Week of November 26th

Week of December 3rd

Math

To keep matters simple, Progress Reports delivered this week will reflect the work assigned prior to November 26th. Students will have plenty more assignments the remainder of this quarter. Remember the importance of homework practice.

The fifth graders are taking their Chapter 3 Division Test this week.  The students worked hard on all their "long" division homework!  I was impressed with all the dedication.  We will start Chapter 4, Data, Statistics and Graphs. The students will create line plots and a graph of their choice during this chapter.   

The fourth graders are continuing the Topic of Multiplication.  Please practice facts at home using flashcards, websites, drawing multiples tables, playing dice games or other games.  This Chapter also deals with division facts, so the stronger the multiplication, the easier it is to grasp division. 

In the weeks ahead, I plan to set up additional Math center activities for an early finishers or students looking to further grow and apply their math skills.

Students looking for extra help can stop in the classroom at the following times:

             -   <!--[endif]-->after school Mondays Grade 4 from 2:30 – 3:15pm

             -  <!--[endif]-->after school Wednesdays Grade 5 from 2:30 – 3:15pm

         - before school Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:10am. 

Students, please jot down questions or problem areas so you can bring them with you.

“Mistakes are Opportunities for Learning”

Websites for Math Fact Practice (4^th & 5^th Grade)

Games & Flashcards

www.aplusmath.com    
Games 

www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html 
Multiplication Lessons & Practice  

www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/index.html
Long Division Lessons & Practice
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/long-division/index.html

Reading

We are reading an Informational selection this week, The Ultimate Field Trip.  It provides  a good opportunity to discuss features we see in our textbook. We will continue work on the skills of compare and contrast, along with making generalizations.

Religion

Advent is certainly a special time of year for the Church.  We will discuss ideas on how we can prepare ourselves for Christmas.  As time permits, students will share their Saint Report with the class.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to send me an email at

dhall@stjosephdg.org