On Friday, the fourth and fifth graders will lead a Luminous Rosary at 8:30 for Peter Eschenbach.
Let's hope for good weather for Field Days!
Stay tuned for any updates to websites for Summer Math Practice!
We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful summer!
Mrs. Hall & Mrs. Stillo
Mrs. Stillo & Mrs. Ranquist 2016- 2017
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Week of May 20
Fifth Grade Math
This week we finish up algebra skills with a quiz on Monday. The remainder of the week we will review skills learned throughout fifth grade. A graded cumulative review assignment will be given out on Wed. and Due on Friday. Students will also receive a problem solving sheet due on Friday.
Fourth Grade Math
Students will have a short quiz on Tuesday on Perimeter and Area. We will spend the remainder of the week reviewing the skills covered throughout fourth grade. Students will be given a graded cumulative review assignment on Wed. which will be due on Friday. We will take one final Multiplication Timed test this week.
For List of MATH WEBSITES - Click the tab at top left corner
Math Help - Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15am
4th Grade Mondays: 2:25 - 3:15
5th Grade Wednesdays: 2:25 - 3:15
Fourth Grade Science
Highlights: Fourth grade is finishing lesson 1 and there will be a quiz
Wednesday. They explored animals without backbones with live
earthworms!
Wednesday. They explored animals without backbones with live
earthworms!
Fifth Grade Science
Highlights: Students are taking a Chapter 2 test this week. continue work with dominant and recessive genes and
finding out how mutations affect traits in organisms. A lesson 2 quiz
will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.
Fifth Grade Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: Fifth grade continues reading their Jerry Spinelli novels, Crash and
Maniac Magee. Students receive a comprehension strategy
assignment with each section of the book they read. They perform
roles such as Discussion Director, Passage Picker, Connector and
Summarizer to practice their comprehension skills. Each section
contains 8-10 new vocabulary words for students to learn.
Spelling: We will complete the two remaining review lessons, 30 and 36 this
week with a test on Friday.
week with a test on Friday.
Vocabulary: We will finish up the vocabulary book this week by completing
pages 170 - 181, Units 17 & 18 (due Friday). There will not be a test,
however, the workbook will be graded.
pages 170 - 181, Units 17 & 18 (due Friday). There will not be a test,
however, the workbook will be graded.
Fifth Grade Religion
We will finally finish, review and assess Chapter 8 this week.
Other Fifth Grade News
Permission slips went home for Game Day (please return ASAP)
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. Hall at dhall@stjosephdg.org, or, Mrs. Stillo at dstillo@stjosephdg.org.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Week of May 13
Fifth Grade Math
This week we plan to cover a set of algebra skills from Chapter 10, such as: solving equations with variables (letters taking the place of numbers); recognizing the importance of order when multiple operations exist in an equation; identifying patterns and functions; and, graphing equations. We may not cover all the topics due to VIP performances this week. There will be a short quiz on these topics on Friday or Monday (May 20th). Students will receive a problem solving sheet due on Friday.
Fourth Grade Math
Students continue work in Chapter 9 progressing to the metric system of measurement. There will be a quiz on Tuesday identifying appropriate units of measure for items and converting from one unit of measure to the next. Next, students will refresh their knowledge of perimeter and area in Chapter 10 of the textbook. We hope to have a short quiz Monday (May 20) on those 2 topics. m. Students will be given a problem solving WS due on Fridays. Continue practicing basic multiplication facts - only 2 more weekly timed tests remain!
For List of MATH WEBSITES - Click the tab at top left corner
Math Help - Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15am
4th Grade Mondays: 2:25 - 3:15
5th Grade Wednesdays: 2:25 - 3:15
Fourth Grade Science
Highlights: Students will focus on discovering the similarities and differences
among animals.
Fifth Grade Science
Highlights: Students continue work with dominant and recessive genes and
finding out how mutations affect traits in organisms. A lesson 2 quiz
will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.
Fifth Grade Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: Fifth grade continues reading their Jerry Spinelli novels, Crash and
Maniac Magee. Students receive a comprehension strategy
assignment with each section of the book they read. They perform
roles such as Discussion Director, Passage Picker, Connector and
Summarizer to practice their comprehension skills. Each section
contains 8-10 new vocabulary words for students to learn.
Spelling: Lesson 35. Workbook due Thursday with the test on Friday.
Vocabulary: Unit 16 Vocab Workbook is due Thursday with the test on Friday.
Fifth Grade Religion
Due to May Crowning, Band Concert and VIP practices, we made little progress with Chapter 8. We hope to explore parables in depth this week.
Other Fifth Grade News
Students perform for the V.I.P Show Wed., Thurs., and Friday!
Outdoor Education Permission Slips were due Friday (please return asap)
Permission slips went home for Game Day (please return ASAP)
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. Hall at dhall@stjosephdg.org, or, Mrs. Stillo at dstillo@stjosephdg.org.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Week of May 6
Week of May 6
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. Hall at dhall@stjosephdg.org, or, Mrs. Stillo at dstillo@stjosephdg.org.
Fifth Grade Math
On Monday, students take a Quiz on Geometry topics of lines, polygons, triangles and Quadrilaterals. Next, we cover topics of perimeter, area and volume from Chapter 12. A short quiz on those topics will be held Friday. We are covering just a few topics from each chapter as we wrap up skills present in the new Math Common Core Standards. Each week from now until the end
of the year, students will be given a Problem Solving WS due on Fridays. Students will also receive some homework assignments reviewing the skills they learned in fifth grade.
Fourth Grade Math
Students wrapped up fraction studies last week. They begin working with Chapter 9 Measurement. We will cover customary measurement units of length (yards, feet,inches), capacity (gallons - ounces) and weight (pounds,tons) along with Metric Length (meters). A short quiz will be given on Friday covering the customary system. We are skipping around in the Textbook to cover topics according to the Math Common Core Standards. Each week from now until the end of the year, students will be given a problem solving WS due on Fridays. Students will also receive some homework assignments reviewing the skills they learned throughout fourth grade. Continue practicing basic multiplication facts.
For List of MATH WEBSITES - Click the tab at top left corner
Math Help - Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15am
4th Grade Mondays: 2:25 - 3:15
5th Grade Wednesdays: 2:25 - 3:15
Fourth Grade Science
Highlights: Students will focus on discovering the similarities and differences
among animals.
Fifth Grade Science
Highlights: Students continue work with dominant and recessive genes and
finding out how mutations affect traits in organisms. A lesson 2 quiz
will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.
Fifth Grade Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: For the next few weeks, fifth grade will be reading realistic fiction
Jerry Spinelli novels. Mrs. Stillo's class is reading Maniac Magee.
Mrs. Hall's class is reading Crash. Comprehension strategies and
vocabulary will accompany the novel studies. Students will learn new
strategies to aid in interpreting and writing about nonfiction text.
Spelling: Lesson 34. Workbook due Thursday; Test on Friday.
Vocabulary: Unit 16 Vocab Cards are due on Friday.
Fifth Grade Religion
We continue with Chapter 8 God's Kingdom past, present and future as we explore parables.
Other Fifth Grade News
Students continue to prepare for V.I.P Show
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. Hall at dhall@stjosephdg.org, or, Mrs. Stillo at dstillo@stjosephdg.org.
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