Reminders:
These are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork:
A. All school supplies should have been in today.
B. Please return parent signature papers by Wednesday, 9/16.
C. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).
D. 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).
E. 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).
F. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted.
G. Please cover all textbooks and workbooks. A clear plastic cover is suggested.
H. The Opening School Mass is tomorrow at 9:00AM. All parents are invited.
I. Gym uniforms must be worn by 5th graders on Wednesdays for gym.
J. Students in the 5th grade will have extended day classes each Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 for Math. The classes will be taught by Mr. Placido. Every student is required to attend.
K. Please check the blog daily for updated homework assignments or notifications.
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of September 14- Module 1 Week 1
Homework for Grade 5:
*****If you haven’t sent in the money for the book and the Scholastic Magazine please do so by the end of the week (see supply list for prices).
Monday-none
Tuesday- Friday-copy vocabulary from notebook to index cards. Word on the front and definition on the back. It should read Module 1 Unit 1 in small print on the bottom of the card.
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
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Homework for Grade 6
*****If you haven’t sent in the money for the book and the Scholastic Magazine please do so by the end of the week (see supply list for prices).
Monday-none
Tuesday- Friday-copy vocabulary from notebook to index cards. Word on the front and definition on the back. It should read Module 1 Unit 1 in small print on the bottom of the card.
Reading Vocabulary for the week is listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
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Homework for Grade 7
*****If you haven’t sent in the money for the book and the Scholastic Magazine please do so by the end of the week (see supply list for prices).
Monday-none
Tuesday- Friday-copy vocabulary from notebook to index cards. Word on the front and definition on the back. It should read Module 1 Unit 1 in small print on the bottom of the card.
Reading Vocabulary for the week is listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
7th Grade Social Studies-
Homework:
The Earliest Americans:
Monday-Read pages 6-9. On page 9, answer questions 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b. Complete on looseleaf (full heading). Due Friday, 9/18.
Tuesday- 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 Wednesday, 9/16.
Vocabulary for the week
Bering Land Bridge Paleo Indians migration hunter-gatherers
environments culture develop pueblos kivas totems teepees
matrilineal Iroquois League
Map of the Month is due October 13.
Spanish Heritage Projects are due October 8.
Food is due on October 16.
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Homework for Grade 8:
*****If you haven’t sent in the money for the book and the Scholastic Magazine please do so by the end of the week (see supply list for prices).
Monday-none
Tuesday- Friday-copy vocabulary from notebook to index cards. Word on the front and definition on the back. It should read Module 1 Unit 1 in small print on the bottom of the card.
Reading Vocabulary for the week is listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
8th Grade Social Studies
Homework:
The Nation Breaks Apart- 1861-1877
Monday-Read pages 504-515. Answer questions (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) on page 515 on looseleaf (with full heading).Due Friday, 9/18.
Tuesday- 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 Wednesday, 9/16.
Vocabulary for the week
Fort Sumter, border states, Winfield Scott, cotton diplomacy, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, First Battle of Bull Run, Second Battle of Bull Run, George B. McClellan, Robert E. Lee, Seven Days’ Battles, Battle of Antietam,
ironclads
Map of the Month is due October 13.
Spanish Heritage Projects are due October 8.
Food is due on October 16.
Have a great week!
