MATH
Fourth Grade
Now that we are approaching the finish
line we will be having two tests this week. First will be the Computation Test on Tuesday/ Wednesday. We will review on
Monday and have questions and refreshers of the concepts we have covered
throughout the year. They will take home the review to study for the test. The
second test will be another Quest
(combination test and quiz) on Friday. Quests are shorter versions of the
chapter tests, but are weighted as tests. Friday’s Quest will be on Chapter 12.
I feel that we have accomplished a lot in a year that seems to have gone by so
fast. I am very proud of all my students and I hope I have inspired them to one
day pursue a career in Mathematics. (Tuesday,
May 24 will be the last Math Help class.)
Fifth Grade
Students really showed how much they've learned this year on the Computation Test given last week. Many students received scores in the 90s! This week we will wrap up Chapter 11 and have a QUEST (shortened version of a test) on Wednesday. We will then finish out the year by reviewing key 5th grade skills using notes, whiteboards and games. All students will receive a Getting Ready for 6th Grade Packet. We will do a few lessons in that packet and they can work on it over the summer if they choose. It's been an exciting year and students have learned all the basics to be successful in 6th grade.
4th & 5th Grade Multiplication Facts
THE LAST FACTS QUIZ will be given on Wednesday this week. 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
THIS WEEK IS THE LAST SESSION
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: Crash, Realistic Fiction novel by Jerry Spinelli
Students will have an Open book test on Section 4 on Wednesday and
begin the final section 5 on Thursday. Students take turns filling the
roles of Summarizer, Discussion Director, Passage Picker, and
Connector.
roles of Summarizer, Discussion Director, Passage Picker, and
Connector.
Spelling: Lesson 33 WS Due on Thursday, Test on Friday.
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 16 Test on Monday, May 23.
Unit 17 WB Due Friday, May 27. Open Book Test after we correct.Unit 18 WB Due Tuesday, Open Book Test Wednesday, June 2.
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 having our Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday, May25. The students will be given study notes on Monday, as it will be their last test of the year. We are a little behind due to all the activities and rehearsals for V.I.P. Week. Chapter 12 is about the saints as Models of the Faith, so we will be reading about the lives of Padre Pio, St. Teresa of Avila, St Patrick, and many more. We will also be covering the life of Mary, Queen of Saints, from the Annunciation to the Crucifixion. We have had a good year and I have enjoyed our class discussions about the joys as well as the struggles of life. My prayer is that with each passing year, they will grow in their faith and remain true to their call, whatever that may be.
Social Studies & Language Arts
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Other Fifth Grade News
We are sending 2 permission slips home. One to allow students to play baseball during PE on Monday the 23rd at Washington Park. The other is to walk to Every Day's a Sundae on Wednesday June 1st. Please send the slips back as soon as possible. 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.