SOCIAL STUDIES
2/23 Aim: To review the chapter
Lesson: Answer the questions in notebook on pp. 156-157
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 31
2/24 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Students copy notes to study for test.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook pp. 32-33.
2/25 NO CLASS due to Mass for Ash Wednesday at 10:00
2/26 NO CLASS due to Stations of the Cross at 10:00
2/27 TEACHER ATTENDS WORKSHOP 9:00 to 11:00.
Classwork assigned is to study Chapter 6 and all notes on Chapter 6 for test Mon.
RELIGION
2/23 COMPUTER
Homework: Review notes on Making Coices for test tommorrow.
2/24 Religion Test (Making Choices)
Homework: Study p. 329 Stations of the Cross. Copy these in Religion notebook.
2/25 Aim: To introduce Lent
Lesson: Explain meaning of Lent. pp. 231-233
Homework: Practice p. 41 in Handwriting book on looseleaf. Practice connecting
letters such as ba, cr.
2/26 Aim: To present devotion to St. Joseph
Lesson: Explain this Italian-American custom. pp. 234-35
Homework: Memorize p. 329 for test.
2/27 Quiz on Stations of the Cross
Handwriting Test
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Third Grade 2/23 - 2/27
SOCIAL STUDIES
2/23 Aim: To examine three documents
Lesson: Students compare and contrast Declaration of Independence, the Constitution,
and the Bill of Rights. p.163
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p.36.
2/24 Aim: To examine contributions of Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson
Lesson: Students compare and contrast these two men. p. 161.
Homework: Study notes on answers to questions on pp. 161-163
2/25 CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 to 12:oo
Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Students copy notes on the contributions of George Wasington and Benjamin
Franklin to study for the test.
Homework: Study Chpter 6 and notes in notebook for test Thursday.
2/26 CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 TO 12:00
Social Studies Test (Chapter 6)
Homework: In notebook write definitions for words on p. 166
2/27 TEACHER ATTENDS WORKSHOP 9:00 - 11:00 CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 to 12:00
Lesson: Students take turns using the smartboard to demonstrate one of the
questions they prepared for homework as followup to previous smartboard lesson.
RELIGION
2/23 Aim: To study the parables of Jesus
Lesson: Read aloud and discuss the parables.
Homework: On looseleaf write a heading. Write a title. Then write six sentences
on one of the parables.
2/24 Aim: To review the parables of Jesus
Lesson: Students copy a short summary of each of the parables.
Homewwork: Study notes on the three parables.
2/25 Aim: To introduce Lent
Lesson: Explain the meaning of Lent and its symbols. pp. 231-233
Homework: Answer p. 234 in text book.
2/26 Aim: To present the sacraments we renew during Lemt
Lesson: Explain why these sacramnts are important. pp. 233-34
Homework: Study notes on the above.
2/27 Aim: To present the three Holy Days
Lesson: Explain why we celebrate these three days. pp. 238-39
2/23 Aim: To examine three documents
Lesson: Students compare and contrast Declaration of Independence, the Constitution,
and the Bill of Rights. p.163
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p.36.
2/24 Aim: To examine contributions of Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson
Lesson: Students compare and contrast these two men. p. 161.
Homework: Study notes on answers to questions on pp. 161-163
2/25 CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 to 12:oo
Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Students copy notes on the contributions of George Wasington and Benjamin
Franklin to study for the test.
Homework: Study Chpter 6 and notes in notebook for test Thursday.
2/26 CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 TO 12:00
Social Studies Test (Chapter 6)
Homework: In notebook write definitions for words on p. 166
2/27 TEACHER ATTENDS WORKSHOP 9:00 - 11:00 CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 to 12:00
Lesson: Students take turns using the smartboard to demonstrate one of the
questions they prepared for homework as followup to previous smartboard lesson.
RELIGION
2/23 Aim: To study the parables of Jesus
Lesson: Read aloud and discuss the parables.
Homework: On looseleaf write a heading. Write a title. Then write six sentences
on one of the parables.
2/24 Aim: To review the parables of Jesus
Lesson: Students copy a short summary of each of the parables.
Homewwork: Study notes on the three parables.
2/25 Aim: To introduce Lent
Lesson: Explain the meaning of Lent and its symbols. pp. 231-233
Homework: Answer p. 234 in text book.
2/26 Aim: To present the sacraments we renew during Lemt
Lesson: Explain why these sacramnts are important. pp. 233-34
Homework: Study notes on the above.
2/27 Aim: To present the three Holy Days
Lesson: Explain why we celebrate these three days. pp. 238-39
Second Grade 2/23 - 2/27
SOCIAL STUDIES
2/23 Aim: To introduce vocabulary
Lesson: Discuss different ways people celebrate. pp.190-91
Homework: In notebook write definitions for words on p. 190.
2/24 GYM
2/25 Aim: To discuss Thanksgiving long ago
Lesson: Explain why the Pilgrims celebrated. Give notes. pp. 192-93
Homework: Study notes on First Thanksgiving.
2/26 Aim: To summarize ideas
Lesson: Answer questions on p. 195.
Homework: Study notes on p. 195 in notebook.
2/27 TEACHER ATTENDS WORKSHOP 9:00 - 11:00 CLASS PERIOD IS 8:15 TO 9:00
Aim: To discuss Thanksgiving today
Lesson: Discuss picture and pen pal letter. pp. 194-195
RELIGION
2/23 Aim: To introduce the Apostles' Creed
Lesson: St.udents practice the prayer and learn meaning of the words.
Homework: Study the Apostles' Creed in Prayer Book pp. 14-15.
2/24 Aim: To introduce Lent
Lesson: Explain why we are marked with cross on Ash Wednesday. pp. 231-234
Homework: On white sheet draw and color four pictures showing different
sacrifices you can make during Lent. Write one sentence under each picture.
2/25 Aim: To explain Holy Week
Lesson: Give notes from Guidelines Curriculum Guide
Homework: On white sheet draw and color four pictures showing what happened to
Jesus on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
2/26 Aim: To review the Holy Family
Lesson: Students copy notes from Guidelines
on identity of each as models. Explain feast days.
Homework: Study these notes on the Holy Family.
2/27 No class due to 2:30 dismissal
2/23 Aim: To introduce vocabulary
Lesson: Discuss different ways people celebrate. pp.190-91
Homework: In notebook write definitions for words on p. 190.
2/24 GYM
2/25 Aim: To discuss Thanksgiving long ago
Lesson: Explain why the Pilgrims celebrated. Give notes. pp. 192-93
Homework: Study notes on First Thanksgiving.
2/26 Aim: To summarize ideas
Lesson: Answer questions on p. 195.
Homework: Study notes on p. 195 in notebook.
2/27 TEACHER ATTENDS WORKSHOP 9:00 - 11:00 CLASS PERIOD IS 8:15 TO 9:00
Aim: To discuss Thanksgiving today
Lesson: Discuss picture and pen pal letter. pp. 194-195
RELIGION
2/23 Aim: To introduce the Apostles' Creed
Lesson: St.udents practice the prayer and learn meaning of the words.
Homework: Study the Apostles' Creed in Prayer Book pp. 14-15.
2/24 Aim: To introduce Lent
Lesson: Explain why we are marked with cross on Ash Wednesday. pp. 231-234
Homework: On white sheet draw and color four pictures showing different
sacrifices you can make during Lent. Write one sentence under each picture.
2/25 Aim: To explain Holy Week
Lesson: Give notes from Guidelines Curriculum Guide
Homework: On white sheet draw and color four pictures showing what happened to
Jesus on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
2/26 Aim: To review the Holy Family
Lesson: Students copy notes from Guidelines
on identity of each as models. Explain feast days.
Homework: Study these notes on the Holy Family.
2/27 No class due to 2:30 dismissal
Monday, February 16, 2009
Fourth Grade 2/17 - 2/20
SOCIAL STUDIES
2/17 Aim: To identify fact vs. opinion
Lesson: Students practice skill in several passages. pp. 148-149
Homework: On looseleaf write full heading. Write title. Write essay of three
paragraphs with six sentences in each based on infomation in outline & notebook.
2/18 Aim: To examine effects of the American Revolution
Lession: Students learn how trade and business grew. pp. 150-151
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Write the definitioons for all words
on p. 150.
2/19 Aim: To examine the business center
Lesson: Student learn how the banks and stocks work. pp. 152-153
Homework: In notebook write dare and page. Answer Workbook pp. 29 and 30.
2/20 Aim: To examine a time line
Lesson: Students learn about Buffalo's history using a time line. pp. 154-155
RELIGION
2/17 Aim: To review using one's conscience
Lesson: Students copy Guideline notes on moral choices. G p. 34
Homework: Study notes on Works of Mercy for test Thurs. Students will need to
know three ways the Christian community can help those in need and three
ways they can put some works of mercy into practice in their daily lives.
Students also need to memorize the seven Corporal and the seven Spiritual
Works of Mercy.
2/19 Religion Test (Works of Mercy) *This test will be given Thurs. Note change.
Homework: Study notes on Making Choices for test on Monday, Feb. 23.
2/18 Aim: To explain the goodness of God
Lesson: Students copy definition of "holiness" and the "Sanctus" said at Mass
from the Guidelines.
Homework: Memorize the Sanctus. Students will also need to know the five steps
for making a good moral choice and three ways that they are guided in forming
their conscience.
2/20 Due to cancellation of Social Studies class for school attendance at the
Baptismal celebration in the morning, Social Studies is rescheduled to this period.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Aim: To examine time line
Lesson: Students learn about Buffalo's history using a time line. pp. 154-55.
2/17 Aim: To identify fact vs. opinion
Lesson: Students practice skill in several passages. pp. 148-149
Homework: On looseleaf write full heading. Write title. Write essay of three
paragraphs with six sentences in each based on infomation in outline & notebook.
2/18 Aim: To examine effects of the American Revolution
Lession: Students learn how trade and business grew. pp. 150-151
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Write the definitioons for all words
on p. 150.
2/19 Aim: To examine the business center
Lesson: Student learn how the banks and stocks work. pp. 152-153
Homework: In notebook write dare and page. Answer Workbook pp. 29 and 30.
2/20 Aim: To examine a time line
Lesson: Students learn about Buffalo's history using a time line. pp. 154-155
RELIGION
2/17 Aim: To review using one's conscience
Lesson: Students copy Guideline notes on moral choices. G p. 34
Homework: Study notes on Works of Mercy for test Thurs. Students will need to
know three ways the Christian community can help those in need and three
ways they can put some works of mercy into practice in their daily lives.
Students also need to memorize the seven Corporal and the seven Spiritual
Works of Mercy.
2/19 Religion Test (Works of Mercy) *This test will be given Thurs. Note change.
Homework: Study notes on Making Choices for test on Monday, Feb. 23.
2/18 Aim: To explain the goodness of God
Lesson: Students copy definition of "holiness" and the "Sanctus" said at Mass
from the Guidelines.
Homework: Memorize the Sanctus. Students will also need to know the five steps
for making a good moral choice and three ways that they are guided in forming
their conscience.
2/20 Due to cancellation of Social Studies class for school attendance at the
Baptismal celebration in the morning, Social Studies is rescheduled to this period.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Aim: To examine time line
Lesson: Students learn about Buffalo's history using a time line. pp. 154-55.
Third Grade 2/17 - 2/20
SOCIAL STUDIES
2/17 Aim: To practice for Smart Board lesson
Lesson: Students practice answering questions on Map of USA using different
components of the Smart Board.
Homework: Study the location of all the states on US map on pp. R6-7
2/18 Smart Board Lesson (on Map of USA)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Write the definitions for Vocabulary
on p. 162.
2/19 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Students write answers for Chapter Review on p. 162
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 35.
CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 to 12:00 DUE TO BAPTISMAL CELEBRATION
2/20 Aim: To practice how to compare and to contrast
Lesson: Students write answers for Thinking Skills. p. 163
RELIGION
2/17 Aim: Review for test
Lesson: Review vocabulary and notes on Chapter 18.
Homework: Study Chapter 18 (pp. 208-217) and notes in notebook for test.
2/18 Religion Test (Chapter 18)
2/19 Aim: To review basic teachings about Jesus
Lesson: Students copy notes from Guidelines on Jesus' work. G p.22
Homework: Study notes in notebook on Jesus' Mission.
2/20 Aim: To review the parables of Jesus
Lesson: Students listen to parables listed in Guidelines: Wedding at Cana,
Widow's Son, Multiplication of Loaves.
2/17 Aim: To practice for Smart Board lesson
Lesson: Students practice answering questions on Map of USA using different
components of the Smart Board.
Homework: Study the location of all the states on US map on pp. R6-7
2/18 Smart Board Lesson (on Map of USA)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Write the definitions for Vocabulary
on p. 162.
2/19 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Students write answers for Chapter Review on p. 162
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 35.
CLASS PERIOD IS 11:15 to 12:00 DUE TO BAPTISMAL CELEBRATION
2/20 Aim: To practice how to compare and to contrast
Lesson: Students write answers for Thinking Skills. p. 163
RELIGION
2/17 Aim: Review for test
Lesson: Review vocabulary and notes on Chapter 18.
Homework: Study Chapter 18 (pp. 208-217) and notes in notebook for test.
2/18 Religion Test (Chapter 18)
2/19 Aim: To review basic teachings about Jesus
Lesson: Students copy notes from Guidelines on Jesus' work. G p.22
Homework: Study notes in notebook on Jesus' Mission.
2/20 Aim: To review the parables of Jesus
Lesson: Students listen to parables listed in Guidelines: Wedding at Cana,
Widow's Son, Multiplication of Loaves.
Second Grade 2/17 - 2/20
SOCIAL STUDIES
2/17 GYM
Homework: On looseleaf write a heading. Answer p. 189 in sentences.
2/18 Aim: To understand the importance of conserving natural resources
Lesson: Define "conserve" and explain how we use and save water. pp. 184-5
Homework: Study Chapter 7 (pp. 168 to 189) in text book.
2/19 Aim: To identify the seasons
Lesson: Students describe the different seasons and types of weather. pp. 188-9
Homework: Review notes on Chapter 7 in notebook and Chapter 7 in text for test.
2/20 Social Studies Test (Chapter 7)
RELIGION
2/17 Aim: To review the basic teachings of Reconciliation
Lesson: Students copy notes from the guidelines on the sacrament. G p.18
Homework: Study notes on Reconciliation in noteboook.
2/18 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Students review the Rite of Reconciliation, examining conscience, and
the four parts of the sacrament.
Homework: Study notes on Reconciliation for test Thursday.
2/19 Religion Test (Reconciliation)
2/20 No class due to 2:30 dismissal
Homework: Gospel card
2/17 GYM
Homework: On looseleaf write a heading. Answer p. 189 in sentences.
2/18 Aim: To understand the importance of conserving natural resources
Lesson: Define "conserve" and explain how we use and save water. pp. 184-5
Homework: Study Chapter 7 (pp. 168 to 189) in text book.
2/19 Aim: To identify the seasons
Lesson: Students describe the different seasons and types of weather. pp. 188-9
Homework: Review notes on Chapter 7 in notebook and Chapter 7 in text for test.
2/20 Social Studies Test (Chapter 7)
RELIGION
2/17 Aim: To review the basic teachings of Reconciliation
Lesson: Students copy notes from the guidelines on the sacrament. G p.18
Homework: Study notes on Reconciliation in noteboook.
2/18 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Students review the Rite of Reconciliation, examining conscience, and
the four parts of the sacrament.
Homework: Study notes on Reconciliation for test Thursday.
2/19 Religion Test (Reconciliation)
2/20 No class due to 2:30 dismissal
Homework: Gospel card
Letter to Parents 2/17 - 2/20
Dear Parents,
Children who are being baptized on Feb. 20 at 10:00 should review pages on the meaning and symbols of the sacrament which we covered in class (pp. 56-64).
There will be a Reconciliation class with Mr. Woods at 12:00 on Feb. 22 before Mass.
Parents please send in all Social Studies and Religion tests signed this week
to be filed. Third graders need to send in Handwriting tests as well.
Parent please make sure that students study the notes they are coping in their notebooks. This information will appear on tests is not printed in their text
books. Fourth graders will be having the test this week. Map of the Month is also
due from fourth graders this Thursday. Thank you. Ms. Saville
Children who are being baptized on Feb. 20 at 10:00 should review pages on the meaning and symbols of the sacrament which we covered in class (pp. 56-64).
There will be a Reconciliation class with Mr. Woods at 12:00 on Feb. 22 before Mass.
Parents please send in all Social Studies and Religion tests signed this week
to be filed. Third graders need to send in Handwriting tests as well.
Parent please make sure that students study the notes they are coping in their notebooks. This information will appear on tests is not printed in their text
books. Fourth graders will be having the test this week. Map of the Month is also
due from fourth graders this Thursday. Thank you. Ms. Saville
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