Third Trimester Begins

 

This week marks the beginning of the third trimester. As we enter into the the stretch of the school year, we are going to encourage the students to be advocates for themselves. Let's partner together to help our students prepare for fifth grade.  Time management and organization are two very important skills we will be working on these last three months with our students. 

Looking Ahead...

• Wednesday, February 24th - 3rd - 5th grade Mass in person at 9:30 AM
• Wednesday, March 3rd - 50 States Quiz for ALL students 

English Language Arts

Grammar - This week, we will look at a new skill: Adverbs. 

Reading - We did not get to lesson 17 last week, so we will read through that story this week. The students WILL HAVE a reading quiz on the skill of sequence of events on Friday, February 26th. 

Social Studies

We will be looking at influential African American figures this week. 

The students will have their final region quiz, The Northeast, on Wednesday, February 24th. 

The 50 States quiz will be on Wednesday March 3rd. The students will be expected to properly locate and spell ALL 50 states. We will review EVERYDAY in class leading up to the quiz. The students have all of their region books and flashcards to help them as well. 

Math

Fractions - The focus is equivalent fractions. 

Geometry 

We will be learning how to use a protractor to measure angles. We will also talk about classifying triangles by their sides and by their angles. 

Religion 

We are working on Totally Lent every day. 

Happy President's Day!

 

We hope you enjoyed your long weekend! This week, our focus will be on our former President's, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both of whom celebrate a birthday this month. We will do a cross curricular activity in language arts and social studies centered on the Presidents. 

Looking Ahead....

• Wednesday, February 17th - Ash Wednesday - Mass - We will attend in-person this week. 
• Friday, February 19th - Trimester Two Ends

English Language Arts

Grammar - We ran out of time last week to review and assess the skill of Irregular Verbs. Our quiz has been moved to Thursday of this week, February 18th. 

Writing - We will be working on a President Biography Poem. 

Reading - We are circling back to the skill of sequence of events. 

Social Studies 

The students will have their fourth region quiz, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17th on the region of the Southeast. 

We will move to our last region, The Northeast. It is the hardest region for the students, so please study daily. This quiz will be on Wednesday, February 24th 

Math 

We started the Fractions Module today. The students are focusing on unit fractions. 

Geometry 

The students will identify acute, obtuse, and right angles. They will know the difference between parallel and perpendicular lines. 

Religion 

Lent is already here! We will be working in the Totally Lent booklet daily. The students will come up with a Lenten Promise tomorrow. 

Happy Birthday Arizona!

 

Our beautiful state of Arizona will turn 109 this coming Sunday! We will celebrate Arizona with a birthday party celebration / Valentine's Day party this Friday, February 12th. Students are allowed to pass out valentines to their peers during the party. 

Looking Ahead...

• Wednesday, February 10th - We will attend Mass virtually. 
• Friday, February 12th - - 10:00 to 11:00 Birthday Party / Valentine's Day Party 
• Monday, February 15th - No School  Presidents Day 

English Language Art 

Grammar -  We will finish working on Irregular Verbs. We will have a quiz on this skill on Thursday, February 11th. 

Writing - We will finish our state reports and state postcards. 

Social Studies

We have a quiz tomorrow on the Midwest Region. 

Next, we will move to the Southeast Region. This quiz will be on WEDNESDAY< FEBRUARY 16th since we have no school next Monday. 

We will have Fr. George visit our classes on Tuesday of this week to speak to us about Fr. Kino and San Xavier del Bac Mission. 

Math 

We are finishing Module 3!!!!!!! The last lessons include multiplication double-digit by double-digit. The students will use the following strategies: 

-area model

-partial product

-standard algorithm 

Science / Geometry 

I will be using my Science time this month to teach the Geometry Module. These grades will also be posted under the Science category in Grade Link. 

Lesson 1 includes: point, line, line segment, ray, and angle. 

Religion 

Before Lent begins next week, we will review the The Stations of the Cross. We will preparing for our school wide presentation of this beautiful prayer. As with everything this school year, it will look different, but we are pleased that we are still able to present/pray it for the school community. 

Happy Catholic Schools Week!

 

National Catholic Schools Week is here! Let the fun begin!

• Today is Sports Jersey and sweatpants or jeans day!
• Tomorrow we will be viewing Mass from the classroom, virtual. 
• Wednesday is the talent show and Tie Dye day. 
• Thursday is PJ day. 
• Friday is free dress in support of the Fun Fest. Please consider donating a sports item or gift card to go towards the Fun Fest. 

English Language Arts

Grammar - We will begin to look at Irregular Verbs. 

Reading -  We will be talking about the skill of cause and effect. 

Writing - We will continue to work on our rough drafts of our state reports and move to the final drafts. Every student will be on a different stage in the writing process. 

Social Studies

TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 2nd is the states quiz on the WEST REGION. Students will be expected to correctly locate and spell each state's name. 

We will move to the Midwest Region next. The quiz for this region will be on Tuesday, February 9th. 

Math 

We are solving word problems with division. Next, we will multiplying double-digit by double-digit numbers. We will be using the strategies of area model and the standard algorithm. 

Science

This week are culminating our Energy unit by creating a Circuit Quiz Board. 

Religion 

We are going to focus on Catholic Education and our SLES.