Week of January 31,2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

C. Envelopes were handed out last week for pictures. Please return the envelope with the money enclosed to Mrs. Resto in the Tuition Room so you may be given a receipt. Individual Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, 2/1. If your child is taking an individual picture, they may wear dress clothes on Tuesday. See blog for what cannot be worn.

D. Class Pictures will be taken on Thursday, 2/3 after Mass. All students need to be in full uniform (No gym uniforms or regular clothes!).

E. Wednesday, 2/2 -12:00 Dismissal. Parent Conferences from 2-7. Report Card Assembly for grades 5-8 will be at 9:30 in the lunchroom.

F. Friday, 2/4 dismissal is at 3:00.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Vocabulary Words for the Week of Jan.31: Test Friday, 2/4

1. adequate- enough, sufficient

2. contemplate-to think about or consider for a long time

3. insane- crazy, mentally ill; extremely foolish

4. sentimental- having or showing feeling; acting from feelings rather than reason

5. vaccine- preparation of dead or weakened germs of a particular disease that is given to a person to prevent or lessen the effects of that disease

5th Grade Reading- 1/31/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_350d6bvtfdn

Homework: The Bridge to Terabithia -read Chapters 5 and 6 by Weds. 2/9.

Quiz on Chapters 3 and 4 from the Bridge to Terabithia (Weds, 2/2)

Due Thursday, 2/3 Word Study Book (green plaid) p. 36 1-18 on LL. Write all sentences out and underline the correct answer.

6th Grade Reading- 1/31/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_352gd9jtpgn

Homework: Everyone Else’s’ Parents Said Yes- read Chapters 9-12 and the other students will read Chapters 13-16 by Weds. 2/9

Quiz on Everyone Else’s’ Parents Said Yes- Chapters 5-8 Weds, 2/2

The students already reading the book will have a quiz on chapters 9-12 Weds, 2/2

Due Thursday, 2/3 Word Study Book (red plaid) p. 29 1-18 (write questions and ans.) and p. 30 1-20 1.write the underlined word, 2.the correct ans., and 3.the number of syllables the answer contains. Complete on LL and follow the directions above.

7^th Grade Reading 1/31/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_347f2twjbfq

Homework: The Forgotten Door read Chapters 7 & 8 by Weds. 2/9

Quiz The Forgotten Door Chapters 5 and 6 Weds, 2/2

Due Thursday, 2/3 Skills Practice Book p. 48 1-3 write the cause and effect and pg. 50 1-15 answers only on LL.

8^th Grade Reading 1/31/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_345dw4brkfn

Homework: New Book will be distributed- A Summer to Die. Read chapters 4&5 by Weds.2/9

Quiz A Summer to ie Chapters 1, 2, 3 Weds. 2/2

Due Thursday, 2/3 Skills Practice Book p. 52 (1-4) answers only and p. 55 (1-4) answers only on LL.

7^th Grade Social Studies 1/31/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_3415rnnpzhs

Homework: due Friday, 2/4 Read pgs. 112- 117 in your Text Book. Complete questions 1-5 on pg. 117. Restate the question in the answer on LL.

8^th Grade Social Studies 1/31/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_343f44hnjcf

Homework: due Friday, 2/3 Read pgs.499-503. Complete the Section 2 Assessment on pg.503 1-5 on LL. When identifying a person or thing in #1 remember to write why it or he is important. Restate all questions in the answers.

Week of January 24,2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

C. The History Fair at OLQM will be held tomorrow- Monday, 1/24. Anyone that is presenting should have their projects ready and a list of sources, including at least one primary source listed.

D. All students in the 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grades should review the vocabulary words in their reading notebooks for the Midterm Exams. Words were checked off to study. They should also review skills that we have covered in class from their Word Study Book (5^th grade), Practice Books (6^th grades) or Skills Practice Books (7^th & 8^th grades). A midterm review for each class has been posted on the blog.

E. The Reading Exam will be given on Tues, 1/25 for Grades 5-8

F. Envelopes will be handed out if you wish to have your child's picture taken. Please return the envelope with the money enclosed to Mrs. Resto in the Tuition Room so you may be given a receipt.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Vocabulary Words for the Week of Jan.24: Test Friday, 2/4

1. adequate- enough, sufficient

2. contemplate-to think about or consider for a long time

3. insane- crazy, mentally ill; extremely foolish

4. sentimental- having or showing feeling; acting from feelings rather than reason

5. vaccine- preparation of dead or weakened germs of a particular disease that is given to a person to prevent or lessen the effects of that disease

5th Grade Reading- 1/24/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_334dqd88ff7

Homework: The Bridge to Terabithia -read Chapters 3 and 4 by Weds. 2/2.

Quiz on Chapters 1 and 2 from the Bridge to Terabithia (Tues, 1/25)

Review for Midterm Exam tomorrow (see review on blog)

Due Thursday, 1/27 Practice Book p. 62 1-10 on LL. Restate the question in the answer

6th Grade Reading- 1/24/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_335hb63qktw

Homework: Everyone Else’s’ Parents Said Yes- read Chapters 5-8 and the other students will read Chapters 9-12 by Weds. 2/2

Quiz on Everyone Else’s’ Parents Said Yes Chapters 1-4 Tues, 1/25

The students already reading the book will have a quiz on chapters 5-8 Tues, 1/25

Review for Midterm Exam tomorrow (see review on blog)

Due Thursday, 1/27 Practice Book p. 56 1-10 on LL. Write Questions and Answers

7^th Grade Reading 1/24/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_336f9qj8hds

Homework: The Forgotten Door read Chapters 5 & 6 by Weds. 2/2

Quiz The Forgotten Door Chapters 3 and 4 Tues, 1/25

Review for Midterm Exam tomorrow (see review on blog)

Due Thursday, 1/27 Skills Practice Book p. 43 (1-15) answers only and p. 44 (1-15) on LL (answers only).

8^th Grade Reading 1/24/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_337dgx9gsjw

Homework: New Book will be distributed- A Summer to Die. Read chapters 1, 2, 3 by Weds.2/2

The Island of the Blue Dolphin- Book Test- Monday, 1/24

Review for Midterm Exam tomorrow (see review on blog)

Due Thursday, 1/27 Skills Practice Book p. 43 (1-16) answers only and p. 44 (1-12) on LL (answers only).

7^th Grade Social Studies 1/24/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_340pg47szd4

Homework: due Friday, 1/28 p. 110 Text Book 1-16 Write everything out. Questions and Answers on LL

***History Fair on Monday 1/24. Remember your USB if you are presenting.

8^th Grade Social Studies 1/24 /11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_338fp4wt5dp

Homework: due Friday, 1/28 Section 1 Assessment 1-5 on LL. When identifying a person or thing in #1 remember to write why it or he is important. Restate all questions in the answers.

***History Fair on Monday 1/24. Remember your USB if you are presenting.

Week of January 17, 2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

C. The History Fair at OLQM will be held on Monday, 1/24. Anyone that is presenting should have their projects ready and a list of sources, including at least one primary source listed.

D. All students in the 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grades should review the vocabulary words in their reading notebooks for the Midterm Exams. Words will be checked off to study. They should also review skills that we have covered in class from their Word Study Book (5^th grade), Practice Books (6^th grades) or Skills Practice Books (7^th & 8^th grades). A midterm review for each class has been posted on the blog.

7^th and 8^th Grade students should start reviewing the notes in their Social Studies NBs for the Midterm Exams. These tests are cumulative from Sept.-Jan. A midterm review has been posted on the blog.

E. The Social Studies Exam will be given on Friday, 1/21 for Grades 5-8

The Reading Exam will be given on Tues, 1/25 for Grades 5-8

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

5th Grade Reading- 1/17/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_333cwn25csn

Homework: The Bridge to Terabithia was handed out on Weds. Read Chapters 1 and 2 by Mon. 1/24.

Review for Midterm Exam

6th Grade Reading- 1/17/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_332g87t2mdb

Homework: Everyone Else’s’ Parents Said Yes read Chapters 1-4 by Monday, 1/24

The students already reading the book read chapters 5-8 by Monday, 1/24

Review for Midterm Exam

7^th Grade Reading 1/17/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_331gpz3gnfm

Homework: The Forgotten Door read Chapters 3 and 4 by Monday, 1/24

Review for Midterm Exam

8^th Grade Reading 1/17/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_329czvz8cct

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin- finish the book by Mon. 1/24 (Book Test).

Review for Midterm Exam

7^th Grade Social Studies 1/17/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_327htp4h2d7

Homework:

Review for the Midterm- Friday, 1/21. Remember to go over the listed essay questions.

***History Fair on Monday. Remember your USB if you are presenting.

8^th Grade Social Studies 1/17 /11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_328d963c3gg

Homework:

Review for the Midterm- Friday, 1/21. Remember to go over the listed essay questions.

***History Fair on Monday. Remember your USB if you are presenting.

WEEK OF JANUARY 10, 2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

C. 7^th and 8^th Grade students will continue presenting their NHD projects this week.

D. All students in the 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grades should begin to review the vocabulary words in their reading notebooks for the Midterm Exams. Words will be checked off to study. They should also review skills that we have covered in class from their Word Study Book (5^th grade), Practice Books (6^th grades) or Skills Practice Books (7^th & 8^th grades). A midterm review for each class has been posted on the blog.

7^th and 8^th Grade students should start reviewing the notes in their Social Studies NBs for the Midterm Exams. These tests are cumulative from Sept.-Jan. A midterm review has been posted on the blog.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

There will be a Midterm Exam for all Weekly Vocabulary Words from Sept.- December on Friday,1/14.

Second Quarter Weekly Vocabulary Words-Week 5- Test Friday 1/21

1. debut- the first presentation of someone or something; to make a first

appearance

2. irregular- not being or acting according to rules; out of normal order;

uneven

3. neutral- not taking either side in a dispute; uninvolved

4. sturdy- strong; well built

5. vast – extremely large; immense

5th Grade Reading- 1/10/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_324kf2wk5c7

Homework: Be A Perfect Person will be handed out on Weds. 1/12. Read Chapters 1and 2 by Weds. 1/19

Book Test Weds. 1/12 – The Indian in the Cupboard

Due Thurs.1/13: Word Study Book (green plaid) pg. 25 on looseleaf 1-18.

Write everything out.

6th Grade Reading- 1/10/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_323hqfzg8hc

Homework: Everyone Else’s’ Parents Said Yes read Chapters 1-4 by Weds. 1/19

Book Test Weds. 1/12- Family Under the Bridge (People reading Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes- Quiz on Chapters 1-4)

Due Thurs. 1/13 Word Study Book (red plaid) p. 20 on looseleaf 1-16. Write everything out.

7^th Grade Reading 1/10/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_322g6pwkpsd

Homework: The Forgotten Door read Chapters 3 and 4 by Weds. 1/19

Quiz Weds. 1/12 on Chapters 1 and 2

Due Thurs. 1/13 Vocabulary for Achievement- review vocabulary words on pgs. 1&2

Complete pgs. 3, 4, & 5 Exercises 1, 2, 3, & 4 answers only on looseleaf.

8^th Grade Reading 1/10/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_321dhvwpqf8

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin- finish the book by Weds. 1/19 (Book Test).

Quiz Weds. 1/12 on Chapters 19-22

Due Thurs. 1/13 Vocabulary for Achievement- review vocabulary words on pgs. 1&2

Complete pgs. 3, 4, & 5 Exercises 1, 2, 3, & 4 answers only on looseleaf.

7^th Grade Social Studies 1/10/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_325gnqnssf7

Homework:

Review notebook for the Midterm- Friday, 1/21

Due Thursday, 1/13 Social Studies Text read over pgs. 92-100. Complete questions 1-4 on pg.100 on looseleaf.

8^th Grade Social Studies 1/10 /11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_326zp7d63fd

Homework:

Review notebook for the Midterm- Friday, 1/21

Due Thurs, 1/12 DBQ that was started in class. All parts must be handed in on looseleaf.

Week of January 3, 2011

Happy New Year! I would like to thank the students and parents for all of the Christmas cards and gifts that I received. I appreciate all of your thoughts and well wishes.

Sincerely,

Donna Toscano Larios

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes.

C. 7^th and 8^th Grade students will continue presenting their NHD projects this week.

D. All students in the 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grades should begin to review the vocabulary words in their reading notebooks for the Midterm Exams. Words will be checked off to study. They should also review skills that we have covered in class from their Word Study Book (5^th grade), Practice Books (6^th grades) or Skills Practice Books (7^th & 8^th grades). A midterm review for each class has been posted on the blog.

7^th and 8^th Grade students should start reviewing the notes in their Social Studies NBs for the Midterm Exams. These tests are cumulative from Sept.-Jan. A midterm review has been posted on the blog.

E. Remember to bring back to school all of the books that you took home to review before the Christmas break.

F. January calendars and new homework assignment books will be handed out today. Dismissal this Friday will be at 3:00.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Second Quarter Weekly Vocabulary Words-Week 5: Test Friday, 1/14

1. debut- the first presentation of someone or something; to make a first

appearance

2. irregular- not being or acting according to rules; out of normal order;

uneven

3. neutral- not taking either side in a dispute; uninvolved

4. sturdy- strong; well built

5.vast – extremely large; immense

5th Grade Reading- 1/3/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_317cg7jxxd5

Homework: The Indian and the Cupboard: finish the book by Weds. 1/12 (Book Test will be on 1/12)

Quiz on Weds. 1/5 on Chapters 9-14

Due Thurs.1/6: Read an Eye for Reality and complete pg. 30 in the Reading Practice Book on looseleaf. Remember to put your heading on the paper.

6th Grade Reading- 1/13/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_316cc3rn2ds

Homework: The Family Under the Bridge- finish the book by Weds. 1/12 (Book Test will be on 1/12)

Quiz on Weds. 1/5 on Chapters 4-7

Due Thurs. 1/6 Reading Practice Book pg.46 on looseleaf. Remember to put your heading on the paper.

7^th Grade Reading 1/3/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_315g5rb98gj

Homework: The Forgotten Door- read Chapters 1&2 by Weds. 1/12

Book Test on Weds. 1/5

Due Thurs. 1/6 Skills Practice Book pgs. 22(1-12) & 23(1-11) answers only on looseleaf. Remember to put your heading on the paper.

8^th Grade Reading 1/3/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_314dchdjjnt

Homework: The Island of the Blue Dolphin read Chapters 19-22 by Weds. 1/12.

Quiz Weds. 1/5 on Chapters 9-18

Due Thurs. 1/6 Skills Practice Book pgs.24 (1-15) & 25 (1-15) answers only on looseleaf.

7^th Grade Social Studies 1/3/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_319gg4z6hg9

Homework:

Presentations for the NHD projects will continue this week. If your process paper is handed back, please make corrections and return by Monday 1/10. Make sure to include a list of the sources that you used for your research. Remember that you cannot be part of the School History Day Fair unless you have a least one primary source. If you are unsure about this, ask me or go to NHD.org and read up on the rules.

Some students did not hand in the DBQ that was started in class the week before Christmas Vacation. There should be three parts to this assignment- Short Answer, Documents, and Essay. In order not to receive a zero, this must be given to me by Friday, 1/7. This was due on Dec. 16, so points will be deducted for being late. If you are not sure if you turned it in, please ask me before Thursday.

Maps will no longer be accepted.

8^th Grade Social Studies 1/3 /11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_320f9dn2wg8

Homework:

Presentations for the NHD projects will continue this week. If your process paper is handed back, please make corrections and return by Monday 1/10. Make sure to include a list of the sources that you used for your research. Remember that you cannot be part of the School History Day Fair unless you have a least one primary source. If you are unsure about this, ask me or go to NHD.org and read up on the rules.

Maps will no longer be accepted.