January 29 - February 2

REMINDERS

**Please make sure your child has sharpened pencils every morning
for school. Reminder that being ready and prepared for class is
essential.**

1. Parents please remind your children that penmanship counts towards their grade. Classwork as well as homework should be done neatly.
2. Wednesday 1/31: Religion Fair @ 8:30 AM in the Lunchroom, parents are welcomed to join.
3. Thursday 2/1: Report Cards sent home.
4. Friday 2/2: EARLY DISMISSAL - 12 NOON, after school in session if needed. Parent - Teacher conferences 3 - 8 PM sharp!
5. A reminder to parents that studying with your child will ensure academic progress. 20 minutes a night helps!

HOMEWORK

2nd Grade

2nd Grade Lessons

2nd ELA Vocabulary

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Monday 1/29:

1. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/125. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
2. Religion quiz was pushed back for this week. 10 Commandments and vocabulary words.
3. Complete pp. 124 & only the bottom of 125 in RWJs if not done in class. The book has been assigned on Pearson, please log on to use it for the hw. 

Tuesday1/30:

1. Complete p. 127 in RWJs. The text has been assigned on Pearson, please log on and use it to complete your homework.
2. Log onto Front Row and complete articles assigned. They are due by Thursday 2/1.
3. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/125. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
   

Wednesday 1/31:

1. Complete classwork questions B, C, & D on p. 104 of social studies text.
2. Log onto Front Row and complete articles assigned. They are due by Thursday 2/1.
3. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/125. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Thursday 2/1:

1. Study the Act of Contrition. Students will be quizzed orally.

3rd Grade

3rd Grade Lessons

3rd ELA Vocabulary

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Monday 1/29:

1. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete complete assignments by Thursday 1/25. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
2. Complete pp. 132 & only the bottom of 133 in RWJs if not done in class. The book has ben assigned on Pearson, please log on to use it for hw.

Tuesday 1/30:

1. Complete p. 135 in RWJs. The text has been assigned on Pearson so that questions can be answered. Please log on and use it for homework.
2. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/25. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Wednesday 1/31:

1. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/25. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
2. Review vocabulary words in notebook from ELA, quiz on 2/2, Friday. List will be updated tomorrow on the link provided.

Thursday 2/1:

1. Study ELA Vocabulary words # 11- 24 on vocabulary list. They are also defined in your notebooks. 

January 22 - 26

REMINDERS

**Please make sure your child has sharpened pencils every morning for school. Reminder that being ready and prepared for class is essential.**

1. Parents please remind your children that penmanship counts towards their grade.
2. Classwork as well as homework should be done neatly.
3. Monday, 1/22: EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12 NOON
4. Monday, 01/22: Religion Midterm
5. Wednesday, 1/24: 3rd grade MAP Reading Test
6. Monday, 1/29: Religion Projects are due
7. A reminder to parents that studying with your child will ensure academic progress. 20 minutes a night helps!

RELIGION PROJECTS

Both, 2nd and 3rd graders were given a topic on Friday in religion class for their projects and we briefly discussed what was expected. All information should be presented on a trifold board. Pictures may be printed and used for demonstration. Information may be typed and glued or handwritten on the board. This is the time to get very creative with your board to present the information on your topics. 

ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 29th

2nd Grade:

*Parents please check your child’s notebook as they wrote the topics in Friday’s notes*

For students who were assigned one of the Ten Commandments, the following questions should be answered on their boards:

• Name the commandment given and it’s number.
• What does the commandment mean?
• How does the commandment apply to you as a child?
• How does the commandment affect you as a child?
• What can you do to follow the commandment?
• What can you advise to other children your age on how to follow the commandment

For students who were assigned a sacrament, the following questions should be answered on their boards:

• Name your sacrament and the type of sacrament it is.
• What is the significance of the sacrament (why do we celebrate it)?
• What is done during the sacrament? (any special procedures?)
• What is used during or for the sacrament?
• Why are they used?
• When is the sacrament done? (what time during your life?)

3rd Grade:

All the students in the 3rd grade were assigned the Liturgical Year. Each child is to discuss Ordinary Time as well as one other season assigned to them in class. The following information is to be found on their boards:

• The meaning of Liturgical Year/Calendar
• The name of the season assigned
• Timeframe of the season?
• What is done to prepare for that season?
• What is celebrated during that season?
• Students should also explain what is Ordinary Time.
• When does the Church practice it?

HOMEWORK

2nd Grade

2nd Grade Lessons

2nd ELA Vocabulary

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Monday 1/22:

1. Religion quizzes have been sent home; please review, sign and return.
2. ELA quizzes have also been sent home; I have to say the studying was worth it! Please review, sign and return.
3. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/125. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Tuesday 1/23:

1. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/125. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
2. Review 10 Commandments & vocabulary for quiz on Friday, 1/26.

Wednesday 1/24

1. On p. 93 of Social Studies book answer questions A, B, & D in notebook, restate the question. 
2. Complete ONLY the bottom of pp. 118 & 119 in Reader's and Writer's Journals.
3. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/125. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
4. Review 10 Commandments & vocabulary for quiz on Friday, 1/26.
5. For the following Friday, 2/2 - children should know The Act of Contrition.

Thursday 1/25:

1. Students should have been studying The 10 Commandments and the 5 vocabulary words given on last week's religion quiz. Quiz tomorrow!
2. No homework for tonight as I want students to focus on finishing their religion projects. Reminder it is due Monday, 1/29.

Friday, 1/26:

1. Religion projects due Monday!
2. Quiz pushed to Monday, 1/29, as today's Anti-Bullying lesson took up the whole period. 

3rd Grade

3rd Grade Lessons

3rd ELA Vocabulary

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Monday 1/22:

1. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete complete assignments by Thursday 1/25. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Tuesday1/23:

1. ELA quizzes have been sent home; please review, sign and return.
2. Complete p. 211 activities A & B in Voyages book.
3. Review vocabulary words again, quiz on Friday, 1/26.
4. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete complete assignments by Thursday 1/25. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Wednesday 1/24:

1. ELA midterm exams were sent home today. Please review sign and send back tomorrow. If you have an concerns or questions, please make an appointment through the office with Ms. Alba. 
2. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete complete assignments by Thursday 1/25. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Thursday 1/25:

1. No homework for tonight as I want students to focus on finishing their religion projects. Reminder it is due Monday, 1/29.
2. Religion & ELA quizzes next Friday, 2/2. I believe students are all quizzed out for the week! So please review over the weekend and next week.

Friday 1/26:

1. Religion midterms were reviewed in class today and students took them home. Please review, sign and return.
2. Religion projects due Monday!

RELIGION PROJECTS

RELIGION PROJECTS

Both, 2nd and 3rd graders were given a topic on Friday in religion class for their projects and we briefly discussed what was expected. All information should be presented on a tri-fold board. Pictures may be printed and used for demonstration. Information may be typed and glued or handwritten on the board. This is the time to get very creative with your board to present the information on your topics.

ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 29th

2nd Grade:

*Parents please check your child’s notebook as they wrote the topics in Friday’s notes*

For students who were assigned one of the Ten Commandments, the following questions should be answered on their boards:

• Name the commandment given and it’s number.
• What does the commandment mean?
• How does the commandment apply to you as a child?
• How does the commandment affect you as a child?
• What can you do to follow the commandment?
• What can you advise to other children your age on how to follow the commandment?

For students who were assigned a sacrament, the following questions should be answered on their boards:

• Name your sacrament and the type of sacrament it is.
• What is the significance of the sacrament (why do we celebrate it)?
• What is done during the sacrament? (any special procedures?)
• What is used during or for the sacrament?
• Why are they used?
• When is the sacrament done? (what time during your life?)

3rd Grade:
All the students in the 3rd grade were assigned the Liturgical Year. Each child is to discuss Ordinary Time as well as one other season assigned to them in class. The following information is to be found on their boards:

• The meaning of Liturgical Year/Calendar
• The name of the season assigned
• Timeframe of the season?
• What is done to prepare for that season?
• What is celebrated during that season?
• How does your family prepare and celebrate the season?
• Students should also explain what is Ordinary Time.
• When does the Church practice it?

January 15 - 19

REMINDERS

**We have gotten better, but please still make sure your child has sharpened pencils every morning for school. Reminder that being ready and prepared for class is essential.**

1. Parents please remind your children that penmanship counts towards their grade. Classwork as well as homework should be done neatly.
2. ELA midterm exam for 3rd grade will be on Tuesday 1/16.
3. 2nd grade ELA MAP Testing will be on Thursday 1/18, please make sure all students have breakfast.

PROJECTS

Both, 2nd and 3rd graders were given a topic on Friday in religion class for their projects and we briefly discussed what was expected. All information should be presented on a tri-fold board. Pictures may be printed and used for demonstration. Information may be typed and glued or handwritten on the board. This is the time to get very creative with your board to present the information on your topics.

ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 29th

2nd Grade:

*Parents please check your child’s notebook as they wrote the topics in Friday’s notes*

For students who were assigned one of the Ten Commandments,
the following questions should be answered on their boards:

• Name the commandment given and it’s number.
• What does the commandment mean?
• How does the commandment apply to you as a child?
• How does the commandment affect you as a child?
• What can you do to follow the commandment?
• What can you advise to other children your age on how to follow the commandment

For students who were assigned a sacrament, the following questions should be answered on their boards:

• Name your sacrament and the type of sacrament it is.
• What is the significance of the sacrament (why do we celebrate it)?
• What is done during the sacrament? (any special procedures?)
• What is used during or for the sacrament?
• Why are they used?
• When is the sacrament done? (what time during your life?)

3rd Grade:

All the students in the 3rd grade were assigned the Liturgical Year. Each child is to discuss Ordinary Time as well as one other season assigned to them in class. The following information is to be found on their boards:

• The meaning of Liturgical Year/Calendar
• The name of the season assigned
• Timeframe of the season?
• What is done to prepare for that season?
• What is celebrated during that season?
• Students should also explain what is Ordinary Time.
• When does the Church practice it?

HOMEWORK

2nd Grade

2nd Grade Lessons

2nd ELA Vocabulary

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Tuesday 1/16:

1. Quizzes (ELA & Social Studies Vocabulary) were sent home today. Please sign them and return tomorrow. They were graded out of 4 points. If you multiply the number of correct answers by 10 you will have a percentage. -Thanks
2. Complete the bottom of p. 103 in Reader's and Writer's Journal.
3. Complete questions B, D, & E on page 79 of social studies book (Chapter 4 lesson 1). 
4. Study the 10 commandments, the story of The Forgiving Father, and vocabulary for commandments, Great Commandment, Ten Commandments, sin, mortal sins, venial sins, free will and mercy (Chapters 9 & 10). Quiz on Friday, 1/19.
5. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/18. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on looseleaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Wednesday 1/17:

1. Study ELA vocabulary words under Unit 2 - Module A for quiz on Friday, 1/19.
2. Study the 10 commandments, the story of The Forgiving Father, and vocabulary for commandments, Great Commandment, Ten Commandments, sin, mortal sins, venial sins, free will and mercy (Chapters 9 & 10). Quiz on Friday, 1/19. 
3. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/18. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on loose-leaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.

Thursday 1/18

1. With the exception of a few students, the 2nd grade class may dress down tomorrow. Again I ask parents to please reinforce every night classroom and school rules. 
2. Study ELA vocabulary words under Unit 2 - Module A for quiz tomorrow.
3. Study the 10 commandments, the story of The Forgiving Father, and vocabulary for commandments, Great Commandment, Ten Commandments, sin, mortal sins, venial sins, free will and mercy (Chapters 9 & 10). Quiz tomorrow. 

3rd Grade

3rd Grade Lessons

3rd ELA Vocabulary

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Tuesday 1/16:

1. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/18. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on loose-leaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
2. Continue to review for religion Archdiocese exam. Once again if any information is uncertain, please make sure to make a note of it and bring it into class for further discussion and clarification.

Wednesday 1/17:

1. Study ELA vocabulary words under Unit 2 - Module A for quiz on Friday, 1/19.
2. Log onto PearsonRealize and complete assignments by Thursday 1/18. Answer all questions at the end of every leveled eReader on loose-leaf with a full heading & name of the book as the subject.
3. Continue to review for religion Archdiocese exam. Once again if any information is uncertain, please make sure to make a note of it and bring it into class for further discussion and clarification.

Thursday 1/18

1. Study ELA vocabulary words under Unit 2 - Module A for quiz tomorrow.
2. Continue to review for religion Archdiocese exam. Once again if any information is uncertain, please make sure to make a note of it and bring it into class for further discussion and clarification.

Friday 1/19

1. Review ALL notes given in class for the last two weeks for the religion midterm; including vocabulary.
   

   1-19-18 IN-CLASS REVIEW NOTES