Homework
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 5/21-5/25
Monday, 5/21: Social Studies Chapter 11 Vocab Quiz
Chapter 11 Test
Tuesday, 5/22: Social Studies Unit 5 Open Book Test
Science Chapter 3 Test
Wednesday, 5/23: English Unit 6 Test
Thursday, 5/24: Religion Chapter 19 Test
Spelling Units 13-16 Review Test
Friday, 5/25: Vocabulary Units 13-16 Review Test
Tuesday, 5/15
Social Studies -- finish wkbk. pp. 109-111.
Math -- wkbk. p. 14.5, 1-13.
Science -- Chapter 3 Review.
English -- Grammar Workshop pp. 176-178.
Monday, 5/14
English -- wkbk. p. 116.
Math -- Adding/subtracting fractions worksheet.
Science -- Lesson 4 Assessment.
Tests/Quizzes, Week of 5/14-5/18
***Please be sure to bring in a copy of the Sunday, 5/13 newspaper with ALL sections. It does not need to be the Springfield Republican, but it does need to be a paper from Sunday, 5/13. Each student will need their own copy.***
Math -- Chapter 14 Test, Wednesday, 5/16.
Social Studies -- Chapter 11 Vocabulary Quiz AND Chapter Test on Friday, 5/18 in the event of field day being postponed due to rain. If field day goes as planned on Friday, 5/18, then the Quiz AND Test will be Monday, 5/21
Unit 4 Open Book Test, Tuesday, 5/22.
***Dress Code for our field trip to Plimoth on Thursday, 5/17: Jeans and sneakers and appropriate tee-shirts ONLY. NO shorts, capris, flip-flops, sandals, or tank tops.*** Everyone needs to bring a lunch and a drink.
Wednesday, 5/9
English -- wkbk. p. 112.
Science -- Lesson 3 Assessment.
Math -- wkbk. p. 14.3, 1-13.
Social Studies -- wkbk. p. 106.
***NOTE: Papers were sent home today. Engrade will updated this evening.***
Tuesday, 5/8
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 2.
Spelling/Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 138-139.
Science -- Read pp. 94-95.
Monday, 5/7
Spelling/Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 136-137.
Unit 16 flashcards.
Math -- wkbk. p. 13.4, 1-10. Do not estimate.
Science -- Assessment.
Questions 1-3, p. 90.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 5/7-5/11
Tuesday, 5/8 -- Math: Chapter 13 Test
Thursday, 5/10 -- Religion: Chapter 18 Test
Spelling: Unit 16 Test
Friday, 5/11 -- Vocabulary: Unit 16 Test
***PLEASE NOTE: All field trip money and permission slips are due by Monday, May 7.
Thursday, 5/3
English -- wkbk. p. 108.
Math -- wkbk. p. 13.7, 1-19.
Science -- Do lab sheets over neatly if Mrs. Matte asked you to do so.
Reading -- SSR book.
Monday, 4/30
Spelling/Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 128-130
Make Unit 15 flashcards
Math -- wkbk. p. 13.1, 1-19.
Science -- vocabulary.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 4/30-5/4
Wednesday, 5/2: Social Studies: Chapter 10 Vocabulary Quiz
Thursday, 5/3: Social Studies: Chapter 10 Test
Religion: Chapter 17 Test
Spelling: Unit 15 Test
Friday, 5/4: Vocabulary: Unit 15 Test
Friday, 4/27
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 4.
"The Road from Bills to Laws" worksheet.
Thursday, 4/26
Math -- wkbk. p. 12.7, 1-29.
English -- wkbk. p. 104.
Social Studies -- wkbk. pp. 95-96.
"10 Bold Statements" worksheet.
Tuesday, 4/24
Science -- finish Chapter 2 Review.
Spelling/Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 125-127.
Math -- wkbk. p. 12.5, 1-23.
Social Studies -- work on government packet (Use your text!). Due: Thursday, 4/26.
Monday, 4/23
Spelling/Vocab -- wkbk. pp. 122-124.
Make Unit 14 flashcards.
English -- wkbk. p. 102.
Science -- Assessment.
Math -- wkbk. p. 12.4, 1-28.
Social Studies -- finish Lesson 2.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 4/23-4/27
Wednesday, 4/25: English: Poetry Notebook Project due.
Thursday, 4/26: Religion: Chapter 16 Test.
Reading: "The Beach," pp. 638-649 Selection Test.
Spelling: Unit 14 Test.
Science: Unit B, Chapter 2 Vocabulary Test.
Friday, 4/27: Vocabulary: Unit 14 Test.
Math: Chapter 12 Test.
Science: Unit B, Chapter 2 Test.
***NOTE: 3rd Quarter report cards were sent home today, Friday, 4/13.***
Have a nice vacation!
Wednesday, 4/11
English -- "I Used To" poem.
Math -- wkbk. p. 12.3, 1-24.
Social Studies -- finish wkbk. p. 92.
NOTE: Please return your intent to chaperone by tomorrow. The money is not due at this time. Please see my note I sent home today regarding CORI checks.
Tuesday, 4/10
Social Studies: Finish Chapter 10, Lesson 1 started in class.
Math: wkbk. p. 12.2, 1-16 and 19-20.
Vocabulary: wkbk. pp. 120-121.
Miscellaneous: Return field trip intention paper by Thursday, 4/12.
Test, Week of 4/9-4/13
Vocabulary -- Unit 13 Test, Thursday, 4/12.
Have a Blessed Easter!
Tuesday, 4/3
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 118.
Science -- Chapter 2, Lesson 2 Assessment and p. B-59, questions 1-4.
Monday, 4/2
Spelling -- wkbk. pp. 116-117.
Make flashcards for Unit 13.
English -- wkbk. pp. 79-80.
Poetry Notebook project was assigned today...due Wednesday, 4/25.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 4/2-4/5
Monday, 4/2: Social Studies: Chapter 9 Vocabulary Test
Tuesday, 4/3: Social Studies: Chapter 9 Test
Wednesday, 4/4: Social Studies: Unit 4 (Chapters 8 & 9) Open Book Test
English: Unit 4 Test
Thursday, 4/5: Reading: "Ghost Towns of the American West," pp. 608-619 Selection Test
Spelling: Unit 13 Test
Science: Article Summary due
***NOTE: The "Number Sense" project grade (test grade) has been entered into Engrade!***
Thursday, 3/29
Science -- Study for tomorrow's quiz (Lessons 1 and 2).
Vocabulary -- Study for tomorrow's Review Units 9-12 Test.
Social Studies -- Finish Chapter 9 Review, pp. 370-371, 1-21. (Copy all questions and answer 7-14 and 18-21 in complete sentences.)
Reading -- SSR book.
Wednesday, 3/28
Science -- finish Lesson 2 Assessment.
English -- wkbk. p. 77.
STUDY for tomorrow's tests and next week's Social Studies.
***NOTE: Papers were sent home today. Please check Engrade as it is updated every Wednesday.***
Tuesday, 3/27
Math -- "Number Sense" project due tomorrow! No late projects will be accepted and no phone calls will be made for forgotten projects!
Science -- Unit B, Chapter 2, Lesson 1 and 2 Quiz, Friday, March 30.
Spelling/Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 112, 114-115 (skip p. 113).
Monday, 3/26
Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 108-111 (If you wish to go ahead, tomorrow's assignment will be pp.112, and 114-115.)
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 3
wkbk. p. 86
Take your own notes on Lesson 3.
Math -- Study for Chapter 11 Test (tomorrow).
Science -- Look over Vocabulary.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 3/26-3/30
Tuesday, 3/27: Math: Chapter 11 Test
Wednesday, 3/28: "Number Sense" math project due
Thursday, 3/29: Religion: Chapter 15 Test
Reading: "Journey to the Center of the Earth," pp. 586-597
Spelling: Review of Units 9-12 Test
Friday, 3/30: Vocabulary: Review of Units 9-12 Test
***Heads up! Chapter 9 Social Studies: Vocabulary Quiz: Monday, 4/2
Chapter Test; Tuesday, 4/3
Unit 4 (Chapters 8 and 9) Open Book Test: Wednesday, 4/4
Unit 5 English: Test: Wednesday, 4/4
Thursday, 3/22
Math -- finish p. 301, set E, 1-20.
Continue working on your "Number Sense" project, due Wednesday, 3/28.
****Heads up! Chapter 11 Math Test, Tuesday, 3/27.***
Science -- Speed math problems, 1-6.
Wednesday, 3/21
Math -- Finish Divisibility and GCF review worksheets.
Continue working on your math project!
***NOTE: All papers were sent home today. Engrade has been updated.***
Tuesday, 3/20
Math -- Continue working on your "Number Sense" project.
Monday, 3/19
Social Studies -- Finish Chapter 9, Lesson started in class. Remember to take your own notes on the lesson. This is the day you begin to prepare for the Chapter 9 Test!
Math -- work on your "Number Sense" project, due next Wednesday, March 28.
Tuesday, 3/13
Spelling/Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 105-107.
Math -- wkbk. p. 11.6, 1-19.
Study -- for tomorrow's Social Studies Chapter 8 Test and Science Chapter 1 Vocab Test.
Monday, 3/12
English -- wkbk. p. 73
Spelling/Vocabulary -- Unit 12 flashcards AND wkbk. p. 104.
Math -- wkbk. p. 11.4, 1-21. Use your prime/composite chart.
Science -- Finish Chapter 1 Review.
Tests/Quizzes, Week of 3/12-3/16
Wednesday, 3/14 Social Studies: Chapter 8 TEST
Science: Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test
Thursday, 3/15 Social Studies: Chapter 8 Vocabulary QUIZ
Science: Chapter 1 Test
Religion: The Ten Commandments Test (Use Text p. 226)
Reading: "Talk With an Astronaut," pp. 564-575
Spelling: Unit 12 Test
Friday, 3/16 Vocabulary: Unit 12 Test
Thursday, 3/8
English -- wkbk. p. 69.
Math -- wkbk. p. 11.3, 1-19.
Social Studies -- Continue to study for next week's test and quiz.
Reading -- SSR book
Wednesday, 3/7
Study for tomorrow's Religion, Reading and Vocabulary Tests.
Social Studies: Begin to prepare for the Chapter 8 Test and Vocabulary Quiz. ***Please Note: the Chapter 8 test will be given FIRST on Wednesday, 3/14 and the Chapter 8 Vocabulary quiz will be given SECOND on Thursday, 3/15.***
***NOTE: Papers were sent home today. Engrade will be completely updated by this evening. Grades up to last Friday (March 2) were added yesterday so that mid-quarter grades could be computed. Unless your child received an envelope today, your child's grades in each subject are between an A+ and a C-. Only grades of D+ to F received warnings today.***
Tuesday, 3/6
English -- Unit 3 Test tomorrow!
Math -- wkbk. p. 11/2, 1-19.
Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 100-101.
Social Studies -- finish Lesson 4.
Monday, 3/5
Vocabulary -- wkbk. p. 99.
English -- Study for Wednesday's Unit 3 Test. Use text pp. 130-150 for extra practice.
Math -- wkbk. p. 11.1, 1-14.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 3/5-3/9
Monday, 3/5 Spanish: Question words Quiz
Wednesday, 3/7 English: Unit 3 Test (use pp. 130-150 to review)
Thursday, 3/8 Religion: Chapter 14 Test
Reading: "The Unsinkable Wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic," pp. 540-541
Vocabulary: Unit 11 Test
Thursday, 3/1
English -- pp. 126-127: Copy definitions and examples in your notebook.
1-26: copy sentences in your notebook and highlight the correct verb in each sentence.
Reading -- SSR book.
Math -- wkbk. p. 8.3, 1-16. We will go over this before tomorrow's test.
Science -- Lesson 4 Assessment.
Tuesday, 2/28
Math -- finish p. 204, set B, 1-34. Multiply to check and attach scrap.
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 98
Social Studies -- wkbk. p. 70. USE YOUR TEXT!!!
***NOTE Chapter 8 Math Test, Friday, 3/2.***
Monday, 2/27
Science -- Ch. 1, L. 2 & 3 Quiz with text.
English -- wkbk. p. 62.
Spelling -- Unit 11 flashcards.
Math -- finish p. 200, 16-35. Multiply to check and attach scrap.
Social Studies -- Unit 4, Chapter 8, Lesson 1, pp. 294-299. Terms: alliance, delegate, proclamation. Reading Check Questions pp. 295, 296,297, 299. Set up notebook correctly!
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 2/27-3/2
Wednesday, 2/29 Science: Unit B, Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test
Thursday, 3/1 Religion: Chapter 13 Test
Reading: "The Three Century Woman," pp. 516-529 Selection Test
Spelling: Unit 11 Test
Friday, 2/17
***Papers done and graded since Wednesday, 2/15 have been corrected and were sent home today. Engrade has been updated.***
I hope everyone has a restful vacation! Enjoy this time with your families!
Thursday, 2/16
Science -- Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Assessment
Make a solution.
Reading -- SSR book
Social Studies -- Familiarize yourself with Unit 3 for tomorrow's open book test!
Wednesday, 2/15
English -- wkbk. p. 60.
Science -- make a mixture.
***NOTE: Papers were sent home today. Engrade has been updated.***
Tuesday, 2/14
Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 94-95.
Social Studies -- STUDY for tomorrow's Chapter 7 Test!
Monday, 2/13
Vocabulary: wkbk. p. 93.
English -- Grammar Wokshop pp. 104-106.
Religion -- Valentines to share with your 20 classmates.
Science -- Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Assessment.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 2/13-2/17
Tuesday, 2/14 Social Studies: Chapter 7 Vocabulary Quiz
Math: Chapter 7 Test
Wednesday, 2/15 Social Studies: Chapter 7 Test
Thursday, 2/16 Reading: "The Gymnast," pp. 486-497 Selection Test
Vocabulary: Unit 10 Test
Friday, 2/17 Social Studies: Unit 3 OPEN BOOK Test
Thursday, 2/9
Math -- wkbk. p. 7.7, 1-5.
English -- wkbk. p. 56.
Reading -- SSR book.
Wednesday, 2/8
Math -- wkbk. p. 7.6, 1-20.
Social Studies -- wkbk. p. 65.
***Papers were sent home today. I will try to update Engrade tonight.***
Tuesday, 2/7
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 92.
Social Studies -- Lesson 2, pp. 262-266 Terms: planter, overseer Reading Check Questions: pp. 263, 265, 266.
Math -- Finish p. 182, 14-43.
Science -- Project due tomorrow.
Monday, 2/6
Spanish -- crossword puzzle
Science -- finish worksheets.
Social Studies -- wkbk. pp. 61-62.
Math -- wkbk. p. 7.5, 1-18.
Spelling -- Unit 10 flashcards
English -- wkbk. p. 54.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 2/6-2/10
Tuesday, 2/7: Social Studies: Southern Colonies and present-day capitols Quiz.
Science: Chapter 1 Quiz
Thursday, 2/9: Reading: "The Storm Giovanni Club," pp. 462-477 Selection Test.
Spelling: Unit 10 Spelling Test.
Wednesday, 2/1
English -- wkbk. p. 52.
***STUDY for tomorrow's Religion, Reading, and Vocabulary tests!***
***Papers were sent home today and Engrade has been updated.***
Tuesday, 1/31
Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 88-89.
Math -- wkbk. p. 7.3, 1-11 and 15-18 (skip 12-14).
Social Studies -- Study for tomorrow's Chapter 6 test!
***Slipper Day is tomorrow. Please wear your sneakers to school and change into your slippers once you get to the classroom. You need to wear socks with your slippers...you have gym tomorrow, so make sure you have your sneakers!***
Monday, 1/30
Math -- p. 173, 9-22 and p. 186, set A.
Vocabulary -- wkbk. p. 87.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 1/30-2/3
Tuesday, 1/31 -- Social Studies Chapter 6 Quiz
Wednesday, 2/1 -- Social Studies Chapter 6 Test
Thursday, 2/2 -- Religion Chapter 12 Test
Reading "Exploding Ants," pp. 440-451 Selection Test
Vocabulary Unit 9 Test
***Please remember to send in a bag of small-sized gumdrops with your child by Monday, 1/30.***
Thursday, 1/26
English -- wkbk. p. 48.
Reading -- SSR book
Math -- Chapter 6 Test tomorrow!
Social Studies -- Prepare for next week's Chapter 6 Quiz and Test!
Wednesday, 1/25
Science -- Vocabulary for Chapter 5.
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 3.
Tuesday, 1/24
English -- wkbk. p. 46.
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 86.
Math -- wkbk. p. 6.5, 1-4 and 6-7.
Social Studies -- wkbk. pp. 53-54. Use your text. Page 54 must be answered in complete sentences.
***The last of the 2nd quarter papers were sent home today. Engrade has been updated. 3rd quarter papers will start to come home next Wednesday, 2/1.***
Monday, 1/23
Religion -- Refer to text p. 410 to help you study for Thursday's test.
Spanish -- Months and Dates worksheet.
English -- wkbk. p. 44.
Spelling -- Unit 9 flashcards.
Math -- wkbk. p. 6.4, 1-23
Social Studies -- Middle Colonies Quiz tomorrow.
Lesson 2, pp. 234-238...Terms: diversity, immigrant, Great Awakening, religious toleration, militia. Reading Check ? pp. 235, 236,237,238.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 1/23-1/27
Tuesday, 1/24: Social Studies: Quiz on Middle Colonies and their present-day capitols, (NO abbreviations! Spelling counts!)
Thursday, 1/26: Religion: The Lord's Prayer Test
Reading: "Stretching Ourselves," pp. 416-430 Selection Test
Spelling: Unit 9 Test
Friday, 1/27: Math: Chapter 6 Test
***HEADS UP!*** Chapter 6 Social Studies Vocabulary Quiz, Tuesday, 1/31 and Chapter 6 Social Studies Test, Wednesday, 2/1***
Thursday, 1/19
Social Studies -- Finish Chapter 6, Lesson 1
Math -- wkbk. p. 6.3, 1-24
Reading -- SSR book
***Study for Religion, Reading and Science tests tomorrow!***
Wednesday, 1/18
Math -- Finish p. 154, 8-17 and p. 162, set B.
wkbk. p. 6.2, 1-24.
Science -- Unit A, Chapter 4. Use your text!
***STUDY... Vocabulary: Units 5-8 Review for test tomorrow.
***Please note: All papers were sent home today. Engrade will be updated tonight. Please be sure to check Engrade weekly. I update the site every Wednesday after papers are sent home. Please look for the note I sent regarding responsibility for work and our field trip in this week's packet.***
Tuesday, 1/17
English -- wkbk. p. 42. Use your text.
Math -- wkbk. p. 6.1, 1-20
Science -- finish Chapter 4 Review
Article Summary due tomorrow!
***STUDY for tomorrow: Spelling: Units 5-8
Social Studies: Chapter 5
Science: Chapter 4 Vocabulary
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 1/17-1/20
Tuesday, 1/17 -- Social Studies: Chapter 5 Vocabulary Quiz
Wednesday, 1/18 -- Social Studies: Chapter 5 Test
Science: Article Summary due
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test
Spelling: Units 5-8 Review Test
Thursday, 1/19 -- Vocabulary: Units 5-8 Review Test
Friday, 1/20 -- Religion: Chapter 11 Test
Reading: "Weslandia," pp. 396-407 Selection Test
Science: Chapter 4 Test
Thursday, 1/12
English -- wkbk. p. 40
Science -- Ch. 4, L. 4 Assessment with text
Social Studies -- Study!
Reading -- SSR book
Wednesday, 1/11
Social Studies -- Finish Chapter 5 Review, pp. 220-221, 1-14
Be sure that your notebook is in order and set up properly for Chapter 5!
***All papers were sent home today. I will do my best to update Engrade tonight. (Please note: Engrade is only updated once a week, when papers are sent home, not on a daily basis.)***
Tuesday, 1/10
Science -- Ch. 3, L.4 Assessment. Use your text!
Project due Wednesday, 1/18.
Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 66-67
Social Studies -- STUDY!!!
Monday, 1/9
Science -- Finish reading Lesson 3.
Math -- Note addition of Chapter 5 Math Test to Thursday, 1/12.
wkbk. p. 5.3, 1-20.
Vocabulary -- wkbk. p. 65
English -- wkbk. p. 38 (Use your text!)
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 1/9-1/13
Wednesday, 1/11 -- Social Studies: Quiz on the names of the six New England states and their capitals (no abbreviations!)
Thursday, 1/12 -- Religion: Chapter 10 Test
Reading: "Special Effects...," pp. 368-377 Selection Test
Vocabulary: Unit 8 Test
Math: Chapter 5 Test
Looking ahead:
***Social Studies Chapter 5 Vocabulary Test: Tuesday, 1/17 and Chapter 5 Test: Wednesday, 1/18.***
***Spelling/Vocabulary: Review of Units 5-8, Thursday, 1/19 (Spelling) and Friday, 1/20 (Vocabulary)***
Thursday, 1/5
Math -- wkbk. p. 5.2, 1-16
Reading -- SSR book
Social Studies -- Begin to prepare for Chapter 5 Test!
Tuesday, 1/3
Spelling: Unit 8 flashcards
Math: wkbk. p. 5.1, 1-20
Social Studies: Unit 3, Chapter 5: The New England Colonies, Lesson 1: Settling New England, pp. 198-204 Terms: charter, dissent, expel, consent, sedition, frontier. Reading Check Questions: pp. 199, 201, 202, 204. Set up notebook correctly!
Tests/Quizzes, Week of 1/3-1/6/12
Friday, 1/6 Religion: Chapter 9 Test
Reading: "Mahalia Jackson," pp. 350-357
Spelling: Unit 8 Test
Science: Chapter 4, Lesson 2 Quiz
Thursday, 12/22
***Please Note: All papers were sent home today and Engrade has been updated.***
I look forward to seeing all of you and your children tomorrow at the Christmas Concert. The concert begins at 9:15, but your child must be here for 8:30, dressed up (no uniform or jeans!). Dismissal will be from the classroom right after the show. Have a blessed Christmas with your children...these days are fleeting. See you in 2012! Ms. Gabis
Wednesday, 12/21
Science -- Chapter 4, Lesson 1 Assessment. Use your book.
Reading -- SSR book
Bring in a bottle of WATER (only) for our party tomorrow!
***Please Note: Papers will be sent home tomorrow, Thursday, 12/22.***
Tuesday, 12/20
Science -- p. 115, questions 1-4
Vocabulary -- Study for tomorrow's Unit 7 test
Monday, 12/19
Science -- Chapter 4 Vocabulary
Math -- Study for tomorrow's Chapter 4 Test
Tests, Week of 12/19-12/23
Tuesday, 12/20 -- Math: Chapter 4 Test
Wednesday, 12/21 -- Vocabulary: Unit 7 Test
Wednesday, 12/14
Religion, Reading, Spelling, Science -- study for tomorrow's tests.
***Papers were sent home today. Engrade has been updated. Warnings were sent home today for D's and F's. These need to be signed and returned tomorrow.***
Tuesday, 12/13
Science -- Chapter 3 Assessment B worksheet. Use your text.
Chapter 3 Study Guide worksheet. Use your text.
Math -- wkbk. p. 4.6, 1-16.
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 58.
Monday, 12/12
Spelling -- Unit 7 flashcards
English -- wkbk. p. 31
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 12/12 - 12/16
Tuesday, 12/13 -- Social Studies: Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz
Wednesday, 12/14 -- Social Studies: Chapter 4 Test
Thursday, 12/15 -- Religion: Chapter 8 Test
Reading: "The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins," pp. 320-337
Spelling: Unit 7 Test
Science: Chapter 3 Test
Friday, 12/16 -- English: Unit 2 Test
Social Studies: Unit 2 OPEN BOOK Test
***LOOKING AHEAD...
Tuesday, 12/20 -- Math: Chapter 4 Test
WEDNESDAY, 12/21 -- Vocabulary: Unit 7 Test
Thursday, 12/8
Science -- Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Assessment with book
Math -- wkbk. p. 4.5, 1-8
Reading -- book for SSR
Wednesday, 12/7
Science -- finish reading Lesson 4 so that you are familiar with it for tomorrow's class.
Study for tomorrow's tests in Reading, Vocabulary, Religion.
Social Studies -- Continue to study for Chapter 4 Vocab Quiz and Test.
Tuesday, 12/6
English -- wkbk. p. 27
Vocab -- wkbk. pp. 54-55
Math -- wkbk. p. 4.4, 1-22
ALSO study properties
Social Studies -- finish wkbk. p. 37
HEADS UP! Chapter 4 Vocab Quiz -- Tuesday, 12/13 and Chapter 4 Test -- Wednesday, 12/14.
Science -- Chapter 3, Lessons 2 & 3 Assessment using text, notes, etc.
HEADS UP! Chapter 3 Test -- Wednesday, 12/14.
Monday, 12/5
English -- wkbk. p. 25. Use your text or notes for the rules.
Math -- wkbk. p. 4.3, 1-14. Use your notes!
Vocab -- wkbk. p. 53
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 3
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 12/5-12/9
Tuesday, 12/6: Science Lessons 2 & 3 Quiz
Thursday, 12/8: Reading: "Leonardo's Horse," pp. 292-309
Vocab: Unit 6 Test
Religion: Apostles Creed (text p. 12) ***Please note: In accordance with the New Roman Missal, some of the words have been changed and the ones now being used in Mass are correct in the text.
Thursday, 12/1
Math -- wkbk. p. 4.2, 1-22
Social Studies -- begin to study what you already have for Chapter 4!
Reading -- SSR book
Wednesday, 11/30
Social Studies -- Lesson 2, pp. 154-158
Terms: raw material; cash crop; legislature; royal colony
Reading Check Questions: pp. 155, 156, 158
***Please note: Papers were sent home today. There were very few due to the long holiday weekend. Engrade will updated tonight.***
Tuesday, 11/29
Religion -- Activities 1-4, p. 113
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 52
English -- wkbk. p. 21
Math -- wkbk. p. 4.2, 1-22
Science -- Lesson 2 Assessment
Monday, 11/28
English -- wkbk. p. 19. Read and follow the directions!
Spelling -- Unit 6 flashcards
Science -- Lesson 2 questions 1-3, p. 87
Spanish -- worksheet p. 23
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 11/28-12/2
Wednesday, 11/30 -- Science: Chapter 3 Vocabulary Test
Thursday, 12/1 -- Religion: Chapter 7 Test
Reading: "Wings for the King," pp. 266-279 Selection Test
Spelling: Unit 6 Test
***Please note: All papers have been sent home. Engrade has been updated.***
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, 11/22
Science -- Chapter 3, Lesson 1 Assessment
Vocabulary -- Unit 5 Test tomorrow!
Monday, 11/21
Science -- Questions 1-4, p. A-82
Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 47-49
Reading -- bring in a book for SSR
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 11/21-11/23
Monday: Social Studies: Chapter 3 Vocabulary Quiz
Tuesday: Social Studies: Chapter 3 Test
Wednesday: Vocabulary: Unit 5 Test
Wednesday, 11/16
Social Studies -- Lesson 4, pp. 138-143. Please set up notebook correctly.
Terms: Northwest Passage, mutiny
Reading Check Questions: pp. 139, 141, 143
***PLEASE NOTE: ALL PAPERS WERE SENT HOME TODAY. ENGRADE WILL BE UPDATED THIS EVENING.***
Tuesday, 11/15
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 46
Social Studies -- wkbk. p. 25
Science -- Finish vocabulary
Math -- Chapter 3 Test tomorrow!
Monday, 11/14
Spelling -- Make flashcards for Unit 5
Spanish -- study for test on numbers 1 to 30
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 3 (started in class)
English -- Study for Unit 1 test (tomorrow)
Math -- wkbk. p. 3.10, 1-8
***Heads up! Social Studies Chapter 3 Vocabulary Quiz will be next Monday, 11/21 and Chapter 3 Test will be next Tuesday, 11/22. Also, Unit 5 Vocabulary Test will be next Wednesday, 11/23.
Tests/Quizzes, Week of 11/14-11/18
Tuesday, 11/15 -- English Unit 1 Test
Wednesday, 11/16 -- Math Chapter 3 Test
Thursday, 11/17 -- Religion Chapter 6 Test
Reading "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," pp. 234-247 Selection Test
Spelling Unit 5 Spelling Test
Wednesday, 11/9
English -- wkbk. p. 17
Math -- Finish p. 81, 2-5 and 7-14 AND wkbk. p. 3.9, 1-10. MULTIPLY YO CHECK both assignments.
Reading -- bring in a book for SSR
Be sure to study for Vocabulary Review test of Units 1-4 (2 grades), Chapter 5 Religion, and "10 Ways to Help Save Wildlife,"...all tomorrow!
***PLEASE NOTE: First quarter grades are closed. The papers sent home are all included in first quarter. Second quarter papers will begin going home next week. Engrade is updated and finalized for first quarter.***
Also, Mrs. Matte asked that I let you know that the Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Assessment was classwork and textbooks were allowed on 11/7. The Chapter 2 test was a take-home test and books, notes, and class materials were allowed to be used. Both of these papers were included in your child's packet today.
Tuesday, 11/8
Spelling/Vocabulary - wkbk. pp. 42-43
Spelling -- Study for Units 1-4 Review test (tomorrow)...2 grades
Monday, 11/7
***Please note: All tests and quizzes scheduled for last week will be this week instead EXCEPT: Spelling: Review of Units 1-4 test (2 grades) will be on Wednesday, 11/9 AND Vocabulary: Review of Units 1-4 test (2 grades) will be on Thursday, 11/10. Mrs. Matte has also given the Chapter 2 test as a take home test. You may use your text, notes, papers, etc. to complete this test.***
***ALSO PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, 11/10.***
Math -- wkbk. p 3.8, 6-19. Multiply to check!
English -- wkbk. pp. 13-14
Spelling/Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 36-39
Science -- Chapter 2 Test (take home). Use your notes, text, papers, etc.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 10/31-11/4
Thursday, 11/3: Religion - Chapter 5 Test
Reading - "10 Ways to Help Save Wildlife," pp. 212-223 Selection Test
Spelling - Review of Units 1-4 Test (2 grades)
Friday, 11/4: Science - Chapter 2 Test
Vocab - Review of Units 1-4 Test (2 grades)
Thursday 10/27
Science -- Article Project due Monday, 10/31
Wednesday, 10/26
English -- wkbk. p. 11
Math -- Finish text p. 76, 8-22. Multiply to check and attach scrap.
Social Studies -- Chapter 3, Lesson 1: The Age of Exploration, pp. 110-117
Terms (7): technology, navigation, expedition, empire, entrepreneur, benefit, Reconquista
Reading Check Questions: pp. 111, 113, 115, 117
***Please set up notebook correctly! (Highlight terms, page numbers with questions, copy the questions and highlight them and then answer them in complete questions!)***
***Papers were sent home today. Engrade will be updated this evening.***
Tuesday, 10/25
Vocab -- wkbk. pp. 34-35
Science -- Lesson 2 Assessment with text
Monday, 10/24
Vocab -- wkbk. p. 33
Math -- Finish p. 73, 13-32
Science -- Lab survey
Punnett Squares
Spanish -- Day of the Dead mask
Health -- worksheet
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 10/24-10/27
Tuesday, 10/25 -- Social Studies- Unit 1 Open Book Test (2 grades)
Wednesday, 10/26 -- Science - Chapter 2 Vocabulary Test
Thursday, 10/27 -- Reading - "The Ch i-lin Purse," pp. 190-203 Selection Test
Vocab - Unit 4 Test
***Please note: There will be NO Religion test next week!
Friday, 10/21
Science -- Lab survey due Tuesday, 10/25
Article Project due Monday, 10/31
Thursday, 10/20
English -- wkbk. pp. 7-8
Math -- wkbk. p. 3.5, 1-23
Reading -- SSR book
Wednesday, 10/19
Math -- Finish class assignment: text p. 69, 8-22. Multiply to check & attach scrap.
wkbk. p. 3.4, 1-15. Use scrap to multiply to check.
***Papers were sent home today.
***Engrade will be updated this evening.
Tuesday, 10/18
***Please note: Due to my absence from school today, the following assignments are based on the plans I left with the sub. Please check with your child to make sure there isn't anything else that was assigned by the sub. Ms. Gabis
English -- wkbk. p. 5 (Use 1 highlighter for the complete subject and another highlighter for the complete predicate.)
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 32
Math -- finish worksheet assigned for class today. Multiply to check and attach scrap.
Social Studies -- Prepare for Vocab Quiz and Chapter Test.
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 10/17-10/21
Wednesday, 10/19: Science -- Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Quiz
Social Studies -- Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz
Thursday, 10/20: Social Studies -- Chapter 2 Test
Religion -- Chapter 4 Test
Reading -- "Passage to Freedom," pp. 166 - 177 Selection Test
Spelling -- Unit 4 Test
Thursday, 10/13
Math -- wkbk. p 3.2, 1-20 (multiply to check 11-20)
Social Studies -- Lesson 5, pp. 82-87
Terms: clan, economy, barter, igloo
Reading Check ? pp. 83, 85, 87
***Set up notebook correctly!***
Wednesday, 10/12
English -- wkbk. p. 3
Vocab -- wkbk. pp. 28-29
***Papers were sent home today***
***Engrade has been updated***
Tuesday, 10/11
Vocabulary -- wkbk. p. 27
English -- wkbk. pp. 1-2
Math -- wkbk. p. 3.1, 1-16
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 4
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 10/11-10/14
Friday, 10/14: Religion -- Beatitudes test (counts for 2 grades)
Reading -- "Inside Out," pp. 146-157 Selection Test
Vocabulary -- Unit 3 Test
***Please remember that Winter Uniform starts on Tuesday, 10/11. Check the Student Handbook or the Weekly letter that went home on 10/5 for guidelines.
Thursday, 10/6
***Prepare for tomorrow's Reading, Science and English tests. (Be sure to study all rules and notes for English!)***
Reading -- book for SSR
***NOTE: Yesterday's Chapter 2 Math test grade has been added to Engrade.
Wednesday, 10/5
Social Studies -- wkbk. p. 13 (use your text!) AND
wkbk. p. 16 (answer in complete sentences!)
***Papers were sent home today.
Engrade will be updated by 9 p.m. tonight. (The following subjects have already been updated: Religion, Reading, Spelling/Vocab, Math, and Social Studies. English is in the process of being updated.)
Tuesday, 10/4
English -- wkbk. p. 100
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 26
Social Studies -- Lesson 2, pp. 62-67
Terms: division of labor, wampum, confederation
Reading Check Questions: pp. 63, 65 & 67
Science -- finish review, pp. A34-35. 1-4, 1-3 & 1-3
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 10/3-10/7
Wed., 10/5: Math Chapter 2 Test
Thurs., 10/6: Spelling Unit 3 Test
Religion Chapter 3 Test
Fri., 10/7: Science Chapter 1Test
English Unit 5 Test
Reading: "Shutting Out the Sky," pp. 116-127 Selection Test
Thursday, 9/29
English -- wkbk. pp. 98-99. Use your text for abbreviations!
Math -- wkbk. p. 2.5, 1-5 and 7 (skip #6)
Reading -- book for SSR
Wednesday, 9/28
English -- wkbk. p. 96. Use your text for help with the rules! Highlight your corrections.
Math -- ***Heads up! Chapter 2 Math test, Wednesday, 10/5.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO HOT LUNCH SERVED TOMORROW, THURSDAY, 9/29. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS A LUNCH AND A DRINK.
PAPERS ARE BEING SENT HOME TODAY AND ENGRADE HAS BEEN UPDATED. PLEASE CHECK THIS WEEKLY.
Tuesday, 9/27
Vocabulary -- wkbk. pp. 22-23
Math -- wkbk. p. 2.4, 1-19. DO NOT ESTIMATE! Just multiply the factors!
Science -- Finish Assessment.
***Heads up! Chapter 1 Test, Friday, 10/7.
Monday, 9/26
Vocabulary -- wkbk. p. 21
Math -- wkbk. p. 2.3, 1-22. DO NOT ESTIMATE! Just multiply the factors!
Social Studies -- Chapter 1 Quiz tomorrow! Chapter 1 Test on Wednesday!
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 9/26-9/29
Tuesday, 9/27: Social Studies -- Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz
Wednesday, 9/28: Social Studies -- Chapter 1 Test
Thursday, 9/29: Religion -- "Seven Sacraments" Test
Reading -- "Satchel Paige," pp. 94-107 Selection Test
Vocabulary -- Unit 2 Test
Thursday, 9/22
Math -- wkbk. p. 2.2, 1-23
Social Studies -- Finish Chapter Review, pp. 48-49, 1-16 and 19-21. Be sure to follow the directions given in class for the notebook format!
You now have everything you need to study for your Vocabulary quiz and Chapter test (next Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively). Please study daily!
Reading -- Bring in a book for SSR!
Wednesday, 9/21
Math -- wkbk. p. 2.1, 1-22
Social Studies -- wkbk. pp. 7-8 and wkbk. p. 9. USE YOUR TEXT!!
Tuesday, 9/20
Spelling -- wkbk. p. 20.
English -- wkbk. p. 90.
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 5. Please set up your notebook correctly (Title and page numbers of lesson, highlighting, page numbers, copy the questions, answer in complete sentences, etc.) Also, add the new terms to your vocabulary booklet and you are ready to begin studying for next Tuesday's Vocab Quiz!
Science -- Lesson 2 Assessment. Use your text!
Bring in materials for tomorrow's lab.
Monday, 9/19
Spelling -- Unit 2 flashcards. Be sure to put the word, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) on the front ("Unit 2" should be on the top of each card) and the synonyms and antonyms on the back of the cards.
Science -- Note the addition of the Quiz to this week's Quizzes/Tests.
Classification puzzle
Social Studies -- continue using study strategies taught in class to prepare for your Vocabulary Quiz (next Tuesday) and Chapter Test (next Wednesday). You should be studying every night in preparation for these!
Math -- study for Chapter 1 Test (tomorrow).
Quizzes/Tests, Week of 9/19-9/23
Tuesday, 9/20: Math Chapter 1
Thursday, 9/22: Religion Chapter 1
Spelling Unit 2
Reading "Island of the Blue Dolphins," pp.72-83 Selection Test
****Science -- (added Monday, 9/19) -- Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Quiz
**HEADS UP!!** Social Studies Chapter 1 Vocab Quiz, Tuesday, 9/27 and Chapter 1 Test, Wednesday, 9/28.
Thursday, 9/15
Reading -- Bring in a book for SSR (Sustained Silent Reading).
Social Studies -- Lesson 4, pp. 36-39. Terms: elevation, arid, tundra. Reading Check Questions: pp. 37, 39. Please be sure to set up your notebook correctly!
ALSO...continue to look over material from Social Studies in Lessons 1-3 and use your study cards every day!
Math -- wkbk. p. 1.6, 1-19. Add or subtract ONLY! DO NOT ESTIMATE!!
Wednesday, 9/14
Math -- Text pp. 17-18, 3-12 and 14-28. (Skip #13. Round all problems to the greatest possible place.)
English -- Finish wkbk. pp. 200-202 and 204-206.
Social Studies -- You should be studying all terms, questions, and notes done to date. This should be done DAILY!
Monday, 9/12
English -- wkbk. p. 84
Vocabulary -- wkbk. p. 15
Math -- wkbk. p.1.3, 1-10 and 13-16
Social Studies -- Lesson 3: Terms: inlet, tributary, drainage basin; Reading Check Questions: p. 31, 32, 33, 34
Quizzes/Tests for week of 9/12-9/16
Religion -- Chapter 1 Test, Thursday, 9/15
Reading -- "Thunder Rose," pp. 46-63 Selection Test, Thursday, 9/15
Vocabulary -- Unit 1 Test, Thursday, 9/15
Have a nice weekend!!
Thursday, 9/8
Reading -- Selection Test tomorrow.
Spelling -- Unit 1 test tomorrow.
English -- wkbk. p. 82.
Wednesday, 9/7
Math -- wkbk. p. 1 (NOTE: YOU MAY WRITE IN YOUR MATH WORKBOOK THIS YEAR!!)
Social Studies -- Finish Lesson 2 (Terms: climate, erosion, environment); Reading Check Questions pp. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29. Be sure to label each question with the page number, copy each question and answer each question a complete sentences. Use Lesson 1 that we did together in class as your model!)
Tuesday, 9/6
Spelling -- Wkbk. p. 14
Finish Unit 1 flashcards. Use 2 cards we created in class as your model on how they should be set up. These will be checked tomorrow.
Religion -- Please note: The Chapter 1 Religion Test scheduled for this Friday, 9/9 will not be given this week.
QUIZZES/TESTS FOR WEEK OF 9/6-9/9
Friday, 9/9
Religion: Chapter 1
Reading: "Frindle," pp. 22-33
Spelling: Unit 1
Friday, September 2
Spelling: Please bring in 12 index cards on Tuesday, 9/6 so that I can show you how to create your flashcards for Unit 1.
Have a nice weekend!
Thursday, September 1
Reading -- Bring in a book for Sustained Silent Reading (SSR).
Wednesday, August 31
Welcome to 5th Grade! There is NO HOMEWORK tonight!