Homework - Thursday, March 31, 2011

Practice Book - Time together section - p. 13

Everyday Math - p. 53 - 54

Religion - Test tomorrow Ch. 16 and Ch. 20

Vocabulary - Test tomorrow


Reminder:  Early Dismissal tomorrow, 12 noon.

Homework - Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Dolch Words - Write words 3x's each and write a sentence.
Words:  once, open

Practice Book - Time Together section.
Complete pgs. 10 - 11 - 12

Math - Review Ch. 7 Geometry for test tomorrow.

Homework - Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Spelling - p. 50. Test tomorrow - Time Together Lesson 1

Math - p. 100 - 101

Handwriting - p. 74 - 75

Science - Read pgs. 80 -82.  Complete questions #1-2.

Homeowork - Monday, March 28, 2011

Spelling - p. 49

Everyday Math - p. 32 and complete solid figures worksheet in homework folder.

Social Studies - p. 26

Week of 3/28/11 - 4/1/11

News of the Week
- Friday, April 1st -  Faculty Meeting, Early Dismissal
-  Continue reading every day.  Practice decoding, review dolch words, ask comprehension questions when reading.  Use the Everyday Math workbooks to review math concepts.
-  We are collecting notebooks and pencils for the poor children of the Dominican Republic.  The class that raises the most will win a pizza party.
-  We are also collecting money during the Lent Season, you may drop it off by Alba's office.
- Remember to have all supplies, including 5 sharpened pencils every day.  Children are responsible for sharpening their pencils every night, so they are prepared for school the next day.

Tests of the Week
Wednesday -  Spelling Test
Thursday -  Math Test - Ch. 7 Geometry
Friday -  Vocabulary Test
           -  Religion Test Ch. 16 and Ch. 20


Vocabulary Words of the Week
1.  plain - flat land.
2.  hill - land that is higher than the land around it.
3.  mountain - the highest kind of land.
4.  symmetry - a shape with two matching parts.
5.  comforting - feeling of ease and coziness.
6.  fleet - to move or pass quickly.
7.  glimmer - a flash of light.
8.  expression - showing in movement or words.
9.  lively -  full of life and energy.
10.  versatile -  being able to do many things well.


Lessons of the Week
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_137g5s5fngd
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_138pg4dcccx
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_141wj5czbc3
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_1398vnqhpdr
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_140c24zr9fs

Homeowork - Thursday, March 24, 2011

Science -  Read pgs. 72 - 74.  Answer questions 1 - 2 in homework notebook.

Grammar - complete p. 129 - Quiz tomorrow
Review pgs. 119 - 129

Vocabulary -  Test tomorrow

Homework - Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Religion - p. 186 - 187

Grammar - p. 124

Everyday Math - p. 20 - 21

Dolch Words - Write words 3x's each plus sentence.
Words:  of, old

Homeowrk - Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Grammar - p. 122 - 123

Math - textbook p. 315 - 316
Quiz Tomorrow - Ch. 7, Lessons 1 - 9

Journal Homework Notebook - Draw and write about your family.

Vocabulary - Copy words from the blog if you did not finish yesterday during class.

Homework - Monday, March 21, 2011

Math - p. 93 - 94

Spelling - p. 45 - 46 - Test tomorrow

New Journal Homework Book -
Draw and write a complete sentence about your
favorite place.

Week of 3/21/11 - 3/25/11

News of the Week
-  Science Fair will be on Tuesday -- Tomorrow we will complete our "Mold Experiment"
-  Continue reading every day.  Practice decoding, review dolch words, ask comprehension questions when reading.  Use the Everyday Math workbooks to review math concepts.
-  I would like to remind everyone that children are to wear their complete uniforms; boots, sneakers, are not permitted, everyone must have school shoes on.  On rainy days they must change into their school shoes when they arrive in the morning.  Also, if children want to wear a sweater it must be a school sweater.
-  We are collecting notebooks and pencils for the poor children of the Dominican Republic.  The class that raises the most will win a pizza party.
-  We are also collecting money during the Lent Season, you may drop it off by Alba's office.
-  The 8th graders are also collecting money to help the people of Japan.
- Remember to have all supplies, including 5 sharpened pencils every day.  Reminder that children are responsible for sharpening their pencils every night, so they are prepared for school the next day.

Tests of the Week
Tuesday -  Spelling Test 
Wednesday - Math Quiz - Ch. 7, Lessons 7-1 to 7-9
Friday - Vocabulary Test
            - Grammar Quiz


Vocabulary Words of the Week
1.  should - ought to.
2.  those - the ones there; specific things.
3.  anything - no matter which thing.
4.  silk - soft cloth
5.  quilt - a cover for a bed made of wool.
6.  roll - to move along smoothly by turning over and over, like a ball.
7.  slide - to move along a straight line.
8.  stack - to place in a pile, one on top of another.
9.  flip - to turn over.
10.  Sacrament - a special sign given to us by Jesus.

Lessons of the Week
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_132c35tcvc3
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_133cnqn53c5
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_134gjhz8mfs
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_135hn6fkddp
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_136fkpf9jf5

Homework - Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!!

Practice Book - p. 43 - 44

Math - Everyday Math p. 13

Science - Test Tomorrow on Living and Nonliving Ch. 3.  Read Ch. 3 again and review questions and  worksheets in classwork notebook.

Vocabulary - Test tomorrow

Homework - Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Dolch Words - Write words 3x's each and write a sentence for each word.
Words:  let, live, may


Math - Everyday Math book p. 46


Religion - Test tomorrow Ch. 15

REMINDER:

-- GREEN DAY, NO UNIFORM TOMORROW IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

THE BEST ST. PATRICK'S DAY OUTFITS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A SCHOOL CONTEST!

Homework - Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Religion - worksheet p. 34

Science - worksheets p. 13 - 14

Social Studies - Test Tomorrow.
Unit 3 Review questions in classwork notebook.
Review pgs. 18 -25 in workbook.


Reminder: 
St. Patrick Day on Thursday --- Green Day, Contest for the best St. Patrick Day outfit.

Homework - Monday, March 14, 2011

Math - p. 92

Grammar - p. 119

Dolch words - Write words 3x's and sentence for each.
Words
how
just
know

Week of 3/14/11 - 3/18/11

News of the Week
-  St. Patrick Day will be on Thursday, March 17th.  We will have Green Day, children are allowed to wear a St. Patrick's Day outfit. We will have a school contest for the best outfits.
-  We will continue our Author Study of Eric Carle's Books.
-  I will add new books to the reading bags.  Continue reading everyday, review decoding words 15 to 20 minutes every day.  When reading, ask questions to make sure your child is comprehending what their reading.
-  Continue reviewing math concepts, adding, subtracting, identifying and counting money, telling time etc....  


Vocabulary Words of the Week
1. camouflage - to disguise.  Ex. Many animals have skin and fur that is the same color as the things around them.
2.  stork - long neck and long legged bird with a long bill.
3.  Lent - is a time to remember all that Jesus has done for us.  We get ready for the Church's great celebration.
4.  row - to move a boat with a wooden pole.
5.  boast - to speak of with pride.
6.  enormous - very big.
7.  among - surrounded by.
8.  beneath - below
9.  fawn - a baby deer.
10.  deck -an outdoor floor of a ship. Also, an outdoor floor attached to a building made of only wood.

Tests of the Week
Wednesday - Social Studies, Unit 3 People at Work
Thursday - Religion Test, Ch. 15
Friday - Vocabulary Test
            - Science Test - Ch. 3

Lessons of the Week
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_129xdxbjtdq
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_128ddq3hfrs
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_123fc7cphgj
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_130dptcdrf4
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_131chn892sz

Homework - Wednesday, March 10, 2011

Phonics - p. 171 - 172

Math - Everyday Math workbook p. 8 - 9

Dolch Words - Write 3x's with sentence. Words:  him, his

Vocabulary - Test tomorrow.


Reminder:
- School Closed, Friday 3/12 - Teacher Conference Day

Homework - Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Social Studies - p. 20

Spelling - complete p. 44 - Test tomorrow

Science - Test Tomorrow Ch. 1 - 2

Homework - Monday, March 7, 2011

Practice book - p. 39 - 40

Math - Quiz tomorrow Ch. 7 Lessons 1-4
Review pgs. 297 -303.

Grammar - Quiz tomorrow on all Pronouns
Review pgs. 110-118.

Week of 3/7/11 - 3/10/11

News of the Week
- Social Studies Project Due tomorrow.
- Book Fair all week.
- Progress Reports will be sent home on Thursday.
- School Closed, Friday 3/11/11 Teacher Conference Day

Vocabulary Words of the Week
1.  parish - a group of Catholics who join together to share God's love.
2.  worship - to give God thanks and praise.
3.  pastor - the priest who is the leader of the parish.
4.  living things - grow and change.
5.  nonliving things - do not grow.
6.  transportation - move people or things from one place to another.
7.  travel - to go somewhere.
8.  puddle - a small pool of water.
9.  fiddle - musical instrument such as a violin.
10.  cuddle - to hug.

Tests of the Week
Tuesday - Math Quiz Ch. 7 Lessons 7-1 to 7-4
               - Grammar Test Pronouns
Wednesday - Science Test Unit 1 (Ch. 1 - 2
Thursday - Vocabulary Test

Lessons of the Week
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_123fc7cphgj
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_124trhdshc5
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_125g87nh9hb
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_126d56txbdt
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_127cbgmxngb

Social Studies Project

Social Studies Project - Due: Monday, March 7, 2011
The children are to create a collage of "Needs" and "Wants."  Use a construction paper sheet or small poster paper.  Make two columns and paste pictures from magazines or internet pictures of the things we "need" that we must have to live, and things we "want" that are only things we would like to have.

Homework - Thursday, March 4, 2011

Dolch Words - Write words 3xs and write a sentence for each.
Words:  has, her


Science - p. 40 Complete questions 1-2.

Social Studies - p. 24

Vocabulary - Test tomorrow


Note:
Social Studies Project - Due: Monday, March 7, 2011
The children are to create a collage of "Needs" and "Wants."  Use a construction paper sheet or small poster paper.  Make two columns and paste pictures from magazines or internet pictures of the things we "need" that we must have to live, and things we "want" that are only things we would like to have.

Reminder: Early Dismissal Tomorrow

Homework - Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grammar - p. 113 - 114 - 115


Practice Book - p. 27; p. 29; and p. 32
       

Religion - Test Tomorrow - Ch. 12



Reminder:  Remember the Baby Picture.

Homework - Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Math - p. 89 - 90

Journal - Finish writing sentences for the 3 words you chose from phonics chart today. Remember to draw a picture for each sentence.

Social Studies - Quiz tomorrow  Review p. 18 - 19.
Review social studies words from classwork notebook.

Reminder:  Don't forget your baby picture tomorrow!