Thursday, Sept. 2nd –Poetry Recitation of “Homework” ;  SS ch 1 Les 1 quiz ;  Religion Ch 1 quiz

A Note from the teachers:  Please bring all items listed on the first day of school. Please put the student’s name on all items using permanent marker before the first day of school.  Do not bring any other items.  They will be sent home.

1 back pack (no wheels)

2 composition books                                    1 pack 3×5 index cards

12 colored pencils +1 handheld pencil sharpener w/holder

1 fine-pt. black Sharpie marker & 2 ultra fine pt. black sharpies

1 Hi-lighter5 Pee-Chee type folders

1 zipper pencil case (no pencil boxes)

1 (not larger than )1 ½” plain binder – No spiral notebooks

1 set of binder dividers w/ 8 tabs

3 packages looseleaf wide rule paper

1 glue stick                                     5 red pens

10 #2 pencils or mechanical pencils

2 large erasers                                    1 plastic protractor

1 large box of Kleenex

1 large container of baby wipes

2 folders with clasps (3 pronged report cover style)

1 roll  ¾” invisible tape

1 pair of craft scissors + 1 pair of regular scissors.

1 -12 in.” ruler(with cm. and in.)

1 pkg. Crayola markers(10 in pack

Grades 4-8

1 New American Bible (for home use)

A Reading book for in-class use

** ART Supplies for  Gr. 4-8

1)  Non mechanical pencils

2)  14×17 drawing pad with paper that accepts

water color  (pad does not have to be thick)

3)  1 large eraser

Comical Selection -Must be at grade level.  This would include monologues or novel excerpts at grade level. For example: Ogden Nash, Shel Silverstein may only be selected for Grade 5 and below so long as it fits the reading level of the child.

Poetry For example: Robert Frost, Judith Viorst, Stuart Whitman, Eleanor Browning…

Fairy Tales For example: Hans Christian Anderson’s original versions.  The work must be all in one single selection only.  Selections may not be combined.  Speeches are not part of this category.

• Selections may be edited to fit the appropriate time frame so long as the content of the work memorized does not alter the author’s meaning.  Selections must be committed to memory.
• Use of simple, meaningful gesture is an important part of the grading criteria.
• The time limit of 2-5 minutes for 5^th grade (3-5 min. for 6^th grade) must be met for a grade and final judging.  Simple props / costumes (that fit the selection) may be used when giving the presentation.
• The same selection may not be used by more than one person per grade.  The first to submit their selection is the student chosen to do the selection.

Students may not use the same selection from previous years.  The homeroom teacher must approve all selections no later than January 15^th, 2010

The following categories are considered when judging each student’s selection:

• Memorization
• Volume (Voice Projection)
• Enunciation, Articulation, Pitch
• Pronunciation of all words correctly
• Pace (Speed of delivery-too fast, too slow)
• Eye contact
• Artistic Impression/Use of gesture/ expression
• Ability to convey the author’s message
• Difficulty of Selection Chosen
• Timing – There will be a ¼ point deducted for every 15 seconds under time.

Any selection that does not meet the time requirement will not qualify for prizes. The selections are scored as follows:

• Excellent – 5 Points
• Very Good – 4 Points
• Good – 3 Points
• Fair – 2 Points
• Poor – 1 Point

Participation

Participation is mandatory for all students in Grades K-8.  Classroom presentations of their speeches will be an important part of the third trimester English / language grade.

Classroom Competition

Students will present their selections on February 18^th, 19^th, 22^nd and 23^rd in their classrooms.

Four students in each grade with the highest score will compete with the other winners within their category on Thursday, February 25^th, 2010.

Awards

Within each category, the following awards will be given:

• First Place Medallion Second Place Medallion
• Third Place Medallion Fourth Place Ribbon
• Honorable Mention Ribbon will be given to those not chosen for the above categories.

These winners will be invited to an evening performance on Thursday, March 4^th, 2010.