Here is information regarding the content for this week. Please check planners nightly for specific homework.
Religion:
Students will complete the Chapter 7 review at blestarewe.com by Wed. and the test will be that afternoon. We will begin our study of the Apostle's Creed in Ch. 8. The Family Page of activitities will be in the home folder this week. Memorize by Friday: Matthew 28: 18-19: All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go and make disciples of all nations.
Math:
The class is really making progress in dividing with double digit divisors! We will continue to practice this in school and for homework.
Social Studies:
We will continue our study of the Southern Colonies by reading Chapter 6 in our textbook. Students will also make a timeline to show when each of the 13 colonies were established. As we complete sections in our textbook, students will be assigned homework to reflect on the information learned.
Science:
Our current focus is on cycles in nature: water/nitrogen/carbon-oxygen.
Science & Inventions Fair is in 4 weeks. Your child has due dates to help him/her organize time. The first document due is this Tuesday, Jan. 31. If the project involves humans or animals with backbones, a Scientific Review Committee (LSRC) Approval Form must be submitted on Tuesday.
Reading:
Our class is still reading the book My Side of the Mountain. As students read, they are filling in graphic organizers related to survival skills as well as analyzing the text through various literature activities. There first quiz on this book will be next week.
Language Arts/Spelling:
Our study of prepositions will continue this week. Students will begin their last personal narrative as well.
In spelling, students will study words from List 17 in the spelling book. On Tuesday, January 31st from 9:15-10:15 AM, we will have a school Spelling Bee. The students from our class who will be participating are Lucas Kassity, Adan Garcia, and Ava Loos. Congratulations!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
It is Catholic Schools Week! Some activities to remember include:
1. Mass at 9:30 AM on Sunday, January 29th. Students who attend in MASS UNIFORM will receive a free dress pass.
2. Open House from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, February 1st
3. Hot dog lunch for students and parents on Thursday, February 2nd. Lunch for 3rd-5th grade will be from 11:55-12:15 PM.
Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on Friday, February 3rd.
Have a great week!