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Feb
22
2012

Homework: Feb. 22, 2012

Author: Mr. Arredondo

Reading: Read 25 mins.
Social studies: Study the citizenship questions you were given today ahead of the Ellis Island stations tomorrow afternoon. Remember, with parent permission, you can dress up as an immigrant and even bring in a suitcase with extra clothing, plus stage make-up (again, with parent permission).

Here’s some actual photos that give you costume ideas: Bing image search on Ellis Island immigrants

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Feb
21
2012

Chat room being tested

Author: Mr. Arredondo

You can talk, get homework help, or see what’s happening with a trial of a potential class chat room!
To start, click on the icon at the bottom of the class website page.

Remember, keep conversations appropriate. :)

Update: There’s a chatroom tab at the top of the site now.

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Feb
21
2012

Homework: Feb. 21, 2012

Author: Mr. Arredondo

Reading: Read 30 mins.
Language: Idiom sheet. Write the true meanins of popular phrases. Get help from adult with the phrases you’re not familiar with.

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Feb
20
2012

Homework: Feb. 20, 2012

Author: Mr. Arredondo

Math: Chinese New Year subtraction sheet
English: Homograph worksheet
Reading: Optional today–read tonight if you can

Ellis Island still needs volunteers. Parents, contact Mr. Arredondo or Mrs. Ahern before Thursday if you’re coming
Half-day for students on Friday

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Feb
17
2012

Homework: Feb. 17, 2012

Author: Mr. Arredondo

Reading: Read 25 mins. each day
Math: Practice division facts from 1 through division by 5. Timed “test” assessments start next week. We’ll see if you know your facts for division by 1 through division by 5 within 10 seconds per fact!

Ellis Island centers are next Thursday. A letter is going home today asking for parent support, if possible. Kids will be encouraged to bring luggage in, extra clothes, and will have a chance to dress as a “pauper” just before the centers at 2 p.m.
Next Friday is a half-day!

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Feb
16
2012

Homework: Feb. 16, 2012

Author: Mr. Arredondo

Reading: Read 25 mins. DEAR time tomorrow…bring in a good book!
Math: Work on division facts up to division by 4

Ellis Island centers next Friday. Parents, if you’d like to volunteer, let Mr. Arredondo or Mrs. Ahern know.
There is an early release next week on Friday. Release at 12:45.

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Feb
15
2012

Homework: Feb. 15, 2012

Author: Mr. Arredondo

Reading: Read 25 mins.
Math: Practice division facts up to 4
English: Cut and paste pink Valentine’s worksheet on synonyms (words that mean the same things) and antonyms (words that mean different things)

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