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.
H. No classes on Friday 1/16 and Monday 1/19
I. Review Sheets for Midterm Exams were distributed to all
students for every subject last week. Please study these sheets, textbooks, and
notes.
J. Schedule of Exams:
Weds. 1/21: Math and Science
Thurs. 1/22: Reading and Religion
Friday,1/23: Social Studies and ELA
K. The names of the new books for Unit 4 are listed under each
class. We will begin reading these books on Monday, January 26.
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of January 19- Unit 3 Week 6
Grade 5 is reading Who was
Dr. Seuss? by Janet Paschal for
Unit 3.
****Unit 4- New book is Bud
Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. Please purchase this book this week.
If you need me to order for you, please bring the money by Thursday, 1/22. The
cost is $ 9.00
Homework:
The homework for this week is to study the study sheets for
Reading. Please make sure to bring all three books (Thomas Edison, Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland, Dr. Seuss)
Grade 5 Reading Vocabulary:
No new vocabulary for this week.
Grade 5 Reading Questions
Study the possible essay questions for the Midterm Exams.
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Grade 6 is reading Escape from
Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy by Andrea Warren for
Unit 3.
*****Unit 4- New book is The
Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman by Dorothy Sterling. The
children do not need to buy this book, since we have copies in the library. They will have to make notes in their
notebook, because they will not be able to write or underline in the book. If
you would like to order your own copy, please bring the money by Thursday. The
cost is $ 6.00. You can also purchase the
book yourself.
Homework:
The homework for this week is to study the study sheets for
Reading. Please make sure to bring all three books (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,
The Lightning Thief, Escape from Saigon).
Grade 6 Reading Vocabulary
No new vocabulary for this week.
Grade 6 Reading Questions
Study the possible essay questions for the Midterm Exams.
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Grade 7 is reading Call of
the Wild by Jack London for Unit 3.
Unit 4- New book is Stealing
Freedom by Anna Maria Weems. Please purchase this book this week. If you
need me to order for you, please bring the money by Thursday. The cost is $ 8.00.
Homework:
The homework for this week is to study the study sheets for
Reading. Please make sure to bring all three books (My Brother Sam is Dead, The
Voyage of Patience Goodspeed, The Call of the Wild).
Grade 7 Reading Vocabulary
No new vocabulary for this week.
Grade 7 Reading Questions
Study the possible essay questions for the Midterm Exams.
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7th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 3- The English Colonies (1605-1774)
Lesson
Plans:
Homework:
The homework for this week is to study the study sheets for Social
Studies.
Study the possible essay questions for the Midterm Exams.
Vocabulary for the week
No new vocabulary for this week.
Map of the Month is due
on Tuesday, January 20.
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Grade 8 is reading The
Boys’ War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War by Jim
Murphy for Unit 3.
Unit 4- New book is Vincent
Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan. Please purchase this book this week. If you
need me to order for you, please bring the money by Thursday. The cost is $ 8.00.
Homework:
The homework for this week is to study the study sheets for
Reading. Please make sure to bring all three books (The Great Fire, Roll of
Thunder, Hear My Cry, and The Boys’ War).
Grade 8 Reading Vocabulary
No new vocabulary for this week.
Grade 8 Reading Questions
Study the possible essay questions for the Midterm Exams.
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8th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 19: The Industrial Age (1876-1900)
Lesson
Plans:
Homework:
The homework for this week is to study the study sheets for Social
Studies.
Study the possible essay questions for the Midterm Exams.
Vocabulary for the week
No new vocabulary for this week.
Map of the Month is due
on Tuesday, January 20.
Have a great week!
