Week of May 30, 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. New Lunch Schedule- 12:00-12:45

B. Remember to bring Rosary Beads to school for the May Procession on tomorrow. All students should be in full uniform.

C. Material to review for the final exams will be listed under the HW for this week. Please read it carefully. Your child has already been given the material needed to study for each exam. Exams will begin next week. A schedule will be listed on the June calendar and next week’s blog.

D. Progress Reports will be sent home tomorrow. Please make sure that you ask your child for it.

VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK: TEST ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3

1. ferocious- (adj) fierce; savage

2. hinder- (v) keep back; get in the way of

3. lack- (n) being without; (v) have not enough

4. maintain- (v) keep in good repair; keep up

5. neglect- (v) give little attention too; (n) act of giving little attention

HOMEWORK:

5th Grade Reading- 5/30/11

Lesson Plans:

Friday, 6/3 –Quiz on Chapters 7 & 8 of The Boxcar Children

Read Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13 by Monday, 6/13

Homework- Review the following material for the Final Exam

All vocabulary words that are starred in the beginning part of your child’s Reading NB.

The list of synonyms that are in the middle of the Reading NB.

Comprehension will be short stories with comprehension questions following. The children cannot study for this part of the exam. It is based on the comprehension skills learned throughout the year.

6th Grade Reading- 5/30/11

Lesson Plans:

Friday, 6/3- Quiz on The Fighting Ground pgs. 100-123

Read pgs. 124-157 by Monday, 6/13

Homework- Review the following material for the Final Exam

All vocabulary words that are starred in the beginning part of your child’s Reading NB.

The list of synonyms that are in the middle of the Reading NB.

Comprehension will be short stories with comprehension questions following. The children cannot study for this part of the exam. It is based on the comprehension skills learned throughout the year.

7th Grade Reading 5/30/11

Lesson Plans:

Tues. 5/31-Quiz on Chapters 21-24 of Find A Stranger, Say Goodbye

Friday, 6/3- Quiz on Chapters 25-30

Read Chapters 31- 37 by Monday, 6/13

Homework- Review the following material for the Final Exam

All vocabulary words that are starred in the beginning part of your child’s Reading NB.

The list of synonyms that are in the middle of the Reading NB.

Comprehension will be short stories with comprehension questions following. The children cannot study for this part of the exam. It is based on the comprehension skills learned throughout the year.

8th Grade Reading 5/30/11

Lesson Plans:

Tuesday, 5/31 Quiz on Chapter 6 of The Pearl

Book Test for The Pearl on Friday, 6/3

Homework- Review the following material for the Final Exam

All vocabulary words that are starred in the beginning part of your child’s Reading NB.

The list of synonyms that are in the middle of the Reading NB.

Comprehension will be short stories with comprehension questions following. The children cannot study for this part of the exam. It is based on the comprehension skills learned throughout the year.

7th Grade Social Studies 5/30/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_442hbx8xrcr

Homework:

If you received below 70% on last week’s HW questions (which were graded as an open book quiz), you must redo the assignment. You were told that these questions would be used to review for the Final Exam. They will be returned to you on Tuesday, and must be signed by a parent by Weds. 6/1. The questions must be handed in by Friday, 6/3. Restate the question in the answer. You can find the answers in your notebook or text. These questions will help you to review for your final exam. If you received a 70% or above, good job, use this week to review.Your papers will be returned on Friday, 6/3 to sign and make any corrections that you like. Due Friday, 6/3

Questions:

1. Where did the French and Indian War begin? Why were the effects of The French and Indian War important?

2. What was The Proclamation Act of 1763? Why did The Proclamation Act of 1763 anger the colonists?

3. What was the Stamp Act? Why was it different from earlier colonial taxes? Who spoke out against the Stamp Act? Why?

4. Why were the Intolerable Acts passed? List 3 of the Intolerable Acts.

5. Who wrote Common Sense? What was the purpose of Common Sense? Who were the Loyalists? Who were the Patriots?

6. What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Under the Articles of Confederation, what powers did Congress have?

REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM:

The material that will be asked on the Final Exam has been starred in your child’s Social Studies NB. The textbook can be used as a backup or to read as a review. The questions above are very important to review for the final, because similar material will be asked on the exam.

8th Grade Social Studies 5/30/11

Lesson Plans:

Homework: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_446cwwqcdfc

If you received below 70% on last week’s HW questions (which were graded as an open book quiz), you must redo the assignment. You were told that these questions would be used to review for the Final Exam. They will be returned to you on Tuesday, and must be signed by a parent by Weds. 6/1. The questions must be handed in by Friday, 6/3. Restate the question in the answer. You can find the answers in your notebook or text. These questions will help you to review for your final exam. If you received a 70% or above, good job, use this week to review.Your papers will be returned on Friday, 6/3 to sign and make any corrections that you like. Due Friday, 6/3

Questions:

1. What new methods of farming were used by the farmers on the Plains? Name at least three difficulties faced by farmers on the Plains?

2. The Buffalo provided the Indians with most of the essentials of life. Explain this statement. Give at least four reasons why the Native American traditional way of life changed.

3. How did railroads stimulate the economy? How did John D. Rockefeller create a monopoly with the Standard Oil Company? Explain.

4. Name 2 inventions and their inventors of the 1900s that ushered in a new era of transportation. Name 3 inventions and their inventors that helped people communicate more quickly.

5. Describe the working conditions of factory workers in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Who was the head of the American Federation of Labor and what did this union look for?

6. A strike is a stopping of work by workers to force an employer to meet their demands. Explain 2 of these strikes: The Railroad Strike of 1877, The Haymarket Strike of 1886, The Pullman Strike of 1894. Why do you think Americans did not immediately support the labor unions?

REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM:

The material that will be asked on the Final Exam has been starred in your child’s Social Studies NB. The textbook can be used as a backup or to read as a review. The questions above are very important to review for the final, because similar material will be asked on the exam.

Week of May 23, 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) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 10pts. will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

D. New Lunch Schedule- 12:00-12:45

E. Remember to bring Rosary Beads to school for the May Procession on Tuesday, May 31.

F. There is a 12:00 dismissal on Weds, 5/25 due to a Faculty Meeting

G. No school on Friday, May 27 (scoring of the NYSESLAT and Planning Day for 2011-2012 school year).

H. No school on Monday, May 30- Memorial Day

VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK: TEST ON THURSDAY, MAY 26

1. ferocious- (adj) fierce; savage

2. hinder- (v) keep back; get in the way of

3. lack- (n) being without; (v) have not enough

4. maintain- (v) keep in good repair; keep up

5. neglect- (v) give little attention too; (n) act of giving little attention

HOMEWORK:

5th Grade Reading- 5/23/11

Lesson Plans:

Thurs, 5/26 –Quiz on Chapters 5&6 of The Boxcar Children

Read Chapters 7 & 8 by Weds, 6/1

Make sure that your Reading Notebook is complete by next week!

Reading- read the story Mary Patten’s Voyage in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete pg.211 (1-5), and pg. 213 (Sequence of Events- write them out). Complete on LL- Due Thursday, 5/26

6th Grade Reading- 5/26/11

Lesson Plans:

Thursday, 5/26- Quiz on The Fighting Ground pgs. 80-99

Read pgs. 100-123 by Weds, 6/1

Make sure that your Reading Notebook is complete by next week!

Reading- read the story Call Me Proteus in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete pg. 213, Part A (write the paragraph out and underline your answers), pg. 216 (sequence the six steps correctly). Complete on LL- Due Thursday, 5/26

7th Grade Reading 5/23/11

Lesson Plans:

Thurs. 5/26-Quiz on Chapters 21-24 of Find A Stranger, Say Goodbye

Read Chapters 25- 30 by Weds. 6/1

Make sure that your Reading Notebook is complete by next week!

Read One Bright Star in the Reading Textbook

Reading Skills Practice Book- complete page 159 (1-13, write everything out), 162 (1-8, write everything out). Due on LL Thursday, 5/26

8th Grade Reading 5/23/11

Lesson Plans: Thurs, 5/26 Quiz on Chapters 6 of The Pearl

Book Test for The Pearl on Weds. 6/1

Make sure that your Reading Notebook is complete by next week!

Reading- read the story Bigger Than Life in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Skills Practice Book- Complete pg. 110 (1-13, write questions and answers), pg.112 (ques. 1-16 write questions and answers). Due Thurs, 5/26

7th Grade Social Studies 5/23/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_444f6kkjvfg

Homework: Answer the following questions on LL. Restate the question in the answer. You can find the answers in your notebook or text. These questions will help you to review for your final exam. Due Thurs, 5/26

Questions:

1. Where did the French and Indian War begin? Why were the effects of The French and Indian War important?

2. What was The Proclamation Act of 1763? Why did The Proclamation Act of 1763 anger the colonists?

3. What was the Stamp Act? Why was it different from earlier colonial taxes? Who spoke out against the Stamp Act? Why?

4. Why were the Intolerable Acts passed? List 3 of the Intolerable Acts.

5. Who wrote Common Sense? What was the purpose of Common Sense? Who were the Loyalists? Who were the Patriots?

6. What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Under the Articles of Confederation, what powers did Congress have?

8th Grade Social Studies 5/23/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_445cb5tcfdn

Homework: Answer the following questions on LL. Restate the question in the answer. You can find the answers in your notebook or text. These questions will help you to review for your final exam. Due Thurs, 5/26

Questions:

1. What new methods of farming were used by the farmers on the Plains? Name at least three difficulties faced by farmers on the Plains?

2. The Buffalo provided the Indians with most of the essentials of life. Explain this statement. Give at least four reasons why the Native American traditional way of life changed.

3. How did railroads stimulate the economy? How did John D. Rockefeller create a monopoly with the Standard Oil Company? Explain.

4. Name 2 inventions and their inventors of the 1900s that ushered in a new era of transportation. Name 3 inventions and their inventors that helped people communicate more quickly.

5. Describe the working conditions of factory workers in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Who was the head of the American Federation of Labor and what did this union look for?

6. A strike is a stopping of work by workers to force an employer to meet their demands. Explain 2 of these strikes: The Railroad Strike of 1877, The Haymarket Strike of 1886, The Pullman Strike of 1894. Why do you think Americans did not immediately support the labor unions?

Week of May 16, 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) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 10pts. will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

D. New Lunch Schedule- 12:00-12:45

VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK: TEST ON FRIDAY, MAY 20

1. abandon- (v) to leave; to give up something

2. bankrupt- (n) one who is unable to pay his or her debts

3. career- (n) course of action or process through life; occupation

4. dense- (adj) closely packed together; thick

5. endorse- (v) approve; write one’s name on the back of a check

HOMEWORK:

5th Grade Reading- 5/16/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_433cz5g8vcd

Fri, 5/20 –Quiz on Chapters 3 &4 of The Boxcar Children

Read Chapters 5 & 6 by Thurs, 5/26

Reading- read the story City Birds in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete pg. 193 (1-10, write everything out), pg. 194 (1-6, restate), Complete on LL- Due Thursday, 5/19

6th Grade Reading- 5/16/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_437gw7r38c7

Friday, 5/20- Quiz on The Fighting Ground pgs. 58-79

Read pgs. 80-99 by Thurs, 5/26

Reading- read the story Four Against the Sea in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete pg. 197 (1-7, write everything out), pg. 198 (1-8, write questions and ans.) Follow the directions carefully. Complete on LL- Due Thursday, 5/19

7th Grade Reading 5/16/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_439dgnf8sfw

Fri. 5/20-Quiz on Chapters 16-20 of Find A Stranger, Say Goodbye

Read Chapters 21- 24 by Thurs. 5/26

Read Airy-Go-Round in the Reading Textbook

Reading Skills Practice Book- complete page 134 (1-7, write everything out), 139 (1-16) Write everything out. Due on LL Thursday, 5/19

8th Grade Reading 5/16/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_423dj6mn3ch

Friday, 5/20 Quiz on Chapters 5 of The Pearl

Read Chapter 6 by Thurs. 5/26

Reading- read the story All That Glitters in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Skills Practice Book- Complete pg.93 (ques. 1-6 restate), pg. 90 (write everything out) Due Thurs,5/19

7th Grade Social Studies 5/16/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_441fk9zjkgz

Homework: Read pgs.260-265. Complete the Chapter Checkup on pg.265 Ques. 1-6 (restate the question in the answer) on LL. Due Friday, 5/20

8th Grade Social Studies 5/16/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_425dgrfdmhk

Homework: Read pgs. 551, 556, 560, 566 Define all Terms to Learn. On pg. 570- complete Reviewing Key Facts 1-5 on LL. Due Friday, 5/20

Week of May 9, 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) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 10pts. will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK: TEST ON FRIDAY, MAY 13

1. Admonish- (v) to warn or criticize; to caution against; to scold mildly; to remind

2. Nonentity- (n) a person or thing of no importance or value; imaginary

3. Profuse- (adj) in excess; extravagant; plentiful; in great abundance

4. Queasy- (adj) nauseated; causing or suffering from nausea

5. Valor- (n) courage; bravery

HOMEWORK:

5th Grade Reading- 5/9/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_428c6mx6hg3

Fri, 5/11 –Quiz on Chapters 1, 2 of The Boxcar Children

Read Chapters 3 and 4 by Weds, 5/18

Reading- read the story Wolf Watch in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete pg. 176 Part A and Part B. Part A-restate the question in the answer and Part B- complete the paragraph on the back of the LL(it must be at least 6 sentences). Also complete pg. 177. Make a chart like the one shown in the book and list 3 facts and 4 opinions. Complete on LL- Due Thursday, 5/12

6th Grade Reading- 5/9/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_434fgbcgtfb

Friday, 5/13- Quiz on The Fighting Ground pgs. 38-57

Read pgs. 57-79 by Weds, 5/18

Reading- read the story The Grandfather Tree in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete pg. 190 1-10 (write everything out). Also complete page 193 1-6 (write everything out). Complete on LL- Due Thursday, 5/12

7th Grade Reading 5/9/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_438c9sh3fdc

Fri. 5/11-Quiz on Chapters 10-15 of Find A Stranger, Say Goodbye

Read Chapters 16- 21 by Weds. 5/18

Read Only One Woof in the Reading Textbook

Reading Skills Practice Book- complete page 108. 1-14. Write everything out. Also complete page 112 (1-21). Write everything out. Due on LL Thursday, 5/5

8th Grade Reading 5/9/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_422v6wq2jf6

Friday, 5/13 Quiz on Chapters 4 of The Pearl

Read Chapter 5 by Weds. 5/18

Reading- read the story The Story of the Gold at Sutter’s Mill in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete pg. 83 1-6 ans.only; pg. 84 1-13- write everything out; pg. 89 1-6 restate the question in the answer. Complete on LL- Due Thursday, 5/12

7th Grade Social Studies 5/9/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_440f3rxgkg7

TEST Fri, 5/10 ON PGS.214- 226 AND THE NOTES FOR CHAPTER 8 (1-18)

Homework: Read pg.232 complete the Skills Practice 1-8 (write question and answer) and pg.233 complete the Chapter Checkup questions 1-6(restate the question in the answer) on LL. Due Friday, 5/13

8th Grade Social Studies 5/9/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_424dqn25rz5

TEST Fri, 5/10 ON CHAPTER 19 PGS. 550-559 AND NOTES 1-10

Homework: Read pgs. 566-569. Complete the Section 4 Assessment on pg. 569 (1-5) on LL. Remember to restate the question in your answer. Due Friday, 5/13

Week of May 2, 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) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 10pts. will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

D. The NYS ELA Test will be administered to students in the 6thand 8th grades on Weds. and Thurs. of this week. Please continue to review past exams.

E. Friday, May 6 there will be a 12:00 dismissal due to a Faculty Meeting.

F. Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy your day!!!!

VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK: TEST ON FRIDAY, MAY 6

1. ABDICATE- (v) To give up a position of power; to withdraw from voluntarily

2. BEATIFY- (v) In the Roman Catholic Church, to state officially that a dead person lived a holy life, usually as the first step toward making the person a saint

3. MELANCHOLY- (adj) Highly gloomy; excessively sad; dejected

4. PLACID- (adj) Peaceful; undisturbed; tranquil; serene

5. PROTANGONIST- (n) Main character of a book, film, story, or play

HOMEWORK:

5th Grade Reading- 5/2/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_418cjq6stgw

Weds, 5/4 –Book Test on Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes.

The Boxcar Children will be handed out on Weds. Read Chapters 1, 2, & 3 by Weds, 5/11

Reading- read the story The Dolphins led Me Home in the Reading Textbook.

Reading Practice Book- complete the Story Map on pg. 166 Part A. Then complete Part B on the back of the Story Map. Only write one paragraph using the information from your Story Map.

Complete on LL- due Thursday, 5/5

6th Grade Reading- 5/2/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_4173v7pcvf6

Friday, 5/6- Quiz on The Fighting Ground pgs. 3-37

Read pgs. 38-57 by Weds, 5/11

Continue to review for the ELA Exam

7th Grade Reading 5/2/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_419d54q7rf2

Weds. 5/4-Quiz on Chapters 1-9 of Find A Stranger, Say Goodbye

Read Chapters 10- 15 by Weds. 5/11

Reading Skills Practice Book- complete page 106. 1-17. Write only the underlined word and your answer. Also complete page 109 1-5. Restate the question in the answer.

Due on LL Thursday, 5/5

8th Grade Reading 5/2/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_412vj9hs6dq

Friday, 5/4 Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, &3 of the Pearl

Read Chapter 4 by Weds. 5/11

Continue to review for the ELA Exam

7th Grade Social Studies 5/2/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_420dfz9g7d8

Homework: Read pgs.227-231 and answer the Checkup questions on pg. 231 (1-5) on LL. Remember to restate the question in your answer. Due Friday, 5/6

TEST TUES, 5/10 ON PGS.214- 226 AND THE NOTES FOR CHAPTER 8 (1-18)

8th Grade Social Studies 5/2/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_421c28785gm

Homework: Read pgs. 560-564. Complete the Section 3 Assessment on pg. 564 (1-5) on LL. Remember to restate the question in your answer. Due Friday, 5/6

TEST TUES,5/10 ON CHAPTER 19 PGS. 550-559 AND NOTES 1-10