. tradition- a special way of doing something passed down over time.
3. relatives- a person who belongs to your family:  parents, brother, sister, grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousin
4. ancestors-  relatives who lived before you were born
5. alike- same or similar
6. different- not the same
***Be sure to be in full uniform tomorrow, Friday for class pictures!

Homework for Sept. 22nd
Math - Answer  p. 51 in the workbook.  Be sure to read and follow directions!

ELA- Copy the following words and their meanings on the next page of the SAME notebook in which you have the Science and Social Studies words.   Begin with a full heading and write ELA as the subject. Parents are NOT to do it for them or  make a print out.
1. escaped - ran away from danger
2. survived - continued to live after facing danger
3. trembling - shaking from fear or cold
4.  embarrassing - feeling ashamed or upset
5.  clumsy - falls or trips easily
6.  limb - part of a tree branch
7. landed- came down on the ground, like a plane landed
8.  perched - sat on something, like a bird perched 

***Parents, please make sure that your child has finished writing ALL the Science, Social Studies, and ELA words and definitions in the same notebook.  Each list of words with definitions should be on a separate page each beginning with a full heading.  I checked several notebooks that had it done incorrectly and had them redo it.   I have given a mini assessment in Religion, Science, Social Studies, and will give one on the ELA on Monday.  The words and definitions for each subject are on the blog.  I will be checking all notebooks on Monday!

Lesson plan

HOMEWORK for Sept. 11th to 15th to all parents of first graders in Grade 1-2

Dear Parents,
         Welcome to a brand new school year! Next week we will be starting regular scheduling of classes.  It is very important that all children come in with ALL their supplies and ALL their books.  This week I gave out in total eight books that should be covered but please have the children bring in their books even if you did not have a chance to cover them yet.  They also need to bring in 3 or 4 SHARPENED pencils with erasers (sharpeners need to be left at home) and a set of colored pencils (all sharpened) in their pencil case. They should keep at least three dark color dry erase markers in their pencil case.  They also need at least one folder which I will label as their Homework Folder and one hard cover composition notebook.  Please check the Homework Folder daily since all important papers will be sent home there.  That folder needs to travel back and forth to school every day!
           I collected two folders from each student and labeled them as Test Folders and Writing Portfolios to store their work during the year.  I also collected the loose leaf and will distribute it when needed in class.  The reams of blank paper were collected and sent to the office as required to make copies.
          Gym classes are on Monday and Thursday at 8:15 so please make sure children wear their gym clothes.  Our opening Mass is on Tues., Sept. 12 and all students should be in school uniform.  On Fridays we have dress-down days which means that students have the option of not wearing their uniform that day but are asked to bring in one dollar to help support our school (only if they choose to dress-down).  Please remember that ALL parent forms including two emergency cards are due in the office no later than Sept. 15th.  I will be giving out some more books next week that will need to be covered when possible.  Please send in a change of clothes in case of emergencies.  They will be stored in the cubbies outside the classroom.
            This week we started to work with math manipulatives and practiced phonics games.  They also practiced writing the school heading which next week they will write in their notebooks.  They should continue to write it exactly the same way!  No homework will be assigned on Monday but children should bring in their summer homework on Frog and Toad Are Friends NO LATER THAN MONDAY, SEPT. 18TH  A diagnostic test in Reading skills may be given next week just to see how best to help your child at his/her level.  There will be no quizzes next week but students will be graded based on exit tickets and classwork.  
              If you have any questions, please write me a brief note and put it in the front panel of the homework folder.  If you need to speak to me, please contact the school office and Alba will set up an appointment.  Finally, it is very important that you check my blog regularly since it is the only way you will find out about important notices and homework assignments. Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

Homework for Sept. 12
Math - Do  pp. 3 and 4 in Math workbook neatly and completely.
Religion- Do p. 41 and practice making the Sign of the Cross correctly.

Homework for Sept. 13
Math- Do pp. 9 and 10 in Math workbook neatly and completely.
Social Studies- On loose leaf write a full heading. Read pp. 4 to 7.  Answer questions 1 and 2. DO NOT COPY THE QUESTIONS!

Homework for Sept. 14
Math- Do pp.13 and 14 in Math workbook neatly and completely.
Phonics- Do pp. 11 and 12 neatly and completely. PLEASE DO NOT TEAR OUT THE PAGE.

Homework for Sept. 15
Math- Do pp.  27 and 28 in Math workbook neatly and completely. PLEASE DO NOT TEAR OUT THE PAGE.
***Please check the blog this weekend to study the vocabulary for quizzes that may be given next week.


Lesson Plan



         
           

Summer Reading Questions for Grade 1-2

Dear Parents,
         Below are the summer reading questions based on the book Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel.  Please answer these on loose leaf paper and be sure to write your name at the top.  DO NOT COPY THE QUESTIONS, but do RESTATE EACH QUESTION  to answer them.  For example:  How do you know Frog and Toad are friends?  I know they are friends because they care about each other.  Be sure to answer ALL questions using the front and back of the loose leaf paper and bring your work to class by Sept. 11th.

Questions on the chapter "Spring"
1. Why didn't Frog want to go outside? (p. 9)
2. When did Toad say he wanted to wake up?  (p. 11)
3. What word showed how Frog was feeling?  (p. 12)
4. How many pages did Frog tear off the calendar? (pp. 12-13)
5. Why did Frog tear the pages off the calendar?  (pp. 14-15)

Questions on the chapter "The Story"
6. What did Toad mean when he said "Frog was looking green..."? (p. 16)
7. How did Toad show that he cared about his friend?  (p. 17)
8. Why was it so important for Toad to think of a story?  (pp. 17-18)
9. What do you think was the most ridiculous thing Toad did to help him think of a story? (pp. 20-24)
10. What was so funny about the story Frog finally made up?  (pp. 26-27)

Questions on the chapter "A Lost Button"
11. What was making Toad sad?  (p. 29)
12. What did Toad do with all the buttons his friends had found?  (pp. 32-34))
13. Where did Toad finally find his lost button?  (p. 37)
14. What are four words used to describe his lost button?  (p. 37)
15. What did Frog think of Toad's gift?  (p. 39)

Questions on the chapter "A Swim"
16. Why didn't Toad want anyone to see him in his bathing suit?  (p. 42)
17. Who could swim faster, Toad or Frog?  (p. 43)
18. Where did the animals sit to wait for Toad to come out? (p. 48)
19. How did Toad show that he was getting too cold? (p. 49)
20. How did all the animals react when they finally saw Toad?  (p. 51)

Questions on the chapter "The Letter"
21. Why did waiting for the mail make Toad unhappy?  (p. 54)
22. What did Frog do to make him feel better?  (p. 57)
23. Who took the letter to the mailbox?  (p. 57)
24. What did Frog write about in the letter?  (p. 62)
25. Why do you think it took so long for the mail to arrive?  (p. 64)

FIRST GRADE CLASS SUPPLY LIST: Fall 2017

Dear Parents,
         I want to welcome your children to first grade!  Below is a list of supplies your child will need.
*three plastic folders (only the type sold in the supply room) - NO binders please!
*three hard composition type notebooks (wide ruled)
*two packs of wooden pencils with erasers NO mechanical pencils or pens)
*a pack of 10-12 colored pencils (NO crayons)
* a pack of dry erase markers (NO Sharpies or similar permanent markers)
*two plastic or fabric pencil cases (no boxes) One is to hold 4 sharpened pencils daily and eraser, and a sharpener.  The other is to hold colored pencils, markers, a glue stick (NO bottled glue)
*two reams of white copy paper
*one pad of loose leaf paper that can be torn off one at a time (no spiral ring notebooks)
*two boxes of tissue and two rolls of paper towels
*one container of Lysol disinfectant wipes
*one mini hand sanitizer
*one lunch box separate from the book bag
             Looking forward to seeing you!                                                              
                                                                                                                              Ms. Saville

IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR MON., June 26th

Dear Parents,
          This is our final week!  Our last day is Wed., June 28th.  Our end of the year must be scheduled for this Monday.  I will be ordering pizza for second grade.  It is important that every student bring in $3.00 and their own individual containers of juice (I suggest 2 or 3).  Also if possible bring in one (no more than one) bag of candy, chips, cookies to share with the class. Any student that does want pizza should bring something of their own since the auditorium may not be available if they wish to buy.)            There will a photographer coming in to take pictures of the class with their home room teacher on Monday.  Mr. Woods asked that all students be dressed in school uniform IF they wish to be in the photo. Last week I sent the year's test folders home and students took home most books.  These should stay home but students should bring their empty book bags back on Monday since I have more to send home. Second graders should bring regular pencils with erasers and colored pencils on Monday.   Final Exams have been corrected and grades recorded but all exams must be sent to the office next week.  IF they are returned, I will send them home.        
         End of the year awards will be given out to some students on Tuesday at 1:00.  End of the year Mass and 8th grade Graduation will be at 10:00 on Wed. and report cards will be given distributed at 12:30 on Wed. Dismissal on Wed. is at 1:00!   Anyone student who cannot pick up their report card on that day must see Mr. Woods.

Homework for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades for June 12 to 16

Dear Parents,
         This week all classes will be taking the i-ready final test with Ms. Bagley.  I am reminding all classes that Thursday's Religion homework is due on Monday:  Chapter Review for Chapter 25 for 4th grade,  Chapter Review for Chapter  23 for 3rd grade, and   Chapter Review for Chapter 15 for 2nd.  Fourth graders should also have finished their Achieve 3000 assignment assigned last week.     On Tuesday I will be giving a final assessment on the ELA vocabulary listed for review on the blog to all three grades.  Second graders will also need to review the Social Studies vocabulary words listed on this same blog entry.  Once again there will be no school this Friday!
        A reminder to second graders that their map is due on Monday, June 12th!

FOURTH GRADE
6/13 Review all ELA vocabulary definitions listed on Review for Final Exam blog and study the corrected summary sheet on The Hope Chest returned today.  There will be a brief assessment tomorrow.  Do the test for Achieve and then do last week's assignment if not completed.

6/15 ELA EXAM IS THIS MONDAY.  Students should review well the last quiz done on loose leaf (front and back) which is dated 6/14 and the summary sheet on The Hope Chest as well as vocabulary listed on Review for Final Exams blog.

THIRD GRADE
6/13 Review all ELA vocabulary definitions listed on Review for Final Exam blog and the section checked off on Water Conservation Tips in the article.

6/15 ELA EXAM IS THIS MONDAY. Students should review well the last quiz done on loose leaf (front and back) which is dated 6/14 and Water Conservation Tips article as well as vocabulary listed on Review for Final Exams blog.
THIRD GRADERS PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LAST ELA QUIZ DATED 6/14 TO CLASS ON MONDAY!!!

SECOND GRADE
6/13 Review all ELA vocabulary definitions listed on Review for Final Exam blog and also study all the vocabulary definitions for the Social Studies words listed on the same blog.  In ELA study the notebook page on Healthy Habits which we starred today.

6/15 ELA AND SOCIAL STUDIES EXAMS BOTH ARE THIS MONDAY.  Students should review well the last ELA quiz and the last Social  Studies quiz  done on loose leaf (front and back) which are dated 6/14 as well as vocabulary listed for each subject listed on Review for Final Exams blog.
 For ELA review notes in notebook on ways to keep healthy and for Social Studies study about the two world organizations described on pp. 313 -314 in text book.

Review Vocabulary Definitions for ELA Final Exam for Fourth, Third, and Second Grades and Social Studies for Second Grade

Below are ELA vocabulary definitions for third grade taken from the articles on water conservation

*pollution- harmful gases that are released contaminating the air, soil, or water

*pollutants- dirt, bacteria, and nutrients that pollute water bodies

*bacteria- microscopic living organism that can be beneficial or harmful

*nutrient- substance providing nourishment needed for growth

*polluted runoffs - rain washing over landscape carrying dirt into water bodies

*diarrheal disease- sickness spread through water infected by human or animal feces

*play pump- invention that pumps clean water up from underground and stores it in tanks

*drought- a dry spell with no rain caused by a change in ocean temperature

*irrigation- supply of water to crops by artificial means (such as pipes)

*global warming- current increase in temperature of Earth's land, water, and atmosphere

*sewer system- process used to carry away water and waste away from homes and other buildings

*conservation- the act of preserving, restoring, or protecting our natural resources

*challenge- difficulty in doing a job or task

*restriction- limit on how much water can be used

*access- ability to have or use something

*demand- how much of something people want

*evaporation- water that turns into water vapor, a gas,  when heated

*condensation- water vapor that turns back into water, a liquid, when cooled

*precipitation- liquid that falls from the clouds as rain or snow

*severe- harsh, serious, terrible

 ELA vocabulary definitions for fourth grade are those listed on sheets stapled in their notebooks for Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of  The Hope Chest. 

 Students are responsible for knowing the following: 

cranky, discourteous, hesitated, reassure, shrugged, testily, unconcernedly, callused, cinders, defiantly, elaborate, endurance, jolted, menacingly, unperturbed, Antis, bystanders, campaigning, ratification, unsuited, virtuous, virtue, and idioms: "to know one's place"and "wouldn't be caught dead in."

ELA vocabulary definitions for second grade are written in the Domain 10 section of their notebooks.

 Students are responsible for knowing the following: 

nutrient, organ, system, vaccination, bacteria, cell, function, tissue, kidney, liver, nourish, absorb, excrete, toxic, carbohydrate, proteins, essential, variety, calorie, recovery

Social Studies vocabulary definitions for second grade are listed in Chapters 12 and 13 of their textbook.

Students are responsible for knowing the following: 

longitude, latitude, coordinates, ancestor, Kremlin, communism, nomads, calligraphy, plaza, czar,  tourist,  headquarters, interdependence, teleconference, fax machine, pollution,  satellite, culture, conflict, technology