Day 47 (November 10, 2015)

Highlights of Day 47:

VETERAN'S DAY MASS

• November Raffle
• Make-Up Computer Class from Monday
• Genre Reading: 
• Elements of the Science Fiction Genre
• "The Time Hackers" by Gary Paulsen
• In a class building activity, students made compliment cards.
• Art Class with Mrs. Smith!

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!!!

Day 46 (November 9, 2015)

Highlights of Day 46:

• Morning Reading: Characters and Setting
• Treasures Reading: 
• "Hidden Worlds " Summary
• "The Termites" - Concrete Poem / Rhythm / Rhyme Scheme
• Social Studies: 
• Ship-Figurehead Project Explanation
• Lesson 1: Exploring the World
• Understand the motivations for European exploration
• Explain the advancements that made long voyages possible
• Summarize the Columbian exchange
• Identify and describe Prince Henry, Bartholomeu Dias, and Christopher Colombus
• Vocabulary: Unit 5
• Match the Meaning
• Synonyms / Antonyms
• Completing the Sentence
• Word Asscociations
• Grammar: Unit 12 - Irregular Plural Nouns
• Religion: Practice for tomorrow's Mass

Homework

- Math: pg. 27

- Reading: "Hidden  Worlds" Summary

- Social Studies: Ship-Figurehead Project / Read pg. 56-57

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 5 Test

- If applicable, fill out a "Remembrance Cross"

Notices

- Last Day for Raffle Tickets

- Bring Recorders to School

- Goods for Food Drive

Day 45 (November 6, 2015)

Highlights of Day 45:

• Morning Reading: 
• Compare and Contrast / Make Inferences Quiz
• Science: "What are forces?" Make-Up Test
• Religion: Roles for November 10th Mass
• Treasures Reading: "Hidden Worlds"
• Main Focus: Expository Text

***I left in the afternoon to attend a MAP Test Meeting at the Pastoral Center in Braintree. There was a lot of relevant information on how to interpret and apply the MAP Testing Results from October. Ms. LaPlume was the  substitute in the afternoon.

• Grammar: Lesson 12 - Irregular Plural Nouns
• Vocabulary: Unit 5
• Religion with Father Andreas: 
• The Sacrament of Confirmation

Homework

- Morning Reading: Finish Quiz

- Science: Test Corrections (Staple to Original Test)

- Grammar: Finish Lesson 12 (pg. 56-59)

- Vocabulary: Unit 5 - Match the Meaning / Synonyms / Antonyms

Notices

- Daycare Payments

Day 44 (November 5, 2015)

Highlights of Day 44:

• Morning Reading: Make Inferences
• Review of Corrected Work:
• "What are forces?" Test
• Common and Proper Nouns Quiz
• Singular and Plural Nouns Quiz
• Unit 4 Vocabulary Test
• Treasures Reading: "Hidden Worlds"
• Genre: Expository
• Main Focus: Sequence of Events
• Class Reward #1: Watching the movie, Inside Out

• Religion: Responsibilities for November 10th Mass
• Computer: Prezi Presentations

Homework

- Math: Study

Notices

- P.T.O. Dress Down Day on November 10th

- Sign Academic Bowl Slip

Day 43 (November 4, 2015)

Highlights of Day 43:

• Morning Reading: Compare and Contrast
• Science: Lesson 2 - "What are forces?" Test
• French with Mme. Auclair!
• Gym with Coach Samaha!
• Vocabulary: Unit 4 Test
• Music with Ms. Navien!
• Preparation for School Mass

Homework

- Math: Finish pg. 21

- Reading: Morning Reading

Notices

- P.T.O. Dessert Day - $1 (November 5th)

- Dress Down Day -$1 (November 10th)

- Return Academic Bowl Slip by November 6th

Day 42 (November 3, 2015)

Two-Point Evening Question
How many voting polls did Haverhill have open today?

Highlights of Day 42:

• Morning Reading: Compare and Contrast
• Genre Reading: Unit 2 - Investigations
• "Dr. Priscilla C. Grew, Geologist"
• Main Focus: Sequence
• Student Work: October Accomplishment
• Expectations of Student Council Room Representatives
• Grammar: Lesson 11 - Singular and Plural Nouns
• Vocabulary: Review for Unit 4 Test
• Science: Review for "What are forces?" Test
• Art with Mrs. Smith!

Homework

- Math: pg. 20 #2-26 (evens)

- Science: Study for "What are forces?" Test

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 4 Test

- Student Work: October Accomplishment

Notices

- November 5th: P.T.O. Dessert Day

- November 10th: "Red, White, and Blue" Dress Down Day

Day 41 (November 2, 2015)

Thank you for your generous donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We were successfully able to triple our goal and raise $356.00!!!

Two-Point Evening Question
Which states do not participate in Daylight Saving Time?

Highlights of Day 41:

• Morning Reading: Compare and Contrast
• Graded Work Review:
• Morning Reading Week Six and Week Seven
• First Annual Halloween Creature Contest
• Sacrament of Baptism Test
• "Gravity Falls" Lab Report
• Reading: Unit 2 - Investigations
• Students randomly selected a wild discovery to research.
• What are some scientific areas you would want to investigate?
• Library with Ms. Marinis!
• Science: Work and Power
• Work is done when a force moves an object.
• Force (in Newton) multiplied by Distance equals Work.
• The measurement for force is called Joules (J).
• named after James Joule, an English physicist.
• Power is the rate at which work is done.
• When work is done faster, power is increased.
• Work divided by Time equals Power.
• named after James Watt, a Scottish engineer.
• Vocabulary: Unit 4 Sparkle Review
• Remember to study:
• continuous
• assault
• numerous
• strategy
• villain
• cautious
• treacherous
• Grammar: Lesson 10 - Common and Proper Nouns
• Computer: Prezis!

Homework

- Math: Workbook pg. 20 #1-27 (odds)

- Reading: Morning Work Quiz from Friday

- Science: Study for "What are forces?" Test (Wednesday)

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 4 Test (Wednesday)

- Grammar: Common and Proper Nouns worksheet

Notices

- THERE IS NO BUS TOMORROW!!!

- Championship Soccer Game Tonight at the Stadium (6 pm)

- P.T.O. Treat Day on Thursday - $1.00

- Red, White, and Blue Dress Down Day Next Tuesday - $1.00