Week of November 3, 2014

Reminders:
These are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork:

A. 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).  
        
B. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  

C. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted.

D. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a not from a parent explaining why you did not complete your HW. This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW). 

E. Please cover the New York Progress book. A clear plastic cover is suggested.

F. Gym uniforms must be worn on Thursdays for gym.

G. Please check the blog daily for updated homework assignments or
notifications.

H. First Quarter Exams are scheduled for this week:
Tuesday- Reading and Science
Wednesday- Social Studies and ELA
Thursday- Math and Religion
Review material was added to each teacher’s blog on Friday, 10/31.

I. Friday, 11/7 there will be an 11:30 dismissal.

J. November is Canned Food Month. We will be collecting food for the St. Patrick’s Home in the Bronx. Please send in as many cans as possible. The last day to send in cans is November 25.


Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 3- Unit 2 Week 3

Grade 5 is reading Alice and Wonderland by Lewis Carroll for Unit 2. Chapters 4, 5, and 6 should be read by Thursday, 11/13.

*Please check the blog for Friday, 10/31 for a list of items the children should review for Quarter 1 Exams next week.

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. The vocabulary will be posted on the blog. Please click on the link. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 11/13.

Wednesday- Answer the Reading Questions below on looseleaf. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf. You may restate the questions in your answers (sentence form). Due Friday, 11/14.


Grade 5 Reading Vocabulary

Grade 5 Reading Questions
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Grade 6 is reading Percy Jackson and The Olympians- The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan for Unit 2. Chapters 8-12 should be read by Thursday, November 13.

*Please check the blog on Friday, 10/31 for a list of items the children should review for Quarter 1 Exams next week.

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

The New York Progress book must be covered!!! A clear plastic cover is suggested. I will be checking them this week.

TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. The vocabulary will be posted on the blog. Please click on the link. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 11/13.

Wednesday- Answer the Reading Questions below on looseleaf. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf. You may restate the questions in your answers (sentence form). Due Friday, 11/14.

Grade 6 Reading Vocabulary
     
Grade 6 Reading Questions
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Grade 7 is reading The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed by Heather Vogel Frederick for Unit 2. Chapters 1-6 should be read by Thursday, November 13.

* Please check the blog on Friday, 10/31 for a list of items the children should review for Quarter 1 Exams next week.

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

The New York Progress book must be covered!!! A clear plastic cover is suggested. I will be checking them this week.


TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. The vocabulary will be posted on the blog. Please click on the link. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 11/13.

WednesdayAnswer the questions about your reading in The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed. The questions will be listed on the link marked Reading Questions. This should be done on looseleaf. Please write neatly and skip a line between each question. Due Friday, November 14.

Grade 7 Reading Vocabulary

Grade 7 Reading Questions
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7th Grade Social Studies

** Remember that Saturday classes in All Hallows School begin this Saturday, 11/8 from 9:00 – 11:45. You should arrive 15 minutes early, so you can find out the location of your classes.
The address is :
111 E. 164th Street  Bronx  
718-293-455 ext. 117  (Mr. Robert Conte-director of the program)

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

All Social Studies Textbooks must be covered. I will be checking this week!

******The Map of the Month is due on Thursday, 11/13.

Social Studies Notes- Chapter 2 Sections 1 and 2


Chapter 2- New Empires in the Americas (1400-1750)

Monday-Define the words below in your Social Studies Vocabulary Notebook. Please skip a line between each definition. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 11/13.

Tuesday- Read pages 52-57. On page 57, answer questions 1 and 2.   Complete on looseleafDue Friday, 11/14.

Vocabulary for the week
Protestant Reformation     Protestants     Spanish Armada    
Northwest Passage     Jacques Cartier     charter   
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Grade 8 is reading Roll of Thunder-Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor for Unit 2. Chapters 5 and 6 should be read by Thursday, November 13, 2014.

*Please check the blog on Friday, 10/31 for a list of items the children should review for Quarter 1 Exams next week.

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

The New York Progress book must be covered!!! A clear plastic cover is suggested. I will be checking them this week.

TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. The vocabulary will be posted on the blog. Please click on the link. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 11/13.

WednesdayAnswer the questions about your reading in Roll of Thunder - The questions will be listed on the link marked Reading Questions. This should be done on looseleaf. Please write neatly and skip a line between each question. Due Friday, 11/14.

Grade 8 Reading Vocabulary

Grade 8 Reading Questions

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8th Grade Social Studies

** Remember that Saturday classes in All Hallows School begin this Saturday,11/8 from 9:00 – 11:45. You should arrive 15 minutes early, so you can find out the location of your classes.
The address is :
111 E. 164th Street  Bronx  
718-293-455 ext. 117  (Mr. Robert Conte-director of the program)

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

All Social Studies Textbooks must be covered. I will be checking this week!

The Map of the Month is due on Thursday, 11/13.

Social Studies Notes for Chapter 17 Reconstruction Sections 1,2,3


Chapter 17: Reconstruction (1865-1877)

MondayReview the words below in your Social Studies Vocabulary Notebook for Chapter 17.

Vocabulary for the week
Review of all words on Reconstruction

Tuesday- Read pages 564-572. On page 573, complete the Reviewing Vocabulary, Terms, and People section 1-7 (write questions and answers). Also complete question 10 (a, b, c) p. 574.  Complete on looseleafDue Friday, 11/14.


                             Have a great week!