Homework for 6/7 and the Weekend!

Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish your reading log for the week.  This is the last week you need to work on it! Yah!

Today was a blast!  I hope you all have a great weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 6/6

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete your reading log

Math:  Finish the division packet that we have been working on this week in class.  Remember, if you earned a homework pass, you may use ONE for any of the sheets EXCEPT the number patterns worksheet!

That is all!  Enjoy your early dismissal!

Homework for 6/5

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Continue to work on your reading log!!

For bonus points, bring in a list of the ingredients that make up a Chicago Style Hot Dog.

We have an early dismissal tomorrow at 12 pm, and there is NO after care.  Please let your parents know this information!

That is all!  Lets remember to stay focused in class! Have a great night!

Homework for 6/4

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Work on your reading log.

That is all!  Have a great night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework 6/3

Hello!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Work on your reading log.  This is the last week you will have a reading log!

Math: Negative numbers worksheet.

Social Studies:  Write a 7-9 sentence paragraph about what makes Chicago such a special city.

That is all!  Have a great night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/31

Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: PRACTICE YOUR READING/PRAYERS FOR MASS!!! Also, finish your reading log for the week!

Religion:  Family Mass is on Sunday!  Please arrive at school at 9:30 am!  Mass will begin at 10.

That is all!  Have a great weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/30

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: PRACTICE READING'S FOR SUNDAY!  Also, please bring in a book from home for now on to read during silent reading.  We will be packing up our library for the year tomorrow.

Science:  Metric Conversion Worksheet

Religion:  FAMILY MASS IS SUNDAY AT 10!!  Continue to practice, practice, practice!

Tomorrow is Jean Day!  If you bring in a dollar...you can dress out of uniform!  Woo Hoo!!

That is all!  Enjoy your evening!

Homework for 5/29

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Work on memorizing your reading for Family Mass on Sunday!  Also, continue to work on your reading log!

Math: Test TOMORROW!!! STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!!!!!!!

Religion:  Keep practicing your stuff for Sunday!  I am expecting EVERYTHING to be memorized by then!

That is all!  Have a great evening and GO HAWKS!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/28

I hope you all had a great Memorial Day.  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your script for tomorrow!  Make sure when you turn it you attach your story and your planner to it!

Math: TEST ON THURSDAY!!  Come to school tomorrow with 7 two step algebra problems written

Science: Metric conversion worksheet

Religion: Type your favorite prayer that you made in class onto the Google doc.  I will print these out so you can practice it for Family Mass on Sunday.  Also, practice reading the class prayer and start memorizing it.

Family Mass is SUNDAY at 10 am!  Hope you all can make it!

Stay focused!  I have a lot of fun stuff planned the rest of the year, and would love to share it all with you!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/24 and the Weekend!

Great work today!  I am so happy that we were finally able to celebrate reaching our point goal!  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete your weekly reading log

Math:  Solve for 24 using the numbers 4,4,6,8

Social Studies: Current Event Due TUESDAY!

Enjoy your long weekend!  Remember that there is NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!  Be safe!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework For 5/23

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Work on your reading log

Science:  STUDY FOR YOUR FOOD CHAIN TEST!!!  Here is the link to the review game that we did in class today:

http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Sep201037/game1284403528.php

Social Studies: STUDY FOR YOUR TEST!!! Remember that you can have ONE index card to use on your test tomorrow.  Use the card that I provided for you in class.  Also, work on your Current Event!

That is all!  Have a great night and GO BLACKHAWKS!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/22

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your drawing and writing and continue work on your reading log.

Math: Negative numbers worksheet

Science: Complete the response question on the Google Doc about "Predators at War."

Social Studies: Current Event Due Tuesday!

That is all!  Remember to remain focused on these last few weeks of school.

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/21

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Reading log

Math: Worksheet

Science: Finish your food chain pyramid that you started in class if you didn't finish it today

Social Studies:  Current Event due on Tuesday!  I have created this and shared it already.  This will be your last Current Event of the year!

Have a great night!

Homework for 5/20

I hope that everybody had a great weekend.  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Begin your reading log for this week

Math: Two Step Algebra Problems Worksheet

Science: Complete your T-Chart of 10 Predators and 10 Prey

Social Studies: Current Event Due Monday

Religion: Answer the two response questions from the Pope's Twitter feed

Enjoy this AWESOME weather!  Have a good night!

Homework for 5/17 and the Weekend

Great work on the science fair!  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete  your weekly reading log.

That is all!  Enjoy your weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/16

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Reading log

Math: STUDY FOR YOUR TEST TOMORROW!!! Work on the review sheet that I passed out in class.

Science:  SCIENCE FAIR TOMORROW!  Finish your boards and your reports.  Make sure that they are perfect :)

Any questions, please let me know!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/15

Hey All!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Continue to read your Lightning Larry scripts and work on your reading logs.  I want to record this on Friday.

Math- Create 5 word problems using algebra

Science: Work on your science fair project!  This is due FRIDAY!!!!!

For extra credit- bring me the score of both the Bulls game and the Hawks game tomorrow!

Have a great night!  Go Hawks and Go Bulls!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/14

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Continue to read through and study your lines for the Legend of Lightning Larry and work on your reading log.

Math: Write and solve 10 of algebra problems of your own!

Science:  Create 5 different food chains like the example that we did in class today.

For extra credit:  What is the name of the high school that Derrick Rose attended?

Enjoy this beautiful weather!

-Mr. Goodman

Sample Science Fair Board

Class,

Here is a photo of the sample board that we put together in class today.  If you have any questions, please let me know!

Homework for 5/13

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Practice your part of the "Legend of Lightning Larry."  Also, work on your reading log!

Math: Algebra worksheet

Science: SCIENCE FAIR FRIDAY!!! Work on your boards and paper!!

Religion: Complete a brainstorm/sketch of your religious art piece that you will make during class.

Also, with the weather getting warmer out, please feel free to bring a water bottle to class.  We will take some time during the day to refill them if needed.  Enjoy your evening!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/10 and the Weekend!

Great week everybody!  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Movie continuation story is due on Monday!  Also, complete the "Rolling in the Deep" response on the Google doc and your reading log.

Math: Finish your algebra worksheet from class today!

Social Studies: Current Event due on MONDAY!  Remember to study your vocab!

Science:  SCIENCE FAIR IS FRIDAY MAY 17th!!!

Have a great weekend!

Homework for 5/9

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: First draft of your movie continuation story is due MONDAY!  Also, continue to work on your reading log.

Math: Solving algebraic equations worksheet #1

Science:  Please redo your data and conclusion for tomorrow! Remember that data is what ACTUALLY happened and your conclusion talks about if the project proved or disproved your hypothesis.

Social Studies: Study your vocabulary

Religion: Test on Mary TOMORROW!  Make sure that you know the Hail Mary, vocabulary, and the story of her life.  If you know all of this, then you should get an A++++ on the test!

Enjoy your night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/8

Hello there students!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete your morning work if you did not do so and work on your reading log.

Math: Complete both worksheets- one on solving problems and one on inverse relationships

Science: Make a list of 7 herbivores, 7 carnivores, and 7 omnivores.

Social Studies: Study your vocabulary!  You never know when I will give you a pop quiz!

Remember...progress reports went home today.  Please get this signed and return it to me TOMORROW!! Also, I passed back a bunch of tests and quizzes that need to be signed and returned with your progress report TOMORROW!

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO VERNICE AND ZORIA FOR WINNING OUR CLASSROOM SPELLING BEE!  Lets show the rest of the school what we can do tomorrow!

Enjoy the weather!  Be safe!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/7

Hey Class!  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Planner and Reading Log.  Study the spelling words for the spelling bee tomorrow!

Social Studies: Vocabulary Sheet

Science: Define the words Omnivore, Herbivore, Carnivore, Producer, Consumer, Prey, and Predator.

Religion: Response to the interviews that you did today in class on the Google Doc.

Enjoy the weather! See you tomorrow!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/6

Great day today! Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: NEWS ARTICLE DUE TOMORROW!

Math: Study for your test on the Distributive Property!

Religion: Finish your reading and write your interview questions on the worksheet provided.

I will see you all tomorrow!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/3 and the Weekend!

We had a great week!  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your morning work (BONUS POINTS) and complete your reading log for the week

Math: Distributive property worksheet

Science: Work on your science fair project!  I passed out to you a packet with all of the information that you need to help you with the rest of your project!

Religion: Workbook pages 46-47

Enjoy your weekend!  Have fun and be safe!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 5/2

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Reading Log

Math: Distributive Property Worksheet

Science: Work on your science fair project!  Your results need to be finished by May 7th (Next Tuesday!)

Social Studies: STUDY FOR YOUR TEST TOMORROW!!! Use your notes and Chapters 10&11 in your book!

Remember to remain focused on school!  Have a great night!

Homework for 5/1

Today was a great day!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Write on the Google Doc about what you learned about our city today and do your reading log.

Enjoy the weather!  Have a great night!

-Mr.Goodman

Homework for 4/30

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish morning work and work on your reading log!

Math: Distributive Property worksheet

Science: Balloon car response paper due TOMORROW!

Social Studies: Founding Fathers worksheet

We have a field trip TOMORROW!  Remember to wear your St. Helena GYM t-shirt and jeans.  Make sure that you bring your sweatshirt and/or a jacket with you tomorrow too.  Also, we are almost done with school!  Remember to remain focused and keep working hard!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 4/26 and the Weekend!

Great week!  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish morning work and your reading log.

Social Studies:  Current Event due Monday!

Science: Balloon car due on Tuesday.  Also, please continue to work on your science fair project.  You should all begin building and testing your invention!

Religion:  FAMILY MASS SUNDAY!!!

Remember that Family Mass is on Sunday!  I am looking forward to seeing all of you at mass.  Have a great weekend!  Enjoy the beautiful weather!

-Mr. Goodman

Sample Science Fair Board

Here is a sample of a science fair project board for you to look at.  Any questions, please let me know!

Homework for 4/25

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Magazine article due!  I have created and shared a Google Doc if you would like to use it.  Remember, this assignment has to be typed.

Math: Test TOMORROW!  Complete the study guide that I gave you.  The test will be just like that.

Science: Finish you balloon car for the big race tomorrow.

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Religion: Practice the readings for family mass.

Have a great night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 4/24

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language arts: Complete pg. 12 and 13 in the packet and work on your reading log.

Math: Worksheet

Science: Finish your balloon car sketch and bring in your supplies to begin building it tomorrow.  Race day is on Friday!

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Religion: Practice readings for Family Mass.

Remember: Family Mass is on Sunday!  Hope to see you all there!

Homework for 4/23

Great work today!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Begin working on your research magazine article.  Remember that your first draft will be due on Friday!  Also, continue to work on your reading log.

Math: Algebra Worksheet

Science: REDO your materials list and procedure for the science fair.

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Religion: RELIGIOUS ART TEST TOMORROW!!!!  I created and shared a Google Doc with the works of art, the title and the artist that created it.  Also, continue to practice your readings for Family Mass.

We need to continue to remain focused.  There are a lot of fun activities planned for the rest of the year, and I would like everyone to be able to participate.  Anything that you need, please let me know!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 4/22

Here is the homework for tonight

Reading/Language Arts: Read pg. 36-38 in the orange reading book and write a summary.  Also, begin your reading log for the week.

Math: Algebra Worksheet

Science: Procedure list for science fair due tomorrow!  Also, write your letter to the Mayor about the garbage dump.

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Religion: Practice readings for Family Mass!  Also, there is a religious art test on Wednesday.

Enjoy the weather!  See you all tomorrow!

Mr. Goodman

Homework for 4/19 and the Weekend!

Great week everybody!  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts:  Response to "Titanium" and finish your reading log.

Science: Force and motion reading and worksheet.  Also, your materials list for your invention extension is due Monday.

Social Studies: Complete the Paul Revere response on the Google Doc and finish up your Current Event!

Religion: Those of you who I gave readings to for mass begin to practice them.

Lets remember to remain focused for the rest of the year.  We have a lot of fun projects and activities planned the rest of the year and I want everybody to be able to participate in them.  Have a great weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 4/18

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Write a summary about what you learned today on the field trip.  Also, work on your reading log.

Math: Dividing fractions test TOMORROW!  Here is the link to the game that we played in class:

http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Oct201040/game1286214246.php

Science: Materials list due Monday!

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

I had a great time with you all on the trip today!  See you tomorrow!

Homework for 4/17

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Reading Log

Math: Dividing Fractions worksheet.  Test on Friday!

Social Studies: Google doc response about the Continental and British Army.

Science: Hypothesis due! Here is the link to the website that we looked at in class:

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_hypothesis.shtml#keyinfo

Religion: Research about what Fr. M talked about with the box in the alter.

Any questions, send me an email!  See ya' in the morning!  Remember that we have a field trip tomorrow!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 4/16

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts- Research paper planner and reading log.

Math- Create and solve 7 dividing fractions problems.

Science- Earth Model project and Science Fair purpose due

Social Studies- Current Event due Monday!

Religion- Practice your readings for mass

Any questions, please let me know!

Homework for 4/15

Happy Monday!  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: ReaD PG. 29-31 in your orange reading book and write a 1 page summary of what you read.  Also, complete your reading log.

Math: Dividing fractions worksheet

Social Studies:  Pick one of the acts that we looked at today in class and write a paragraph response to it.  How did it make you feel?  Also, your next current event is due on Monday!

Science:  Earth model is due on Wednesday!

Religion: Practice your readings for mass!

Have a great night!

Homework for 4/12 and the Weekend!

What a great week!  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete the online response to "Girl on Fire".  Also, finish your reading log for the week.

Science:  TEST MONDAY!!! Here is the link to the game that we played in class on Friday:

http://www.heritagekids.info/school/Science/Plate%20Tectonic%20Game%20Show%20Flash.html

Also, the topic for your science fair project is due Monday and your Model Earth Project is due Wednesday, April 17th.

Social Studies:  Complete the online response question that has been shared to you and finish up your Current Event.

Enjoy your weekend!  The weather is suppose to be great out!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 4/11

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your morning work.  Also

Math:  STUDY for your test Tomorrow!  Also, complete the worksheet to help you study.  If you do both sheets, I will give you a bonus point on the test.

Science: Model of the Earth project due Wednesday, April 17th!  Also, look out for information on the Science Fair!

Social Studies: Define the following words in your notebook:

• Revolution
• Musket
• Declaration
• Colony
• Militia

Also, your Current Event is due on Monday!

 Let me know if there are any questions about the Science Fair or the Earth model project!  For a bonus point, what was the name of the boat that the first colonists came to America in?

Have a great night! 

Homework for 4/10

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Redo your brainstorming if needed.  Also, write a one page science fiction story and do you reading log.

Math:  Multiplying fractions worksheet.  We will have a test on Friday!

Science:  Bill Nye response on the Google Doc.  I have already shared this for you.

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Have a great night!

Homework for 4/9

Hey all!  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Type your poem onto the Google Doc in the shared folder.  Also brainstorm 5-8 ideas of topics for your research paper.

Math: Multiplying fractions worksheet.

Science: Parts of the Earth worksheet.

Social Studies: Current Event due MONDAY!!

If anybody brings in the score of the Blackhawks game from tonight along with who they played, you will get a bonus point towards a subject of your choice!

See you all tomorrow!

Homework for 4/8

Welcome Back!  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish morning work and work on your reading log.

Math: Multiplying fractions worksheet

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday.  I should have these posted and shared by tonight.

Science: Read the article on the parts of the Earth and answer the questions.

We are almost done with school!  Make sure that you remained focused on your work and studies!  See all of you tomorrow!

Homework for Spring Break!

Here is the homework for Spring Break:

Reading/Language Arts:  Write a One page paper about what you did over spring break and complete your reading log.

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday 4/8.  I have shared the Google Doc with you!

Have a great spring break!  Be safe and have fun!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/26

Hey All!  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Write a one page summary of your favorite movie.  Also, continue to work on your reading log.

Math: Reducing fractions worksheet.  Also, finish your morning work

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday 4/8

Religion:  Complete the Google Doc response question.  The document has been shared already!

We are almost at spring break!  Stay focused on your studies!  Conferences are also tomorrow! See you then!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/25

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your morning work and work on your reading log.

Math: Reducing fractions worksheet

Social Studies: Current Event due 4/8.  I will share this with you on Wednesday.

Science: Google doc response to the movie we watched in class.

Have a great night!  Remember that there are parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday from 3:00-6:00.  Hope to see you then!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/22 and the Weekend!

Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish the word search from this morning and complete your reading log for the week.

Math: Solve for 24 by using the numbers 7,7,6,5

Social Studies: Current Event Due Monday!

Religion:  Complete the Mona Lisa response on the Google Doc.  I have already shared the file!

Have a great weekend!!

Homework for 3/21

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish morning work and continue your reading log!

Science: TEST TOMORROW on Natural Resources.  Also, complete the natural resources worksheet.

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Religion: Google Doc response about the Last Supper paintings.

Have a great night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/20

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish morning work and continue on your reading log.

Math:  TEST TOMORROW!!! Also, complete the fractions worksheet.

Science:  Renewable and nonrenewable resources worksheet

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Religion:  TEST TOMORROW on the Ten Commandments!

Have a great night!!

Homework for 3/19

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your morning work and continue to work on your reading log.

Math: Subtracting fractions worksheet.  Feel free to use either the butterfly method or the regular method.

Science: Reading on natural resources

Social Studies: Create a map of Illinois natural resources.  Remember to create a key!

Religion:  TEST ON THURSDAY on the 10 Commandments!

Also, there is a parent meeting tonight at 6pm and this Friday is Jean Day!  For the cost of a $1, you may wear jeans to school.

Have a great night!

- Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/18

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Watch a 30 minute TV show of your choice and write about how the actors in the show were acting.  Think about all of the different styles of acting we have seen/talked about in class.  Also, continue to update your reading log.  Remember that it is your responsibility to update it daily!

Math: Simplifying fractions worksheet

Social Studies: Current Event due on Monday.  Also, if you are retaking your Preamble test tomorrow, you will do that first thing in the morning.

Religion: Complete the Ten Commandment response online.

Remember to stay focused! I know that spring break is right around the corner, but it is important to remain focused on your studies.  There are a lot of fun things planned for the remainder of the year, and I want all of you to participate in everything!

Enjoy your evening!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/15 and the Weekend!

We had a fun today learning about St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day!  Our writing exercise was my favorite part of the day.  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts:  Keep on brainstorming for the Funny Money.  Also, finish your reading logs.

Science: Volcano and Earthquake test Monday!

Social Studies: Complete the vocabulary worksheet and memorize the Preamble for Mondays oral quiz.

Enjoy your weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/14

Sorry for the late homework post.  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Brainstorm for the F.M.

Math: Test on triangles tomorrow.

Social Studies: Compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution using the Venn Diagram that I gave you.  Also, memorize the Preamble for an oral test on Monday.

Remember to email me your ideas for a song choice.  Remember that I will pick one of your songs to do tomorrow!  Anything you need, let me know!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/13

Great work today!  We witnessed history while we watched the election of the new Pope.  I am lucky that I got to share that with you.  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Type your letter to the President on the Google Doc that has been shared to you.  Also, brainstorm for the F.M.

Math: Complete the triangle worksheet

Social Studies: Begin to memorize the Preamble of the Constitution.  I know we did not get to this today in class, but begin to take a look at it.

Also, if you come to school tomorrow with the name of the new pope, where he is from, and his name before he became pope, I will give you extra credit for religion.  Have a great night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/12

Terra Nova is finished!  Great work to all of you preparing and taking the test.  Here is your homework tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Use the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Superman and Batman.  Also, start your reading log for this week!

Math: Triangles worksheet

Science:  Complete the earthquake fill in the blank vocabulary worksheet.

Religion: Practice your readings for mass!  I have also put up a Google doc for you to write the prayers in and I will print it tomorrow.

Enjoy your night!

Homework for 3/11

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Mammals and Birds.

Math: Triangles worksheets

Social Studies: Practice questions for tomorrows Terra Nova test.  Also, study on your own for it as well

Science: Define the following words:

• Earthquake
• Richter Scale
• Plates (about the earth...not the plates you eat on!)
• Seismograph

Religion: Those of you who I talked to about reading for Wednesday, practice your readings for mass.

Have a great night!  Any questions, let me know!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/8 and the Weekend!

Great work on Terra Nova this week!  Sorry for the late post today.  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Math: Complete the crossword puzzle.

Social Studies:  Current Event due Monday!

I am proud of you all for your hard work this week!  Keep it up!

-Mr. Goodman

School Closing at 12:30 tomorrow

Hey All,

Just a reminder that school will be closing at 12:30 tomorrow and there will be NO after care.  Any questions, please let me know.  Stay tuned to the blog and email for other updates!

Great work today on Terra Nova!  Keep it up!

For Homework:  Begin working on your current event that is due on Monday!

-Mr. Goodman

School Closing at 12 pm (noon) today

School will be closing at 12 pm (noon) today and there will be NO after care services.  Please pick your child up by that time.  Any questions, let me know!

- Mr. Goodman

Winter Weather Warning for Tuesday 3/5

As you have probably seen on the news, we are expecting a lot of snow for tomorrow.  Due to this, school will be starting at its normal time but will be closing at 12 pm (noon).  Keep an eye out for an email, phone call and/or blog post from me in the morning if this changes.  Any questions, please let me know.

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/4

Here is the homework for tonight:

Social Studies: Remember the Titans packet rewrite and Current Event due MONDAY!

Get a good nights sleep and eat breakfast in the morning!  See you all for Terra Nova tomorrow!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 3/1 and the Weekend

Sorry for not posting this yesterday, but here is the homework for the weekend:

Social Studies: Complete the first 8 questions in your Remember the Titans packet.

Also, work on your Terra Nova practice test packet.

Have a great weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/28

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete the Terra Nova practice reading and answer the questions.  Also, type your How am I Lucky response on the Google Doc.  I have already shared the document.  Continue to work on your reading log.

Math:  Rounding worksheet

Religion: Write about your favorite part of the Vatican.

Please continue to work on the Terra Nova test that I gave you to take home.  I will see all of you tomorrow!

Homework for 2/27

Here is the homework for tonight:

Math:  Complete 30 minutes of IXL work.  You may choose the topic!

Science: Define the following vocabulary words about volcanoes:

• Ash Cloud
• Crater
• Magma
• Crust
• Secondary Vent

Religion: Write a one page summary about the movie "Inside the Vatican."

Also, make sure that you get your progress reports signed and if you did not return my letter from yesterday, please bring that tomorrow.  Enjoy your night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/25

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete the reading and answer the questions on the back of the passage.  Also, work on your reading logs!

Math:  Area worksheet.

REMEMBER...the equation to find the area of a rectangular solid is Length x Width x Height

Social Studies: Underground Railroad worksheet.  We will also have a test on Black History Month on Wednesday!

For extra credit:  What was the score of the Blackhawks game tonight? Who did they play?

Have a great night!

Homework for 2/22 and the Weekend

Hey all!  Great week!  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete your planner and the response to "Carry On."  I have created a Google Doc and shared it for you all.  Also, Finish your reading logs for the week.

Math:  Complete the lattice multiplication worksheet.

Social Studies: Current Event project due on Monday.  I have created and shared a Google Doc for all of you!

Religion:  FAMILY MASS IS SUNDAY!!!! Also, if you did not complete the word search and crossword puzzle on Lent, please do so!

Hope to see everybody at Mass on Sunday!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/21

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Read and answer the questions from the reading called Wild Grapes.  Pay attention to the different types of questions that are being asked!

Math: Lattice Multiplication worksheet

Science: Planet test TOMORROW!!!

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Tomorrow is Jean Day!!  If you would like to wear jeans, please bring in $1 tomorrow!  Have a great night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework For 2/20

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Write a one page summary about the field trip today.  Make sure that you include any fun facts that you might have learned.  Also, work on your reading logs!

Social Studies: Current Event due on Monday!

Science: Planet test on FRIDAY!

Family mass is this Sunday!  I look forward to seeing all of you there!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/19

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Read the passage on Killer Whales and answer the questions on the back.  Make sure that you pay close attention to the details and the types of questions being asked.

Math: Word problem worksheet

Social Studies: Current Event due on Monday!

Science: Planet test on FRIDAY!

Remember...we have a field trip tomorrow!  Come in your gym uniform and be ready to learn!  Any questions, please let me know!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/15 and the Weekend!

I finally have internet! Yah!  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete your planner and your response from the Mumford and Sons song today.  Also, complete your reading log.

Social Studies: Black History Month project due on Tuesday!

Have a great long weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/13

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your letter to the editor about why slavery should be abolished.  Remember...you are writing as if you were alive in 1860.  Also, work on your reading logs.

Math- Complete the graphing puzzle worksheet.  Also, you can do the extra credit worksheet for bonus points towards your test.  We have a test on graphing on Friday!

Science- Planet Glogster due on Friday!

Social Studies- Black History Month project due on Monday.  This is instead of your current event.  Remember that you can do a Glogster or a regular poster.

It was great to be back today!  Enjoy your night!

Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/11

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Finish your IP work.  Also, continue to work on your reading log.

Math:  Complete the worksheet on graphing.

Social Studies:  Response question on the Google doc

Science: STUDY!! Also, begin brainstorming ideas for your Glogster on your planet.

Religion:  Read chapter 20 in your book and take notes on the chapter.  When you finish, complete the worksheet that was passed out.

Have a great night!

Homework for 2/8 and the Weekend!

Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Read pgs. 262-265 in your orange reading books and write a 7 sentence summary. Also, finish your reading log for the week.

Science- Space worksheet and begin working on your planet project.  I will give you more details about that on Monday.

Social Studies- Begin working on your research for your Black History Month project!

Enjoy your weekend!  Be safe...its icey out there!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/7

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Write 2 limericks!  Also, read and do your reading log online.

Math:  TEST TOMORROW on lines, line segments, and rays.  Make sure you study your vocabulary and be able to draw and label lines.  Also, Draw and name 5 lines, line segments, and rays for tomorrow.

Science: Complete your vocabulary words for tomorrow!

Social Studies:  Read the article on Jackie Robinson and answer the questions that are under it.  Also, begin thinking about who you would like to do your research project on!

Have a great evening!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/5

Great work today!  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Reading Log!

Math:  Complete the lines, rays, and line segments worksheet.

Science:  Pluto reading and writing response.

Social Studies:  Read the article on Booker T. Washington and answer the questions.

Religion: Complete the response about the painting on the Google Doc.  Also, if you are a reader for mass tomorrow PRACTICE!!!

Have a great evening!  If there is anything that you need, please let me know!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 2/4

Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: redo your haiku's if you needed to.  Remember to use your notes from class for everything!  They are just another tool that I have for you.  Also, continue to read and log your reading.

Science:  Recycling worksheet

Social Studies:  Create a timeline of your life.  Look back in your notes for the details about that.

Have a great night!

Homework for 2/1 and the Weekend!

Great Catholic Schools week!  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts:  Write 3 haiku's about what you did this weekend!  Also, complete the reading log for the week.

Math: ADDING FRACTIONS TEST ON MONDAY!!! STUDY!! Also, complete the worksheet I gave you at the end of the day.

Social Studies:  Current Event Due on Monday.  Use the same file from last week and just redo it.

Have a great weekend!  For a bonus point on the math test, bring me the score of the Super Bowl and the last name of both head coaches!  Happy Studying!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 1/31

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete the readers response that is on the Google doc.  Also, continue to work on your reading log.

You also have a test tomorrow on the Percy Jackson movie.  STUDY YOUR NOTES!!!

Math:  Adding fractions worksheet

Science: Finish your recycling project.  Be ready to put it on a poster and present it tomorrow!

Social Studies:  Current Event due Monday.  Use the last current event document on the Google Doc.

Have a great evening!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 1/30

Great work today!  I heard from all of the faculty and staff that you all did a great job shadowing them today!  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete your final response to Percy Jackson.  Also write your response about the person you shadowed today and continue working on your Reading Log.

Math:  Complete the fraction worksheet

Science:  Brainstorm 5 things that St. Helena of the Cross can do to recycle at school.

Social Studies: Current Event due Monday!

Also, if anybody has a parent that would like to come in tomorrow, we are still looking for one to read to our class.  Please let me know!  I am looking to have someone come in around 12:30.  Enjoy your night!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 1/29

Today was a very busy day today!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Write your response on the Google doc to how Percy Jackson is a myth so far.

Math: Workbook page

Science: TEST TOMORROW!!

Social Studies: Department Project due TOMORROW!! Also, redo current event for Monday!

I am looking forward to tomorrow with our Catholic Schools Week shadowing day!  Get excited for your new roles in the school!

Mr.  Goodman

Homework for 1/28

Hey All!  It was great to see you at family mass yesterday!  Great work to all of our readers.  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Make sure that your myth is up on the Google doc.  I will begin to read through them and grade them!  Also, complete your reading log for tonight.

Math:  Worksheet on adding fractions with unlike denominators.  Here is the link to the Khan Academy video that we watched in class:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/Adding_and_subtracting_fractions/v/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators

Science:  CIRCULATORY SYSTEM TEST TOMORROW!!!

Social Studies: Current Event redo due on Monday and Department poster due on Wednesday.  Also, compare and contrast the two maps of Illinois and write a response on the Google doc.

Also, in honor of Catholic Schools Week, I am looking for ONE parent volunteer to come in on Thursday from 12:30-1:00 to read a story to the class.  Please let me know if this is possible!

-Mr Goodman

Homework for 1/25 and the Weekend!!

Great week everybody!  Here is your homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete your response to Superman Tonight that is on the Google Doc.  I have shared this in the studentwork 45 email.  Also, finish your weekly reading log.

Math: Worksheet on adding fractions with unlike denominators.

Social Studies: Current event due MONDAY!

Religion: SISTINE CHAPEL TEST MONDAY!!!

Enjoy your weekend! Remember that Sunday is Family MASS!! I will see everybody here at school by 10:30!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 1/23

Hey All!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Finish your myth planners for TOMORROW!  Also, keep working on your reading log!

Math: Draw and color a fraction bar chart like the one we made in class today.

Science: Define the words artery, vein, capillaries, aorta, ventricle, and auricle

Social Studies:  Take a look at the White House website.  I will be assigning each of you a cabinet department to research tomorrow

Religion: Practice your readings for mass!

Have a great night!!

Homework for 1/22

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Watch a 30 minute TV show of your choice and take notes on it!  Make sure that you include who the protagonist and the antagonist are in the show.  Also, continue to work on your reading logs.

Social Studies:  Respond to the question that I posted on the Google Doc.  The Google Doc has been shared in the studentwork45 email.  Also, you have another current event due this Monday, 1/28

Religion:  Respond to the question about Judas and the Black Halo on the Google Doc.  Also remember that we have family mass on Sunday.

See you all tomorrow!

Homework for 1/18 and the Weekend

Great work this week!  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete your reading log on the Google doc.

Math: Study for your fractions test on TUESDAY!!!

Science: Study for your test on the digestive system!

Social Studies: Write your response to the "My Friend Martin" movie on the Google Doc.

Religion: Check out the website on the Sistine Chapel and answer the question on the Google doc.

Any questions, please let me know.  I hope that everyone has a great weekend!!

-Mr. Goodman

Sistine Chapel Link

Here is the link to the Sistine Chapel!  Happy reading!

http://www.artbible.info/art/sistine-chapel.html

Homework for 1/17

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts- Get your answers ready to put on your poster for tomorrow.  Be prepared to present your material!  Also, continue to work on your reading logs

PERSUASIVE ESSAY IS DUE TOMORROW!

Math- Workbook Page

Social Studies- Memorize your part to the I Have a Dream speech.  You will be tested on this TOMORROW!

Have a great night!

Homework for 1/16

Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Write 9-11 sentences on the Google doc about what Dr. King means to you.  Also, continue to do your reading log.

Persuasive essays due on Friday!

Math: Workbook page

Social Studies: Work on memorizing your part of the "I Have a Dream" speech.  You will be tested on this on Friday!

Science:  Complete the last page in your digestive system packet.

Good work this past quarter!  Remember to bring in your signed report card envelope tomorrow for me!

-Mr. Goodman

Dr. King Speech Link

Here is the link to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" Speech.  Listen to how he speaks and think about how you will deliver your part:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 1/15

Great work today!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Watch your favorite 30 minute TV show and take notes.  Make sure that you figure out who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist in the show.  Be prepared to present this to the class.

Math: Complete 30 minutes of IXL on fractions

Social Studies: Read over your part of the I have a dream speech on the Google Doc.

Have a great night!

Homework for 1/11 and the weekend

Hey All.  Sorry for the late post.  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading/Language Arts: Complete the summary questions on the Google doc and finish up your IP work. Also, finish your reading log for the weekend.

Math: For extra credit, solve for 24 by using 1,3,7,8.

Social Studies:  Current event due Tuesday.  Also, if you still need to redo your community project, that is due Tuesday as well.

Just a reminder...there is NO SCHOOL on Monday 1/14.  I will see everybody on Tuesday.  Enjoy your weekend!

Homework for 1/10

Hey All...Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading and Language Arts: Read the next page of Odysseus and the Cyclops and complete the response on the Google Doc.  Also complete your persuasive essay planner and your reading log.

Science:  SKELETAL AND MUSCULAR SYSTEM TEST TOMORROW!!! STUDY!!!

Social Studies:  Redo your community project by next Tuesday.  Remember that this is a map of your community!  It is not just a drawing of your favorite places.

Also, complete your current event by Tuesday!

Any questions, please let me know!  Happy Studying!

Homework for 1/9

Sorry for not posting the homework last night.  Here is the homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts:  Read the Background on the Odyssey and complete a summary on the Google doc that has been shared.  If there are any problems, send me an email to let me know.  Also, continue to work on your reading log.

Math: TEST TOMORROW!!! STUDY!! You can complete the study sheet for bonus points :)

Science: Complete the Muscular System packet.  There will be a test on both the Skeletal and Muscular systems on Friday.

Social Studies: Current event due on Tuesday!

Enjoy your night!

Homework for 1/7

Hey All!  Here is the homework for today:

Reading and Language Arts: Finish your I.P work from today.  Also, please rewrite your introduction and complete the planner for the two body paragraphs.  As always, work on your reading log.

Science: Complete your human body packet

Religion:  Practice your readings for Wednesday!

See you all tomorrow!  If anybody brings in the score of the National Championship game, they will receive extra credit!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 1/4 and the Weekend!

Hey All.  Here is the homework for the weekend:

Reading and Language Arts- Complete the first page of your persuasive essay planning packet.  Also, finish your reading log.

Math- 30 minutes of IXL

Science- Complete the lab summary on the Google doc under your name.

Any questions, please let me know!  Enjoy your weekend!

-Mr. Goodman

Homework for 1/3/13

Welcome back!  It was great to see everybody today!  Here is your homework for tonight:

Reading/Language Arts: Respond to the question that is posted on the Google doc about the song "Hall of Fame" that we listened to in class today.  Also, finish your new years resolutions.  If I haven't checked them yet, please make sure that you show them to me tomorrow.

Math: Complete the adding decimals worksheet.  I know that we only talked about this for a little bit today, but lets try to get this done!

As always, continue to work on your reading log.  I will be creating new reading logs for everybody beginning on Monday.

If there is anything that you need, please let me know!  Also, if there are any problems with the Google doc, send me an email at jhgoodman@att.net.  See you all tomorrow!

-Mr. Goodman

Current Event Shared Again!

Hey All,

I hope that you had a great break!  I have shared the Current Event with everybody in our class email.  If there is still a problem, please let me know!

Looking forward to seeing everybody tomorrow!

-Mr. Goodman