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MATH
Fourth Grade Math
4th graders will review the first 2 Lessons of Chapter 8, Multiplying Fractions and Whole numbers, then finish up the next 3 Lessons. It is a short chapter, so we will plan to start the Chapter 8 test on Friday. All the written response Diocesan tests are completed for the year, and the students did well! We will spend more time this quarter reviewing computation skills learned this year as we continue to learn new skills. 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
5th graders finished up all the Diocesan Written Response Assessments for the year and did very well! On Monday, we will review Lessons 1-4 of Chapter 7, Multiplying Fractions and finish the Chapter by Friday. We will have quiz Friday and the Chapter 7 test on Tuesday, April 15th. Line Plot project is due Wed., April 9th. Students rough drafts for the Math Coordinate Grid writing assignments will be returned on Monday, April 7th. Final copies are due on Friday, April 11th.
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
SCIENCE
Fourth Grade
4th graders will begin Lesson 3 and learn about pollination and fertilization and how seeds and fruits form. There should be a quiz on Lesson 3 on Wednesday.
Fifth Grade
5th graders will begin Chapter 2, and learn more about reproduction and change in living things. Students will learn to use a microscope and prepare slides of onion and elodea tissue.
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: Storytown Lesson 21: "Interrupted Journey", a story about
endangered sea turtles.
Genre: Expository, Non-Fiction
Comprehension Skills: Continue to review Main Idea, Summarizing,
and Author's Purpose.
Comprehension & Vocabulary Test: Friday
Spelling: Lesson 31 (we are saving Lesson 30 Review for next week)
Mrs. Hall's class: Workbooks due on Thursday.
Mrs. Stillo's class: Workbooks due on Friday.
Test and 5x each assignment on Friday.
Vocabulary:
Unit 15 Test Monday, April 14th.
Unit 15 Workbook Due Friday, April 11.
Unit 15 Workbook Due Friday, April 11.
Religion
Students will receive a Chapter 7, open book take home test on Monday, which will be due on Wednesday. We will begin Chapter 1 of Family Life this week, God's Gift of Family, as we discuss virtues of hospitality and respect.
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.