MATH
Fourth Grade Math
This week we begin Chapter 3, Multiplying by 2-digit numbers. We cover Lessons 1 - 4: Multiplying with mental math strategies, estimating products, multiplying 2-digit numbers using the standard method and area model method. On Friday, there will be a Quiz covering Lessons 1-4 along with multiplication of 1-digit numbers. We continue weekly Multiplication Facts timed practice drills. This quarter, students will again receive a homework grade based on their progress in the timed multiplication drills.
Fifth Grade Math
We begin Chapter 3 Decimals (through the thousandths). We will cover Lessons 1-4 which involve representing decimals in number, word and expanded form along with comparing and ordering decimals. We will have a Quiz on Friday, covering the lessons, along with 2-digit division from Chapter 2. We continue weekly Multiplication Facts timed practice drills. Students receive a homework grade based on their progress in the timed drills. Student Computation Tests from last week will be used as a grade in the second quarter.
Math Help - Office Hours
Beginning This Week
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15am - 7:45
4th Grade Monday: 2:25 - 3:15
5th Grade Wednesday: 2:25 - 3:15
SCIENCE
Grades for 4th & 5th Graders Chapter 1 Test will be included in the 2nd Quarter.
Fourth Grade
Fourth graders begin studying Chapter 2 "Exploring Changes in Motion". New vocabulary words include: force, graviy, inertia and friction for Lessons 1.
5th grade will begin studying Chapter 2 - "The Earth's Resources". New vocabulary words include: resource, renewable resource, nonrenewable resource, fossil fuel for Lesson 1.
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: Storytown, Lesson 6, Night in San Juan.
- We use the Ask Questions comprehension strategy and practice skills
identifying Theme using character traits, actions and motives.
- Comprehension and Vocabulary Test on Friday.
Spelling: Lesson 10
We will complete workbook pages and have a test on Friday.
The 5x each assignment is also due on Friday.
Vocabulary: Unit 5 Vocabulary test will be Monday, October 28th.
Unit 6 Vocabulary Cards are due Friday.
Religion
We continue research for Saint Reports, writing our rough drafts and peer editing the reports. Reports will be due the week of November 4. We also continue with Chapter 3 Signs of God's presence as we discuss the many signs and symbols of the sacraments.
Click to see ---> Social Studies & Language Arts Blog
Other Fifth Grade News
Halloween Parties on Thursday afternoon!
Johnny Appleseed play Permission Slips went home Friday.
Remember to Read ---> 4 book reports due October 25th
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.