*Weekly Oral Multiplication Quizzes

    (Facts 0-12)

*Week of November 23rd:

4th Grade Classroom 24 Challenge Competition

Look for rules to be sent home this week. 

(Diocesan Competition: Spring)

*Continue to use the First in Math Program.

It's great practice for the 24 Challenge Competitions!

*November First in Math Competition

 During the month of November, our 4th grade girls will compete with our 4th grade boys in a friendly First in Math Competition! The team to earn more stickers (average) wins! Previous stickers count! Good luck!

*To lighten book bags, students may want to use the on-line

math book (See bottom of School notes Page for information.) 

and work ahead for the week in the Simple Solutions Books.

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5th Grade Math

Objectives: 

The student will be able to:

*identify prime and composite numbers.

*write the prime factorization of a number.

*find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of two numbers.

*find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers.

*write fractions and mixed numbers.

*find equivalent fractions.

*problem solve, using logical reasoning and Venn diagrams.

*convert decimals to fractions and mixed numbers, and vice versa.

*compare and order fractions and decimals.

Monday:  Lessons 9.6 & 9.7

Equivalent Fractions & Simplest Form

Problem Solving

Homework:  Page 9.6

Simple Solutions #34

Tuesday:  Lesson 9.7 

Problem Solving

Homework:  Page 9.7

Simple Solutions #35

Wednesday:  No School / Conferences 

Thursday: Lesson 9.8

Relate Fractions, Mixed Numbers, & Decimals

Homework:  Page 247  

Simple Solutions #36

Friday:  Lesson 9.9

Compare & Order

Fractions & Decimals

*Chapter 9 Test: Tuesday, 11/17 

*Please save/send in empty, clean half gallon cartons (milk, orange juice, etc. ...paper, not plastic) for an in school geometry project. Each student will need 2 cartons by the end of November. Thanks!

*Week of November 23rd:

5th Grade Classroom 24 Challenge Competition

(Diocesan Competition: Spring)

*Continue to use the First in Math Program.  

It is great practice for the 24 Challenge Competitions!

*November First in Math Competition

A little friendly competition will take place between our 5th grade girls and our 5th grade boys this month! Whichever group earns more stickers (average) from the First in Math Program wins! Stickers from previous months count! Good luck!

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Ms. Shick's Homeroom

Week of November 9th

*Food Drive This Week /

        Please send in nonperishable items. Thank you! 

*Wednesday, November 11th:

                                           No School /Conferences

*Friday, November 13th: Mass / Please wear ties.

                   Have a great week!

   *Wednesdays: Gym

   *Thursdays: Swimming

   *Fridays: Liturgy @1:15p.m. / Please wear ties.

        Anti-Bullying Program

(Fridays - Following Liturgy)

11/5/09 The difference between telling and tattling was discussed. Students also determined appropriate responses to bullying by participating in a group activity. 

10/30/09  Halloween Party (Bullying discussed at opportune times throughout the week.)

10/23/09  The 4th grade discussed examples of  bullying and appropriate responses to those situations. The issue of including/excluding others was addressed. In addition, students completed the 10/23 bullying survey, noting any positive/negative interactions with classmates during the week.

 10/16/09 No School / Clerical Day

10/9/09  Our entire group of Provident Peacemakers participated in Friday's Liturgy, with the theme of Mass being peace.

Dressed as Saint Francis, Joey S. did an excellent job leading the procession of 4th Graders and their animals into the chapel, as Malia read beautifully!

Great job to our readers:

 Jamie, Mary, Sean McGrail, Chloe, Ella, Evan, Joey A., and Robert 

and to our gift bearers:

Sean Malady, Leah, Elizabeth G., and Madison!

10/2/09  The 4th Graders continued the Provident Peacemakers activity, focusing on the positive attributes and wonderful characteristics that make each classmate special. Students also completed the October 2nd weekly survey, noting any positive/ negative interactions with classmates during that week.

      9/25/09  The 4th Graders discussed being Provident Peacemakers.

      Students participated in an activity which highlighted each child's

      special gifts, talents, and personality.

       9/18/09  The 4th Graders completed surveys regarding bullying.

     These surveys will be helpful in guiding future anti-bullying topics.

     9/11/09 The 4th Grade began the Anti-Bullying Program.

     *The students:  *defined bullying.

                             *discussed that bullying can occur in various forms,

                            hurting a person's body, feelings, or property.

                              *resolved to be Provident Peacemakers.

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       On-Line Math Books

1.Go to www.eduplace.com/eservices/

2.Click on Houghton Mifflin School Division's eServices.

3.Enter user name & password.

Grade 3 user name = sschick

             password  = eagles

Grade 4 user name = sshick

             password = eagles

Grade 5 user name = sueshick

             password  = eagles