Thursday, May 14

School events for this week:

• Friday:

  1. Spirit week:  Free GREEN only dress, otherwise school uniform

  2. Prayer service

  3. Early 12:00 dismissal 

      Thursday, May 14

Homework Summary:  (Read below for more information)

1. Math worksheet

2. State report stuff

3. Lion Witch & Wardrobe notebook check  

Science:  

• Thursday: Study hall day in the science lab today given much needed time to finish work in other classes.  

• Wednesday:  No science class on Wednesday

• Tuesday: No homework today.  

• Monday - Homework:  There is a writing assignment on Mr. L's Google Classroom about camp due today.  Many finished it today.  Many still need to. 

Religion:

• Thursday: Today they finished up the Narnia scripture worksheet and the Holy Spirit worksheet.  No homework. 

• Wednesday:  They continued working on the Narnia scripture worksheet and the Holy Spirit worksheet.  No homework. 

• Tuesday: They started on a cross-curriculum worksheet with the Bible and the Narnia novel LW&W. This included looking up scripture on the Holy Spirit.  No homework. 

• Monday:    Today they read chapter 22 and started chapter 23.  They also talked about the terms of Ascension & Pentecost. More on this throughout the week.  No homework. 

Math:

• Thursday - Homework:  Complete the Unit Fractions by non-zero numbers. 

• Wednesday - Homework:  Complete the Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions worksheet.

• Tuesday - Homework: Complete the fractions & Division worksheet. 

• Monday:  Today they spent a day of review after a full week of camp.  No homework. 

Social Studies:  

• Thursday: Class time was spent finishing up the chapter worksheet and preparing for the chapter quiz next week Tuesday.

• Wednesday:  Today was spent going over the "review" worksheet for the quiz sometime next week.  We will read and finish the chapter worksheet the next few days.  

• Monday:  We will finish up the chapter in the next few days.  We were busy writing letters of appreciation to the wonderful naturalist camp leaders today.

Literature:  

• Thursday: We discussed the final chapter worksheet, and took the Accelerated Reader's quiz.  Homework: LW&W notebook check tomorrow. Here's an itemized list of what needs to be completed in your notebook and in order.  

• Wednesday  - homework:  We finally finished the Lion, Witch, & the Wardrobe today...yah! Complete the chapter 17 worksheet, both sides.  We will have the final notebook check on Friday (not tomorrow), so is complete.  

• Tuesday - homework:  Complete the chapter 16 worksheet, both sides.  FYI:  We will have the final notebook check on Thursday so make sure everything we've assigned thus far is complete.  

• Monday - homework:  Re-read chapter 16.   This will serve as a needed review as we near the end of the book. 

State Reports:  The final few tasks have been posted on our Google Classroom.  We will dedicate tomorrow morning to finishing most of them.

1. Facts & Figures, Famous State Person, Iconic State Bridge/Structure - Due Friday

2. Google Slides - Due next Tuesday or Wednesday (depending on progress.)

3. State Presentations will begin next week Tuesday or Wednesday. 

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Wednesday - Homework:  Spelling worksheet, spelling test, and the JRN packet all due tomorrow. 

• Tuesday - Spelling packet: Complete at least 10 of the words on the spelling packet.  Use it to prepare for Thursday's spelling test. 

• Monday:  Spelling test is scheduled for Thursday. 

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Week 34:  Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 1

Science:   

• Thursday:  They did a brief writing assignment about camp today. 

• Wednesday:  No science class on Wednesday for me.  

• Tuesday: Today they worked on their posters on endangered or threatened species.  This will be finished up Thursday. 

• Monday:   Great lively discussions today on a myriad of topics, but alas no homework.  

Religion:

• Wednesday/Thursday: They continued working on their special project.  

• Tuesday: They will be working on a special project the next few days.  

• Monday:    They took an open book quiz today.  No homework

Math:

• Thursday:  Covered a lot of material today but not enough to assign homework.

• Wednesday:  They took the Star Math assessment test today.  No homework

• Tuesday: No homework today.  

• Monday - homework:   Complete the Orgo worksheet on binder paper

Social Studies:

• Thursday:  We completed 13.2 - 13.3.  Your homework is to read and complete sections 13.4 and 13.5

• Wednesday:  We collected the atlas worksheet and started chapter 13 with vocabulary and reading the chapter.

• Tuesday: homework:   Complete the Atlas worksheet

Literature:  

• Thursday - Homework:  Complete the chapter 15 worksheet.

• Wednesday:   We finished reading chapter 15 together in class.  Worksheet tomorrow.  No homework. 

• Tuesday - homework:   Complete the revised chapter 14 worksheet. 

• Monday - homework:   We read chapter 14 today.  Complete the chapter 14 worksheet for homework.  

State Reports:  

• Wednesday:  WOW...the state hats are magnificient!!! 

• Tuesday: State Hats are due tomorrow.  Can't wait to see them. 

• Monday:

  1. State Flag & Seal write-up:  Use your library state library books, or any other on-line sources you can find, to learn and write about the meaning of your state flag and state seal.  Everything on the flag and seal needs to be explained.  This first step will be a rough draft form on binder paper.  

  2. State seals were due last week.  Many are in. Many still need to be.   

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday: Classwork - JRN page 310, and 311.  So far we've completed pages 310, 310, 309, 308, 303, 304 (just #1-12), 305, and 307

• Tuesday: Classwork - JRN page 309. 

• Monday:  Classwork - JRN page 308. 

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Week 33:  Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24

Science:  

• Thursday:  No science class today.  

• Wednesday:  They were able to finish and submit the water cycle assignment.  No homework.  

• Tuesday:  More discussion today about water cycles in our area.  Homework assignment due tonight about River Keepers.  Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom for more information.  This is also where you will submit the assignment. 

• Monday:    Today in the science lab they had a lively discussion about last Friday's assignment.  No homework

Religion:

• Thursday:  We had a super informative Zoom presentation with the camp director during religion time.  

• Wednesday:  The Marian Sisters paid us a visit during religion class.  How perfect!  No homework. 

• Tuesday:  They worked on Lesson 2&3 in the chapter packet.  Like yesterday, it is homework for those that didn't finish it in class. 

• Monday:   Today they talked about the virtue of the month, justice. They also started reading chapter 21 and completed the first worksheet.  The worksheet is homework for those that didn't finish it in class. 

Math:

• Thursday: Practice Book page 151-152.  Show work on binder paper

• Wednesday: Big Book page 343 #1-9 you must show your work on binder paper. 

• Tuesday: They took a pop quiz today to check for understanding.  No homework. 

• Monday - homework:  Practice Book page 145-146

Social Studies:  

• Thursday: They took the chapter test today and collected the chapter worksheet.

• Wednesday:  Chapter 12 quiz Thursday.  re-read the chapter.  Understand the chapter terms. Make sure your Declaration of Independence worksheet is complete.  

• Tuesday:  Chapter 12 quiz Thursday.  re-read the chapter.  Understand the chapter terms. Make sure your Declaration of Independence worksheet is complete.  

Literature:  

• Wednesday- homework: Read chapter 14

• Tuesday - homework:  Complete chapter 13 worksheet

• Monday - homework:  Complete chapter 12 worksheet

State Reports:  

• Thursday:  State Seals need to completed by tomorrow.

• Wednesday: Finish your state seal.  

• Tuesday:

  1. State Seal:  The state seals were passed out today.  Your task is to duplicate the state seal just as it is.  Same layout, colors, words, etc. etc.  NO TRACING, just drawing by hand.  Take your time.  Start with a light pencil at first to get all the images and words in their correct location.  

  2. State Hats:  UPDATE,  UPDATE, UPDATE...bring hats next week Wednesday, NOT Tuesday. The state hats is due next week, Wednesday April 29.  Please don't bring them in until then. Here's the informational flyer we sent home about a month ago.  Make sure your hat includes a state bridge, building, or iconic historical man-made structure, (e.g. Golden Gate Bridge, Space Needle, Mt. Rushmore, Washington Memorial etc.)  Let me know if you have any questions.  

     • Can't find a state bridge, building, or iconic historical structure?  Try these sites:

       1. The Best Designed Buildings in Every State.

       2. The Most Iconic Landmark in Every State.

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday: Classwork:  JRN page 305 - Word Sort, and 307

• Wednesday: Back by popular demand the next and exciting JRN packet is ready to go... you are welcome!  

  • Classwork:  JRN page 303 and 304 (just #1-12)

• Monday - Next JRN unit will start soon. Stay tuned.

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Week 33:  Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24

Science:  

• Thursday:

• Wednesday:  No science class on Wednesday

• Tuesday - Homework:  There is Google Classroom assignment about water cycles in Sonoma County that is due Thursday.  Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom for more information.  This is also where you will submit the assignment. 

• Monday:   Today they worked on an in-class assignment on the water cycles in our area.  This will help prepare them for camp. 

Religion:

• Thursday:  They finished reading chapter 20 and completed Lesson 4.  Chapter 20 test tomorrow.  

• Wednesday:  They continued reading chapter 20 and finished up Lesson 3 worksheet in class. No homework. 

• Tuesday: They finished the Lesson 1 worksheet on the Old and New Covenants & Sacrifices.  No homework

• Monday:   They started reading chapter 20 and working and Lesson 1 worksheet.  No homework.

Math:

• Thursday - Homework:  Practice Book page 141-142

• Wednesday - Homework:  Practice Book page 139-140

• Tuesday:  We had a wonderful Cardinal Newman dance performance today during most of math time.  We had just enough time to correct and collect yesterday's homework. 

• Monday - homework:  Practice Book page 135-136

Social Studies:  

• Wednesday - Homework:  Complete the Declaration of Independence worksheet.  Plenty of time was given to  completed this in class.  

• Monday - homework:  Read chapter 12

Literature:  

• Thursday:  Finish reading chapter 11

• Wednesday:  Time was spent sharing and collecting our wonderful Bravery Shield drawing and write-up

• Tuesday - homework:  Complete the Bravery Shield drawing and write-up

• Monday - homework:  Complete the chapter 10 worksheet.  We read the chapter together today. 

State Reports:  

• Wednesday:  Elevation maps should be completed today.  A good chuck of class time was given to working on the elevation maps today.  

  1. Elevation Map reminder:   You will exclusively (only) use this webpage, and nothing else.  Click your state and then scroll down to the elevation map.  Copy it onto your outline map using the same color scheme and legend.  

• Tuesday:  We spent a good chunk of the afternoon working on our state maps.  Your elevation maps needs to be completed by tomorrow.  

• Monday: Elevation Map, Physical Map, State Hat

  1. Elevation Map:  The next map will be the elevation map.  You will exclusively (only) use this webpage, and nothing else.  Click your state and then scroll down to the elevation map.  Copy it onto your outline map using the same color scheme and legend.  

  2. Physical Map: (This should already be completed.)  Finish your physical map.  This is the physical map instructional checklist we discussed a few weeks ago. 

     • Highest point: To find your state's highest point, if it's not indicated on the desk map or atlas go to the Netstate webpage that we've been using.  From the first page...

       2. 1. Scroll down and click on your state.

          2. Click on the "Geography" link on the blue column on the left of the page.

          3. Scroll down until you see "Highest Point".

          4. You may need to do an additional search to see where your highest point is located in your state.  

  3. State Hats:   The state hats will be due in two weeks, Tuesday April 28.  Here's the informational flyer we sent home about a month ago.  Make sure your hat includes a state bridge, building, or iconic historical man-made structure, (e.g. Golden Gate Bridge, Space Needle, Mt. Rushmore, Washington Memorial etc.)  Let me know if you have any questions.  

  4. Outline Maps:  Need more outline maps?  Click here - Go to and click on your state - Go to and click State Maps on the blue column to the left -  Go to the Outline Map section and click on Blank Outline map. 

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Monday - Next JRN unit will start soon. Stay tuned.

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Week 31:  Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3

Science:  

• Wednesday:  No science class today.

• Tuesday:  Homework assignment on your local creeks due Thursday.  See Mr. L's Google Classroom for more information,  

• Monday:  Today in the science lab they talked about how important water is.   No homework.

Religion:

• Wednesday:  Today they read chapter 19 and watched the Bible Project video of the Resurrection of Jesus-Luke:24.  It worth watching again.  

• Tuesday: Completed our Triduum worksheet.  This is homework for those that did not finish it.  Due tomorrow.  

• Monday:  Today they talked about Palm Sunday & Holy Week.  No homework.

Math:

• Wednesday:  Chapter test today.  No homework

• Tuesday - homework:  Complete the adding and subtracting mixed numbers worksheet.   This will help prepare you for tomorrow's chapter test.  

• Monday - homework:   Practice book 6.10. Chapter test Wednesday

Social Studies:  

• Wednesday:  They took the chapter test today.  No homework.  

• Tuesday: Chapter quiz tomorrow   Review what we discussed.  Know the six (6) historical figures, and what they would have most likely said to support being a patriot or a loyalist.  Remember the acronym PINL and how it can help you to remember the chapter terms.  

• Monday:  Chapter quiz Wednesday.   Review what we reviewed today.  Know the six (6) historical figures, and what they would have most likely said to support being a patriot or a loyalist.  Remember the acronym PINL and how it can help you to remember the chapter terms.  

State Reports:  

• Wednesday:  

  1. Physical Map:

     • The physical map phase started today.  This is the physical map instructional checklist we went over today.  

     • Highest point: To find your state's highest point, if it's not indicated on the desk map or atlas go to the Netstate webpage that we've been using.  From the first page...

       2. 1. Scroll down and click on your state.

          2. Click on the "Geography" link on the blue column on the left of the page.

          3. Scroll down until you see "Highest Point".

          4. You may need to do an additional search to see where your highest point is located in your state.  

  2. Elevation Map:  The next map will be the elevation map.  You will exclusively (only) use this webpage, and nothing else.  Click your state and then scroll down to the elevation map.  Copy it using the same color scheme and legend.  

• Monday:  We will start the physical map on Wednesday.  

Literature:  

• Wednesday - Homework:  Complete the chapter 9 worksheet.  We finished reading chapter 9 in class.  

• Tuesday - homework:  

  • Notebook check #1 tomorrow, Wednesday.  Here's a list of what should be in your notebook completed and in order.   

• Monday - homework:  

  • Read chapter 8 and complete the chapter 8 worksheet.    

  • Notebook check #1 Wednesday. 

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Week 30:  Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27

Science:  

• Tuesday:   Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom to see if there was an assignment posted today.  Don't think there was, but just in case.  

Religion:

• Tuesday:  Another brief religion class to work on their daily Stations of the Cross journal.

• Monday:   They continued work on their Stations of the Cross journal.  

Math:

• Tuesday  - homework:  Practice book

• Monday - homework:  Complete questions #6-17 on today's worksheet. 

Social Studies:  Chapter quiz Friday. 

American Revolution Play - March 26th at 1:30:  

• It's dress rehearsal time!!!  If you have costumes for the play.  Bring them in.  

• Go to our American Revolution Google Classroom from all things related to our play.  The code is tdivf5fw. Keep practicing your parts and learning the songs.

• Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Complete the Common Denominators worksheet today.  

State Reports:  

• Tuesday:  Finish your Political Map

Literature:  

• Tuesday - homework:  Complete the chapter 7 worksheet.  

• Monday - classwork:  Read chapter 7 & 8 

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Monday - Next JRN unit will start soon. Stay tuned.

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Week 29:  Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20

Science:  

• Thursday: As predicted, everyone finished the wolves in Yosemite assignment today.

• Wednesday:  No Science class on Wednesday.  

• Tuesday:  They will finish the wolves in Yosemite assignment on Thursday. 

• Monday:   Wolves in Yosemite was the talking point today in the science lab.  Tomorrow there will be a writing assignment about those wolves.  

Religion:

• Thursday: More work today on the "Honor Flight Mail Call" project for military veterans.   

• Wednesday:  We took a pause from the religion curriculum to work on the "Honor Flight Mail Call" project for military veterans.   

• Tuesday:  They watched this video on St. Patrick and worked on a St. Patrick worksheet.  The worksheet is homework for those that didn't finish it today.  

• Monday:  They worked on the parables worksheet.  It is homework for those that did not finish it.  

Math:

• Thursday - homework:  Complete tonight's worksheet. 

• Wednesday:  They took a chapter quiz today.  No homework. 

• Tuesday - homework:  Complete adding and subtracting fractions worksheet with unlike denominators worksheet.  Quiz tomorrow. 

• Monday - homework:  Practice Book page 121-122.  Show your work on binder paper.  

Social Studies /  American Revolution Play - March 26th at 1:30:  

• It's dress rehearsal time!!!  If you have costumes for the play.  Bring them in by Thursday.  

• Go to our American Revolution Google Classroom from all things related to our play.  The code is tdivf5fw. Keep practicing your parts and learning the songs.

• Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Complete the Common Denominators worksheet today.  

State Reports:  

• Wednesday:  I-Spy is due today.  Political map by Friday. 

• Monday - Classwork:  I-Spy and Political Map

Literature:  

• Thursday - homework:  Read chapter 7 

• Wednesday - homework:   Complete chapter 6 worksheet.  

• Monday:  Classwork - Complete the Journal and story board assignment.  

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday:  We took the spelling test and collected the JRN packet today. 

• Wednesday: 

  • Spelling test tomorrow, Thursday

  • Spelling worksheet due on tomorrow, Thursday.  

  • Classwork:  JRN page 205 and 216.    We did these page together in class.  

  • Homework:  JRN page 206 needs to be completed tonight for homework.  

• Tuesday - Classwork: 

  • Spelling test Thursday

  • Spelling worksheet due Thursday.  

  • JRN packet due Thursday. (The plan is to have it completed by then.  If not, it will be due Friday.) 

• Monday - Classwork:  JRN unit 15 page 208 - the write-up.  Use the attached paper.

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Week 28:  Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13

Science:  

• Thursday:

• Wednesday:  No science class on Wednesday.

• Tuesday:  There will an assignment that you'll be able to complete Thursday.  Stay tuned. 

• Monday:  Our science reporter was out a special assignment today, so I'm not  sure what transpired in science today.  Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom to see if there was an assignment posted today.  Don't think there was, but just in case.  

Religion:

• Thursday:  They worked on the Stations of the Cross journal and worked on the parable worksheet. 

• Wednesday: Today they wrote in their journals and finished reading chapter 14.

• Tuesday:  

  1. With the Circle of Grace program complete, they moved on to the next chapter and Words to Know. No homework. 

  2. Lenten Service Project - Our Village Closet:  This project will run from Feb 23 - March 27.  We will collect essential, comfort items for foster youth and caregivers.  Read through this handout for a listed of specific needed items.

• Monday:   Finished the Circle of Grace program today.  No homework.

Math:

• Thursday:  homework:  Complete this worksheet.  You must show work on binder paper.

• Wednesday - homework:  Complete this worksheet.  Must show work on binder paper.

• Tuesday - homework: Complete this attached worksheet.  

• Monday - homework:  Complete the Common Denominators worksheet today.  

State Reports:  

• Thursday:  We introduced the next map, the I-Spy map.  They will start this tomorrow. 

• Wednesday: -  Phase 2 is due today.  The next phase will start soon.

• Tuesday - Homework: Complete Phase 2.  It is due tomorrow, Wednesday. 

• Monday - Homework: Complete Phase 1.  It is due tomorrow, Tuesday. 

Literature:  

• Wednesday - homework:  Read chapter 6

• Tuesday - homework:  Complete the chapter 5 worksheet. 

• Monday - homework:  Read chapter 5

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday: Classwork: JRN unit 15 page 213

• Wednesday: Classwork: JRN unit 15 page 212

• Tuesday - Classwork: JRN unit 15 page 211  

• Monday - Classwork: JRN unit 15 page 208 - just the crossword puzzle

American Revolution Play - March 26th at 1:30:  

• We will to continue to finish our props/signs, and rehearse as time allows. 

• Go to our American Revolution Google Classroom from all things related to our play.  The code is tdivf5fw. Keep practicing your parts and learning the songs.

• Parents are welcome and enourage to attend. 

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Week 27:  Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6

Science:  

• Wednesday:  No science class on Wednesday

• Tuesday:   Today they finished up their write-up on invasive non-native species.

• Monday:   In-class write-up assignment on invasive non-native species will be finished tomorrow in class, unless you want to finish it tonight.    

Religion:

• Thursday: 

  1. The Lenten journal and Circle of Grace program was put on hold in order to prepare for tomorrow's prayer service.  Practice your lines if you have a reading part. 

  2. Lenten Service Project - Our Village Closet:  This project will run from Feb 23 - March 27.  We will collect essential, comfort items for foster youth and caregivers.  Read through this handout for a listed of specific needed items.

• Wednesday:   They continued to write in their Lenten journal and discuss the Circle of Grace program.  No homework.  

• Tuesday:  Today they wrote in their Lenten journal and continued with the Circle of Grace.  No homework.  

• Monday:  Today the covered the 5th stations of the Cross. No homework.

Math:

• Thursday: - homework:   Practice Book page 115.  You must show work on binder paper. Like last night, you'll need to access Mrs. Dueck's Google Classroom for tonight's homework.  The access code is 6oencatl 

• Wednesday - homework:    Practice book page 113-114. 

• Tuesday - homework:   Practice Book page 111-112.   

• Monday - No homework:   They covered a lot of material for chapter 6, but not enough to justify homework.  Fear not, tomorrow there will be.  

Social Studies:

• Thursday:  We discussed and collected atlas worksheet 25 from Monday.  No homework. 

• Wednesday:  We reviewed some of the academic terms today.  No homework. 

• Monday - homework:   Complete Atlas worksheet 25

State Reports:  Phase 1 and 2 is finally underway.  Take the time to complete the tasks correctly the first time, so there's no second or third time. 

Literature:  

• Thursday - homework:  Complete the chapter 4 Dreamy Delight assignment.  You were given an extra day so you can make it extra delicious.   This assignment will be collected tomorrow. 

• Wednesday - homework:  Complete the chapter 4 Dreamy Delight assignment.  It is due Friday so you can take the extra to make extra delicious with scrumptious  details.  

• Tuesday:  homework:   Read chapter 4 and complete the chapter 4 worksheet.

• Monday - homework:   Complete Chapter 3 worksheet  

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday - Classwork: JRN unit 15 page 207

American Revolution Play:  

• Go to our American Revolution Google Classroom from all things related to our play.  The code is tdivf5fw. Keep practicing your parts and learning the songs.

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Week 26:   Monday, Feb 23 - Friday, Feb 27

Science:  

• Thursday:  Today in the science lab they finished up their write-up from Tuesday about scavengers and decomposers.

• Wednesday:  No Science class on Wednesday.

• Tuesday:   Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom to see if there was an assignment posted today.  Don't think there was, but just in case. 

• Monday: The discussion today was primary, secondary, and teritary animals.  No homework

Religion:

• Thursday: 3rd stations of the Cross. No homework.

• Wednesday:  They completed the 2nd Stations of the Cross.

• Tuesday: 

  1. Classwork: They started the Stations of the Cross journal today.  No homework.

  2. Lenten Service Project - Our Village Closet:  This project will run from Feb 23 - March 27.  We will collect essential, comfort items for foster youth and caregivers.  Read through this handout for a listed of specific needed items. 

• Monday:  Homework:  Finish the Lenten brochure.  Many did in class.  Many still need to.

Math:

• Thursday - homework:  This homework you should enjoy.  Tomorrow is game day in math class, (we've had a couple of hard math days), if you agreed to bring a game from home please do so.  

• Wednesday - homework: The chapter review worksheet.was returned so they can brush up for the 2nd part of the tomorrow's test.  For additional math help, examples, and videos go to the IXL math program (input H2N, and R2P for the first page; HUK, RTS, 8FT, 2RU, TMB for the second page; and 2RU for the third page. )  

• Tuesday - homework:  Chapter test tomorrow.  Prepare for the test by completing the chapter review worksheet. 

• Monday - homework:  Practice Book page 107-108.  Must, must, must....show your work on binder paper. 

Social Studies - American Revolution unit:  

• Wednesday:  American Revolution themed books for passed out for all to read after lunch.  

• Monday:  We did a little vocabulary review, while some corrected last week's test.  No homework.  

Literature:  

• Thursday -  homework: Read Chapter 3 of The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe.

• Wednesday -  homework:  Complete the four (4) questions on the chapter 1 & 2 worksheets.  We will go over the vocabulary tomorrow so you don't need to do them.  

• Tuesday - homework:  Read Chapter 1 & 2 The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe

• Monday:  We will begin our next exciting class novel once the ER notebook check has been completed.  Stay tuned,  will be tomorrow, Friday.  Here's a list of everything that needs to be in your notebook, completed, and in order.  

State Reports:  The states have all been assigned and soon we will begin  the good work .  The first phase  will  be  making  maps and artwork. 

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday:

  • Classwork: JRN page 198 and 202.

  • Homework:  JRN 13 packer will be finished and collected tomorrow.  If any pages other than the last two, are not complete, it is your homework to finish them tonight.

  • Spelling test was today.  We also collected the spelling worksheet. 

• Wednesday:

  • JRN page 196-the write up. (Please use the attached paper.  Pages 193 and 194.  We read the story and did most of the write-ups in class.   Keep up with the work.  We should finish this packet and collect it Friday. 

• Tuesday:

  • JRN page 201.  Keep up with the work.  We should finish this packet this week. 

• Monday - Classwork:

  •  JRN page 200.  Keep up with the work.  We should finish this packet this week. 

American Revolution Play:  

• Go to our American Revolution Google Classroom from all things related to our play.  The code is tdivf5fw. Keep practicing your parts and learning the songs.

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Week 25:  Tuesday, February 17  - Friday, February 20

Science:  

• Thursday:

• Wednesday:  No science class on Wednesday.

• Tuesday:   Classwork is homework if you didn't finish the "Thunder & Lightning" assignment today in class. 

Religion:

• Thursday: They finished the Ash Wed worksheet and started on their Lenten brochure.  No homework.

  1. Lenten Service Project - Our Village Closet:  This project will run from Feb 23 - March 27.  We will collect essential, comfort items for foster youth and caregivers.  Read through this handout for a listed of specific needed items. 

• Wednesday: Today's Ash Wednesday mass took the place of religion class today.  

• Tuesday:  They talked about and prepared for tomorrow's Ash Wednesday mass service.  No homework

Math:

• Thursday: - homework: Practice Book page 105-106.  Must show work on binder paper. 

• Wednesday:  Today's Ash Wednesday mass service cut into math today.  No math class. No math homework.  

• Tuesday: - homework: Complete the diving decimals worksheet.  

Social Studies:  

• Thursday:  Started chapter 11 with writing terms in their notebook and reading some sections.  No homework. 

• Tuesday:  No time for Social Studies today.  We will begin the next chapter Thursday.     

Literature:  

• Thursday:  The final ER notebook check will be tomorrow, Friday.  Here's a list of everything that needs to be in your notebook, completed, and in order.  

• Wednesday:  We finally finished reading Esperanza Rising today....yah!!!!  Your homework is to complete the chapter 13 worksheet  and the chapter 10-13 packet.  The final ER notebook check will be Friday.  I will attached a list tomorrow of everything that needs to be in your notebook.  

• Tuesday:   We read the first three sections of chapter 12.  Your homework is to complete the chapter 11 "quiz" worksheet and the first three sections of your chapter 12 Flow Chart.  Within the next few days we should finish reading Esperanza Rising, which means we will have our next and final notebook book check this week.  If you know you have worksheets still to complete, your homework is to complete them.    

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday - Classwork:

  •  JRN page 196 (just 1-10) and 197  

  • Spelling worksheet 13 was passed out yesterday.  Work on 2-3 words each day. 

• Wednesday - Classwork:

  • JRN until 13 is underway.  JRN page 195 was all we had time for today.  

  • Spelling worksheet 13 was passed out today.  Work on 2-3 words each day.  

• Tuesday:  Next JRN packet will begin tomorrow. 

American Revolution Play:  

• Go to our American Revolution Google Classroom from all things related to our play.  The code is tdivf5fw. Keep practicing your parts and learning the songs.

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Week 24:  Monday, February 9  - Friday, February 13

Science:  

• Thursday: Homework - African American drawing due tomorrow. 

• Wednesday:  No science on Wednesday.

• Tuesday:  Today they were tasked with setting up chairs for reconciliation during science time. 

• Monday:   Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom to see if there was an assignment posted today.  Don't think there was, but just in case.  

Religion:

• Thursday: Homework - finish the coupon notes tonight.  

• Wednesday:

• Tuesday: Today's reconciliation service took care of religion class.  

• Monday:  Last day to review for tomorrow's reconciliation service.  They started reading and discussing the next chapter.  No homework.  

Math:

• Thursday: Homework - Practice Book page 103 & 104

• Wednesday:  No homework today...lucky you!

• Tuesday: - homework: Complete 291-292 of math packet.  For additional math help, examples, and videos go to the IXL math programc (input XDZ, J9Z)  

• Monday - homework: Practice Book page 99-100

Social Studies:  

• Thursday: We read the introduction of the next chapter.  No homework.  

• Wednesday:  They took the chapter test and collected the chapter worksheet.

• Tuesday:   Chapter test is tomorrow.  Chapter worksheet will be collected Wednesday.  Like last night, your homework is to study for the chapter test.  Be familiar with the 6 key events.  Know the academic terms.  Prepare for the short essay question we talked about in class today.   

• Monday:   Chapter test is Wednesday.    

Literature:  

• Thursday: Homework: Re-read chapter 12

• Tuesday:

  • Classwork:  Finish the first page of the ch. 6-10 packet and the chapter 10 worksheet. 

  • Homework: Re-read chapter 11.  We finished together in class. Complete the chapter 11 Flow Chart.   

• Monday - Homework:

  • Read chapter 10.  We read most of it together in class.  Re-read it by yourself.

  • Complete the unit ch. 6-10 packet.  Skip the first vocabulary page for now.  

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday:

  • Classwork: JRN page 186 - Proofreading & page 192.  

  • Spelling test today.  Spelling packet was collected today, but many still need to finish it tonight for homework. 

  • JRN will be finished and collected tomorrow.  Your homework is to make sure all the pages are completely complete.  

• Wednesday:  Classwork: JRN page 181 & 182.  

• Tuesday - Classwork:   JRN page 184 - the write up.  Use the attached paper in your JRN packet.  Be sure to underline each challenge word you use in your letter.  

• Monday - Classwork:   JRN page 189

American Revolution Play:  Go to our American Revolution Google Classroom from all things related to our play.  The code is tdivf5fw. Keep practicing your parts and learning the songs.

Persuasive Writing - State Report:  

• • The state letters are all in.  The great state award ceremony won't be until next week Tuesday.  This Friday is a 1/2 day and Valentine's Day celebration.

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Week 23:  Monday, February 2  - Friday, February 6

Virtue of the month:   Honesty

Science:  

• Thursday: More work and discussion about food webs and the assignment they started on Tuesday.  No homework. 

• Wednesday:  No science class today. 

• Tuesday: They had a food web/chain assignment that they worked on in class.  You will have time to work on it more Thursday:  No homework. 

• Monday:   Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom to see if there was an assignment posted today.  Don't think there was, but just in case.  

Religion:

• Thursday:  More confession practice.  Quiz tomorrow.

• Wednesday:  They continued to practice the steps for confession.  No homework, expect for those that need to finish make-up work.  

• Tuesday:  They continued to review the steps for a proper confession for next week's reconciliation.  They also watched an informative video titled, "How do I go to confession?"  It's worth a watch. 

• Monday:  Today they reviewed what to do for reconciliation, which we will do all week.  The reconciliation service will be next week, Tuesday February 10th.  

Math:

• Thursday - homework:  Practice Book 93 & 94

• Wednesday:  They took the rest of the chapter test and collected the review worksheet.  On to the next chapter.  

• Tuesday:  They took 1/2 of the chapter test today.  We passed back the chapter review guide for you to study again tonight.  (Many did not do this last night.).  Use the IXL math program to review the concepts. (input 5DK, 85W, 28A)  

• Monday - homework:  Review the study guide for tomorrow's test. For additional math help, examples, and videos for tomorrow's test go to the IXL math program (input 5DK, 85W, 28A)  

Social Studies:  

• Thursday: 

  1. We read, watched, and discussed the final section of the chapter, The Intolerable Acts.  Chapter quiz next week, perhaps Tuesday. 

  2. The 50 States challenge continues (not homework): Once you get 100% accuracy a few times on the big 50 States Quiz , you are ready to learn the capitals. For fun, try this 50 state quiz with flags and symbols.  Like before we will break it down by regions.  Have fun!

     • Capitals - West Region Get 100% accuracy a few times before moving on to the next region.

     • Capitals - Midwest Region

     • Capitals - South Region

     • Capitals - Northeast Region

• Wednesday:   We read, watched, and discussed the famous Boston Tea Party , along with more review with the chapter academic terms. 

• Monday:  We read, watched, and discussed the Boston Massacre, along with the chapter academic terms. 

Literature:  

• Thursday: Homework - using your flow chart, write an awesome summary for Chapter 8.  Use the summary paper.

• Tuesday:  Homework - finish reading chapter 8, the flow chart and the "quiz" worksheet.

• Monday:   No time for Esperanza Rising today.  We will have time tomorrow. 

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday:

  • Classwork:  JRN page 184 and 186.  Please use the attached paper for your amazing write-up.

  • Spelling worksheet was passed out Tuesday.  The spelling test won't be until next week but you should work on 2-3 words each night. 

• Wednesday:   Classwork:  JRN page 185 - Word Sort and Spelling worksheet:  Complete the challenge words section of the spelling worksheet #11-15

• Tuesday:  Classwork:  JRN unit page 183 and 184 JUST (1-11) 

• Monday:  Next JRN packet and spelling worksheet will start tomorrow. 

Persuasive Writing - State Report:  

• • Thursday:  Homework - Final report due tomorrow.  Pay close attention to your letter.  How does it look and read?  Is the picture the right size?  Are your paragraphs all indented the same?  Remember, no spaces between paragraphs.  Is your letter a full or nearly a full page.   My sample letter has 21 sentences in total.  Yours should be close to that.   Many letters were returned today for the reasons state above.     

  • Wednesday:  The morning and afternoon sessions were dedicated to working on the rough drafts. Progress is happening.   If your rough draft isn't complete, your homework is to complete it.  Final paper is due Friday and is posted on our Google Classroom.    

  • Tuesday: The whole afternoon was allocated to working on their rough draft.  Many have put forth lots of effort, and will ready to finish the rough draft tomorrow.  Unfortunately, many still have a lot of work to do. 

  • Monday:  We began the good work of writing the rough draft.  This needs to be done by Wednesday with the final typed paper due Friday.  This will be a Google Classroom assignment, which should be posted Wednesday at the end of the day, based on how everyone is progressing.   

  • (last week) The first phase of the state report is underway.  Your first task is to research the state you want to write about.  Come up with a list of interesting facts about the state you think is so interesting.  We will use these two on-line resources to learn about the state you want.  

    1. Netstate

    2. State Fact Monster

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Week 22:  Monday, January 26 - Friday, January 30

Science:  

• Wednesday:  No science class on Wednesday.

• Tuesday:  The discussion in the science lab with continue on Thursday.  No homework until then. 

• Monday:  Homework paper (not Google Classroom ) writing assignment due tomorrow "Why do plants grow?"  Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom for more information about the assignment.  

Religion:

• Wednesday:  Today the corrected Lesson 2 & 3, finished reading the chapter, and started work on Lesson 4.  Quiz tomorrow.  No homework.

• Tuesday: They completed the Lesson 2 worksheet  and started Lesson 3 "Visitation worksheet.  No homework.  

• Monday: Today they read about the Annunciation in chapter 11, started the Lesson 2 worksheet.  They will have time tomorrow to finish that in class. No homework. 

Math:

• Wednesday  homework:  Finish the sweet shop worksheet.  

• Tuesday  - homework: Practice Book page 89 & 90.  Show your work on binder paper. 

• Monday - homework: Practice Book  87 & 88.  You must show your work on binder paper.  Just how we went over it in class today.  

Social Studies:  

• Wednesday: We covered two more events today the Quarting and Stamp Act and started an art project just in time for tomorrow's Open House. 

• Monday:

  1. We did a little cutting and pasting worksheet project today.  

  2. The 50 States challenge continues (not homework): Once you get 100% accuracy a few times on the big 50 States Quiz , you are ready to learn the capitals. For fun, try this 50 state quiz with flags and symbols.  Like before we will break it down by regions.  Have fun!

     • Capitals - West Region Get 100% accuracy a few times before moving on to the next region.

     • Capitals - Midwest Region

     • Capitals - South Region

     • Capitals - Northeast Region

Literature:  

• Wednesday:  They started working on a chapter 6 short essay, which they will finish tomorrow in class.  By now you should have at least 1-2 sections of chapter 7 read and 1-2 sections completed.  

• Tuesday:  We passed out the chapter 7 packet and introduced a writing assignment that we will work on tomorrow. 

• Monday: 

  • Classwork:  Finish Chapter 6 Flow Chart and "quiz' worksheet.

  • Homework:  Read ER chapter 7

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Wednesday:

  • Classwork - JRN page 177.  We will collect the JRN packet on Friday, not tomorrow. 

  • Complete the spelling worksheet, study the spelling words. 

  • Spelling test tomorrow, Thursday

• Tuesday:

  • Classwork - JRN page 177.  

• Monday:

  •  Classwork - JRN page 176.  We will collect the JRN packet at the end of the week.

Persuasive Writing - State Report:  

• • The first phase of the state report is underway.  Your first task is to research the state you want to write about.  Come up with a list of interesting facts about the state you think is so interesting.  We will use these two on-line resources to learn about the state you want.  

    1. Netstate

    2. State Fact Monster

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Week 21:  Tuesday, January 20 - Friday, January 23

Science:  

• Thursday:  Today they were able to finish their Catholic scientist drawings and write-up.  There is a Google Classroom homework assignment that is due tomorrow. Go to Mr. L's Google Classroom for more information about the assignment.  This is were you will also submit it.  

• Wednesday:   No science class on Wednesday

• Tuesday:  Today in the science lab they put away their lab coats and cleaned out there gardens.  They then continued working on their catholic scientist writing assignment.  This assignment will be due at the end of class on Thursday.  No homework.

Religion:

• Thursday: They continued working on the MLK-Jesus art project.

• Wednesday: They had more time today to work on MLK-Jesus parallels art project and further their work on the next chapter.  No homework.  Reminder: Sunday, January 25 is Catholic Schools Mass - St. Rose Church 10:30 - dress uniform.  

• Tuesday:  They watched a video on Martin Luther King Jr. and started a MLK-Jesus parallels art project.  

Math:

• Thursday - homework: Practice Book page 85 & 86.  Use blue & yellow colored pencils.

Social Studies:  

• Thursday:  Introduced chapter 10 and wrote down the 6 academic terms in their notebook. 

• Wednesday:  We went over the quiz, which overall everyone did much better on.  

• Tuesday:

  1. They took the chapter quiz today.

  2. The 50 States challenge continues (not homework): Once you get 100% accuracy a few times on the big 50 States Quiz , you are ready to learn the capitals. For fun, try this 50 state quiz with flags and symbols.  Like before we will break it down by regions.  Have fun!

     • Capitals - West Region Get 100% accuracy a few times before moving on to the next region.

     • Capitals - Midwest Region

     • Capitals - South Region

     • Capitals - Northeast Region

Literature:  Read and compete the first section of the ER chapter 6 Flow Chart

Spelling/Grammar:  

• Thursday:

  • Classwork JRN page 175  

  • Spelling worksheet.  You should do at least 3-4 words each day.  The spelling test won't be until next week, probably Tuesday. 

• Wednesday:

  • Classwork JRN page 172  JUST 1-12

• Tuesday:   

  • Classwork JRN pages 171 and 173

Persuasive Writing - State Report:  

• • The first phase of the state report is underway.  Your first task is to research the state you want to write about.  Come up with a list of interesting facts about the state you think is so interesting.  We will use these two on-line resources to learn about the state you want.  

    1. Netstate

    2. State Fact Monster