Reminders:
1. These are a few reminders concerning homework and
classwork:
A. All work must be completed in
blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).
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. Homework must be handed
in on the day due, unless I receive a note
from a parent explaining why you did
not complete your HW.
This will only be accepted if there
is an emergency at home or you were sick.
D.
Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not
be accepted.
Remember that
homework and classwork count as a grade!
2.
Test Folders were sent home last week. The students should study the Weekly
Quizzes and the Unit 1 Exam for the Midterm Exams. Please return all folders
with tests by Thursday.
3. Midterm Exams are this week. Please make sure that your child
starts reviewing vocabulary and notes now (September – January).
Schedule
of Midterm Exams:
Tuesday, Math / Science
Wednesday,
Reading/ELA
Thursday, Social Studies/ Religion
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Unit 3: WEEK 2
5th Grade Reading- 1/21/13
Homework:
We are reading the book Walk Two Moons.
Read Chapters 4, 5, 6, & 7. Highlight words that are unfamiliar.
Study Outline for
Reading Midterm Exam:
1. Study the Weekly Assessments and Tests from Units 1 and 2 that
will be sent home this week (All tests must be returned after the Midterm
Exams).
2.
Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the Reading Vocabulary NB from September
through last week. This week’s vocabulary words will not be included on the
Midterm Exam.
3. Review the Jackie Robinson, Tom Edison, and Leonardo da Vinci
books. Bring all three books the day of the Midterm Exam. No sharing books will
be allowed during Midterm Exams!
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6th Grade Reading- 1/21/13
Homework:
We are reading the book Life After.
Read Chapters 1 & 2. Highlight words that are unfamiliar.
Study Outline for
Reading Midterm Exam:
1. Study the Weekly Assessments and Tests from Units 1 and 2 that
will be sent home this week (All tests must be returned after the Midterm
Exams).
2.
Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the Reading Vocabulary NB from September
through last week. This week’s vocabulary words will not be included on the
Midterm Exam.
3. Review the Peter Pan, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Tikta’Liktak
books. Bring the three books the day of the Midterm Exam. No sharing books will
be allowed during Midterm Exams!
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7th Grade Reading 1/21/13
Homework:
We are reading the book The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne
Frank.
Read pgs. 1 -30. Highlight words that are unfamiliar.
Study Outline for
Reading Midterm Exam:
1. Study the Weekly Assessments and Tests from Units 1 and 2 that
will be sent home this week (All tests must be returned after the Midterm
Exams).
2.
Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the Reading Vocabulary NB from September
through last week. This week’s vocabulary words will not be included on the
Midterm Exam.
3. Review the Crispin and Patience Goodspeed books. Bring both books
the day of the Midterm Exam. No sharing books will be allowed during Midterm
Exams!
7th Grade Social Studies
Homework:
Read
Chapter 6 – The Road to Independence
Work on Map!
Study Outline for
Social Studies Midterm Exam:
1. Study the notes (SS Classwork NB) and vocabulary words (SS Vocabulary
NB) for Chapters 1, 2 (Unit 1) and 3, 4 (Unit 2).
2.
Read over the text (Chapters 1-4) for things you might not understand or if you
need some background information.
3. Study the Weekly Assessments and Tests from Units 1 and 2 that
will be sent home this week (All tests must be returned after the Midterm Exams).
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8th Grade Reading 1/21/13
Homework:
We are reading the book The Boys’ War- Confederate and Union
Soldiers Talk about the Civil War. Read Chapters 1 & 2. Highlight words that are unfamiliar.
Study Outline for
Reading Midterm Exam:
1. Study the Weekly Assessments and Tests from Units 1 and 2 that
will be sent home this week (All tests must be returned after the Midterm
Exams).
2.
Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the Reading Vocabulary NB from September
through last week. This week’s vocabulary words will not be included on the
Midterm Exam.
3. Review The Great Fire and Roll of Thunder books. Bring both books
the day of the Midterm Exam. No sharing books will be allowed during Midterm
Exams!
8th Grade Social Studies
Homework:
Read
Chapter 10- World War II
Work on Map!
Study Outline for
Social Studies Midterm Exam:
1. Study the notes (SS Classwork NB) and vocabulary words (SS
Vocabulary NB) for Chapters 1, 2 (Unit 1) and 3, 4 (Unit 2).
2.
Read over the text (Chapters 1-4) for things you might not understand or if you
need some background information.
3. Study the Weekly Assessments and Tests from Units 1 and 2 that
will be sent home this week (All tests must be returned after the Midterm
Exams).
Have a great week!
