Friday, September 18, 2015

Week of September 21 - Iowa Testing

MATH 

Fourth Grade 


As you know, we will be taking the Iowa Tests this coming week.  The students have been working hard on their packets and I know they are going to do great on the test.  We will have some afternoon instruction as well as some Math games and activities in order to keep the learning momentum moving forward.  The students will still have some homework related to the concepts of chapter 1. We will have a short quiz on Friday and a final test on the following Tuesday.  I am very pleased with the timed math facts tests. Keep up the good work.

Fifth Grade  
Due to Iowa Testing, we will not have Math Class until Friday,however, we will review skills and get started on these assignments:

   Scavenger Hunt - Due Mon. 9/28
   "Properties & Multiplication" Graded Packet  - Due Wed. 9/30
   Pumpkin "Expression" Project - Due Fri. 10/2



Multiplication Facts: This week students are required to write the 5's five times each to review for Wednesday's 2 minute timing of the FIVEs. Most fifth graders should aim for completing 30 facts per minute. 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. 



Math Help/Club Hours begin this week
After School (students need a "travel note")
4th Graders only: Tue. 2:20pm  - 3:15pm
5th Graders only:  Wed.  2:20pm - 3:15pm


SCIENCE 


Fourth Grade 


There will be no science class until Friday due to Iowa Testing!  

Fifth Grade 

5th graders were assigned to create their own QUIZ for Lesson 2. This assignment is due on Friday, September 27th. 


Student's dioramas look great!!

Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
              
Reading:  NO STORY THIS WEEK

We will practice comprehension skills and be given time for Silent Reading. Please have a book of your choice to read at school!

See link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access the student book online.


Spelling: LESSON 4 THIS WEEK
            Lesson 4 Handout page due on Thursday, September 24th.
            Spelling Menu Activity of Syllable Spelling, and optional 5 point
                 Pretest are due on Friday, September 25th.
            Test on Friday!   
                         
Vocabulary (Sadlier Blue Workbook):                      
           Unit 2 - Vocabulary Workbook is due Friday, September 25th.
       
           See Link found in the "Reading Websites Tab" above, and the Access
                  Code found inside student's workbooks to create a logon to practice
                  vocabulary words through a variety of games.   
         

Religion


This coming week we will continue to explore ways in which we, as individuals, can be stewards of God’s creation. We will also see a video on the purpose of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, which actually ties in to what we have been discussing.  The 5th Grade as a whole will begin a “community building” activity where we will be addressing the question, “How can I contribute to our 5th Grade community at St. Joe’s?”  The purpose of this unit is to emphasize our individual roles as contributing members of a safe, warm, loving, and happy environment  here  at school.

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

Specials: Gym, LRC, Music, Spanish, Computers, Art


Other Fifth Grade News

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. Hall dhall@sjsdg.org, Mrs. Stillo at dstillo@sjsdg.org, or Mrs. Lux at mlux@sjsdg.org.