Saturday, April 12, 2014

Week of April 14



MATH 

Fourth Grade Math
On Monday, 4th graders will begin the Chapter 8, Multiply Fractions Test after reviewing a few problems. The Student Edition Chapter Test/Review problems (EVENS only) were assigned as homework over the weekend. Extra Credit for the test consists of filling out the "How-to-Study" Sheet and completing the Practice Book "Ch. 8 Extra Practice" pages. We will begin Chapter 9, Relating Fractions and Decimals on Tuesday and Wednesday. This quarter, retakes of tests and quizzes will be given for scores below 70% (instead of 75% last quarter).    
Reminders:  
      The GoMath online activities offer good ways to practice the Math skills we have learned or will learn. Students have the login information. You can access the website from the Math Websites Tab above. For fraction skills covered in Chapter 8, logon to GoMath activities  "Carmen San Diego Animated Math Models" Grade 4 icon (skill 33) and Mega Math Fraction Action. 
      Students should practice Multiplication and Division basic facts frequently with worksheets, flashcards or websites.  You can print your own worksheets from Math-drills.com, play online games (see Math Websites Tab above), or borrow some "Holey Cards" from Mrs. Hall.

Fifth Grade Math 

On Monday, 5th graders will begin the Chapter 7, Multiply Fractions Test after correcting problems 13-25 on the Chapter Review.  Extra Credit for the test consists of filling out the "How-to-Study" Sheet and completing the Practice Book "Ch. 8 Extra Practice" pages.  We will begin Chapter 8, Dividing Fractions,  on Tuesday and Wednesday. NOTE: 5th Grade After School Math Help is cancelled this week due to my attendance at a Diocesan Meeting. 
Reminders:  
       The GoMath online activities offer good ways to practice Math skills. To practice skills for Chapter 7, GoMath Carmen San Diego Animated Math Models for Skills 27-28, and Mega Math "Fraction Action".  
       Multiplication facts are very important for Fraction skills. Students should practice these skills frequently with worksheets, flashcards or websites.  You can print your own worksheets from Math-drills.com (website listed in Tab above).

 MATH HELP 
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 NOT AVAILABLE 4/16
5th Grade EXTRA HELP WED. 4/16 in AM 7:10 - 7:45


SCIENCE 

Fourth Grade 

  
  

Fifth Grade 



Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
             
Reading: Time for Kids "Mind Games"
             Students will write a persuasive essay, rough draft due Wed., on: 
                Should parents limit their child's time on Video games? 
             TFK Comprehension Test: Tuesday     
          
Spelling: Lesson 24 - A review lesson 
             Workbooks due on Wednesday. 
             Test and 2x each assignment on Wednesday.
                  
Vocabulary:              
             Unit 15 Test Monday, April 14th.
             Unit 16 Cards Due Wednesday, April 16. 
                    

Religion

We will spend the short week covering Holy Week activities. Students will also work on completing their Stations of the Cross Booklets. 

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

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.