January 5, 2023
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a fun Christmas break.
Students will be participating in a special kind of science fair called the Invention Convention. The mission of the Invention Convention is to inspire curiosity, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills in our students.
Students will invent a new product or develop a new method for doing something. Instructions and a grading rubric have been handed out in class. A copy is also available in the 5B Google Classroom and the 5B website. Inventions are due Friday, January 26th. They will be displayed in the hallway for Catholic Schools Week.
Math:
Mr. Schreck
Chapter 5, Add & Subtract Decimals
Monday: Lesson 10, Subtract Decimals
Tuesday Ch. 5 Review
Wednesday: Chapter 5 Test
Chapter 6, Multiply & Divide Decimals
Thursday: Lesson 1, Estimate Products of Whole Numbers & Decimals
Friday: Lesson 3, Multiply Decimals by Whole Numbers
Ms. Semandiris
Monday – Ch. 4 Lesson 4, Adjust Quotients p. 271
Tuesday – Ch. 4 Lesson 5, Divide Greater Numbers
Wednesday – Fluency Practice
Thursday – Ch. 4 Chapter Review
Friday – Chapter 4 Test.
Mrs. Heuer
Monday: *1.4 Ratio Tables (continued)
Tuesday: *1.5 Graph Ratio Tables
Wednesday: *1.6 Equivalent Ratios
Thursday: *1.7 Ratio and Rate Problems
Friday: *TBD
Social Studies: Next week we will be working on Lesson 6, Early English Settlements. In this lesson students will learn about Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. Students will be viewing three pieces of European art depicting early life in Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth. They will then compete against their peers to have their assigned piece of art be the star of the show in a museum exhibition.
Objectives
Social Studies
- Compare and contrast the three English settlements of Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth.
- Locate Native American and English settlements on a map of colonial southern New England.
- Develop and use specific criteria as individuals and in groups to assess works of art.
Language Arts
- Determine main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details. (reading)
- Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions using information and knowledge gained from the discussions. (listening and speaking).
Science: Students will look at microbes (volvox, blepharisma, and vinegar eels) under the microscope. They will learn the characteristics of each.
Students will take a quiz on these organisms based on the notes they have taken in class Monday, January 15th.
English/Language Arts: Welcome back from break! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Next week, we will officially begin our Wonder Unit. Students will receive a book in a zip-loc bag, or a paper sleeve. I’d like them to transport their books in this to protect our books from damage. Students can expect to have reading and double-entry journals for homework throughout this unit. I will also cover skills such as citing evidence and writing effective commentary using the RACE strategy. We will also have a spelling and vocab test on Friday, January 12th.
**Concerning the short story assessment: I passed back students’ short stories, which have comments and notes directly on the paper, as well as a rubric that outlines grading specifics. This was such a fun assignment, and I really enjoyed the imagination and creativity expressed in your children’s writing. This past week, we spoke about growth mindset, and how, with writing, authors can always improve upon their craft. I’d like students to learn from this assessment by correcting errors, and revising as needed. It’s crucial that students hold on to their original short story so that I can cross check the original with their corrections. Students can show me their improvements for a chance to increase their grade by 10 points. This needs to be done within two week, so by the 17th of January. Let me know if you have questions about this assignment**
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Williams
Religion: Students continue Chapter 15, Forgiveness and Healing. Students will learn about the parts, signs, and effects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Next, they will explore God’s healing power in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Students will complete a study guide in class to prepare for a quiz Tuesday, January 16th.
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Have a great weekend!