INSTITUTE DAY on Friday, No School
Fifth Grade Math
Students worked very hard last week reviewing and preparing for the Chapter 5 Fractions Test. This week, we begin Chapter 6 - Fraction Operations. We will work on Adding and Subtracting Fractions with like and unlike denominators. Students will receive directions and a rubric for a Fraction Project that will be due Tuesday, March 5th. No Quiz this week due to No School on Friday. Here's a website that explains Adding Fractions and contains an online quiz: Adding Fractions (University of Chicago website)
Mr. Sparke, the pilot from Southwest Airlines, will visit on Monday morning to resume his Math-Science Program. Students have a booklet to use for the program. Last visit, he gave us a copy of his schedule and we were asked to compute his weekly trip hours.
Fifth graders will begin Multiplication and Division Timed Tests next week. Please practice flashcards or use the websites recommended in the Tab above.
Fourth Grade Math
Fourth graders began Chapter 7 Division last Week. This week students will learn the standard method for dividing large numbers by 1-digit, and an area model method as well. Does McDonalds Sell Cheeseburgers Daily? This question may help the students remember all the steps in the Division Process. No Quiz this week. We continue with Multiplication Timed Tests once a week. See the RECOMMENDED WEBSITES tab at the top of this page. It contains a video and step-by-step Long Division examples.
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Math Help - Office Hours
Tuesday through Thursday: 7:15am
4th Grade Mondays: 2:25 - 3:15
5th Grade Wednesdays: 2:25 - 3:15
Fifth Grade Reading, Spelling & Vocab
We will read the Realistic Fiction selection, Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street, this week with a Comprehension Test on Thursday. We will also complete Lesson 24 in Spelling and Unit 11 in Vocabulary, also testing on Thursday.
Fifth Grade Religion
The field trip to the Cathedral of St. Raymond was fabulous. Students learned about the history, the unique windows, the cross shape of the church and more. This week we continue our focus on Lent, Stations of the Cross and Unit 6 Virtues. Fourth and Fifth graders will participate in the Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 8th.
Other Fifth Grade News
Living Stations of the Cross - Fri., March 8th @ 1:15
Service Project for Hunter Himes continues
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to send me an email at dhall@stjosephdg.org.