Sunday, November 24, 2013

Week of November 25: Happy Thanksgiving


MATH 

Fourth Grade Math
We continue work on Chapter 4 Division this week.  We will cover Lessons 4.3 Interpreting Remainders (Practice Book Homework on Monday) and Lesson 4.5 this shortened week. On Monday, Students will also receive a graded assignment on Monday that will be due on Monday, December 2nd. A good way to look ahead is to use the GoMath website, choosing "Carmen San Diego Animated Math Models" Grade 4 icon (skills 13 and 14). You can print your own worksheets from Math-drills.com (website listed in Tab above).

Fifth Grade Math 
We begin Chapter 4 Multiplying Decimals this week.  We will double up on Math (80 minutes each day instead of 40) in order to do some group work.  The group work will cover Lessons 1 - 5, Multiplying decimals by powers of tens, multiplying with regrouping (standard method), multiplying decimals using models and multiplying money. Those topics will also be revisited the week of December 2nd.  On Monday, students will receive a graded homework assignment due on Monday, December 2nd. A good way to practice skills  is to use the GoMath website, choosing "Carmen San Diego Animated Math Models Grade 5 icon.

Math Help - Office Hours 
Tuesday and Thursday (4th & 5th):  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 simple machines as fourth graders work on fun simple machine packets this shortened week.  The Chapter 2 test will occur the week of December 2nd. 

Fifth Grade 
There is no fifth grade science this week, as we are doubling up on Math to try group and center work.   The Chapter 2 Test will occur the week of December 2nd. 
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: Students will use Time For Kids to read about the Philipines Typhoon
             and create a summary of the story and associated video. They will 
             also take a Comprehension Quiz on the magazine issue. 
              
Spelling: Lesson 12 Review Lesson - workbook and test on Tuesday. 
             We will complete Lesson 15 the week of December 2nd. 
             Students received a Spelling Bee List in their Friday Folders.  The 
             5th graders classroom spelling bee will be held no earlier than 12/12.
              
Vocabulary:   
             Unit 7 Test on Monday (11/25). (No other Vocab this week)
             Unit 8 Vocab Cards will be due on Friday 12/6. 

Religion

We hope to share some St. Reports and continue work on Sacrament Booklets if time.     

Social Studies & Language Arts
                     Click to see ---> Social Studies & Language Arts Blog 

Other Fifth Grade News 
Food Donations continued through Tuesday, 11/26. 


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.