Class 5B

May all our actions, words, thoughts, and spirit be centered in God, on God, and for God! Let us keep our passions well-disciplined and our spirit pure and faithful. Fidelity to our way of life will help us keep our thoughts centered on God. Then our words will be an inspiration to family, friends, and acquaintances.                                 

 -Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

 

Welcome to 5B with Mrs. B.

 

Please continue to look here throughout the school year for weekly postings of what topics we are currently working on in class, upcoming tests, projects, and information I think you may find useful.

 

  • Use Google Classroom to check the days Homework or compare it to the homework your child is writing down.

 

  • How to navigate the Google Classroom:  Use your child’s google email and password located inside cover of their green ten pocket folder to access their account. I do not use the opening ‘Stream’ page so just click on the ‘Classwork’ page.  Here you will find a few items listed at the top of the page that students may need or find helpful when at home. There is also a list of dates; each contains the subcategory ‘morning work’ which is where students go to copy their homework each morning.  There may be additional subjects listed under each date if students were given notes or an assignment through the Google Classroom during school, or if your child was absent, this is where they can find all the activities and assignments they missed throughout the day as well as photos of the worksheets or book pages used in case they are ready to do some work at home and do not have their books with them.

 

  • Do periodic checks on the inside cover of your child’s HW book to see if there are any missing homework assignments needing your signature.

 

  • Follow your child’s grades as well as any missing assignments on FACTS SIS.

 

  • If you need to reach me please feel free to email me at [email protected].  If your message is time sensitive, please call the office (610) 253-8442 as emails are often read after the end of the school day.

 

March 18-27

Extra Help – Tuesday, March 19th and 26th, students should pack a snack and have a note for permission stating how they should be dismissed at 3 pm (parent pickup or aftercare).

All work and dates are subject to change.

 

Religion:  We have begun Chapter 11 discussing the similarities between Jesus’ farewell at the Ascension and the Concluding Rites as well as how to be a witness of Jesus. Also this chapter we will be learning about the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy and Saint Francis Xavier. The test on Chapter 11 is scheduled for Thursday 3/21.  We will then work on reviewing Unit 2 with the test for Unit 2 scheduled for Wednesday 3/27.

Math:  We will be finishing up the topic of dividing fractions. There will be a test next week on Tuesday 3/18 for dividing fractions and then the Chapter Test on Friday 3/20 covering both multiplying and dividing Fractions. Chapter 6

Reading:  

Wonders essential question: What are the positive and negative effects of new technology? We will continue to review the vocabulary words with the Vocabulary A-Z worksheets and I have assigned the online activities for the students use for review on their own time. The current vocabulary words are also posted in the Google Classroom for reference.  We have read in the Workshop book the story, Are Electronic Devices Good for Us, page 79.  We will be focusing on making connections, comparing and contrasting, author’s point of view then reading in the Anthology book the story The Future of Transportation, page 90. The test is scheduled for Wednesday 3/20 and the Wonders Test (a fresh read) Monday 3/25.

Language Arts:  No Spelling due to the shortened week.

Grammar – We will begin our work on Pronouns as well as sentence diagramming. Students should have a six inch ruler and a red pen in their pencil case for diagramming.

Writing – The students have been working on dialogue to use in their next writing piece, an entertaining short story about a leprechaun.  I can not wait to see all the shenanigans these leprechauns get into with these creative minds at work. We will need to use part of this week to complete the short story writing.

Social Studies 5A & 5B: Everyone appears to be enjoying the Liberty Kids series and it has been a wonderful visual and springboard for many a conversation while teaching us about the start of this country. We will continue to enjoy the Liberty Kids series and following each five episodes there will be a test. The test for Liberty Kids episodes 106-110 is scheduled for Tuesday 3/26. The students will continue with their HMH magazine, “13 Colonies”  to study the Middle Colonies followed by a quiz that will be scheduled when we return to school in April.  We will eventually review and take a test on all 13 Colonies notes and mapping of those colonies.  

Please be sure your child has working headphones or earbuds for school as we often need to work independently on the chrome books. 

Science: See Mrs. James’ teacher page for Science information.

 

Quizzes & Tests This Week

 ‘daily skills quiz’  in Math each day as class schedule allows’

Monday    

Tuesday    Math -dividing fractions

Wednesday   Reading -The Future of Transportation

Thursday    Religion -Chapter 11

Friday       Spelling &  Math- fractions multiply & divide

Glance at Monday 3/25 – 3/27

Monday    Reading (Wonders Fresh Read)

Tuesday   Social Studies -Liberty Kids ep. 6-10

Wednesday   Religion – Unit 2

 

 

Specials and Recess:

Monday:  Music & Recess

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: Library  & Gym

Thursday: Spanish & Recess

Friday: Recess

 

Important Dates:

March 22, Friday – Living Stations 12:45 in Chapel

March 27, Wednesday – 8 a.m. Prayer Service in Chapel and NOON Dismissal

March 28, Thursday – School Closed

March 29, Friday – School Closed

Wishing you all a Blessed Easter.

April 1, Monday – School Closed

April 2, Tuesday – School Closed (unused snow day)

April 3, Wednesday – School reopens, welcome back!

 

 

Helpful Sites:

All passwords created for students can be found taped to the inside cover of their green ten pocket folder in case needed.

 

Religion:

ChristOurLife   

Once on the site, click on Parents and then Grade Five.  There you will be able to find the chapter we are working on.

 

Math:

Progress in Mathematics

one of the many study aids in Progress in Mathematics are flash cards at the bottom of Chapter 1 

Click Here for a quick link to multiplication flash cards – choose multiplication then choose a number or all facts

 

Here are just a few of the skip counting songs available on Youtube.com.  I recommend choosing one number and learning it well before moving on to another song.

skip counting by three

skip counting by four

skip counting by six

skip counting by seven

skip counting by eight

skip counting by nine

skip counting by twelve

 

IXL.com skills are typically worked on in class to a Smart Score of 80.  Students may take advantage of this website to continue working to a Smart Score of 80 or more.

IXL

 

Language Arts:

IXL.com skills are typically worked on in class to a Smart Score of 80.  Students may take advantage of this website to continue working to a Smart Score of 80 or more.

IXL

*More parent information can be found online at www.stjaneschool.com/parents/

 

5B Christmas SweaterPhoto

Wish List Class 5B

Each year teachers are asked to create and share a wish list of items for their classroom.  I have compiled a list of items I purchase each year or hope to purchase in the near future.  I thank all who have gifted items from my wish list in the past and appreciate each of you who take the time and consideration to view my wish list items.    Amazon wish list class 5B  Thank you!

As always, your donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, and paper towels throughout the school year are greatly appreciated.

 



 

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