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, 9/14.
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 are unacceptable).
E. 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 (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. Gym uniforms must be worn by 5th graders on Wednesdays for gym.
H. The Opening School Mass is Thursday at 9:00AM. All parents are invited.
I. Friday, 9/16- There is a 12:00 dismissal due to a Faculty Meeting. The ASP will be in session.
***J. Extended Day classes will begin next week. The fifth grade will attend extended day class for Math on Tuesday with Mr. Placido and on Wednesday for ELA with Ms. Serewko. The classes will begin at 3:00 and finish at 5:00.
K. NY State scores were sent home with our child today. It should be in their Reading folder. Please read it carefully!
***J. Extended Day classes will begin next week. The fifth grade will attend extended day class for Math on Tuesday with Mr. Placido and on Wednesday for ELA with Ms. Serewko. The classes will begin at 3:00 and finish at 5:00.
K. NY State scores were sent home with our child today. It should be in their Reading folder. Please read it carefully!
L. 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 12- Module 1 Week 1
*****If you haven’t purchased or sent in the money for the book for Module 1, please do so by tomorrow (see supply list for prices).
Write all new vocabulary on index cards. The word should be written on the front of the card in large print. Module 1 should also be written on the bottom right corner on the front of the card. The definition should be written on the back of the card. All cards must be kept in a Ziploc bag. Words will not be accepted if they are not in a bag!
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
Please begin reading your book as soon as soon as you get it. Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
Penmanship Book- complete pages by Thursday,9/15.
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Homework for Grade 6
*****If you haven’t purchased or sent in the money for the book for Module 1, please do so by tomorrow (see supply list for prices).
Write all new vocabulary on index cards. The word should be written on the front of the card in large print. Module 1 should also be written on the bottom right corner on the front of the card. The definition should be written on the back of the card. All cards must be kept in a Ziploc bag. Words will not be accepted if they are not in a bag!
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
Please begin reading your book as soon as soon as you get it. Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
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*****If you haven’t purchased or sent in the money for the book for Module 1, please do so by tomorrow (see supply list for prices).
Write all new vocabulary on index cards. The word should be written on the front of the card in large print. Module 1 should also be written on the bottom right corner on the front of the card. The definition should be written on the back of the card. All cards must be kept in a Ziploc bag. Words will not be accepted if they are not in a bag!
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
Please begin reading your book as soon as soon as you get it. Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
There will be a test on A Wrinkle in Time on Wednesday, 9/14.
7th Grade Social Studies-
Homework:
The Earliest Americans:
Monday- Define the words below in your Social Studies Vocabulary Notebook. Please skip a line between each definition. Remember to write the date, Module 1, Week 1, and aim. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Wednesday, 9/14.
Tuesday-Read pages 6-9 in your textbook. On page 9, answer questions 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b on looseleaf (full heading). Due Thursday, 9/15.
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 on Wednesday, October 12.
Spanish Heritage Projects are due by Tuesday, October 11.
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*****If you haven’t purchased or sent in the money for the book for Module 1, please do so by tomorrow (see supply list for prices).
Write all new vocabulary on index cards. The word should be written on the front of the card in large print. Module 1 should also be written at the bottom right corner on the front of the card. The definition should be written on the back of the card. All cards must be kept in a Ziploc bag. Words will not be accepted if they are not in a bag!
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook.
Please begin reading your book as soon as soon as you get it. Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
There will be a test on The Call of the Wild on Wednesday, 9/14.
8th Grade Social Studies
Homework:
The Nation Breaks Apart- 1861-1877
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 Wednesday, 9/14.
Tuesday-Read pages 504-515. Answer questions (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) on page 515 on looseleaf (with full heading). Due Thursday, 9/15.
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 Wednesday, October 12.
Spanish Heritage Projects are due Tuesday, October 11.
Have a great week!
