WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2020

 

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

A. Please sign into Google Classroom and press on the link for Zoom. You will stay connected from 8:00-3:00. Whatever teacher you have will let you know if you have a bathroom break or lunch break. Please read Mr. Woods’ blog for rules about remote learning (home). Attendance will be taken during each class. This link will be good for the rest of the school year (2020-2021).

B. Remember to wear a mask and bring your supplies each day.

C. Monday, Dec. 7- Dismissal will be at 12:00 PM due to a Faculty Meeting.

D. If your child must leave school early or come in late due to an appointment, please have them attend classes remotely. 

E. Make sure to read Mr. Woods blog for other important information.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 30,2020: Grades 6,7,8

 

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

 **** Please answer the questions from The Lightning Thief. Check Google Classroom for details. Due Friday, 12/4.

 

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

 

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Discovery Education Online textbook. Friday, 12/4

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

**** Please answer the questions from The Lightning Thief. Check Google Classroom for details. Due Friday, 12/4.

 

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 2: New Empires in the Americas.

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Discovery Education Online textbook. Friday, 12/4

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, compare/contrast writing, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Students in Grade 8 must have The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (2009) in class every day.

 **** Please answer the questions from The House on Mango Street. Check Google Classroom for details. Due Friday, 11/27.

 

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

 

Unit 1 The Nation Breaks Apart (1861-1877)/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction

 

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Discovery Education Online textbook. Friday, 12/4

 

                            

                              Have a wonderful week!

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23, 2020

 WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

A. Please sign in to Google Classroom and press on the link for Zoom. You will stay connected from 8:00-3:00. Whatever teacher you have will let you know if you have a bathroom break or lunch break. Please read Mr. Woods’ blog for rules about remote learning (home). Attendance will be taken during each class. This link will be good for the rest of the school year (2020-2021).

B. Remember to wear a mask and bring your supplies each day.

C. Wednesday, Nov.25- Dismissal will be at 2:00 PM.

D. If your child must leave school early or come in late due to an appointment, please have them attend classes remotely. 

E. Make sure to read Mr. Woods's blog for other important information.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 23,2020: Grades 6,7,8

 

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

 Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

 **** Please complete the final draft of your Personal Narrative. I have sent you materials to look at in Google Classroom. Please use them as a guide. Due Monday, 11/30.

 

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

 

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Chapter 2 notes and your Discovery Education textbook. Due Wednesday, 11/25.

Grade 6 Lesson Plans

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

 **** Please complete the final draft of your Personal Narrative. I have sent you materials to look at in Google Classroom. Please use them as a guide. Due Monday, 11/30.

 

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

 

Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 2: New Empires in the Americas.

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Chapter 2 notes and your Discovery Education textbook. Due Wednesday, 11/25.

Grade 7 Lesson Plans

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, compare/contrast writing, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Students in Grade 8 must have The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (2009) in class every day.

**** Please complete the final draft of your Personal Narrative. I have sent you materials to look at in Google Classroom. Please use them as a guide. Due Monday, 11/30.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

 

Unit 1 The Nation Breaks Apart (1861-1877)/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction

 

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Chapter 2 notes and your Discovery Education textbook. Due Wednesday, 11/25.

Grade 8 Lesson Plans

        

                          Have Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

 

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2020

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

A. Please sign in to Google Classroom and press on the link for Zoom. You will stay connected from 8:00-3:00. Whatever teacher you have will let you know if you have a bathroom break or lunch break. Please read Mr. Woods’ blog for rules about remote learning (home). Attendance will be taken during each class. This link will be good for the rest of the school year (2020-2021).

B. Remember to wear a mask and bring your supplies each day.

C. Wednesday, Nov. 18- Students may dress up as Minnie or Mickey Mouse in honor of their birthday. There will a costume contest for each class.

D. If your child must leave school early or come in late due to an appointment, please have them attend classes remotely.

 

E. Make sure to read Mr. Woods blog for other important information.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 16,2020: Grades 6,7,8

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

 Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

 **** There will be a Writing Assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 11/19.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Chapter 2 notes and your Discovery Education textbook. Due Thursday, 11/19.

Grade 6 Lesson Plans

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

**** There will be a Writing Assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 11/19.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 2: New Empires in the Americas.

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Chapter 2 notes and your Discovery Education textbook. Due Thursday, 11/19.

Grade 7 Lesson Plans

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, compare/contrast writing, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Students in Grade 8 must have The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (2009) in class every day.

**** There will be a Writing Assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 11/19.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 1 The Nation Breaks Apart (1861-1877)/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction

***Answer the questions listed in Google Classroom using your Chapter 2 notes and your Discovery Education textbook. Due Thursday, 11/19.

Grade 8 Lesson Plans

                            

                              Have a wonderful week!

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2020

 

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

 A. Please sign in to Google Classroom and press on the link for Zoom. You will stay connected from 8:00-3:00. Whatever teacher you have will let you know if you have a bathroom break or lunch break. Please read Mr. Woods’ blog for rules about remote learning (home). Attendance will be taken during each class. This link will be good for the rest of the school year (2020-2021).

 B. Remember to wear a mask and bring your supplies each day.

C. I will be setting up times to speak with parents via Zoom on November 13. This is regarding the First Quarter Report Card for ELA and Social Studies. The Report Card will be sent home on Thursday, 11/12, or emailed to the remote students' school email address. Please log in to your child’s Google Classroom and sign up for a time slot. First come, first serve! All appointments are limited to ten minutes. If you are late or miss your time, I will not be able to speak to you that evening.

D. Wednesday, Nov. 11- no classes due to Veteran’s Day

E. Friday, 11/13, there will be a 12:00 PM dismissal due to parent/teacher conferences. If no one can pick you up, please sign in remotely.

F. If your child must leave school early or come in late due to an appointment, please have them attend classes remotely.

 

G. Make sure to read Mr. Woods blog for other important information.

 H. Link for Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 13, 2020

Please press the link at your conference time and you will be admitted through the waiting room.

Donna Toscano is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Donna Toscano's Personal Meeting Room

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/4457201152?pwd=Q1RZb3hVcWtTQWhhTDVGczg3RXgrdz09

Meeting ID: 445 720 1152

Passcode: jazz

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 9,2020: Grades 6,7,8

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

**** There will be No Red Ink assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

***Please read my comments for Chapter 2 Social Studies notes. If I said to make changes or to do over, please do so and resubmit. Due Friday, 11/13.

Grade 6 Lesson Plans

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

****There will be a No Red Ink assignment this week, so check Google Classroom for details.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 2: New Empires in the Americas.

***Please read my comments for Chapter 2 Social Studies notes. If I said to make changes or to do over, please do so and resubmit. Due Friday, 11/13.

Grade 7 Lesson Plans

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, compare/contrast writing, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Students in Grade 8 must have The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (2009) in class every day.

**** There will be a No Red Ink assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 1 The Nation Breaks Apart (1861-1877)/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction

***Please read my comments for Chapter 2 Social Studies notes. If I said to make changes or to do over, please do so and resubmit. Due Friday, 11/13.

Grade 8 Lesson Plans

 

                            Have a wonderful week! 

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2020

 WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

A. Please sign in to Google Classroom and press on the link for Zoom. You will stay connected from 8:00-3:00. Whatever teacher you have will let you know if you have a bathroom break or lunch break. Please read Mr. Woods’ blog for rules about remote learning (home). Attendance will be taken during each class. This link will be good for the rest of the school year (2020-2021).

B. Remember to wear a mask and bring your supplies each day.

C. I will be setting up times to speak with parents via Zoom on November 13. This is regarding the First Quarter Report Card for ELA and Social Studies. The Report Card will be sent home on Thursday, 11/12, or emailed to the remote students' school email address. These are the available times that I will speak to parents  (1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00, 5:10, 5:20, 5:30, 5:40, 5:50). Please choose a time and email me at mstoscano@olqmnyc.org. First come, first serve! All appointments are limited to ten minutes. If you are late or miss your time, I will not be able to speak to you that evening.

D. Please sign the Health and Screening Checklist and return tomorrow- Tuesday.

E. Friday, 11/6, there will be an 11:00 AM dismissal due to teacher training. If no one can pick you up, please sign in remotely.

F. If your child must leave school early or come in late due to an appointment, please have them attend classes remotely.

 

G. Make sure to read Mr. Woods blog for other important information.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 2,2020: Grades 6,7,8

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

**** There will be Common Lit assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

****Please type Chapter 2 Notes on a Google Document and attach it to the assignment. The notes are in Google Classroom. Do not copy and paste! Due Friday, November 6, 2020.

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.

****There will be a Common Lit assignment this week, so check Google Classroom for details.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 2: New Empires in the Americas.

****Please type Chapter 2 Notes on a Google Document and attach it to the assignment. The notes are in Google Classroom. Do not copy and paste!  Due Friday, November 6, 2020.

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, compare/contrast writing, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

Students in Grade 8 must have The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (2009) in class every day.

**** There will be Common Lit assignment for this week, so check Google Classroom for details.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 1 The Nation Breaks Apart (1861-1877)/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction

****Please type Chapter 17 Notes on a Google Document and attach it to the assignment. The notes are in Google Classroom. Do not copy and paste! Due Thursday, November 5, 2020.

 

                            Have a wonderful week!