WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2020

 WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

A. Please sign in to Google Classroom and press on the link for Zoom. You will stay connected from 8:00-3:00. Whatever teacher you have will let you know if you have a bathroom break or lunch break. Please read Mr. Woods’ blog for rules about remote learning (home). Attendance will be taken during each class. This link will be good for the rest of the school year (2020-2021).

B. Remember to wear a mask and bring your supplies each day.

C. I will be setting up times to speak with parents via Zoom on November 13. This is regarding the First Quarter Report Card for ELA and Social Studies. The Report Card will be sent home on Thursday, 11/12, or emailed to the remote students' school email address. These are the available times that I will speak to parents  (1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00, 5:10, 5:20, 5:30, 5:40, 5:50). Please choose a time and email me at mstoscano@olqmnyc.org. First come, first serve! All appointments are limited to ten minutes. If you are late or miss your time, I will not be able to speak to you that evening.

D. Please sign the Health and Screening Checklist and return tomorrow- Tuesday.

E. Friday, 11/6, there will be an 11:00 AM dismissal due to teacher training. If no one can pick you up, please sign in remotely.

F. If your child must leave school early or come in late due to an appointment, please have them attend classes remotely.

 

G. Make sure to read Mr. Woods blog for other important information.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 2,2020: Grades 6,7,8


ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online 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 a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

**** There will be Common Lit assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details.



Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

****Please type Chapter 2 Notes on a Google Document and attach it to the assignment. The notes are in Google Classroom. Do not copy and paste! Due Friday, November 6, 2020.

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online 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 a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

****There will be a Common Lit assignment this week, so check Google Classroom for details.


Social Studies Homework for Grade 7


Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 2: New Empires in the Americas.

****Please type Chapter 2 Notes on a Google Document and attach it to the assignment. The notes are in Google Classroom. Do not copy and paste!  Due Friday, November 6, 2020.

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online 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 a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, compare/contrast writing, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Students in Grade 8 must have The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (2009) in class every day.

**** There will be Common Lit assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details.


Social Studies Homework for Grade 8


Unit 1 The Nation Breaks Apart (1861-1877)/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction


****Please type Chapter 17 Notes on a Google Document and attach it to the assignment. The notes are in Google Classroom. Do not copy and paste! Due Thursday, November 5, 2020.

 

                            Have a wonderful week!