Fifth Grade Math
We are continuing with fractions. This week we will practice visually recognizing equivalent fractions, building equivalent fractions with least common denominators and comparing fractions. Given the emphasis on Fractions in the new Common Core Standards and amount of material in this Chapter, I anticipate the Chapter test on or around Feb 20th. Students will create their own review of the chapter and trade with other students to solve. Fifth graders should continue to brush up on their multiplication and division facts to decrease difficulty with fractions.
Fourth Grade Math
Fourth graders are doing very well multiplying by two-digit numbers using the traditional regrouping method and area models, as emphasized in the new Common Core math standards. This week we will work on estimation, word problems involving multiple steps and breaking down multiplication problems into smaller chunks to solve. I anticipate a Chapter 6 test on or around February 15.
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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 are continuing reading Frindle in class this week. Last week, the class posed for a Catholic School Week photo and all shouted "Frindle" as they held up their pens! Students are writing about what they would turn our classroom into, if they had the chance, with a rough draft due Friday. We took a quiz on chapters 5-9 and will take one on Chapters 10-12. This week, Spelling Lesson 21 workbook is due Thursday with a test on Friday. Vocabulary Unit 10 definitions are due Friday. Unit 10 test is Friday, Feb 15.
Fifth Grade Religion
Students completed a Diocesan Standardized assessment on Monday. We will begin Unit 6 later this week.
Other Fifth Grade News
Rosa Parks Tivoli Field Trip - Feb. 6th
Valentines Day - Feb 14, Cards for all students are welcome
Valentines Day - Feb 14, Cards for all students are welcome
Cathedral Days Field Trip - Feb. 20th
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to send me an email at dhall@stjosephdg.org.