Week of May 27, 2019


Weekly Reminders:
GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4th graders on Wednesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Remember all students are to come to the church in the morning for Prayers. Anyone that does not arrive before the Pledge of Allegiance will be marked late or absent.

C. Progress Reports and MAP results will be sent home on Friday. Please sign the Progress Report and return it on Monday.
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GRADES 5, 6, 7, 8  
A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted and no pencil).  Please bring a highlighter and red pen to class each day.

B. Please make sure that you have loose-leaf and a pen every day. Paper cannot be ripped out of a notebook.

C. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of May 27, 2019: Grades 5, 6,7,8

Social Studies Homework for Grade 5

Unit 3 The Thirteen Colonies/ Chapter 7: The Southern Colonies

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Tuesday, 5/27: Please copy Chapter 7 notes listed on the blog into the Social Studies notebook. Also, read pages 252-273 in your textbook. This will help you to understand the notes better. Notes are due Wednesday, June 5'

 Unit 3 The Thirteen Colonies- Chapter 7 The Southern Colonies
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6:

There will be a quiz on Esperanza’s Rising pages 23-80 on Tuesday, 5/28 (today).

Tuesday, 5/28: Esperanza’s Rising- please read pages 81-157 (about 10 pages per day!). Please read every day and do not fall behind. We will be having another quiz on this reading next week sometime. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate (take short notes about characters, important events, setting) either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  
Due Friday, May 31. There will be a quiz on pages 81-157 on Wednesday, 6/5.
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grades 7 and 8

Tuesday, 5/28: There will be a quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird on pages 43-98 on Wednesday, 5/29 (tomorrow).

To Kill a Mockingbird- please read pages 99-168 (Chapters 9-12,
about 10 pages per day!). Please read every day and do not fall behind. We will be having another quiz on this reading next week sometime. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate (take short notes about characters, important events, setting) either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  Due Friday, May 31. There will be a quiz on these pages on Wednesday, 6/5.
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Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 3 The New Republic (1800-1855) Chapter 8: The Jefferson Era (1800- 1815)

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Tuesday, 5/28: Please copy Chapter 8 notes listed on the blog into the Social Studies notebook. Also, read pages 262-289 in your textbook. This will help you to understand the notes better. Notes are due Tuesday, June 4

 Unit 3 The New Republic- Chapter 8 The Jefferson Era
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Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 7 The Beginning of Modern America (1867-1920)/ Chapter 23: World War (1914-1920)

Study Chapter 22- Quiz on Tuesday, 5/28 (today)

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

This Week: Please copy Chapter 8 notes listed on the blog into the Social Studies notebook. Also, read pages 716-739 in your textbook. This will help you to understand the notes better. Notes are due Tuesday, June 4

 Unit 7- The Beginning of Modern America Chapter 23 World War I

                     Have a great week!

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Week of May 20, 2019


Weekly Reminders:
GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4th graders on Wednesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Remember all students are to come to the church in the morning for Prayers. Anyone that does not arrive before the Pledge of Allegiance will be marked late or absent.

C. NWEA Testing. The schedule for Grades 4-8 is below:
Thursday 5/23-Reading. All students must wear uniform today!

D. Friday, 5/25 and Monday, 5/27- Memorial Day Weekend- School Closed
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GRADES 5, 6, 7, 8  
A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted and no pencil).  Please bring a highlighter and red pen to class each day.

B. Please make sure that you have loose-leaf paper and a pen every day. Paper cannot be ripped out of a notebook.

C. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of May 20, 2019: Grades 5, 6,7,8

Social Studies Homework for Grade 5

Unit 3 The Thirteen Colonies/ Chapter 6: The Middle Colonies

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Monday, 5/20 Please read over pages 224-245. Study Chapter 6 notes for quiz on Wednesday, 5/22 (changed from Thursday due to a change in MAP testing).

 Essay: Write a pargraph (6 sentences) about Benjamin Franklin.
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6:

Monday, 5/20:
Review the MAP Reading Vocabulary written in your notebook for MAP testing on Thursday (Language Arts).

Tuesday, 5/21: There will be a quiz on Esperanza’s Rising pages 23-80 on Wednesday, 5/29.

Esperanza’s Rising- please read pages 81-157 (about 10 pages per day!). Please read every day and do not fall behind. We will be having another quiz on this reading next week sometime. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate (take short notes about characters, important events, setting) either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  Due Friday, May 31.
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grades 7 and 8

Monday, 5/20:
Review the MAP Reading Vocabulary for MAP Testing in Reading on Thursday, 5/23.

Tuesday, 5/14: There will be a quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird on pages 43-98 on Wednesday, 5/29.

To Kill a Mockingbird- please read pages 99-168 (Chapters 9-12,
about 10 pages per day!). Please read every day and do not fall behind. We will be having another quiz on this reading next week sometime. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate (take short notes about characters, important events, setting) either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  Due Friday, May 31.
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Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 2 A New Nation (1777-1800) Chapter 6: Citizenship and the Constitution (1787- present day) and Chapter 7: Launching the Nation (1789-1800)

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Monday, 5/20: Please read over Chapters 6 and 7 in the textbook (only things mentioned in the notes that you might need a better explanation of. This will help you to understand the notes better.

Study Chapters 6 and 7 notes for quiz on Wednesday, 5/22 (changed due to a change in MAP testing).

 Essay: Discuss the XYZ Affair in at least six sentences
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Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 7 The Beginning of Modern America (1867-1920)/ Chapter 22: America as a World Power (1867-1920)

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Monday, 5/20 Please read over Chapter 22 in the textbook (only things mentioned in the notes that you might need a better explanation of. This will help you to understand the notes better.
Questions:
Answer questions 1-4 (write question and answer) and 5a,6a,7a (restate) on pages 713, 714. Due on Wednesday, 5/22 on loose-leaf.

Wednesday, 5/22 Study Chapter 22 for a quiz on Tuesday, 5/28. Bring home your textbook to read over Chapter 22 in case you do not understand something or need information for the essay.

 Essay: Explain the difference between President Taft's and President Wilson's policies in Latin America.

                     Have a great week!

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Week of May 13, 2019


Weekly Reminders:
GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4th graders on Wednesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Remember all students are to come to the church in the morning for Prayers. Anyone that does not arrive before the Pledge of Allegiance will be marked late or absent.

C. Monday, May 13 (tomorrow)- May Procession. All students should be in full uniform. Each child should also have rosary beads to carry with them for the procession. Rosary Beads can be purchased in the supply room if you don’t have them.

D. NWEA Testing. The schedule for Grades 4-8 is below:
Tuesday 5/14- Math
Wednesday 5/15- Language Arts
Tuesday 5/21-Reading

E. Monday 5/20- 12:00 Dismissal. Scoring of the NYSESLAT. The ASP will be in session.
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GRADES 5, 6, 7, 8  
A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted and no pencil).  Please bring a highlighter and red pen to class each day.

B. Please make sure that you have loose-leaf and a pen every day. Paper cannot be ripped out of a notebook.

C. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of May 13, 2019: Grades 5, 6,7,8

Social Studies Homework for Grade 5

Unit 3 The Thirteen Colonies/ Chapter 6: The Middle Colonies

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Monday, 5/13 Finish copying the notes for Chapter 6. They are posted on last week’s blog. I will be collecting the notebooks tomorrow.

Tuesday, 5/14 Please read over pages 224-245. This will help you to understand the notes better. We will be reviewing these pages in class.

Questions:
Answer questions 1-6 (write word and definition) on page 248 and 7-13 (restate) on page 249. Due on Monday, 5/20 on loose-leaf.

There will be a quiz on Chapter 6 notes on Thursday, 5/23.
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6:

Monday, 5/13:
1. Review the MAP Language Vocabulary written in your notebook for MAP testing on Wednesday (Language Arts).
2. Review the MAP Reading Vocabulary for MAP Testing in Reading next Tuesday,5/21.

Tuesday, 5/14: There will be a quiz on Esperanza’s Rising pages 1-22 on Thursday, 5/16.

Esperanza’s Rising- please read pages 23-80 (about 10 pages per day!). Please read every day and do not fall behind. We will be having another quiz on this reading next week sometime. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate (take short notes about characters, important events, setting) either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  
Due Wednesday, May 22.
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grades 7 and 8

Monday, 5/13:
1. Review the MAP Language Vocabulary written in your notebook for MAP testing on Wednesday (Language Arts).
2. Review the MAP Reading Vocabulary for MAP Testing in Reading next Tuesday,5/21.

Tuesday, 5/14: There will be a quiz on To Kill a Mockingbird (Chapters 1-3) on Thursday, 5/16.

To Kill a Mockingbird- please read pages 43-98 (Chapters 4-8,
about 10 pages per day!). Please read every day and do not fall behind. We will be having another quiz on this reading next week sometime. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate (take short notes about characters, important events, setting) either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  
Due Wednesday, May 22.
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Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 2 A New Nation (1777-1800) Chapter 6: Citizenship and the Constitution (1787- present day) and Chapter 7: Launching the Nation (1789-1800)

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Monday, 5/13 Finish copying the notes for Chapters 6 and 7. They are posted on last week’s blog. I will be collecting the notebooks on Wednesday.

Tuesday, 5/14 Please read over Chapter 6 in the textbook (only things mentioned in the notes that you might need a better explanation of. This will help you to understand the notes better. We will be reviewing these pages in class.

Questions:
Answer questions 1-5 (write question and answer) on page 227 and 6a,7a (restate) on page 228. Due on Monday, 5/20 on loose-leaf.

There will be a quiz on Chapter 6 and 7 notes on Thursday, 5/23.
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Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 7 The Beginning of Modern America (1867-1920)/ Chapter 22: America as a World Power (1867-1920)

Vocabulary Words:
They are already defined in the notes.

Monday, 5/13 Copy the notes for Chapter 22. It is posted below. I will be collecting the notebooks on Friday, 5/17.

 Chapter 22 Notes US becomes a World Power

Tuesday, 5/14 Please read over Chapter 22 in the textbook (only things mentioned in the notes that you might need a better explanation of. This will help you to understand the notes better. We will be reviewing these pages in class.

Questions:
Answer questions 1-4 (write question and answer) and 5a,6a,7a (restate) on pages 713, 714. Due on Tuesday, 5/21 on loose-leaf.

There will be a quiz on Chapter 22 notes on Tuesday, 5/28.

                     Have a great week!

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Week of May 6, 2019


Weekly Reminders:
GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4th graders on Wednesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Remember all students are to come to the church in the morning for Prayers. Anyone that does not arrive before the Pledge of Allegiance will be marked late or absent.

C. Monday, May 13- May Procession. All students should be in full uniform. Each child should also have rosary beads to carry with them for the procession. Rosary Beads can be purchased in the supply room if you don’t have them.
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GRADES 5, 6, 7, 8  
A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted and no pencil).  Please bring a highlighter and red pen to class each day.

B. Please make sure that you have loose-leaf and a pen every day. Paper cannot be ripped out of a notebook.

C. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of May 6, 2019: Grades 5, 6,7,8

Social Studies Homework for Grade 5

Unit 3 The Thirteen Colonies/ Chapter 6: The Middle Colonies

Vocabulary Words:
No new vocabulary this week

Questions:
No questions this week


Homework: Copy the notes for Chapter 6 below.
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

Homework will be assigned during the week.
Esperanza’s Rising- please read pages 1-22. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  Due Monday, May 13.
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grades 7 and 8

Homework will be assigned during the week.
To Kill a Mockingbird- please read Chapters 1-3. Remember to circle any unknown words and annotate either using sticky notes or a small notebook. Write the page number and lines that you are annotating. This will be discussed more in class.  Due Monday, May 13.
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Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 2 A New Nation (1777-1800) Chapter 6: Citizenship and the Constitution (1787- present day) and Chapter 7: Launching the Nation (1789-1800)

Vocabulary Words:
No new vocabulary this week

Questions:
No questions this week

Homework: Copy the notes for Chapter 6/7. They are posted on the links below. Due on Wednesday, May 15.

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Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 7 The Beginning of Modern America (1867-1920)/ Chapter 22: America as a World Power (1867-1920)

Vocabulary Words:
No new vocabulary this week

Questions:
No questions this week


Homework: Copy the notes for Chapter 22. They will be posted below.
Due date will be posted at the end of the week.


                 Have a great week and Happy Mother’s Day!

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