MATH
Fourth Grade Math
We continue work on Chapter 4, Division. We will cover Lessons in the following order:
Monday - Lesson 4.12: Multi-step Problem Solving
Tuesday - Lesson 4.6: Division with Distributed Property
Wednesday - Lesson 4.8: Division using Partial Quotients
Thursday - Chapter 4 Review (packet for Homework)
Friday - Chapter 4 Review (packet)
The Chapter 4 test will be given in two parts on Monday & Tuesday, December 16th and 17th. The first part involve estimating and dividing with powers of 10 (place value patterns) skills. The second part will be the long division problems. The Math Websites Tab contains some videos on Long Division. A good way to practice is to use the GoMath website, choosing "Carmen San Diego Animated Math Models" Grade 4 icon (skills 13 and 14). Also, students should continue strengthening Multiplication Facts. You can print your own worksheets from Math-drills.com (website listed in Tab above).
Fifth Grade Math
We will review the multiplication of decimal concepts on Monday and Tuesday this week. The Chapter 4 Test will occur on Wednesday, December 11. A good way to practice skills is to use the GoMath website, choosing "Carmen San Diego Animated Math Models Grade 5 icon. The Math Websites Tab contains some videos that review multiplying with decimals.
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 will begin working on Chapter 3, Lesson 1, and students will explore the effects of electric charges on matter, discover how objects get an electric charge and learn how electric current flows. We should be ready for a quiz on Lesson 1 by Friday.
Fifth Grade
All students will begin their weather project on Sunday, December 8, and it will end on December 15th. The weather poster is due on December 18th. This is the introduction to our Chapter on Climate.
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: We read Storytown Lesson 10, The Secret Ingredient, a Reader's
Theatre selection.
Spelling: Lesson 16
Mrs. Hall's class: Workbooks due on Thursday.
Mrs. Stillo's class: Workbooks due on Friday.
Test and 5x each assignment on Friday.
Remember to review Spelling Bee List. Classroom Spelling Bee will be
held Thursday or Friday.
Vocabulary: Unit 8 Vocab Cards will be due on Friday 12/6.
Religion
We continue to study the season of advent, work on Sacrament Booklets and prepare for Christmas.
Social Studies & Language Arts
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Other Fifth Grade News
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.