Week of February 29

MATH 

Fourth Grade

This week we will begin to review for the chapter 7 test. It’s hard to believe that we are moving so fast in fraction skills. On Monday I will go over the next fraction Project which will be due on the following Monday- March 7.  The 3^rd quarter Computation Test will be on Tuesday, March 1^st. The Chapter 7 test will be the following week on Tuesday, March 8. Keep drilling the multiplication facts. That is why we are doing so well with fraction skills.

Fifth Grade  

5th graders will wrap up Chapter 7, Multiplying Fractions, and have the test on Wednesday and Thursday this week.  Please study the chapter review since it is exactly like the test.  I will also give the How-to-Sheet with recommendations on how to best prepare for the test.  

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. 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 graders will begin retesting on facts they have not yet mastered this week.  Each student received a list of facts to practice each week. 

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 

  

                                                           Fifth Grade
5th graders will 

Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights

              

Reading: Thomas Edison, Inventing the Future (Lesson 19)
              Genre:  Biography
              Comprehension Skills: Identify Main Idea & Details

            Students should remember to read the story at least 3 times before
            Friday's test.  Listening to the story online is also a good way to
            review.
         
            Each week, students practice reading for information using our Time For
            Kids Magazine Quiz/WS.  The quiz is due Thursday this week. Please
            remember to underline the parts of the magazine that support your
            choice.   We will give time on Monday's in LRC for TFK and reading the
            weekly story from now on.

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

Spelling: Lesson 23

            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. 

                         

Vocabulary (Sadlier Blue Workbook):                      

         
           Unit 11 Test Monday.
           Unit 12 Vocabulary Cards are due Thursday, March 3rd.
           

           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

Hopefully this week we are finally going to begin Chapter 7 Jesus Christ. We have been so busy rehearsing for our Living Stations and doing Lenten activities. Some of the topics we will be discussing this week are: the Incarnation, Free Will, and the Soul. My hope is that the students will grasp the nature of Jesus as both human and divine. We have been enjoying the Redeemed On-Line videos and I encourage you to check them out also.

Upcoming events are: Cathedral Days (April), Class Mass on the 16^th of February,  and the Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent.    

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.

Upcoming events are: Cathedral Days (April) and the Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent.    

Week of February 22

MATH 

Fourth Grade

This coming week we will begin preparing for our 3^rd Quarter Computation Test. On Thursday and Friday we will complete the Review Test. The Chapter 7 test will be the following Monday and Tuesday. The students are moving right along in their pursuit of fractions. They really seem to enjoy learning new skills and they are getting more adept at using their notes for quizzes and tests. I am going to assign one more fraction project involving creating a fraction problem with unlike denominators towards the end of the week. The actual Chapter test will be the following Monday and Tuesday.

Fifth Grade  

5th graders will continue with Chapter 7, covering lessons 4 - 9 this week, which include multiplying fractions by fractions and multiplying with mixed numbers.  We will also use models to understand our products and compare the relative size of the product.  We will have a quiz on Friday covering Lessons 1 - 9, solving the problems with math.  

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. 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 graders will begin retesting on facts they have not yet mastered this week.  Each student received a list of facts to practice each week. 

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 

  

                                                           Fifth Grade
5th graders will 

Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights

              

Reading: Project Mulberry 
              Genre:  Realistic Fiction
              Comprehension Skills: Identify Plot Conflict,
              Resolution and Theme; Identify Main Idea & Details

            Students should remember to read the story at least 3 times before
            Friday's test.  Listening to the story online is also a good way to
            review.
           
            Each week, students practice reading for information using our Time For
            Kids Magazine Quiz/WS.  The quizzes are due on Fridays.

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

Spelling: Lesson 22

            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. 

                         

Vocabulary (Sadlier Blue Workbook):                      

           Unit 11 Vocabulary WB is due Friday, February 26.
           Unit 11 Test Monday.
           

           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 week we will be practicing for our “Living Stations” of the Cross which will be presented on the 26^th. We are sharing some of our reflections of the stations and I feel that they are really beginning to grasp the meaning of Lent and that sacrifice comes before rejoicing. I will be checking their booklets and school Lenten calendars on Monday.

Upcoming events are: Cathedral Days (April), Class Mass on the 16^th of February,  and the Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent.    

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.