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!
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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.