Week of December 16, 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. Please send in a large shopping bag by Wednesday (like the type you get in Marshalls or TJ Max- no paper). The bag must be strong because the children will be packing all the books that they will leave in school over the Christmas vacation. The desks will be cleaned so everything needs to be emptied out of them. Please let your child know what books you would like them to bring home for the vacation, so we do not pack them up. Anything that does not fit in the shopping bag will have to go home.

C. Wednesday, 12/18, Lessons and Carols at 8:30 in the church. Ms. Alma will let the children know what they need to wear. Every class will sing a song. Parents are welcome to attend.

D. Thursday, 12/19, 8th Grade Cake Sale. Classroom clean up!

E. Friday, 12/20, 12:00 Dismissal- No After School Program.
Class Party- the children can wear dress-up clothes and do not need to bring their bookbags. Everyone should bring in something small to share with the class (no chips or soda- since it will be too early) either some cookies or donuts. They should also bring in something for themselves to drink. If you have any questions, please let me know.
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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!  

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of December 16, 2019: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:
ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

****Test on Nouns today (Monday)

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.

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned for this week. Please check your account for the assignment and make sure that you are up to date. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

****During the vacation, you will be expected to complete 2 hours of Success Maker in ELA as stated on Mr. Woods's blog. If you do not have a login, let me know because there will be training this week. You will be receiving an ELA grade for this assignment when you return on January 6.

******We will also start using a program called Edulastic. You are probably using it in Math class. I will try to get logins for everyone this week. This will help to review for the NYSELA Exam, which 6th grade will again complete on the computer.

IT WOULD ALSO BE VERY BENEFICIAL TO READ A BOOK OVER THE VACATION. IT WILL HELP WITH YOUR FLUENCY, VOCABULARY, AND COMPREHENSION.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 3: Civilizations in Mesopotamia

Monday, 12/16: Study for Chapter 3 test tomorrow.

Vocabulary for the Week:
No new words this week.

***SOCIAL STUDIES TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/17.
LESSONS 1-2-3 OF CHAPTER 3. STUDY YOUR NOTES ONLY!!   

****Chapter 4 (Egyptian Civilization) Notes are posted below. You can start copying them if you want to get a head start. Also start reviewing (reading over) your notes for the Midterm Exam.   

Chapter 4 Notes                                                           ____________________________________________________________________

Grade 7:
ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

****Test on Nouns today (Monday)

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.

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned for this week. Please check your account for the assignment and make sure that you are up to date. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

****During the vacation, you will be expected to complete 2 hours of Success Maker in ELA as stated on Mr. Woods blog. If you do not have a login, let me know because there will be training this week. You will be receiving an ELA grade for this assignment when you return on January 6.

******We will also start using a program called Edulastic. You are probably using it in Math class. I will try to get logins for everyone this week.

IT WOULD ALSO BE VERY BENEFICIAL TO READ A BOOK OVER THE VACATION. IT WILL HELP WITH YOUR FLUENCY, VOCABULARY, AND COMPREHENSION.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 3: The English Colonies (1605-1774)

Monday, 12/16: Study for Chapter 3 test tomorrow.

Vocabulary for the Week:
No new words this week.

***SOCIAL STUDIES TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/17.
LESSONS 1-2-3 OF CHAPTER 3. STUDY YOUR NOTES ONLY!!   

****Chapter 4 (American Revolution) Notes are posted below. You can start copying them if you want to get a head start. Also start reviewing (reading over) your notes for the Midterm Exam.

Chapter 4 Notes- The American Revolution
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Grade 8:
ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

****Test on Nouns today (Monday)

****Common Lit and No Red Ink will be assigned for this week. Please check your account for the assignment and make sure that you are up to date. You can also complete this during Computer Class.

****During the vacation, you will be expected to complete 2 hours of Success Maker in ELA as stated on Mr. Woods blog. If you do not have a login, let me know because there will be training this week. You will be receiving an ELA grade for this assignment when you return on January 6.

******We will also start using a program called Edulastic. You are probably using it in Math class. I will try to get logins for everyone this week.

IT WOULD ALSO BE VERY BENEFICIAL TO READ A BOOK OVER THE VACATION. IT WILL HELP WITH YOUR FLUENCY, VOCABULARY, AND COMPREHENSION.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 18: Americans Move West (1850-1890)

Monday, 12/16: Study for Chapter 18 test tomorrow.

Vocabulary for the Week:
No new words this week.

***SOCIAL STUDIES TEST ON CHAPTER 18 TUESDAY, 12/17.
STUDY YOUR NOTES ONLY!

****Chapter 19 (The Industrial Age) Notes are below. You can start copying them if you want to get a head start. Also start reviewing (reading over) your notes for the Midterm Exam.                                                                   
  Chapter 19 Notes- Industrialization   
  
           HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!