Week of October 7, 2019


Weekly Reminders:
GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

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

B. Picture envelopes will be distributed today (check your child’s folder) if you are interested in having your child’s picture taken. The pictures will be taken on Friday, October 18. If you want your child to take a picture, please return the envelope with the money in it to Mrs. Resto in the tuition office by Weds. October 16. Please check your child’s homeroom folder for it.

C. Tuesday, October 8 is Class Picture Day. All students are to be in full dress uniform (gym uniforms must be brought to school in a bag).

D. Monday, October 14 No school due to Columbus Day
   Tuesday, October 15 No school due to teachers’ professional development

D. Make sure to read Mr. Woods's blog for other important information.
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GRADES 6, 7, 8  
A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  NO PENCIL!

B. If an assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads is unacceptable).
   
C. Homework must be handed in on the day due unless I receive a note from a parent explaining why you did not complete your HW. This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW). There will be points deducted for every day your assignment is late. After the 2nd day, the assignment will not be accepted.

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted. Crossing out is unacceptable!

E. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!  


HOMEWORK: For the Week of October 7,2019: Grades 6,7,8

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using Pearson, Voyages, Common Lit, and No Red Ink.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 1: The World’s Early People

Monday,10/7: Study for Chapter 1 Test tomorrow

Hispanic Heritage Project - The information is posted in Google Classroom. The presentation is due on Monday, October 7-TODAY

Vocabulary for the Week:
No new vocabulary this week. Study the notes for Chapter 1.

Grade 6 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using Pearson, Voyages, Common Lit, and No Red Ink.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 1: The World Before the Opening of the Atlantic (Beginnings-1500)

Monday,10/7: Study for Chapter 1 Test tomorrow

Hispanic Heritage Project - The information is posted in Google Classroom. The presentation is due on Monday, October 7-TODAY

Vocabulary for the Week:
No new vocabulary this week. Study the notes for Chapter 1.

Grade 7 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies
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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using Pearson, Voyages, Common Lit, and No Red Ink.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 1 The Nation Breaks Apart (1861-1877)/ Chapter 16: The Civil War

Monday,10/7: Study for Chapter 1 Test tomorrow

Hispanic Heritage Project - The information is posted in Google Classroom. The presentation is due on Monday, October 7-TODAY

Vocabulary for the Week:
No new vocabulary this week. Study the notes for Chapter 1.
                          
                          Have a wonderful week!