Reminders:
A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil is not allowed.
B. If the 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. Starting this week, the students will be given 20 vocabulary words per week. They will have to copy the words and definitions on Monday for Homework and it will be checked on Tuesday by the Homeroom Teacher. If your child does not have internet access at home, he/she will be able to stay in the Afterschool Program on Mondays from 3:00-3:30 in order to copy the words into the Vocabulary NBs.
D. 5th grade will have Gym on Friday, instead of Monday until further notice.
E. Tuesday, 2/14 (Valentine’s Day) Dress in Red. No jeans or sneakers because we will be attending Mass. There will be a Cake Sale following Mass, sponsored by the 8th grade.
F. Thursday, 2/16 is Group Picture Day. All students need to be in full school uniform (no boots). The 5th grade will have gym, so bring your gym uniform in a bag. Greenhouse and Science Club students also must be dressed in full school uniform and can bring their gym uniforms in a bag.
G. Friday, 2/17- There will be a Title 1 Parent Workshop (Ms. Mason and Ms. Dukeman). If your child attends Title 1 Reading or Math, you should try your best to attend!
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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Word Wall Test Friday, 2/17. Review the twenty words given this week that are written in the vocabulary notebook.
Remember to copy the words and definitions from the blog on Monday.
This assignment will be checked Tuesday during Homeroom.
Words for this week are:
Prey: an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal.
Fearsome: causing fear
Species: a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind
Habitat: the natural environment of an organism; place that is natural for the life and growth of an organism
Eyesight: the power or faculty of seeing
Migration: a migratory movement
Obstacle: something that obstructs or hinders progress.
Hibernate: to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals
Distinguish: to mark off as different
Rodent: belonging or pertaining to the gnawing or nibbling mammals of the order Rodentia, including the mice, squirrels, beavers, etc.
Assignment: something assigned, as a particular task or duty
Dedicated: wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal
Instructed: to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate
Capsule: a small case, envelope, or covering
Cockpit: a space, usually enclosed, in the forward fuselage of an airplane containing the flying controls, instrument panel, and seats for the pilot and copilot or flight crew
Liftoff: the action of an aircraft in becoming airborne or of a rocket in rising from its launching site under its own power
Aerial: of, in, or produced by the air
Commander: a person who commands
Gravitational: the force of attraction between any two masses
Sensation: a feeling
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5th Grade Reading- 2/13/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3 (Theme 3)
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh- read pgs. 68-95 by Friday, 2/17
Practice Book- Read the story The Secret Among Stones in your textbook.
Answer the questions on pg. 103 in the Practice Book (restate).
Complete pg. 106 (questions and answers)
Due Friday, 2/17 on looseleaf
Due Friday, 2/17 on looseleaf
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-32 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
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6th Grade Reading- 2/13/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3 (Theme 3)
Stuart Little- Book Tests for Chapters 6-15 will be given this week.
Aim Higher Level F- Read pgs. 98-100- From Trash to Treasure.
Answer the questions on pgs.101, 102 Exercise A (1-10 ans. only –letter and answer) B-Write a paragraph about Antoine using details from the story.
Read pages 103-116(important for the state ELA exam in April. Answer questions in Exercises A, B, C, D (letter and answer).
Due Friday, 2/17 on looseleaf.
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-30 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
Due Friday, 2/17 on looseleaf.
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-30 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
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7th Grade Reading 2/13/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3
Read A Wrinkle in Time- read Chapters 9 and 10 by Weds, 2/22
Skills Practice Book pg. 78 (1-15, answers only)
P.81 Draw the Venn Diagram and fill in completely, then answer questions 4 and 5 (restate)
pg. 82 (1-9, ans. only)
Due on looseleaf on Friday, 2/17
Due on looseleaf on Friday, 2/17
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-33 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
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8th Grade Reading 2/13/12
Homework:
Read pgs. 104-139 of Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name for Weds, 2/22
Aim Higher, Level H- Read pages 96-99 Rhythm and Blues.
Answer the questions on pgs. 100,101 Exercise A (1-10) letter and answer only and Exercise B -Answer the question using details in the story to support your answer
Read pgs. 103-112. Answer the questions on pgs.113-116 (1-8, letter and answer).
Due Friday, 2/17 on looseleaf.
Due Friday, 2/17 on looseleaf.
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-45 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
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7th Grade Social Studies 2/13/12
Homework: Unit 3
Chapter 6 Tests must be signed and returned by Thurs, 2/16.
The entire test must be redone in the back part of the SS notebooks with everything written out- Questions and Answers.
All 4 essay questions must be done.
The answers are in your notebooks.
All notebooks will be collected on Thursday, 2/16 and checked.
Map of the Month due 2/29
Map of the Month due 2/29
Unit 3 Test: Study notes for Chapters 6,7.
Study 4 essay questions for Unit 3 (back of SS notebook)
Study 4 essay questions for Unit 3 (back of SS notebook)
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8th Grade Social Studies 2/13/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3
Chapter 6 Tests must be signed and returned by Thurs, 2/16.
The entire test must be redone in the back part of the SS notebooks with everything written out- Questions and Answers.
All 4 essay questions must be done.
The answers are in your notebooks.
All notebooks will be collected on Thursday, 2/16 and checked.
Map of the Month due 2/29
Unit 3 Test: Study notes for Chapters 6,7
Study 4 essay questions for Unit 3 (back of SS notebook)
Map of the Month due 2/29
Unit 3 Test: Study notes for Chapters 6,7
Study 4 essay questions for Unit 3 (back of SS notebook)
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
