September 3-7

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at spedrozo@olmlancers.com.

 

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Thank you so much for returning the weekly progress reports so promptly.  The students really are most successful when we work together (home and school).  They are doing so well.  Parents, thank you for setting such a great example concerning the importance of academics and responsibility.  I will send another progress report out this Tuesday (since Monday is a holiday).  They should again be returned the following day.  Thank you for your support.
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Help needed:   Special thanks to those families who have already sent in money.  It is much appreciated.  Each year I subscribe to TIME for Kids. It is a weekly current events publication for kids. I use these in the classroom for reading comprehension. It is a great way to teach them about the world around them, while also building reading skills. The cost is $4.50 per child for the year. If anyone is interested in donating or helping out (by sending the amount for your child) that would be greatly appreciated. All students will be receiving the publication regardless of the amount collected. Each class is given some money from the Halloween carnival earnings. I use this money throughout the year for projects. The remaining cost that is not donated for Time for Kids will be deducted from the usual carnival money for our class. I am just trying to make our carnival money stretch a little farther by offsetting this cost. I understand if you are not able to help with this at this time. Thank you so much for your help and support!

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Religion 6th grade

Monday-no school

Tuesday-handwriting book, finish video about service, discussion

Wednesday-faith journal:  What can you do for service to others?  What have you already done?
saint chart

Thursday: Bible search

Friday-Mass--- Bishop Ochoa will be here.  All are welcome to celebrate Mass with us.  Please join us if you wish.

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English 6th grade-

Monday-no school

Tuesday-p. 43 #1-14, synonyms/antonyms unit 2, Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday-choosing the right word unit 2 aloud, spelling baseball

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests uit 2, finish Wizard of Oz notes
 
Friday-Mass, silent reading

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-no school

Tuesday-silent reading, library, Wizard of Oz project notes

Wednesday-silent reading, read to kinder buddies, finish spelling baseball

Thursday-silent reading, Begin Time for Kids (if they arrive on time)

Friday-no class due to minimum day schedule
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English 8th grade

Monday-no school

Tuesday-writing:  evaluative/critique, library

Wednesday-vocab. completing the sentence unit 2, grammar game

Thursday-handwriting:  Morning Offering, grammar:  p. 26-27 together, p. 48 #1-13
 
Friday-no class due to schedule for minimum day


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Reading 8th grade

Monday-no school

Tuesday-silent reading, Miracle Worker

Wednesday-silent reading, Miracle Worker

Thursday-silent reading, Miracle Worker

Friday-silent reading, Miracle Worker

Update #2 for this week. 

I apologize for the additional update.  Mondays are crazy. 

Camp news:  A representative from Calvin Crest will be at OLM on Friday 8/31 at 1:40PM.  The meeting will be held in the auditorium. We will see a short video and discuss things that your child should and should not bring to camp.  All are welcom to attend, and time will be given to answer questions.  The meeting will end at 2:30PM There is another meeting scheduled for cabin leaders on Sept. 20th at 6:00PM in Mrs. Wennberg's room (room 11).

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Help needed:  Each year I subscribe to TIME for Kids.  It is a weekly current events publication for kids.  I use these in the classroom for reading comprehension.  It is a great way to teach them about the world around them, while also building reading skills.  The cost is $4.50 per child for the year.  If anyone is interested in donating or helping out (by sending the amount for your child) that would be greatly appreciated.  All students will be receiving the publication regardless of the amount collected.  Each class is given some money from the Halloween carnival earnings.  I use this money throughout the year for projects.  The remaining cost that is not donated for Time for Kids will be deducted from the usual carnival money for our class.  I am just trying to make our carnival money stretch a little farther by offsetting this cost.  I understand if you are not able to help with this at this time.  Thank you so much for your help and support!

Updates for the week of August 27

6th grade parents:  

Our first weekly progress reports were sent home today, August 27.  Please sign and return them to school tomorrow.  Students will receive a red card for each day the progress report is not returned.  It seems that we are off to a great start.  Please don't panic if you see a grade that is lower than expected.  There is still plenty of time to raise it.  This should serve as a guide for you and your child to know what they should work on to achieve the grades they would like for the report card.  Also, keep in mind that we have only had 2 weeks of school, and the students have only had tests in spelling/vocab.  More tests will be coming (a science test today 8/27), and may affect their grades.  I hope you find these progress reports to be a good tool to help your child to be successful.  Thank you for your support.

Friday, August 31 will be a free dress day for $1.00 for the SPCA.  A note was sent home today.

August 27-31

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at spedrozo@olmlancers.com.

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New for this year!!! You can enter your email address to subscribe to my blog. You will receive an email each time I add a new post.....no more having to remember to check the blog. The blog will come to you in your email.
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Wow 6th grade....we are off to a great start....so far everyone has been turning in all homework!  Awesome job 6th graders!

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Thank you so much to Mrs. d'Escoto who has generously offered to make the treat for the Blessed Mother's birthday.  Thank you for helping us celebrate this important day! 
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So far, we have not had a problem with missing homework. If a student forgets their homework, you will receive a phone call at recess to let you know. They will not receive credit for that assignment. They may need to complete the assignment so that they will understand the material; however, we do not give credit for late work in junior high. I appreciate your help and support with this matter. It truly is for their continued success in life, that we teach them the importance of responsibility.
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Religion 6th grade

Monday-handwriting book, saint chart

Tuesday-faith journal:  List some ideas to for at adoration
Eucharistic Adoration--If you are not familiar with this Catholic tradition, ask your child about it.  We will be going to Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel once a week.  It's a wonderful, peaceful time to spend some time in prayer.  If possible, spend some time discussing with your child some prayer needs of your family and friends.  They can bring these to Jesus in prayer at adoration. 

Wednesday-song practice

Thursday:  Bible search

Friday-faith journal:  List all you know about the Rosary.  Use your book if you need help.
saint chart

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English 6th grade-

Monday-magazine writing:  write a review for a book or movie--3 paragraphs.  Details will be given in class
grammar:  p. 42 aloud

Tuesday-flashcards unit 2

Wednesday-completing the sentence unit 2
magazine writing:  interview--at least ask 5 questions--details will be given in class

Thursday-grammar:  p. 18-19, 43 #1-14
write 10 spelling sentences
 
Friday-finish saint chart, part of speech game

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-silent reading, Wizard of Oz, character analysis

Tuesday-silent reading, library, Wizard of Oz writing

Wednesday-silent reading, read to kinder buddies, finish completing the sentence from vocab.

Thursday-silent reading, begin reading Wicked handout

Friday-silent reading, Wicked
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English 8th grade

Monday-p. 22-23 begin together, completing the sentence unit 1

Tuesday-library, synonyms/antonyms unit 1

Wednesday-choosing the right word aloud, spelling sentences for 10 words

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests unit 1
grammar:  p. 24-25 #1-14 together, p. 47 #1-15 homework
 
Friday-flashcards unit 2


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Reading 8th grade

Monday-silent reading, Flowers for Algernon essay test

Tuesday-silent reading, Miracle Worker

Wednesday-silent reading, Miracle Worker

Thursday-silent reading, Miracle Worker

Friday-silent reading, Miracle Worker




The test for Flowers for Algernon will be on Monday, August 27.
 

CAMP FORMS
6th grade parents:  Camp forms are being sent home today, August 21.  They are not due until Sept. 19.  I am sending them out early because there is a lot to fill out.  Also, there is form to have signed by your child's doctor.  If they will need to take any medication at camp (even vitamins, tylenol, etc), they will need to have a signed doctor's form.  No medication will be dispensed at camp without this note on file.  Also, if your child uses an inhaler, please include that.  Even if they rarely need it, they may need it at camp when they are at a different elevation and doing different outdoor activities.  It is very important that they have it with them.  You will also need to copy your medical insurance card and attach it to the camp forms in the space provided.  I know this is a lot, but hopefully with sending the forms out now, it won't be too much of an inconvenience.



6th and 8th grade:

Please be advised that no credit will be given for late work.  We (the junior high teachers) are working hard to teach responsibility, and not let bad habits develop.  I have begun entering grades; you can check them on option C.  I will begin sending 6th grade weekly progress reports on Monday, August 27.  Please use the currently posted grades as a guide.  Remember we have only been in school for a week, so there is not a lot of work calculated in the grade yet.  It is a good indicator, if your child has missing work, that it is time to address this problem.  However, if they have one low score on an assignment, please do not panic.  They still have plenty of time to raise the grade.  Thank you so much for your support in this matter. 

August 20-24

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We survived the first week, and it seems that we are off to a great start.  The students are doing a great job of turning in all homework on time.  They are adjusting to junior high, and I am so proud of them.  

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at spedrozo@olmlancers.com.

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New for this year!!!  You can enter your email address to subscribe to my blog.  You will receive an email each time I add a new post.....no more having to remember to check the blog.  The blog will come to you in your email.
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Safe Environment training:  All parents who wish to volunteer to drive on field trips, go to camp, work in the classroom, etc. will need to be trained or re-trained for safe environment.  The diocese is requiring this.  Even if you were already trained, it is necessary to attend a new training.  Those of you who plan to go to camp or who have signed up to drive, should attend a safe environment training as soon as possible.  I know Mrs. Blackburn has scheduled several training meetings; the next one is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 at 6PM.
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 Volunteer needed:  I would like to have a parent volunteer to make cupcakes or some other special treat to celebrate the Blessed Mother's birthday.  Her birthday is on September 8, so we will celebrate on Friday, September 7.  The Bishop will be here to say Mass on that day to also celebrate our 85th anniversary.  We will also be saying a Rosary in our classroom (I am sure the Blessed Mother prefers prayers to cupcakes.)  I would like the cupcakes for the students to celebrate with a special snack at recess.  Please let me know if you would like to provide this.  You can earn volunteer hours for your time.  What a fun and easy way to earn hours!
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 So far, we have not had a problem with missing homework.  If a student forgets their homework, you will receive a phone call at recess to let you know.  They will not receive credit for that assignment.  They may need to complete the assignment so that they will understand the material; however, we do not give credit for late work in junior high.  I appreciate your help and support with this matter.  It truly is for their continued success in life, that we teach them the importance of responsibility. 
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Religion 6th grade

Monday-handwriting practice, Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel
 
Tuesday-faith journal:  What is bullying?  How can you stop it?
Text p. 8-12

Wednesday-handwriting practice, saints of our names

Thursday: handwriting practice, Bible search

Friday-song practice

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English 6th grade-

Monday-vocab. synonyms unit 1, grammar p. 14-15 #1-32, p. 41 #1-14

Tuesday-antonyms unit 1, writing for magazine project:  feature story

Wednesday-vocab. choosing the right word, play spelling baseball to prepare for tomorrow's tests

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests unit 1, grammar p. 16-17 #1-28
 
Friday-vocab. bingo

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-silent reading, Wizard of Oz, character analysis--strengths and weaknesses

Tuesday-silent reading, Olympic athlete drawings for open house

Wednesday-silent reading, Wizard of Oz project

Thursday-silent reading, Wizard of Oz project

Friday-silent reading, begin reading synopsis of Wicked
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English 8th grade

Monday-p. 16-17 #1-8 together,  homework: #9-24
work on newspapers

Tuesday-p. 18-19 together, p. 44 #1-18,
writing:  If God were...

Wednesday-p. 22-23 begin together
spelling sentences to prepare for tomorrow's tests

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests
flashcards unit 1
 
Friday-p. 45 aloud, vocab. bingo


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Reading 8th grade

Monday-silent reading, movie: Charly

Tuesday-silent reading, Flowers or Algernon discussion questions

Wednesday-silent reading, discuss questions, Flowers for Algernon quiz

Thursday-silent reading, begin reading Miracle Worker, handout

Friday-silent reading, Miracle Worker--beginning of movie




The test for Flowers for Algernon will be on Monday, August 27.
 

Update for August 15 Mass

We survived the first day, and things are running smoothly.  I just wanted to post an update to let you know about the dress code for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 15.  Tomorrow is a holy day of obligation and we will be having Mass at 8:15.  Due to the extreme heat, Mrs. Blackburn is allowing the students to wear their uniform shorts (even though it is a Mass day) if they choose to do so.  Yay!  Thank you Mrs. Blackburn!  Feel free to join us for Mass.  Also, if you have not yet subscribed to the email list for my blog, you may wish to do so.  Then you are automatically notified by email whenever I add a post to the blog.  
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