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. Unit III tests will be given this week. The schedule is as follows:
Weds, 2/22 Reading and Science
Thurs, 2/23 ELA and Social Studies
Friday, 2/24 Math and Religion
F. Weds, 2/22 is Ash Wednesday. Mass will be at 10:00. No NUT cards allowed.
G. Reminder: if your child brings snack or lunch- no meat should be given on Fridays during Lent.
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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Vocabulary Words for the Week of February 20, 2012 (remember to write them in your Vocabulary NB. It will be checked on Weds, 2/22.
1. Prejudice - Unfair dislike of a group of people.
Vocabulary Words for the Week of February 20, 2012 (remember to write them in your Vocabulary NB. It will be checked on Weds, 2/22.
1. Prejudice - Unfair dislike of a group of people.
2. Barrier - A wall; something that is in the way.
3. Fielder - A baseball player who tries to catch and throw balls hit on the field.
4. Courageous - Very braves
5. Influence - Power over others.
6. Equality - The state of being equal, in which everyone is treated the same way.
7. Superb - Very good; excellent.
8. Athletic - Having to do with sports.
9. Recognition - Fame; attention given someone who has done something good.
10. Popularity - Being liked by many people.
11. Routine - A set of movements done over and over in the same way.
12. Provinces - A large region of a country.
13. Alternate - A person who can act in the place of another; substitute.
14. Long-term - Involving a number of years.
15. Injured - Hurt; damaged.
16. Senior - Higher in rank; advanced; older.
17. Panel - A group of people chosen for a specific purpose.
18. Quiz - To question closely.
19. Tutor - A private instructor.
20. Credit - Recognition that a student has completed a course of study.
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5th Grade Reading- 2/20/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3 (Theme 3)
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh- read pgs. 68-95 by Friday, 2/24
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-32 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
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6th Grade Reading- 2/20/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3 (Theme 3)
Stuart Little- Book Tests for Chapters 6-15 will be given this week.
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 2/20/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3
Read A Wrinkle in Time- read Chapters 9 and 10 by Friday, 2/24
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-33 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
7th Grade Social Studies
Lesson Plans:
Homework: Unit 3
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)
For your Black History Project- make a copy of the paper you are doing for Ms. Serewko, and it will also be graded for a Social Studies mark.
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8th Grade Reading 2/20/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework:
Read pgs. 104-139 of Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name for Friday, 2/24
Unit 3 Test: Study Reading Vocabulary Words 1-45 (Reading NB- Unit 3)
Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones from middle of Reading NB
8th Grade Social Studies
Homework: Unit 3
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)
For your Black History Project- make a copy of the paper you are doing for Ms. Serewko, and it will also be graded for a Social Studies mark.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
