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St. Philip Neri Catholic School

Fifth Grade Week of November 4, 2019

Hello everyone,

In addition to what we are working on this week, students are also taking their STAR tests this week. I want to encourage them to sleep well and have breakfast. They will be working hard this week! Please e-mail me if you have any questions or comments!

Remember, on Friday students will be dismissed at noon, and there is no school on Monday.

Best,

Ms. Crystal Hewitt

What we are working on this week:

Math (Bridges)-

  • Unit 2, Module 3: Common Denominators

Students compare ways they have used ratio tables to solve problems and discuss the operations that work in a ratio table. Students will solve addition and subtraction story problems using a variety of strategies, which they share and compare. They will make generalizations about finding common denominators to add and subtract fractions. The module ends with the Unit 2 Post-Assessment.

Math Homework will be given every day this week.

ELA (Journeys)-

Continue class unit on the novel ‘Wonder’, and work on the following:

  • Use strategies to determine the meaning of words ands phrases
  • Describe how point of view influences telling of a story
  • Cite text evidence that supports analysis of the text
  • Proficiently read and comprehend grade level literature

Students will also work on writing an effective and accurate argumentative paper based on our readings.

ELA Homework will be given every day this week, including reading for 20 minutes.

Science (Mystery Science)-

  • Web of Life Mystery 5: Why do you have to clean a fish tank, but not a pond?

In this Mystery, students combine what they have learned about plants, animals, and decomposers to see how they interact in an ecosystem.

https://mysteryscience.com/ecosystems/mystery-5/ecosystems-matter-cycle/216?r=53319173

Religion-

Students will reflect on their Service Learning, ‘Green Team’

Students will also recognize and express understanding of how Bible Stories apply to everyday life, and demonstrate understanding of ‘The Word of God’

Social Studies-

  • How and Why Europeans Came to the New World

Description: In a Social Studies Skill Builder, pairs take on the role of underwater archaeologists to examine objects from an explorer’s sunken ship and categorize them as navigation tools, motives for exploration, or new products from the Americas.

Essential Question: What did explorers take to and from the New World during the Age of Exploration?

Important Dates:

11/8 – Noon dismissal; Free Dress

11/11 – Veteran’s Day: NO SCHOOL, NO SHARE AND CARE

11/13 – Come Play in TK/K – admissions event, 8:30am

11/15 – End of 1st Trimester; Free Dress

11/17 – Family Mass

11/18 – 11/22 – Book Fair

11/18 – November Bdays free dress

11/18 – School Board Meeting 6:30pm

11/22 – Report Cards

11/23 – 12/1 – Thanksgiving Break

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