Week of November 18, 2019


Weekly Reminders:
GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Monday, 11/18 Minnie and Mickey Mouse dress up today.

C. Thursday, 11/21 Report Cards will be distributed by Fr. Cruz at 1:30.

D. Friday, 11/22 Dismissal at 12:00; Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-6:00; After School Program closes at 6:00.

E. Make sure to read Mr. Wood’s blog for other important information.

F. Remember to bring in canned food for the St. Patrick’s Home
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GRADES 6, 7, 8  
A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  NO PENCIL!

B. If an 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).
   
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). There will be points deducted for every day your assignment is late. After the 2nd day, the assignment will not be accepted.

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted. Crossing out is unacceptable!

E. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!  


HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 18, 2019: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:
ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6
We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1 and Nouns as objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

****Personal Narrative: Your final copy is due by Thursday, 11/21. I will be checking the final drafts this week (Monday and Tuesday). The final copy can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are not any printers available at school).

Thursday, 11/21 Voyages page 11 #s 1-20 (odd numbers) in the notebook. Due Friday (tomorrow)

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 3: Civilizations in Mesopotamia

Monday, 11/18: Review your Native American Presentation if you did not present today.
Tuesday, 11/19: Read Intro. to Unit 2 pages 81-88. Complete Practice Book pages 17,20,21 on looseleaf.
Page 17- On your looseleaf number 1-7. Write the answers only. Skip a line between each question.
Pages 20-21 On your looseleaf:
Lesson 1: 1-6 (answers only)
Lesson 2: 1-6 (answers only)
Lesson 3: 1-6 (answers only)

Vocabulary for the Week:
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Grade 7:
ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7
We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1. We will also be working on Nouns as Objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

****Personal Narrative: Your final copy is due by Thursday, 11/21. I will be checking the final drafts this week (Monday and Tuesday). The final copy can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are not any printers available at school).

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 3: The English Colonies (1605-1774)

Monday, 11/18: Review your Native American Presentation if you did not present today.
Tuesday, 11/19: page 65,66 (text) Answer questions 8a,b,c  9a,b,c  10a,b  11a,b on looseleaf

Vocabulary for the Week:
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Grade 8:
ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8
We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

****Personal Narrative: Your final copy is due by Thursday, 11/21. I will be checking the final drafts this week (Monday and Tuesday). The final copy can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are not any printers available at school).

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 18: Americans Move West (1850-1890)

Monday, 11/18: Review your Native American Presentation if you did not present today.
Tuesday, 11/19: page 574 (text) Answer questions 10 a,b  11, 12, 14, 15, and page 575 1-5 (questions and answers for #s 14,15 and 1-5 page 575) on looseleaf


Vocabulary for the Week:

                           Have a wonderful week!