MATH
Fourth Grade
This week we are learning about equivalent
fractions, simplifying fractions, and adding and subtracting unit fractions.
Your student will be working on a fraction packet all week and the completed
packet is due on Friday. We will have a short quiz on Thursday on what we have covered thus far. I will be
sending home a rubric for our next Math
project on Friday.
Fifth Grade
5th graders will begin Chapter 6 Add & Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators. We will be learning how to add/subtract using models first, to understand equivalent fractions, then using math with common denominators. There will be a Quick Quiz on Friday and a 5 point "Homework Check" Quiz prior to Friday.
I am enjoying reading and grading their GREAT Decimal Restaurant/Store projects! The projects will be on display in the hallway for Catholic School Week.
I am enjoying reading and grading their GREAT Decimal Restaurant/Store projects! The projects will be on display in the hallway for Catholic School Week.
4th & 5th Grade Multiplication Facts
Most fourth graders should aim for completing 25 facts per minute and fifth graders should aim for completing 30 facts per minute. Some fifth graders have PASSED all their multiplication facts quizzes. If they weren't passed, students will retake thenumbers they have not mastered again. This results in a quarterly quiz grade. 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
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
4th graders will observe that
sunlight reflected on white paper appear white, but when passed through a
prism, sunlight separates into the different colors seen in rainbows.
They will also learn that the visible spectrum is light energy that can be seen
and broken into the colors of the rainbow and also learn how light waves
act. Quiz for Lesson l should be on Thursday, January 28th.
Fifth Grade
5th
graders will learn the difference between weather and climate, how the sun's
energy affects climate, and how the shape and tilt of the earth affect climate
and seasons. Quiz on Lesson 2, Tuesday, January 26th. They will
begin learning how large bodies of water, ocean currents, global winds, humidity,
and mountains and elevation affect climate.
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: A Drop of Water
Genre: Expository Nonfiction
Comprehension Skills: Cause & Effect, Self-Monitor
Comprehension,Use Graphic Organizers
Students should remember to reading the story at least 3 times before
Friday's test. Listening to the story online is also a good way to
review.
See link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access the student
book online.
Genre: Expository Nonfiction
Comprehension Skills: Cause & Effect, Self-Monitor
Comprehension,Use Graphic Organizers
Students should remember to reading the story at least 3 times before
Friday's test. Listening to the story online is also a good way to
review.
See link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access the student
book online.
Spelling: Lesson 17
Worksheet due on Thursday. The Spelling Menu is now 5x each,
due on Fridays. Use cursive please (no typing)
See Link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access Spelling City for a
list of words and games for each Lesson.
due on Fridays. Use cursive please (no typing)
See Link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access Spelling City for a
list of words and games for each Lesson.
Vocabulary (Sadlier Blue Workbook):
Unit 9 Vocabulary Workbook is due on Friday, January 29.
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
During this week we will be finishing up our
chapter on the Cardinal Virtues, however we will be revisiting them for an
essay project next month. We will also be watching videos
from Father Morris on the meaning of the virtues and how we can practice them
in our own life. Our Mass readings for Tuesday are from Titus 1 and Matthew
28:16-20. The Mass is a memorial of Titus and Timothy (bishops).
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