4th Grade and 5th Grade

Dear Fourth and Fifth Graders,

       The final 10 weeks of school will pass so quickly!  Are you using all the study skills, reading and note taking strategies, proofreading skills, and math skills you learned all year to be successful?  Keep working diligently to make good progress heading into the last couple months of the school year.  You can do this! 

Blessings,

Ms. Storino  

[email protected]

Be who God created you to be, and you will set the world on fire.    ~St. Catherine of Sienna

God loves you. God knows you. God has a plan for you.  And if you place your hands in His, He will lead you to peace.          ~Archbishop Sartain

God has chosen you to make Him known to others.    ~Saint John Baptist de La Salle

It is always springtime in a heart that loves God.   ~St. John Vianney

When you know better, you do better.     ~Maya Angelou

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow.  The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day.      ~St. Francis de Sales

What a wonderful thought is that some of the best days of our lives haven't even happened yet.       ~ Anne Frank

4th and 5th Grade Homework (and 7th grade math homework)

April 22, 2024 

ELA - spelling - p. 150-152

Math - 4th grade - p. 607, #2-30 (even)

ELA - speech - outline (due 4/25)

Religion - Virtue home project (due 4/24)

***Memorize poem and prayers

****Jog-A-Thon pledges

 

****Knights of Columbus poster (due by 4/29)

 

7th Grade Math - p. 520, #2-5, 7-13, 15, 17, 25, 27, 28

April 23, 2024

ELA - spelling - p. 153-155

 

Math - 4th grade - p. 613, #2-30 (even) and 5th grade - assessment corrections

 

ELA - handwriting - 4th grade - p. 50-51 and 5th grade p. 60-61

 

ELA - speech - outline (due 4/25)

 

Religion - Virtue home project (due 4/24)

 

***Memorize poem and prayers

 

****Jog-A-Thon pledges

 

****Yo-yo orders

 

****Knights of Columbus poster (due by 4/29)

 

7th Grade Math - p. 526, #2, 5, 6, 9-17, 21-24, 29

April 24, 2024

ELA - spelling - study spelling words

 

Math - 4th grade - p. 625, #2-30 (even) and 5th grade - p. 706, #2-30 (even)

 

ELA - speech - outline 

 

****Jog-A-Thon - 4th grade - please wear yellow shirts and 5th grade - please wear gray shirts 

 

***Memorize poem and prayers

 

****Yo-yo orders (If paying with cash - must have exact change.)

 

****Knights of Columbus poster (due by 4/29)

 

7th Grade Math - test on Friday, 4/26

April 25, 2024

ELA - spelling - study spelling words

 

Math - 4th grade - p. 625, #2-30 (even) and 5th grade - p. 706, #2-30 (even)

 

ELA - speech - first draft (due May 1)

 

***Memorize poem and prayers

 

****Yo-yo orders (If paying with cash - must have exact change.)

 

****Knights of Columbus poster (due 4/29)

 

7th Grade Math - study for test

April 26, 2024

 

April Home Project

Saint Juan Diego

Obedience – Saying “yes” to the loving will of God and those He has set over us

 

 

Choose one of the following home projects.  As you work on your project throughout the month, think about Saint Juan Diego and how he used obedience to strengthen his life and grow closer to God.

  1. Sometimes we promise or say we’ll do something and then forget to do so. Practice doing such things right away this month.  Come up with and explain an idea to help you remember (write a note, set out an object that may remind you of the task when you look at it, etc.).  How does this display the virtue of obedience just like Saint Juan Diego’s example?  How does this follow the teaching of the Catholic Church?
  2. Make a list of classroom or school rules. Choose one that is the most challenging for you to follow.  Explain the rule and how you can use obedience to help you. How is this being obedient, responsible, and respectful?  How does it follow the example of Saint Juan Diego?
  3. Obedience includes all expectations from your parents, teachers, coaches, etc., even if they don’t specifically mention them every day. A person who excels in the virtue of obedience is skilled at figuring out what is wanted or needed before being asked.  What can you do to work on this throughout the month to be more obedient?  How is this following Saint Juan Diego’s example?

Write a complete paragraph explaining your project.  Use a writing plan to help you plan your writing.  Include a clear topic sentence, and describe the project.  The paragraph must include the virtue and its definition.  How did the project demonstrate the virtue of obedience?  How will you continue to practice obedience in the future?  What did you learn from Saint Juan Diego’s example that will help you practice obedience?

Please type (size 12 font, double spaced) your home project.  Include the complete heading on the paper.  Use complete sentences and correct grammar and spelling.  Remember to read your paragraph out loud before you are ready to turn it in to make sure the writing is clear to the reader.  Be prepared to give a short oral summary explaining your project to the class on April 24.

Your home project is due April 24.

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Fourth Grade receives letter grades for the first time.

Grading Scale

A      95-100
A-     93-94
B+    91-92     
B      85-90        
B-     83-84
C+    81-82
C      75-80
C-     73-74
D+    71-72
D      65-70
D-     60-64
U      Below 60
 
 Guidelines for Success
 
  • Get enough sleep and eat healthy meals and snacks
  • Arrive at school on time
  • Check to make certain all materials are packed before leaving home/school
  • Fully engage themselves in class:  listen, ask questions, take notes, respond 
  • Use time wisely
  • Reread, check for quality work
  • Turn in all homework, assignments, and projects on time

Parent Resources

Math websites for practice and activities

  • mathantics.com
  • kahnacademy.com
  • coolmathgames.com
  • learnzillion.com
  • hourofcode.com/learn (site for basic computer coding and information)
  • aplusmath.com/flashcards

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