Please encourage your child to read assigned stories for homework.  Each time something is read, students develop a stronger understanding of content.



Remember:
- to study multiplication facts and try to read everyday
-replace all necessary school supplies including sharpned pencils and erasable pens
-Students are expected to write in cursive.  We will review how to form letters properly and students will be given handwriting homework each day!! 



There is also a special message for you from the Faculty and Staff on St. Mary's home page.

Please check the Special Area Subjects for you assignments!!!!! 

 

Morning Prayer can be seen each day on
St. Mary School Website !

June 1, 202
Happy Monday!! It's hard to believe it is June 1, 2020!  Assignments will be posted daily.  If possible, please have each day's assignments  completed by 4:00 PM.
Remember to always read diections carefully, and check your work before submitting.  Please, check that last weeks assignments are completed and submitted.  You have been doing a wonderful job!  I am very proud of you!! Continue to always do your best work!!!

May 26, 2020
Happy Field Day!!
Remember to check Miss Raimo's webpage for fun activities!!
Have a great day!!

We will continue with Google Classroom tomorrow 5/27/20.
You are doing a wonderful job with your assignments.  Make sure you check and see if they are complete and pay attention to my comments.

May 8, 2020
Dear Parents,
    Wishing you all the very best during this crazy time.  Thank you all for the beautiful video and for the special dinner surprise!!   I am truely blessed to have you in my life!! God Bless you and your families alway!! April 27-May 1, 2020
Dear Parents,
     I hope you enjoyed the weekend.   This week we will continue using Google Classroom.  We will also be using Google Meet this week beginning today 4/27/20 at 11 AM.  Have students check their email for log in information.
    Although there are no due dates on daily assignments, please try to have them completed by the end of the week.  This will help students feel they are on a schedule and that they are completing their work.
     If this is an issue and you sense frustration, please let me know and have your child work at their own rate.
     Wishing my students and families a great week.   God Bless You Always!!!
 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We completed 2 week of instruction!  Thank you for doing your best working with your children.  As mentioned, you have been given a great deal of resources. If you have not completed the first 2 week of lessons, complete them and then move on to the next assignments. This week’s assignments can also be found on Google Classroom with additional resources. Before you begin, please have children view this video on Growth Mindset.  It will help students understand the function of the brain and not give up when things are difficult.

Growth Mindset:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zrtHt3bBmQ&list=PLgkhY6uBPNSfbYcx3SSVRsFdvo5cJVrXq&index=5

Special Areas Subjects:  Please go to the special area subjects to see assigned work.

Daily Activities:

Religion: Continue with your Lenten Journey at home and remember during Lent to pray, act, and give alms each day.

Math: Let’s take a break from writing our times tables.  Instead, go on ABCYA.com and work on multiplication and division activities to strengthen your skills.

Students are asked to continue with Reflex Math 15 minutes each day.  (Students have their login information.)

Reading:  Students are asked to read for 30  minutes each day. Students can read aloud to family members and discuss what they have read.  Students are also asked to complete their book reports.

Handwriting:  Each day complete 2 pages in the handwriting workbook remembering to read  all directions.

Week of March 30th:

Religion: Read Chapter 10 (p.119-130) and do activities related to chapter including Chapter test on p. 130

Here are some videos that will help you prepare for Holy Week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu8_Zt5ir2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14OUIhVPhj0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0qv7c4PsrA

This is a video of inspirational music.  We sometimes listened to it in class. Enjoying this with your children!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6W2k-bsgEo

Math: Chapter 10 Lesson 9-Read and Write Mixed Numerals Pages 210-211.  Read top of 210.
Do workbook page 154
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-are-mixed-numbers-definition-examples.html
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-are-mixed-numbers-definition-examples.html

Lesson 10-Compare Mixed Numbers Pages 212-213
Read top of 212
Do workbook page 156
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwbEtqGbnzo

Lesson 11-Order Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Pages 214-215    Read top of 214 
Do workbook page 158

Lesson 12-Problem Solving Four-Step Process
Pages 216-217 Read top of 216
Do workbook page 160

Here is a Bingo activity on Equivalent Fraction:

https://www.abcya.com/games/equivalent_fractions_bingo

 

English Language Arts:

The assignments for this week are different from the last two week. You will be asked to go on your google accounts and share assignments with me.  Those assignments will be identified with an asterisk*

Define Vocabulary to “Sacagawea" in ELA notebook.  Vocabulary can be found on pages 584-585. Use the glossary for definitions. Don’t forget the part of speech for each word. 

*Write a synonym for each vocabulary word and share on Gmail.

Read: “Sacagawea” p.588-603 Notice that this is a biography which tells about a person’s life and is written by another person.

*Answer each question in complete sentences and share on Gmail.

 

1. Why do you think the members of the expedition were greeted with great excitement?

2. What does lost his wits mean in the last paragraph on p. 592?

3. What details support the idea that the journey over the Rocky Mountains was very difficult?

4. What is the Corps of Discovery?

5. The text says Sacagawea gazed at the earth lodges of the villages. What is a lodge?

 

Spelling:  Words for this week can be found on page.244  These words contain the VCCV pattern. When these words are divided into syllables, you will notice that the words are divided between the two consonants. Example: million  mil/lion

*Divide each spelling word into syllables and share on Gmail.
*Write each spelling word in meaningful sentences.  Remember to include 2 interrogative, imperative, declarative, and exclamatory sentences.

Writing: Read page 607 carefully and write two paragraphs explaining your ideas based on text evidence.  Write a rough draft in your ELA notebook.  

*Final copy is to be shared on Gmail.
*Write an acrostic poem for the word Sacagawea to be shared on Gmail.

 Science and Social Studies:  Students were given a folder with science and social studies weeklies.  Do one newspaper a week. Also included are Math, ELA, and an Animal Packet.  Please have these completed by the time we return.

 

Once again, this is a considerable amount of work. Students should work at their own rate.  

                                                    

 

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

   During the next 2 week, students are asked to complete assignments and bring them back to school when they return.  This is an effort to help students maintain and develop their academic skills

Special Areas Subjects:  Please go to the special area subjects to see assigned work.

   Daily Activities:

Religion: Continue with your Lenten Journey at home and remember during Lent to pray, act, and give alms each day. 

Math: Alternate writing two times tables 4x each on loose leaf each day. 

Begin with the 3 and 4 times table, continue with 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 10 times tables, and finally 11 and 12 times tables. 

Students are asked to go on  Reflex Math 15 minutes each day.  (Students have their login information.)

Reading:  Students are asked to read for 30  minutes each day. Students can read aloud to family members and discuss what they have read.  Students are also asked to complete their book reports.

Handwriting:  Each day complete 2 pages in the handwriting workbook remembering to read  all directions. 

 

Week of March 16-20th

Religion: Read Chapter 8 and do activities related to chapter including Chapter test on p. 106

English Language Arts:

Define Vocabulary to “Hercules’ Quest” in ELA notebook. (You may use the link below to help) Don’t forget the part of speech for each word.

 

Vocabulary:Lesson18:https://quizlet.com/34267698/journeys-grade-4-lesson-18-vocabulary-flash-cards/

Read the story:  Here is a link to follow the story as you read. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1DhM-y5tOw

Do workbook pages: 220-224

 

Math: 

Chapter 10 Lesson 1 Fractions as a Set  p.192-193

Read top of page 192.  Watch video:

https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/8080-write-a-fraction-to-describe-part-of-a-set/

Then do problem #1-14

 

Lesson 2 Equivalent Fractions p. 194-195 

Read top of page 194 Watch video:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fraction-arithmetic/arith-review-visualizing-equiv-frac/v/equivalent-fraction-models

Then do #1-18 (even only) 

 

Lesson 3 Write Equivalent Fractions: Use Models p.196-197

Read top of page 196 Watch video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsy_i8s60ME

Then do problems #1-21

 

Lesson 4 Write Equivalent Fractions: Use Multiplication and Division p. 198-199

Read top of page 198 Watch video:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic-home/arith-review-fractions/visualizing-equiv-frac/v/equivalent-fractions    Then do problems #1-27

 

Science and Social Studies:  Students were given a folder with science and social studies weeklies.  Do one newspaper a week. Also included are math, ELA, and animal packet.  Please have these completed by the time we return.

 

Week of March 23-27th

Religion: Read Chapter 9 and do all activities including Chapter Test p.118

English Language Arts:

Define Vocabulary to “Harvesting Hope” in ELA notebook. (You may use the link below to help) Don’t forget the part of speech for each word.

Lesson19:https://quizlet.com/6118032/4th-grade-journeys-lesson-19-flash-cards/

Read the Story: Here is a link to follow the story as you read.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW7EdW4u4ew

Do workbook pages: 232-236

 

Math:

Lesson 5 Fractions: Lowest Terms p. 200-201

Read top of page 200  Watch video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw--UatEctM

Then do problems #1-42 even only

 

Lesson 6 Compare Fractions p.204-205

Read top of page 204  Watch video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRi6qTDVyg0

Then do problems #1-17

 

Lesson 7 Compare Fractions with the Same Denominator p 206-207

Read top of page 206  Watch video:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-third-grade-math/equivalent-fractions-and-comparing-fractions/imp-comparing-fractions/v/comparing-fractions-with-the-same-denominator-math-3rd-grade-khan-academy

Then do problems #1-23

 

Lesson 8 Compare Fractions p.208-209

Read top of p. 208  Watch video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNdUJQ_qd4U

Then do problems #1-17

 

This is a great deal of work!  Please, do not be alarmed. Treat each day as a school day and allocate 30 minutes for each subject. I can be reached via email each day between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. 

   I have also posted some websites that students can use for addition academic support.