MATH
Fourth Grade Math
We will cover estimating products, problem solving using the "draw a diagram" strategy and multiplying using the standard regrouping method along with the partial product method. This covers Chapter 2, Lessons 8 -11. The Pumpkin Patch Problem solving assignment is due on Wednesday. No quiz this week due to the shortened week. We anticipate Chapter 2 Test on Thursday, October 17th. We continue weekly Multiplication Facts timed practice drills. The expectation is 80 problems in a 3 minute drill.
Fifth Grade Math
Students practice estimating quotients of 2-digit divisors using "compatible numbers", divide using the standard method, and solve word problems deciding how to handle remainders. This covers Chapter 2, Lessons 5 - 7. No quiz due to shortened week. We anticipate a Chapter Test on Friday, October 18 or Monday October 21. The Pumpkin Patch Problem Solving Project (instructions on Tab above) is due Wednesday, October 9th. We continue weekly Multiplication Facts timed practice drills. The expectation is 90 problems in a 3 minute drill.
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
Fourth Grade
We are learning about physical changes in matter (Lesson 4). We hope to finish this chapter by Wednesday and have a quiz because of the long weekend.
Fifth Grade
We will investigate how physical and chemical weathering occurs. We will begin Lesson 4 (The Rock Cycle). This will get us ready for Mr. Padovani's "FABULOUS" in class field trip about rocks!!! It will take place on October 18, and we will be looking for some volunteers.
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: We continue reading Frindle. We have completed very creative
responses to the writing prompt, "What theme would you choose if you
could change your classroom?" We plan to complete Chapters 5-9 and
have a Quiz on Wednesday.
responses to the writing prompt, "What theme would you choose if you
could change your classroom?" We plan to complete Chapters 5-9 and
have a Quiz on Wednesday.
We will be seeing the Frindle Play at Tivoli in October!
Spelling: Lesson 6 (Review Lesson)
Due to the shortened week, we will complete the Lesson 6 workbook
and have a test on these words on Wednesday. There is no 5x each
assignment this week.
and have a test on these words on Wednesday. There is no 5x each
assignment this week.
Vocabulary:
Unit 4 - Vocabulary workbook is due Wednesday.
Unit 4 Vocabulary test will be Tuesday, October 15th.
Unit 4 Vocabulary test will be Tuesday, October 15th.
Religion
There will be a Rosary Prayer Service on Tuesday instead of weekly Mass. Each classroom submitted prayer intentions to be included in the service. We continue with Chapter 2 this week focusing on stewardship and connection with God's creation. Students will identify 10 steps to successful stewardship The students wrote prayers of thankfulness to be posted in the classroom.
Other Fifth Grade News
The Frindle Play permission slip went home Friday. Please return soon.
Remember to Read ---> 4 book reports due October 25th
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.