REMINDERS AND VOCABULARY WORDS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30- DECEMBER

REMINDERS

1.. HOMEWORK SCHEDULE is as follow;

          Monday and Wednesday : Mrs.Bagley and Mr.Badia
          Tuesday and Thursday : Ms. Saville

2. VOCABULARY WORDS will be given and written during class time.

3. EXTENDED DAY: Fourth grade will stay on Tuesday for math. Third grade will on Tuesday for ELA.

4. EXAM: This week students will be taking reading quizzes on Thursday.

5.MAP A MONTH was given today November 30 and it is due December 17. If you will leave on vacation before then , please hand in before your last day. None will be accepted in January 2016.


HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 30, 2015

SECOND GRADE:
-Answer the following question using the article on page 40 of the Ready NY book on looseleaf
1. Who was Betsy Ross?
2.Why did George Washington want there to be a flag?
3.Why are there 13 stars in the flag?

THIRD GRADE:
-Answer the though question for the "Whose Picasso Art These?" on looseleaf.

FOURTH GRADE:
-Finish the first page of your reading science Journal- Reread your inferences (second column) and find details in the article that support your Inference, write the text details in the third Column ( use quotation marks.

HOMEWORK FOR DECEMBER 2, 2015

SECOND GRADE:
-HW: Social Studies textbook page 133 #1-2 Questions and answers on looseleaf.
-Review vocabulary words for reading quiz tomorrow: sequence, key details, hollow, muscles, quills



THIRD GRADE:
-HW: Though Questions for today's Achieve 3000 article "Good Night, Sleeper Trains" on looseleaf.
-Review vocabulary words for reading quiz tomorrow: wonder, notice, culture, custom, generation ,tradition.

FOURTH GRADE
-HW: Complete though question from today's Achieve 3000 article on the Dutch.
-Review vocabulary words for reading quiz tomorrow: inferences, defense, mechanism, researcher, paraphrase, contorts, impersonate.

REMINDERS FOR THE WEEKEND!

Hope everyone has enjoyed their Thanksgiving, spending time with family and relaxing. Now that you have eaten your turkey , it's time to start your reading assignments. You need to access Achieve 3000 and use looseleaf.

I have received a few emails from Achieve of students needing their password, although I can receive the notice and can find your password, I have no way to get it you, unless you email the school and then it gets forwarded to me , which may not happen in a timely manner. If you don't have the password, please send in note with your child and I will write the password down for them. Second grade has their username and password in their homework folder.

SECOND GRADE
1.Read the weekend article (will appear Saturday and Sunday) "Walking School Buses" and answer the following questions:
A. What is the walking school buses?
B. According to the article, how have these groups helped students?


THIRD GRADE
1.Read the weekend article (will appear Saturday and Sunday)- "Made in Japan By Hand" and answer the following questions:
A. In three sentences explain what the article is about.
B. How would reading this article help a tourist?


FOURTH GRADE
1.Read the weekend article ( will appear Saturday and Sunday)- One Big Critter and answer the following questions:
A. As the scientist studied the fossils, what did they learn?
B. How do the scientist explain the idea that the fossil was found in the Iowa River but belonged to an animal that lived in the ocean?

REMINDERS FOR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25

FOR EVERYONE
- There will be mass tomorrow at 9 am. During this honors would be given out. Dismissal is at 3 pm and there is no after school or extended day. All Students must go home at 3 pm.

SECOND GRADE
- Tomorrow, you can dress up for school. If you can bring a snack, please do. We will share them in the afternoon.

THIRD GRADE
-CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE NEEDED TO COMPLETE WORK ON THE MAYFLOWER
-New Map of the Month will be given out tomorrow.
-Last day to collect money for the books needed. I will complete the order this evening, so we will have the books for Monday.

FOURTH GRADE
-New Map of the Month will be given out tomorrow.

*Maps will be collected in December before the Christmas Break

REMINDERS AND HOMEWORK FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23-27

REMINDERS

1.. HOMEWORK SCHEDULE is as follow;

          Monday and Wednesday : Mrs.Bagley and Mr.Badia
          Tuesday and Thursday : Ms. Saville

2. VOCABULARY WORDS will be given and written during class time.

3. EXTENDED DAY: Fourth grade will stay on Tuesday for math. Third grade will on Tuesday for ELA.

4. EXAM: This week students will not be taking quizzes.

5. NO AFTER SCHOOL OR EXTENDED DAY ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25

6. Thanksgiving School Mass followed by honors assembly on Wednesday November 25 at 9 am.

7. THIRD GRADE -*Bring in the money for the books that we will use this module; some students need $6.50, most need $8.75. If your child does not remember their amount, send the highest and I will send back the change.

HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2015

SECOND GRADE:
-Complete correction of module 1 exams and return to school along with the exam in the correct folder.

THIRD GRADE:
-Complete correction of module 1 exams and return to school along with the exam in the correct folder.

*Bring in the money for the books that we will use this module; some students need $6.50, most need $8.75. If your child does not remember their amount, send the highest and I will send back the change.

FOURTH GRADE:
-Complete correction of module 1 exams and return to school along with the exam in the correct folder.

HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2015

SECOND GRADE:
-On looseleaf, write one paragraph of 4-5 sentences explaining what you did on Thanksgiving. When writing use question words to help you explain. (ex. who? what? where? how? why?)


THIRD GRADE: Due FRIDAY 11/20

FOURTH GRADE:DUE FRIDAY 11/20
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HOMEWORK AND REMINDERS FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16-20

REMINDERS

1.. HOMEWORK SCHEDULE is as follow;

          Monday and Wednesday : Mrs.Bagley and Mr.Badia
          Tuesday and Thursday : Ms. Saville

2. VOCABULARY WORDS will be given and written during class time.

3. EXTENDED DAY: Fourth grade will stay on Tuesday for math and Thursday for ELA. Third grade will on Tuesday for ELA and  on Wednesday for math

4. EXAM: This week students will not be taking quizzes.

5.MAP A MONTH: Due next week on November 19
THIRD GRADE CLICK HERE FOR MAP
FOURTH GRADE CLICK HERE FOR MAP

6.REPORT CARD DAY - NOVEMBER 20 FROM 1-7 pm. Only 5 minutes per parent to accommodate all parents. Any specific questions about certain work, quizzes , etc needs to be address at separate teacher meetings.

HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2015

SECOND GRADE:
-If not completed in class: Explain how your Native American tribe lives using natural resources to meet basic needs (shelter, food and clothing)? on the index card and then draw the matching image on white paper.
-EVERYONE answer the following question on looseleaf. Copy the question, answer it and draw and color a matching picture.
Question: How and why does Christ make life more true and more fulfilling?

THIRD GRADE:
-Reading: Exercise given this morning #9

*Continue working on map of the month it is due THURSDAY

FOURTH GRADE:
-Reading exercise # 29

*Continue working on map of the month it is due THURSDAY

HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2015

SECOND GRADE: Due Friday 11/20
-Achieve 3000:


THIRD GRADE: Due FRIDAY 11/20
-Achieve 3000: Finish the activity of the article "Try, Try Again" on achieve  and then thought question on looseleaf. -ONLY THE THOUGH QUESTION GOES ON LOOSELEAF.

*Continue working on map of the month it is due THURSDAY
*Bring in the money for the books that we will use this module; some students need $6.50, most need $8.75. If your child does not remember their amount, send the highest and I will send back the change.

FOURTH GRADE:DUE FRIDAY 11/20
-Achieve 3000: Complete  the thought question on looseleaf AND then complete the main idea worksheet using the same article.
*Continue working on map of the month it is due THURSDAY

BOOKS FOR MODULE 2

FOURTH GRADE
- This module would not require any text to be bought. Texts will be distributed in class.

THIRD GRADE
-This module we will be working with various text about countries and their culture. As a whole class we will work with the Magic Tree House #27: The Dragon of the Red Dawn. This book cost $3 , if you choose to have me order the book (which I suggest so all students get their book at the same time).
-The students will also work on reading another Magic Tree house book, but this one will be grouped by level of the students reading ability. This book ranges from $3-$5. In order to not post the children s name , I have informed the students on the price of their books. Some students need $6.50, while others need $ 8.75. Please send in the money by Tuesday.

Every one is buying Magic Tree House book #37

1. Magic Tree House #37: Dragon of the Red Dawn $3

For Book Club section of module (your child will only need one of these)

2. Magic Tree House #33: Carnival at Candlelight  $53. Magic Tree House #34: Seasons of the Sandstorms $54. Magic Tree House #45: A crazy Day with Cobras  $3

SECOND GRADE
- Every text will be provided in class. 

REMINDERS AND HOMEWORK FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9-13

REMINDERS

1.. HOMEWORK SCHEDULE is as follow;

          Monday and Wednesday : Mrs.Bagley and Mr.Badia
          Tuesday and Thursday : Ms. Saville

2. VOCABULARY WORDS will be given and written during class time.

3. EXTENDED DAY: Fourth grade will stay on Tuesday for math and Thursday for ELA. Third grade will on Tuesday for ELA and  on Wednesday for math

4. EXAM: This week students will be taking cumulative module 1 exam in all subjects, schedule is as follow
Tuesday November 10- social studies and math
Thursday November 12- religion and science
Friday November 13- reading and ELA

5.MAP A MONTH: Due next week on November 19

6.CLASS PICTURE DAY: Friday November 13- wear proper uniform!


HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 9, 2015

SECOND GRADE:
-study for social studies
*Students were given back their 4 social studies today. Reading quizzes will go home tomorrow. Please DO NOT SEND THEM BACK TO SCHOOL. My suggestion is to keep them at home in a safe place, for future use; ei. studying for the midterm and final exam

THIRD GRADE:
-study for social studies
*Students were given back their 4 social studies today. Reading quizzes will go home tomorrow. Please DO NOT SEND THEM BACK TO SCHOOL. My suggestion is to keep them at home in a safe place, for future use; ei. studying for the midterm and final exam

FOURTH GRADE:
-study for social studies
*Students were given back their 4 social studies today. Reading quizzes will go home tomorrow. Please DO NOT SEND THEM BACK TO SCHOOL. My suggestion is to keep them at home in a safe place, for future use; ei. studying for the midterm and final exam

HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2015

SECOND GRADE:
-study for reading exam

THIRD GRADE: Due FRIDAY 10/30

-study for reading exam

FOURTH GRADE:DUE THURSDAY 10/29
-study for reading exam

MODULE 1 ASSESSMENTS FOR READING AND SOCIAL STUDIES

As you know this week, students will be taking module 1 exams in all subjects, these are to cover everything we have done so far in the school year. Look below for what you should be studying with your child. Besides the notebooks and books stated below also use the weekly quizzes. The reading exam will not have repeats of the same text or questions, so use the story to practice skills of comprehension and going back to find answers or evidence.

Fourth grade 
Reading
- all the vocabulary words
- use of the RAPP method to answer short response questions

Social studies
-all vocabulary words in the notebook
-all notes in the notebook
- geography skills and maps on pages G4-G11 of textbook
- If your notes are not clear or complete, use the textbook and study the information in chapters 1-3
-Information on Native Americans/ Iroquois learned in both reading and social studies

Third Grade 
Reading
-all vocabulary words
- use of RAPP method to answer short responses questions

Social Studies
- all vocabulary words
- all notes in the notebook
-if notes are not clear or complete use chapter 2 from textbook

Second Grade
Reading
-all vocabulary words
-use of restating to answer short response questions
-use of going back into the story to find the answer or supporting evidence

Social Studies
- all vocabulary words
- all notes in the notebook
- if notes are not clear or incomplete use unit 2 from textbook

REMINDERS AND HOMEWORK FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2-6

REMINDERS

1.. HOMEWORK SCHEDULE is as follow;

          Monday and Wednesday : Mrs.Bagley and Mr.Badia
          Tuesday and Thursday : Ms. Saville

2. VOCABULARY WORDS will be given and written during class time.

3. EXTENDED DAY: Fourth grade will stay on Tuesday for math and Thursday for ELA. Third grade will on Tuesday for ELA and  on Wednesday for math

4. QUIZ: This week students will be taking quizzes in social studies and reading  as follow:
Friday November 6- social studies
Thursday November 5- reading

5. Scholastic orders have been places. When it arrives I will let you know.

HOMEWORK FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2015

SECOND GRADE: Due Friday 11/6
-Achieve 3000 thought question on looseleaf using the text "A Last Look at Amelia Earhart"

THIRD GRADE: Due FRIDAY 11/6

-Achieve 3000 though question on looseleaf  using "Read All About It...On Your Phone"
-Achieve 3000 activity and stretch activity using  "Read All About It...On Your Phone"

FOURTH GRADE:DUE Friday 11/6

-Achieve 3000 though question  on looseleaf using the text  " What is History?"