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Homework Assignments / 4th Quarter
Thurs., April 19- ELA: read
Math: L-14 page 61 & 62 #1 a to d- Science: finish classwork on pages 159 through 164
- Students didn't have gym today due to weather outside & unavailability of the gym. Their gym class will be on Monday, instead. Therefore, students to wear their gym uniform on Monday, 4/23.
- Trip Update
Yeah!! finally got the permission slips. Please sign & return by next Tuesday. In addition, any parent wishing to go along should send chaperone form back ASAP.
Wed., April 18- ELA: read & finish spelling classwork on p 150
- Math: Lesson 13 page 57 (all) & page 58 (e, g, i -- or any three). No need to do #3 @ bottom.
- Religion: reread Chapter 18 pages 208, 209, 210, & 211
Tues., April 17- ELA: Read
- Trip Update: The class trip is scheduled for Mon., April 30. I'm awaiting confirmation and permissions slips from the office. Hopefully I'll send home the slips tomorrow.
Mon., April 16- ELA: read
- Math: Review Mod 5 lessons 1 to 11 for test tomorrow
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Homework Assignments / 3rd Quarter
Friday, April 13- ELA: read
- Math: Review Module 5 lessons 1 to 11. Test on Tuesday. Students should review classwork (in workbook & handouts), home work pages, exit tickets, "homework helper" pages. Students need to solve using number bonds, arrow way, vertically, place value chart. There will also be about 2 word problems.
- Students should log on to xtramath.com for building speed and acuracy.
Thurs., April 12- ELA: read
- Math: Page 41 (do 1/2) and page 42. Some students must get the L-5 / L-6 "exit ticket" signed.
UPDATE: The Liberty Science Center trip is rescheduled for Monday, April 30.
Permission slip/payment notice will be sent home shortly.
Wed., April 11- ELA: read & finish spelling page 148 (if not done during class)
- Math: page 37 (do any 4) & page 38 (see handout of p 36 for help) Also homework helper page was sent home. (It's in the hw folder or the math book.)
UPDATE on class trip -- There seems to be a conflict with the date (4/24) and an activity scheduled by the home school. I am trying to confirm the activity and then a new trip date. I was at a math workshop on Tuesday & Mrs. Kiely is at a workshop today. Hopefully tomorrow (Thurs) I will be able to confirm a date. Thanks for your patience.
Mon., April 9- ELA: read
- Math: Students need to review the strategies learned in lessons 3, 4, 5. They need to go back and fill in any missing/skipped work on pages 14 through 24. Tomorrow students will review lessons 6 and 7 and should be ready to begin the new lesson (L-8).
- Science: Students need to finish writing, in complete sentences, answer to the three questions on page C43. (Most students finished this.)
- Social/Science: By Friday, students should bring in a used can or container that they will "reuse" into something else. (We are focusing on ways to recycle/reuse.)
Wed., March 28 Wishing all of you a very blessed Easter!- No assigned homework.
Please encourage students to read during the break and possible review math. They can also go on the Xtramath web site for basic skill-building. Students brought home a test folder today with their last math test (Module 4), a reading test, reading quiz, and various graded Scholastic magazine issues.
Tues., March 27- ELA: Read
- Math: Lesson 7 hw pages 31, 32, 33 (Students completed some of these pages today. Students may also finish these pages during class on Wednesday morning.)
- NOTICE TO PARENTS about an anticipated class trip:
We are planning a class trip to the Liberty Science Center for the 1st & 2nd graders on Tuesday, April 24. The cost will be approximately $30.
Parents, depending on room on the bus, will be allowed to go at the same cost. Parents (especially new parents to the school) must complete the ADNY background check & safer spaces paperwork (on line). The paperwork must be complete least one week prior to the trip in order to be considered as a chaperone. Contact the main office if you need additional details.
Right after the break you will receive the official trip notification/ permission slip with exact cost. Anticipate the money and permission slip will be due no later than Monday, April 16. You may also want to keep this date in mind when filling out the lunch order because there are no refunds.Mon., March 26
ELA: read
Math: pages 24 and 27
Fri., March 23
ELA: read
Math: pages 19 & 20
Religion: Finish reading Ch 17 & complete p 204 (coloring)
Thurs., March 22
ELA: read
Math: Module 5 Lesson 3 -- 1/2 page 15 & 1/2 of page 16
Tues., March 20- ELA: read; grammar (yellow bk) pages 91, 92, 93
- Math: pages 11 & 12 (Try going on to Xtramath.com & completing 1 session.)
- Science: (Classwork to be finished: workbook p 155, 157 and 158.)
Mon., March 19 (Happy St. Joseph's Day)- ELA: read; Finish (yellow bk) p 118 and 120, if not finished in class.
- Math: Module 5 Lesson 1; p 3 complete 1/2 of #1 and 1/2 of #2; p 4 (all)
- Religion: complete activities on page 187 and 192
Fri., March 16 Happy St. Patrick's Day -- May the luck of the Irish be with you!
ELA: read
Math: review Mod 4 -- word problem portion of test will be Monday.
Religion: reread Ch 16 and complete p 194.
Thurs., March 15
ELA: read
Math: Review Mod 4 (mostly the lessons from 16 to 30) Friday will be the different ways to add and subtract (especiall vertical and place value chart). On Monday, students will do the word problems.
Friday is a half day and also a dress down for $2 (Flyer in HW folder.)
Wed., March 14
ELA: read; yellow book: p 118
Math: p 131, 132 - Review different strategies & word problems (Module 4 test on Friday)
REMINDER: Friday is a half day for students. (faculty meeting)
Mon., March 12
ELA: Read & grammar (yellow bk) p 135, 136
Math: (finish 2 problems classwork on p 126) hw: p 128, 129 (RDW)
Review Mod 4 -- test on Friday
NO class on Tuesday, March 13 (teachers/faculty/staff @ safety workshop)
Fri., March 9
ELA: read - finish classwork: spelling p 138; grammar (yellow bk) p 127, 128, 129
Math: p 123 and 124 (Some need to correct or finish last night's hw.)
Optional: If you have extra time, try a session of xtramath.
Thurs., March 8
ELA: read
Math: handout (3 addition problems & 2 word problems)
NOTE: There is a reminder in the hw folder about a parent yearbook meeting on Friday 3/9.
Tues., March 6- ELA: Complete handout "Favorite Movie." Students must write in complete sentences.
- Read
- Math: page 119 & 120 (2 problems from each page) The word problem must be one of the problems. ALSO there is a handout (p 13) & students must draw & label & solve a couple of very easy word problems.
- Trying going to the xtramath.com web site & practicing your skills.
Mon., March 5
ELA: read
Math: No written work, but review verticals, chips, word problems (up to p 116)
Fri., Mar 2 - No homework -- Looking forward to seeing you at church for First Penance.
Wed., Feb. 28
ELA: read & finish handout on "linking verbs"
Math: p 106 RDW (Some finished this in class) & also p 107 -- complete any 5 (vertical AND chart needed)
Tues., Feb. 27
A: Read & spelling - Finish p 128/129, if not done during class.
- Math: Go to the xmath.com website and complete a session. ALSO anyone who did not do the workout for the 6 problems last night, must finish this tonight. Do chart and disks or chip on loose leaf or in your notebook. Answers were not sufficient. Mid-Module 4 test was returned today.
- Religion: Finish p 154 (This was Friday's hw!)
Mon., Feb. 26- ELA: Read -- Also finish phonics p 80, if not done in class.
- Math: page 102 & 103 (only need to do #1a/b, and 1/2 of # 2, and #3 word problem)
- Religion: Sacrament of Penance is Saturday. You should examine your conscience each night.
Friday, Feb. 23- ELA: Read
- Math: Lesson 23 pages 97, 98 (Homework helper page is in hw folder.) Please sign up your child for the on-line math practice. Information about XTRAMATH.COM was sent home last week. Eachpractice session takes about 7 to 10 minutes and will help your child learn his/her math facts.
- Religion: Reread Chapter 12 & complete "review page" p 154. During class students added the four key words & definitions to their notebooks. Any student who didn't finish must complete for homework.
NOTE: Lenny's sweater went missing. Please check to see if your child brought home an extra sweater. Thanks for checking.
Thurs., Feb. 22 (Happy Birthday, George!)- ELA: Read (Students must read every weeknight.)
- Math page 93 and page 94 #2 a & b (There is a homework helper page in hw folder.)
- Religion: reread pages 144 to 147 and complete activity on p 146 (writing a question)
First Penance is coming up soon. (It's a week from Saturday!)
NOTE: Report Cards were sent home today. They are in the homework folders.
Wed., Feb 21
ELA: Read
Check the homework folder. Notices from the office were sent home today.
In addition, the following classwork from last week needs to be finished. (Most finished everything)
Spelling: finish page 120 & 121
Math: finish assignments between 85 and 90
Religion: Finish adding to your notebook the two "key words" from chapter 11.
Tues., Feb. 13- ELA: read
- Math: Finish L-18 Spring (both sides) & Lesson 18 page 75 & 76 (Students don't need to complete everything; we crossed out several that students may skip.) Also, there is a "homework helper" page in the hw folder.
- ALSO: I enrolled the students in an on-line math site. There is a letter in the hw folder explaining the site & how to enroll from your home computer. My classroom goal is to have students spend 3 min. each morning practicing their skills., Hopefully they can do the same at home.
- NOTE: This Friday is the 100th day of school. There is a notice in the hw folder about this day.
- Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday; therefore, we won't have a Valentine's Day party. (None of the classes will be having a party!) However, candy grams will be delivered & if students bring in goody bags, they will be passed out at the end of the day.
Mon., Feb. 12 (Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!)- ELA: read (Reread biography if you don't remember anything about the person.)
- Math: Lesson 17 - P 72 (If you already finished p 72, review answers classwork/homework on pages 69 to 72.)
- Social: Read handout on White House & answer the questions.
Fri., Feb. 9
ELA: Read
Math: page 71
Thurs., Feb. 8
ELA: Read & read some more
Religion: Say the "Act of Contrition"
Wed., Feb. 7
ELA: Read
Math: Review workbook practices, quiz, handouts, homework helper pages to prepare for Mod 4 test up to Lesson 16. Test will focus on addition & subtracting using vertical method, showing place value disks/chips, solving word problems (RDW method), using different strategies to solve (such as arrow, make 10, take 10, like units, tape diagram).
NOTE: A new girl started in our class yesterday. Her name is Anastaja Nieves. The students have done a great job making her feel welcome. (She has a brother in K, so you already may know the parents.)
Tues., Feb. 6
ELA: read (Reread the biography if you can't remember anything about the person!)
Math: P 65 and 67 word problems RDW method (Students can skip 66.) Exit ticket for L-15 returned & it's in the workbook; all did well on the 2 subtraction problems. Test Thursday on Module 4 up to lesson 16.
Religion: Say the Act of Contrition (Copy is glued to inside front cover of assignment pad.)
Mon. Feb. 5
ELA: read
Math: L-15 pages 63 & 64 (Anticipate test on Thurs. on L-1 to 16) (Last week's quiz was returned today.)
END of Second Quarter
Thurs., Feb. 1
ELA: read
Math: Lesson 14 page 59 and page 60 #3 a,b,c (skip #2)
NOTE: Tomorrow (Friday) is "sports day" & students should wear their gym uniform. Also it's a 1/2 day for students.
Wed., Jan 31
Math: Page 55 & 56
Tues., Jan 30
ELA: read 1/2 of next biography
Math: Finish adding disks to page 51 (This was hw from last Wed.) Also complete page 52. (Some students also have this completed from last week.)
Wed. is International Day. Either students can bring in their food or parents can bring it at 1:00.
Mon., Jan. 29
No hw tonight -- Happy Catholic School Week
Math quiz will be on Tuesday.
Fri., Jan. 26
ELA: Read
Math: review "exit tickets" lessons 7, 8, 9, 10 -- corrected & returned & should be in the homework folder. Also review workbook pages. There will be a quiz on Mon or Tues. on lessons 5 to 10.
Religion: reread chapter 10 & complete page 130.
Note: Food for Int'l Day -- So far I've been told that parents are bringing in: eclairs, croisants, ?
Thurs., Jan. 25
ELA: read
Math: Review Mod 4 review -- lessons 5 & 6 "exit ticket" & correction page in hw folder ALSO students to review lessons 7, 8 & 9
Social: bring in pics & info
Wed., Jan. 24- ELA: Read
- Math: Lesson 12, page 51 (homework helper page included in hw folder)
- Social: Students to print out 3 picture on France & 5 interesting facts -- due Friday (1/26).
- Note about International Day (1/31) is in the hw folder.
Tues., Jan 23- ELA: finish reading the short biography
- Math: Lesson 11, page 47
Mon., Jan. 22- ELA: students to read (about 1/2) of the biography they were given today.
- Math: Lesson 10 page 43. (ALSO lessons 9 & 10 "homework helper" pages are in the homework folder.) Students also need to finish classwork on page 43. They need to solve using the vertical and the "chip" models.
- Religion: Finish the puzzle (Friday's hw), if not done and handed in.
Fri., Jan 19
Math: page 39 - solve vertical & w/ "chips"
Religion: finish puzzle (both sides)
Thurs., Jan. 18
ELA: read
Math: pages 35 and 36
Religion: review chapters 8 & 9 for test tomorrow
Wed., Jan. 17
ELA: Read
Math: page 31 & 32 (Note: Homework helper pages for Lessons 5, 6, & 7) are in student's homework folder.)
Religion: Review/reread Chapters 8 & 9 (test Friday)
Tues., Jan. 16
ELA: read (Students must bring in an independent book to read/discuss in class.)
Math: P 27 and p 28 #3 and 4 (RDW method)
Religion: Begin reviewing/rereading chapters 8 and 9. (Test on Friday.)
FYI: 2nd grade will be responsible for "foods from France" for International Day. (More info to follow)
Fri., Jan. 12
Math: pages 23 & 24 - Do your best to solve and show strategy. (RDW)
Thurs., Jan. 11- ELA: read
- Math: Page 19 (#1 and #2) and Page 20 #3
Wed., Jan. 10- ELA: read
- Math: Page 17 (finish cw on p 16) Also students brought home "homework helper" pages for lessons 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Social: reread handouts on Declaration and Lady Liberty & color in the pictures.
- Science: A few students need to complete wkb pages 101 & 102.
Tues., Jan. 9- ELA: read
- Math: Page 14 #4 a/b word problems, if not finished. (Students were given a copy of how #3 could be solved.) Students should also go back and solve or check word problems between page 2 and 14. Lastly, complete sprint hand-out, which should not be timed.
- Science: finish classwork -- pages 107 & 108
Mon., Jan. 8- ELA: read
- Math: finish page 10; page 13 and top of 14
Wed., Jan 3, 2018 -- Happy New Year!- ELA: Read
- Math: Mod 4, Lesson 2, p 9. If there is no school tomorrow (Thurs.), they should finish page 10.
- Religion: page 106
A few students need to finish classwork:
- Science workbook: page 97 & 98
- Spelling page 106
Tues., Dec. 19
Math: Review Mod 3 lessons for test tomorrow.
Monday, Dec. 18
Math: Review Module 3 lessons for a test on Wednesday.
(Tuesday is "crazy hat day" -- not a dress down day -- and there is no $ to pay.)
NOTE: Concert is rescheduled for this Wednesday.
Friday, 12/15- Math: Finish page 103 #1. I think everyone finished this. There will be a Module 3 test next week, probably on Wed. (Depends on our review on Mon. & Tues.)
Thurs., 12/14- Read
- Math: Finish p 95 #2 and page 99
Wed., 12/13
- ELA: read
- Math: page 91 #2 & 3; page 95 #1 -- Just pick 3, of the 6, columns to complete--same as done in class today.
Tues., Dec. 12 (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe)- ELA - read; review possessive nouns
- Math - Lesson 17 page 87 ("homework helper" page in homework forlder). There will be an end of module test next week (probably Wed).
Mon., Dec. 11- ELA: read (and review answers to possessive nouns practices (in our yellow bk & hand out) There will be a quiz on Wed or Thurs., and students will be able to look at their notebooks for rules.
- Math: Lesson 16 page 81 (There is a "homework helper page" in their homework folders.) Also Mid-Module 3 test was sent home today. Please sign & return cover sheet.
Fri., Dec. 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception- ELA: Review possessive nouns (corrected worksheets are in the hw folder); Finish spelling p 103, if not completed during class.
- Math: No new pages; students brought home their workbook in case they have a chance to review. (Mid-term tests should be returned early next week; they're currently w/ Mr. Vicario for review.)
Thurs., Dec 7 (Pearl Harbor Day -- We pray for those lost @ Pearl Harbor.)
ELA: Read
Math: Lesson 15 page 77 (3 word problems) (See "homework helper" page for extra help.)
Science: A few students need to finish pages 86, 87, 88 in workbook.
NOTE: Please have students sharpen pencils at home so they are ready to start work when then come in.
Wed., Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas
ELA: Read
Math: Lesson 14 hw pages 73 & 74 (A "Homework Helper" sheet for Lessons 14&15 was sent home today & located in the student's homework folder.)
Tues., Dec. 5
Math: page 65
Social: Scholastic magazine "Holiday" -- students to read 1,2,3 aloud. They don't need to complete page 4 -- but they may.
Mon., Dec. 4
ELA: Read
Math: page 61 (Students should try and use their disks & value chart. Also, there is a "homework helper" page in the homework folder.)
Fri., Dec. 1
ELA: Read & finish grammar (possessive nouns) worksheet pages.
MATH: page 57 (You need to practice using your disks & chart. (You don't need to write anything in the workbook.)
Religion: Sunday is the first day of Advent.
Thurs., Nov. 30
ELA: Read
Math: cut out disks
Wed., Nov. 29
ELA: Read
Math: Review lessons 1 to 10 - Test tomorrow (Thursday)
Tues., Nov. 28
ELA: read
Math: page 53 - Review Lessons 1 to 10 (practices, homeworks, exit tickets--in folder). Parents may need to sign exit ticket "Lesson 8". All Module 3 handouts should be kept in the math folder. There wil be test on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Mon., Nov. 27
ELA: Finish classwork: Yellow grammar bk p 40 (Write out the phrase or sentence.) & spelling p 92 (Most students finished.)
MATH: Review module 3 lessons 1 through 6. Test on Thursday on lessons 1 to 10. (Tuesday and Wednesday are review days.)
Science: Read "Panda" magazine, pages 1,2,3
NOTE: The "movie ticket" needs to be returned tomorrow (Tuesday) if you plan to attend the movie on Friday night.
Tues., Nov 21
ELA: Read
Math: Lesson 9, pages 49 & 50 ("Homework helper" handout & copy of classwork page are included in homework folder.)
Mon., Nov. 20
ELA: Read
Math: Lesson 8 pages 43 & 44 (There is a "homework helper" handout, to help parents understand what students are working on, in the homework folder that explains lessons 7 and 8.)
Social: Reread "Firefighter" and complete page 4.
Friday, Nov. 17
ELA: read
Math: Lesson 7 pages 37 & 38. Also review lessons 1 to 6, and maybe practice drawing bundles.
Thurs., Nov. 16
ELA: Read & finish alphabetical order words, if not done in class.
Math: Module 3 page 31 and 32
Wed., Nov. 15
ELA: Finish spelling classwork on p 54.
Math: Complete worksheet (handout) & cut out "hide zero" cards if not done last night.
Science: Read "Pumpkin" and complete p 4. (Reread "Ghost" if you could not remember anything about the magazine article you read Tuesday night.)
Religion: Finish page 78, if not completed during class.
Tues., Nov. 14, 2017 - Tomorrow is individual picture day.
Read: independent book for 15/20 min.
Math: Cut out the "hide zero" cards (pull out in workbook). Several students still have their cards from module 1 and don't need to cut out anything.
Science: Read "Ghost in the Night" magazine and complete page 4.