Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of October 29

Important Information:
o On Tuesday, students will take a comprehension test over the first section of myth book.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group do not have to participate in the myth activities with the rest of the class. Instead they will work on selected enrichment projects. The projects are due November 9. They are also expected to finish the entire myth novel and complete a handout for the minor gods by November 9.
o Students wishing to retake their pictures will take retake their pictures on Tues. Oct. 30; they must return the pictures in order to retake them.
o Students received a letter in their Thursday’s packet, regarding appropriate Halloween costumes, behavior, and informing them they need to donate a can good if they plan to wear a costume on Halloween. Children are not allowed to bring candy to school on Halloween.
o All students are expected to complete a “Minor Gods” handout while reading this next section of the myth book.

Monday, October 29
Greek Myth Jeopardy
Spelling Pretest Lesson 5
Review Spelling Rule pg. 24

Homework: Study for comprehension test and be sure to complete reading logs with parent signatures. Complete Spelling: page 25 part A

Tuesday, October 30
Greek Myth Comprehension Test
Greek Myth: Read p. 70 -71 in myth book and make a prediction
Spelling Lesson 5: Review page 25 part A and complete part. B

Homework: None

Wednesday, October 31
Review Predictions
Vocabulary, read, & review Prometheus myth
Prometheus comprehension handout
Values handout regarding Prometheus myth
Spelling Lesson 5: Review Pt. B

Homework: Spelling page 26 part C (Top)– Dictionary only

Thursday, November 1
Vocabulary, read, & review Pandora myth
Spelling Lesson 5: Review homework and review for test

Homework: Read Nemesis myth. Study Spelling Test Lesson 5

Friday, November 2 - Reading /LArts in A.M.
Read and discuss Prometheus poem
“Think Pair Share” activity- regarding Prometheus, Pandora, & Nemesis myths
Spelling Test Lesson 5

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!

Math Syllabus: Week of October 29

• Final Scale Drawing project is due on Friday, November 2. Remember to follow your rubric while working on your final draft.




1st Period

*Students will take a Ch. 2 Math Test on Friday, November 9. Students will receive a cumulative review this week to help them study for the test. This must be completed by Thursday, November 8.
*Students will begin writing an extended response for a word problem. This will be due on Monday, November 5.

Monday, October 29
Designer’s Challenge
Steps to Convert Measurements to Scale

Homework: Practice Packet pg 25

Tuesday, October 30
Review page 25
Complete page 26

Homework: Begin Cumulative Practice- due on Thursday, November 8

Wednesday, October 31 (HAPPY HALLOWEEN)
Lesson 2.7 Practice A

Homework: Enjoy your Halloween!

Thursday, November 1
Review how to write an Extended Response

Homework: Complete an extended response- due on Monday November 5

Friday, November 2
Final Scale Drawing Project due
Lesson 2.8

Homework: Have a fantastic weekend!






2nd and 3rd Period

*Students will take a Chapter 2 Math Test on Monday, November 5.

Monday, October 29
Review Practice Packet pages 25-26
Steps to Convert Measurements to Scale

Homework: Begin Cumulative Review- it must be completed by Friday, November 2

Tuesday, October 30
Lesson 2.7

Homework: Book: Pages 95-96 (#1-3, 7, 10-16, 28-30)

Wednesday, October 31 (HAPPY HALLOWEEN)
Lesson 2.8

Homework: Enjoy your Halloween!

Thursday, November 1
Mean, Median, and Range Game

Homework: Book: Page 105 Mixed Review. Finish Cumulative Practice- due tomorrow.

Friday, November 2
Final Scale Drawing Project due
Computer Lab to review for Chapter 2 Test

Homework: Study for your chapter two math test and have a fantastic weekend!

Math Syllabus: Week of October 22

Important Math Due Dates:
• Bedroom measurements are due on Tuesday, October 23 (these must be done in cm).
• Scale Drawing rough draft is due on Friday, October 26. This must be done on cm grid paper and include measurements and labels. It does not have to be to scale or colored.
• Final Scale Drawing project is due on Friday, November 2




1st Period

Monday, October 22
Lesson 2.4 Study Guide

Homework: Finish bedroom measurements- due tomorrow

Tuesday, October 23
Turn in Measurements
Practice Packet pages 21-22

Homework: Is the Scale Reasonable?

Wednesday, October 24
Lesson 2.5

Homework: Book pg 80—Quiz #s 1-7

Thursday, October 25
Review how to select a scale for our bedroom project
Lesson 2.6

Homework: Finish Scale Drawing Rough Draft- due tomorrow

Friday, October 26
Rough Draft Due
Divisibility Rules

Homework: Have a SUPER weekend and work on Scale Drawing Project!








2nd and 3rd Period

*Students will take a chapter 2 math test on Monday, November 5.

Monday, October 22
Review Lesson 2.4
Begin Lesson 2.5

Homework: Finish bedroom measurements- due tomorrow

Tuesday, October 23
Turn in Measurements
Lesson 2.5 Practice C

Homework: Is the Scale Reasonable?

Wednesday, October 24
Lesson 2.6
Review how to write an extended response

Homework: Select one word problem from last week and write an extended response.

Thursday, October 25
Learn how to select a scale for your bedroom Practice Packet pgs 25-26

Homework: Finish Scale Drawing Rough Draft- due tomorrow. Finish Practice Packet if necessary

Friday, October 26
Rough Draft Due
Divisibility Rules

Homework: Have a SUPER weekend and work on Scale Drawing Project!

Reading/Language Arts Syllabus: Week of October 22

Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group must take a test over the first section to show mastery. If they receive a score above 90%, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete.
o Students will take a Greek Myth Vocabulary Test on Friday, October 26. They will have a comprehension test over the first section of myths on Tuesday, October 30.
o This is Red Ribbon Week. Each day of the week has a theme for students to follow to show they are drug free. Please note the themes listed below.

Monday, October 22 (Wear Red)
Media Center to Check Out and Return Books
Review Element Chart: Hephaestus through Athena
Complete Element Chart for Apollo and Artemis

Homework: Study for myth vocabulary test

Tuesday, October 23 (Hawaiian Day)
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Hermes and Hades
Review Capitalization of First Words and Titles: Language Network pgs 189-190
Complete Practice and Apply page 191

Homework: Grammar in Math

Wednesday, October 24 (Crazy Hair Day)
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Persephone and Dionysus
Review Element Chart

Homework: Greek Myth Vocabulary Crossword

Thursday, October 25 (Twin Day)
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation: Language Network pgs 193-194
Complete Parts A and B page 195
Myth Venn Diagram Activity

Homework: Study for your vocabulary test. Finish the Venn Diagram, if necessary.

Friday, October 26 (Sports Team Day)
Greek Myth Vocabulary Test
Gods of Olympus Sheet
Review Capitalization of Organizations and Other Subjects: L/Network pgs 196-197
Complete Practice and Apply pg 197

Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Study for Greek Myth Comprehension Test.

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of Oct 15

Important Information:
o Progress reports were sent home last Friday. Please sign and return it to me.
o Greek Myth book will be assigned on today. Please send a 2 gal Ziploc bag with your child or buy one from me for 25 cents.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Don’t forget that conferences are this week, Thursday Oct. 18th. If you have not signed up for a conference, please get In touch with me a.s.a.p.
o Our read-a-thon and P.J. day is Friday, Oct. 19th. Besides bringing several good books to read, students may bring only one of the following: a pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal. He/she may also bring a healthy snack.
o Today I offered a Greek Myth enrichment opportunity for students who wish to read ahead of the class and work on a variety of projects. Students must thoroughly read and chart the first section of the Greek Mythology book (up to page 69). They must be prepared to take a test over the material on Monday, October 22.

Monday, October 15
Spelling Pretest Lesson 4 and discuss p. 20
Assign Greek Myth Books
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Hera, Hephaestus, & Aphrodite

Homework: Spelling Master 4B

Tuesday, October 16
Review spelling homework and complete page 21 Pt B
Vocabulary Ares, Athena, and Poseidon
Read and Chart Ares and Athena myths

Homework: Read Poseidon and complete story element chart

Wednesday, October 17
Spelling pg. 22 Build Word Power
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Apollo & Artemis

Homework: Study for spelling test on Friday. Finish reading and charting Artemis myth, if necessary


Thursday, October 18 (1/2 Day)
No Reading and Language Arts


Friday, October 19 (1/2 Day)
Read-a-Thon and Pajama Day
Spelling Test Lesson 4

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

Math Syllabus: Week of October 15

Important Info:
• Students will take a test over all Chapter 2 vocabulary words on Wed, Oct. 17.
• Students will begin a scale drawing project this week. They will receive a handout with all project requirements and due dates this week.




1st Period

Monday, October 15
Practice Packet pages 17-18

Homework: Book pgs 68-69 (#6-11, 15, 29)

Tuesday, October 16
Lesson 2.3

Homework: Study for Vocabulary Test

Wednesday, October 17
Chapter 2 Vocabulary Test

Homework: Practice Packet pgs 19-20

Thursday, October 18 (1/2 Day)
Review Lesson 2.3
Introduce Scale Drawing Project

Homework: Work on measurements for scale drawing project- due on Tuesday Oct 23.

Friday, October 19 (1/2 Day) PJ DAY
No Math Today

Homework: Have a SUPER weekend and work on Scale Drawing Project!








2nd and 3rd Period

Monday, October 15
Review Lesson 2.3
Begin Lesson 2.4

Homework: Practice Packet pgs 19-20

Tuesday, October 16
Book pages 78-80 (# 1-5, 7-9, 14-15, 22)

Homework: Study for Vocabulary Test and finish class work if necessary.

Wednesday, October 17
Chapter 2 Vocabulary Test
Introduce Scale Drawing Project

Homework: Work on measurements for scale drawing project- due on Tuesday Oct 23.

Thursday, October 18 (1/2 Day)
Word Problems

Homework: Finish Word Problems, if necessary. Work on measurements for scale drawing project- due on Tuesday Oct 23.

Friday, October 19 (1/2 Day) PJ DAY
No Math Today

Homework: Have a SUPER weekend and work on Scale Drawing Project!

Conference Schedule: Thursday, October 18

Below are the times scheduled for fall conferences on Thursday, October 18th. You will need to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled conference time in order to review your child’s portfolio. If there is a conflict with your schedule conference time please alert me as soon as possible.


12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Zoe Gearing

12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Malcolm Range

1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Jordan Murphy

1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Elana Abrams

1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Emma LaSaine (Father)

2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Tim Huettle

2:25 – 2:40 p.m. George Mason

2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Jurvess Riley

2:55 – 3:10 p.m. Grace Rivera

3:40 – 3:55 p.m. Mark Watson

3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Micah Easty

4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Ryan Chancellor

4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Zach Goldenberg

4:40 – 4:55 p.m. Maggie Costello

4:55 – 5:10 p.m. Tommy Jackson

5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Helen Onyenso

6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Luke Shalla

6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Samantha King

6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Emma LaSaine (Mother)

6:45 – 7:00 p.m. Hani Richman Kruger

7:15 – 7:30 p.m. Isabella Miller

7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Kate Spittle

7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Bryan Mooney

(8:00 – 8:15 p.m.) Alexis Ramos

(8:15 – 8:30 p.m.) Caroline Coughlan

Math Syllabus: Week of October 8

1st Period

** Students will take a test over all Chapter 2 vocabulary words on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Monday, October 8
No School: Columbus Day

Homework: None

Tuesday, October 9
Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment
Draw a Diagram: Book Page 762
Book Page 771 # 6

Homework: Finish Book Work

Wednesday, October 10
Finish Chapter 2 Vocabulary Notes

Homework: None

Thursday, October 11
Lesson 2.1 (pgs. 62-63 odd questions)

Homework: Finish pgs 62-63 odd questions

Friday, October 12
Lesson 2.2

Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!










2nd and 3rd Period

** Students will take a test over all Chapter 2 vocabulary words on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Monday, October 8
No School: Columbus Day

Homework: None

Tuesday, October 9
Finish Mathnet Mystery
Lesson 2.1

Homework: Book pgs 63-63 (# 17-24, 29-34, and 49)

Wednesday, October 10
Lesson 2.2

Homework: Practice Packet pgs 17-18

Thursday, October 11
Land Logic
Customary Measure Maze

Homework: Finish class work

Friday, October 12
Lesson 2.3 (pg 74 # 1-16)

Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!

Rgd/LA Syllabus: Week of October 8

Important Information:
o Confirmation of conference times were sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you are unable to attend at that time.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths this week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in. If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.

Monday, October 8
No School: Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 9
Language Network book -Fragments and run-ons
L/Network book Pt. A Concept Check and Challenge pg. 27
Introduce D’Aulaires’ book of Greek Myths and elements of a myth
Read and discuss In Olden Times & Gaea short stories
Complete Greek Myth story element chart

Homework: Study for diagramming/grammar test

Wednesday, October 10
Review for diagramming test on Thursday
Discuss “Show Me What You Know” survey
Titans Complete Vocabulary and Read
Complete Greek Myth story element chart

Homework: Study for diagramming/grammar test. Finish myth chart, if necessary.

Thursday, October 11 - Stuffing Day
Portfolio Preparation
Diagramming/Grammar Test
Vocabulary for Cronus & Zeus myth
Read and discuss Cronus myth

Homework: Finish myth chart, if necessary

Friday, October 12
Complete fragment and run-on worksheet
Review chart for Cronus myth
Read & discuss Zeus and His Family myth and complete chart

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Important Announcement: Missing Work

If you have any missing work in my classes (math, language arts, or reading) it must be turned in by Friday, October 5 to receive late credit for the assignment. If you are unsure of your missing work or have questions about it please see me during lunch this week.

Remember you must have your Missing Homework Slip signed to turn in late work.