Reminders:
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 are 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 (not because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).
D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted.
E. Gym uniforms must be worn by 5th graders on Wednesdays for gym.
F. Extended Day classes -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.
G. Friday, 10/28 is Class Picture Day. All students must be in full uniform for the pictures.
H. Fifth Grade Students- Monday, 10/31 is Halloween. Our class will be having a party starting at lunchtime. We will be ordering pizza. Each child is asked to bring in $5 by Thursday,10/27 (unless they choose to not eat pizza). Each student should also bring in something to drink (for themselves) and something to share with the class such as cookies, cupcakes, donuts, candy, etc. Please let your child know what that will be bringing in, so everyone is not bringing the same thing. Also, the children may wear their costumes to school, but no weapons are allowed! Also, children will need to bring their bookbags since we will be having class in the morning.
I. Please check the blog daily for updated homework assignments or notifications. Make sure that you read Mr. Woods blog for other important announcements.
J. Books for Module 2 will be posted on the blog during this week. You can purchase or order the book(s) yourself, or I can order for you. If you need me to order, please have the money in to me on the date due. It takes about a week to process the order, and I don’t want other students to wait for their books.
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of October 24- Module 1 Week 7
The fifth grade is reading Esperanza’s Rising for Module 1. Please read pages 234-262 by next Monday.
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! Index Cards will be collected every Monday.
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook. If there are no new words, then index cards do not have to be handed in on Monday.
Achieve 3000 is assigned each week to help improve the children’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. The children should complete any assignments (activities or thought questions) that are not completed during class. They can also get extra review by completing the stretch activities for the story that they have worked on in class. The Activity and Thought Question must be completed every week because they are counted as a grade!
Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
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The sixth grade is reading The Lightning Thief for Module 1. Please read pages 283-353 by next Monday.
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! Index Cards will be collected every Monday.
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook. If there are no new words, then index cards do not have to be handed in on Monday.
Achieve 3000 is assigned each week to help improve the children’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. The children should complete any assignments (activities or thought questions) that are not completed during class. They can also get extra review by completing the stretch activities for the story that they have worked on in class. The Activity and Thought Question must be completed every week because they are counted as a grade!
Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
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The 7th Grade is reading A Long Walk to Water for Module 1. Please make sure that you have finished the book and start reviewing it for the Module Exam.
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! Index Cards will be collected every Monday.
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook. If there are no new words, then index cards do not have to be handed in on Monday.
Achieve 3000 is assigned each week to help improve the children’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. The children should complete any assignments (activities or thought questions) that are not completed during class. They can also get extra review by completing the stretch activities for the story that they have worked on in class. The Activity and Thought Question must be completed every week because they are counted as a grade! There will be no Achieve 3000 for Reading this week.
Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
7th Grade Social Studies-
Homework:
New Empires in the Americas:
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 Thursday, 10/27.
Friday-Read pages 58-63 in the textbook. Answer questions 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b on page 61 on looseleaf (full heading). Due Friday, October 28.
Vocabulary for the week
immune, Middle Passage, African Diaspora, structure
Map of the Month (Africa) is due on November 16
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The 8th Grade is reading Inside Out and Back Again for Module 1. Please finish the book by next Monday. If you have already finished the book, start reviewing the book for the Module Exam.
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! Index Cards will be collected every Monday.
Reading Vocabulary for the week will be listed in the Reading Vocabulary notebook. If there are no new words, then index cards do not have to be handed in on Monday.
Achieve 3000 is assigned each week to help improve the children’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. The children should complete any assignments (activities or thought questions) that are not completed during class. They can also get extra review by completing the stretch activities for the story that they have worked on in class. The Activity and Thought Question must be completed every week because they are counted as a grade!
Check your folder each night for papers to complete at home.
8th Grade Social Studies
Homework:
Americans Move West- 1850-1890
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, 10/27.
Tuesday -Read pages 582-592. On page 592, answer questions 1a,2a,3a,3b. Complete on looseleaf (with full heading). Due Friday, October 28.
Vocabulary for the week
establish, frontier, Comstock Lode, boomtowns, Cattle Kingdom, cattle drive, Chisholm Trail, Pony Express, transcontinental railroad
Map of the Month (Africa) is due November 16.
Have a great week!
