MATH
Fourth Grade
This coming week we will begin preparing for our 3rd
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
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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.
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.
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.
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 26th. 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 16th of February, and the Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent.
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