Today is our last day of classes!

The Virtual Talent show will be sent to everyone, take a look!

Last night, I sent everyone an email regarding summer work. Please make sure to read this email.

Pick up day: June 8th from 10 AM to Noon.

Bring with you: 

  • Reading hard back text book
  • Social Studies hard back text book
  • School library books that you have at home
  • Any borrowed Colonial Day Costume.

Every student will be given a red bag with supplies left at school, yearbooks if ordered, class pictures if ordered, any awards, and some extra special items.

Sister will send out instructions for pick up.

I want everyone to have a GREAT summer! I enjoyed our ZOOM lunch and ice cream social yesterday!

Come back to say hello next year!

Mrs. Smith

 

Today is Thursday, May 28, 2020

A big THANK YOU to everyone for getting all their work to me! You have worked very hard.

At NOON today we will have an end of the year ZOOM lunch together and enjoy an ice cream social after our lunch.

I don't have everyone's "end of the year tribute". Please send these to me so I can create everyone's special page to put inside your red bags! The ones I have received are wonderful!

Here is an end of the year message from Mrs. Donnelly: /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/#7%20Final%20May%2027,%202020.pdf

I can't believe our school year is ending. I look forward to seeing all of you at NOON!

 

Mrs. Smith

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

This is our last full week of being fourth graders!

Some important items:

  1. Tuesday, May 26 (tonight) is the Virtual Gala Auction
  2. May 26- 28 is our Virtual Fine Arts Show
  3. May 27 is our  Virtual PTO Awards Night
  4. May 29 is our Virtual Talent show
  5. June 8 is our collect and drop off day for 4th grade / details forthcoming

THIS THURSDAY AT NOON, I would like to have an end of the year virtual ice cream social! I will send out the ZOOM invite later this week. Grab whatever treat you want: ice cream, italian ice, ice pop, fruit and join us!

Religion:

  • In your Religion Book , read pages 231 and 232 "Pentecost" 
  • Create the Pentecost Prayer service with members of your family

Language Arts:

  • A separate email was sent to your parents regarding this assignment
  • We will call this assignment "End of the year tributes"
  • If you have questions, please contact me.
  • This assignment is a two day assignment. Send me this finished product

Good luck and have fun!

Mrs. Smith

Today is Thursday, May 21, 2020

Religion:

  • This morning at 9:45, we will virtually meet with Fr. Oetjen as he gives us a tour of the sacristy. Please make sure all instructions of my email from Tuesday are followed.

Science: 

Social Studies:

  • Please complete page 77 "African American Rights" in your SS workbook. Send me the page.
  • Please send me answers from the Reconstruction Quiz I assigned on Tuesday. The link is here: 

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Webquest%20and%20test%20printout%20for%20Reconstruction%20quiz.%20Printer%20friendly%20version..html

Math-

Vocabulary:

  • I am still missing some Vocabulary tests from Unit 14.
  • Please take your vocabulary test and send it to me.

NOTE FROM MRS.SMITH:

Tomorrow is our fun field day! Monday is Memorial Day! We will have a nice long weekend. Today, I want everyone to look through your assignment log from the past couple weeks. Double check all your assignments and make sure you have not forgotten to send me anything. If you have forgotten something, it is not too late to send it to me! I am beginning to finalize grades. Next week, we will have some fun activities!

See you at 9:45!

 

Today is Tuesday, May 19,2020

MUSIC: Mrs. Donnelly has just sent in your music assignment!

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/#6%20-%20May%2020,%202020.pdf

SPANISH:

Essays: 

  • Your personal narratives are due today. I have received several, however several students have not yet sent to me!
  • Please send! This assignment is worth several points! Thank you!

Religion:

  • In preparation for Thursday's Sacristy ZOOM with Father, please send in your three questions from yesterday's assignment.
  • Tell me about the following vestments: alb, chasible, stole, cinture, cassock, surplice . Describe each piece for me. Send me your answers.
  • In Religion WB, complete page 196. We will have a quiz on Thursday.

Reading: 

  • I did not receive everyone's answers to the questions from yesterday. I also received several incomplete answers or answers not written in complete sentences. Check your work from yesterday and if you need to make changes, please do and resend. I will give everyone one more day, before I assign grades. If your answers are not in complete sentences, I will only give your partial credit. Double check your capitalization and punctuation. Make sure you answer all questions! Very important!
  • In your reader Workbook, please complete  pages 349 and 356-357 (these pages complement each other)

Vocabulary: 

  • Unit 15 (starting on page 150)
  • Read the story The New Puppy on page 150- 151
  • Complete pages 152-153 (definitions)

Math: 

Social Studies: 

Final Note:

Everyone has been working very hard and I am proud of all of you! Please go through all the work you have done and make sure you have completed everything. It's up to you to send me all of your hard work!

Thank you!

 

It is Monday, May 18, 2020

Essays: I have had so much fun reading the essays that have been sent in. Some of you have shared stories about vacations, the day you found out your mom was having another baby and special times with your family! Every essay so far has been excellent! The essays are due tomorrow! 

Spanish: 

  • An email has been sent to your parents regarding Spanish ZOOM class tomorrow.
  • We have Spanish ZOOM class at 12:25 on Monday.

SACRISTY TOUR ZOOM CLASS:

  • On Thursday morning (May 21)  at 9:45 , Fr. Oetjen has graciously offered to give 4th grade a virtual tour of the Sacristy. He will be explaining the sacred vessels and vestments to us. Both Mrs. Kilgallin and I will be participating in the tour. Please expect an email from me on Tuesday, explaining the specifics of this special class. 

FIELD DAY IS FRIDAY!

Math: 

Reading: 

  • Review the story Antarctic Journal from last week
  • Turn to page 278. (this is in your text book, not your workbook)
  • Answer questions 3 , 4, and 5 . These three questions have multiple questions . Make sure you are thorough in your answers!
  • Send me the answers

Vocabulary: If you haven't sent me your vocabulary test last week , please send in today!

Social Studies:

Religion: http://www.catholictradition.org/Eucharist/sacred-mass.htm

  • Read this link
  • Write 3 thoughtful questions about the information you read.
  • I will forward these questions to Fr. Oetjen for him to address during our virtual tour.

See you in Spanish Class!

Friday, May 15, 2020

Talent Show!!!  Please contact Mrs. Keffalas with your talent video!

SPANISH: 

  • Below is Senora's lesson:

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/may-15-2020-lesson-44-pages-136-137/54896246/?s=wtOopn&ref=appemail

Science: 

  • Please continue your lab and chart!

Reading: 

  • In your Reading book, Please read: Antarctic Journal (pages 262- 277)
  • If you haven't completed your reading test, please sign in to Pearson and complete.

Math: 

Writing: 

  • Continue to work on your essay
  • This essay is due Tuesday

Religion:

  • Read pages 194 and 195    " We Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness"
  • Answer these questions:
  • If we have a clean heart, whom will we see? Whom will other people see through us?
  • What will be the reward for those who hunger and thirst to be holy?
  • What was Jesus hungry for?
  • Because she was holy, what was Mary's greatest desire?
  • Write 2 sentences about St. Therese.
  • SEND TO ME

 

Thursday, May 14, 2020

THROW BACK THURSDAY ! ARE YOU WEARING YOUR SPORTS GEAR ?

Happy Birthday, Nicole! We will have our class sing for your birthday at our next Zoom meeting!

We will NOT have a ZOOM meeting at 2:00 today.

Today, you will be able to see our School May Procession! I hear it is very beautiful.

Talent show    Deadline has been extended to May 20!

You're invited to participate in the St. James School 2020 Virtual Talent Show!

Send an audio and/or video recording of your talent to Mrs. Keffalas   http://nkeffalas@saintjamesschool.org.  Mrs. Keffalas will then create a video to send out to all of the school families.  You can watch the Talent Show from the comfort of your living room!

Here are the requirements:

- Any student in Grades K-8 is eligible to participate

- Acts are no more than 90 seconds long

- Song lyrics must be school-appropriate

- Jokes/skits are not permitted

ALL entries must be submitted by WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 at 12:00PM.

Science:

Reading:

  • Log into Pearson Realize : Reading tests are due: 
  • Read in a chapter book for 15 minutes.

Social Studies: 

  • "The Civil War" and " "Virginia Battlefields" papers are due.
  • Send to me

Math:

  • In WB, complete page 166 "Find Missing Numbers"
  • Show your work.
  • Send to me

Essay: 

Date Due: Tuesday, May 19th

  • You may type the essay.
  • I would like for you to write a 3 paragraph essay on this topic:
  • A Special Moment in My Life (this moment can be anything - the day you got a new pet, the day a sibling was born, the day your sports team won a special game, a family move, a wedding, the day you met a special friend, a special trip,....)
  • Introductory paragraph
  • Body
  • Concluding Paragraph

Take your time when considering your topic

Make sure your write a rough draft, get a parent to edit with you, then write a final draft.

send me the final draft by next Tuesday.

Have a great day today !

 

 

Today is Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

The feast of Our Lady of Fatima

The parish May Crowning live stream is at 10:00 A.M.

Tuesday evening, I posted the Science lesson. 

I will repost here:

Science -  Rethink Your Drink

1. Log into Scholastic News:  https://sn4.scholastic.com/home-page-logged-out.html   password: carfar5

Search for Sugar Shocker (in the February 17,2020 issue).

Click on Sugar Shocker picture

2. Read Scholastic News article, Sugar Shock. Be sure to launch the slide show, Read the Label ( in the middle of the article)

3. Learn Vocabulary words misleading and moderation. Click these words in the article to read their definitions.

4. Answer this question : How are artificial sweeteners different from the sugar found in real fruit juice? Give an example of an artificial sweetener. Write this in a few sentences and send to me please.

 

Today is Tuesday, May 12, 2020

ZOOM MEETING today at 11:00 AM! I forwarded Ms. Figueroa's Zoom invitation to you over the weekend! 

Social Studies Quiz:

Religion -

Vocabulary- Study for your Vocabulary quiz on Thursday

Spelling - Have a  parent dictate your Spelling words to you. Parents initial paper. Send to me!

Reading - Go to Pearson Realize and log in. You have until Friday to finish this test.

  • Reading test for "Lost City" has been assigned.
  • Please take your time and read the questions carefully

Science-  Rethink Your Drink

1. Log into Scholastic News: https://sn4.scholastic.com/home-page-logged-out.html    password: carfar5

Search for Sugar Shocker (in the February 17,2020 issue).

Click on Sugar Shocker picture

2. Read Scholastic News article, Sugar Shock. Be sure to launch the slide show, Read the Label ( in the middle of the article)

3. Learn Vocabulary words misleading and moderation. Click these words in the article to read their definitions.

4. Answer this question : How are artificial sweeteners different from the sugar found in real fruit juice? Give an example of an artificial sweetener. Write this in a few sentences and send to me please.

Math- We are going to practice solving basic equations

 

May 11, 2020

Spanish : We have a ZOOM class at 12:25 today! Senora sent an email Friday. I forwarded that email to you.

Social Studies: There will be an Optional review class at 10:00 this morning. I sent a Zoom invitation yesterday. There will be a Civil War Quiz tomorrow.  Before review , complete page 79 in your packet. We will use that for the review. It is a word search and questions beneath.

  • Due Thursday: Complete pages 33 (The Civil War) and 39 (Virginia Battlefields) in your packet. SEND THESE PAGES TO ME BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Religion: 

  • Read page 192-193 
  • Complete page 193
  • Answer these questions on paper and send to me: 1. How did Aloysius change?  2.  How did Aloysius grow in love?  3.  Why did Aloysius leave his rich home?   4. Where will we see God when we are pure of heart ? 

Math- 

Vocabulary -

  • Complete page 147 
  • Study words for 10 minutes. Quiz tomorrow

Grammar- 

  • Review Prepostions and prepositional phrases by watching this video:  https://youtu.be/5xR536SRROo
  • On looseleaf, write five original sentences which contain prepositional phrases. Write in Cursive.
  • Circle the preposition in each sentence
  • Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence.
  • Proofread and Edit. (Look for spelling, punctuation and capitalization)
  • Send me your sentences .

Reading - 

  • Compare and Contrast - means to tell HOW two or more things are alike and different.
  • https://youtu.be/HtGzwoVCO4E
  • https://youtu.be/IdCQKwOmfkk (BrainPop)
  • Complete page 327 in Reader Notebook
  • Create a Venn Diagram. You may use the Diagram on page 243
  • Compare and Contrast 2 different sports. You may choose any 2 sports
  • Send me your Venn Diagram and page 327

See those of you who want a Civil War review at 10:00 and in Spanish at 12:25! 

Mrs. Smith

 

Today is Friday, May 8, 2020

SPANISH: 

Time with Ms. Figueroa: 

  • Next Tuesday, May 12th, Ms. Figueroa will hold a ZOOM class at 11:00 AM. I will also send that ZOOM invite to you this morning.

Religion: 

Math:

  • Complete page 161 (Subtract decimals)
  • Send me the page
  • We will have a quiz on decimals on Monday.

Vocabulary:

  • Complete page 146 (we are skipping page 145)
  • Study words

Reading:

  • On page 218, look at question #5. (Look back and write) This is the only question you will have to answer on this page. Please answer this question in complete sentences. The question asks you to find evidence to support your answer, so you must go back in the story to support your answer! 
  • Write neatly on looseleaf (cursive, please!) and send to me! 
  • Yesterday, everyone was sent the "secret Mother's Day packet" ! Take your time, be neat and work on that for Mother's Day. Make your plan to do something nice for Mom on Sunday!

Science:

  • Hand in your lab by today! It is due today!

Social Studies: 

  • Read Lesson 3 , page 306- 315
  • We will have a review assignment on Monday with an OPTIONAL ZOOM class on Monday afternoon.
  • We will have a Social Studies Test on the Civil War on Tuesday!

Please make sure you have handed in the work I have requested to see this week!

Have a wonderful weekend with Mom! Remember, she is special!

 

Mrs. Smith

Today is Thursday, May 7,2020

Thank you so very much for my wonderful cards and gifts! I was so touched by your thoughfulness. I sent an email to everyone.

We will have a ZOOM meeting at 2:00 PM this afternoon. Look for the email! We will be discussing: the battles and the generals of the Civil War!  (pages 298-305)

  • Religion- Chapter 23 "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God"
  • Read page 191
  • Compare being pure of heart to a clear glass window. Read the following: Once, Saint John of the Cross said that a pure heart is somewhat like a window with sunlight streaming through it. Because of Baptism, God lives within us;our hearts have the light of God's love shining in them. When our hearts are so free from all the smudges of selfishness that we want only what God wants, we are pure of heart. Pure hearts let God's goodness and holiness shine through.
  • Answer these questions on looseleaf and send to me:    1. What did Jesus say about the clean of heart?   2. How was Jesus pure of heart?    3. How did Jesus give glory to God?   4. How was Mary clean of heart?  5. What did Mary want to do because her heart was so pure?

Math-  

Reading-

  • Read " Lost City" (pages 206-217)

Social Studies-

  • This link is a reenactment to the Battle of Bull Run. This means the battle is like a play. People playing soldiers "die" on the battlefield. This is an annual event that takes place in Manassas. Watching this video is voluntary . It will give you an idea of the manner in which Virginians approached these important battles ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IloYyM95oEE
  • ZOOM class today at 2:00 PM
  • Due Thursday: Read lesson 2 (pages 298 - 305)  Thursday morning , you will be viewing "the Manassas battlefield" virtually before our ZOOM class.  We will be talking about the following:

  • The battle of Bull Run

  • The Virginia and the Monitor

  • Antietam

  • Stonewall Jackson

Science-  Protein Lab ( THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE FRIDAY AFTERNOON)

Today's Science class has 3 parts:

I am looking forward to seeing you Thursday afternoon!

Mrs. Smith

It is Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Spanish- From Senora: This lesson is for students who were not present during the Zoom meeting today.

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/lesson-43-p-133-describe-the-person-and-workplace/54542850/?s=mUw87I&ref=appemail

MUSIC: Here is a link from Mrs. Donnelly for Music Class: /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/#5%20-%20May%206,%202020%20MUSIC%20CLASS.pdf

Religion-

Please take this quiz and send to me: 

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/chapter%2022,%20part%20A%20Religion.JPG?mask=1  (part A)

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/chapter%2022%20,%20part%20B%20Religion.JPG?mask=1 (part B)

View these questions. Number a looseleaf from 1 to 10. Write the answers and send to me. 

Math -

Reading - This week, we are going to discover the lost city of Mach Picchu!

  • Watch this video! https://youtu.be/5cVSWA37xiI
  • In text read :Dig It page 203 and Looking For the Past  page 205
  • Complete Reader WB page 329

Spelling-  Today,please take your spelling test for last week's words and send me the score.

  • After you send me your test, please begin with your new list: tomorrow , borrow, different, matter, suffer , written , bottle , current, recess, impossible  . Your words this week are words with double consonants.
  • In Reader WB, complete page 331 (this will be due on Thursday)

Vocabulary - Complete page 144 (Match the Meaning)

Social Studies- 

  • Virtual Colonial experience ; https://youtu.be/VYyAcL6gd1I   Visit a blacksmith!
  • Due Thursday: Read lesson 2 (pages 298 - 305)  Thursday morning , you will be viewing "the Manassas battlefield" virtually before our ZOOM class.  We will be talking about the following:

The battle of Bull Run

  • The Virginia and the Monitor
  • Antietam
  • Stonewall Jackson

Come to class with something to say!

P.E.- I sent the field day actvities to you a few days ago. I am also posting them :

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Field%20Day%20Activities%203.pdf

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Field%20Day%20Activities%204.pdf

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Scavenger%20Hunt%20Worksheet.pdf

I miss all of you very much!

Mrs. Smith

It is May 4, 2020

SPANISH: Senora has ZOOM Spanish class at 1:00 PM today. An email has been sent!

Religion: "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted"

Vocabulary -

  • We will begin Unit 14. Read the story " Love Those Bugs!" on pages 140-141.
  • On page 142-143 , write each  word to match its proper definition.

Reading-

  • In Reader work book, complete page 369
  • On Pearson Realize site, I have assigned a "fresh read". You will have two days to complete.

Spelling-  Study your words for 10 minutes. Your test will be tomorrow.

Math-  

Science - We will be exploring proteins this week: 

Social Studies-  

It is May 1, 2020

Watch this video of a traditional Maypole Dance. I did this when I was in school. It is very fun!

https://youtu.be/ncIAdeQGxoo

Spanish- This is from Senora! https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/lesson-43-places-to-be-estar-friday-may-first-2020/54402628/?s=SPsmLF&ref=appemail

Religion-  "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted" , Read pages 184-186

  • Complete the puzzle on page 185
  • Write a Thank you for the First Responders that Sister has been speaking about during Morning Announcements. Display your card in your window! Take a picture!

Science- Work on your lab if you did not finish it yesterday, It is due this afternoon! SEND ME YOUR LAB

Vocabulary- If you have not sent me your Vocabulary Unit 13 test, please do so today!

Reading-  In WB, complete pages 360 (Drawing conclusions) and page 363 ( prepositions and prepositional phrases) SEND ME THESE PAGES

Spelling-  In Reader WB, complete page 369

Math- In WB, complete page 154 SEND ME WB PAGE

Social Studies- 

  • Your parents have a Social Studies packet sent to them electronically about the Civil War.
  • Complete page 20 (Where did West Virginia come from?) and page 22 (secede. seceded, secession)  Send to me

Have a great May Day! Enjoy your weekend. 

We will have a ZOOM class on Monday!

Mrs. Smith

April 30, 2020

I sent an email to all of you about our ZOOM class at 2:00 PM this afternoon. We will be having Social Studies class.

Social Studies: BEFORE class today, read pages 292-297 in your SS book. We will review the causes of the Civil War. I will call on people as we discuss the following:

  • What does secede mean?
  • Which states were in the Union? the Confederacy?
  • What/ Who is an abolitionist?
  • How did the people in the South feel about Lincoln's election?
  • Who was the Confederate president?
  • What happened at Ft. Sumter?
  • Why is the event at Ft. Sumter important?
  • Who are these people : Robert E. Lee? Edmund Ruffin? Jefferson Davis?

You do not need to write out these answers but you do need to know the answers to participate in our discussion.

Religion- Chapter 22 "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted"

  • Read page 183 . Think about these questions: What did Jesus teach us about suffering? What was Jesus' prayer when he suffered in the garden? 
  • We call Mary "Mother of Sorrows" She saw how Jesus suffered to save us from sin.That's why we ask Mary to pray for us when we have sinned. We know she wants to help us overcome our sins and love Jesus more.Mary shared the sufferings of Jesus. What do you think Mary remembered when she suffered with Jesus beneath the cross?
  • Jesus and Mary knew that God would change their sorrows into joys that would never end. That's what Jesus meant by " Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted". How did Jesus let us know that we must suffer too? What will happen if we accept our sufferings patiently?
  • Complete the following: /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Beattitude%20Matthew%205%20-4.JPG?mask=1

Reading

Read the story entitled " Moonwalk" .  (In your text pages 294- 305)

After you finish the story, turn to page 306. Look at question number 5 Look Back and Write. Answer this question, using complete sentences. Make sure you provide text evidence!

Math- 

Listen to my  video:https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/tenths-and-hundredths/54356159/?s=s1ubjz&ref=app

Complete page 153 in your Math workbook. I will answer math questions at the end of Social Studies zoom class for those who have questions.

Science Lab: Mrs. Ott has a wonderful lab in store for you on fats! Here is the link: /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/eLAB%20-%20Fats.mp4

You will really enjoy this! Thank you, Mrs. Ott! You may have 2 days to do this lab. Please send me your results by Friday afternoon!

Grammar - 

  • Here is a great video to watch on prepositions! (Thanks to Jack!) https://youtu.be/MHX-CiJBVy0
  • In your workbook, please complete pages 154- 155. Send me your work!

I hope to see everyone at 2PM!

Mrs. Smith

 

Today is Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Good morning! I hope you have a good day today!

Spanish class: Senora Kyker : This lesson is for students who did not join us in a Zoom meeting 4/27/20.

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/monday-april-27-2020-lesson-42-days-of-the-week/54218092/?s=BEai8u&ref=appemail

If you missed Zoom class yesterday, please click the link. Senora will have another ZOOM class next Monday at 12:30!

PE - Mr. Conner has sent in more field day activities : /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Field%20Day%20Activities%202.pdf

Religion - 

  • St. Francis Canticle of the Sun :  https://youtu.be/OGMIjwf0SVw   This link is a version of the Canticle of the Sun that you may have heard at Mass. Listen to it and sing along.
  • Turn to page 179 and read the canticle of the Sun by St. Francis.  Ask yourself these questions:
  • Why do you think Francis called the sun "Brother Sun" and the moon "Sister Moon"? Why do you think he loved the sun? Why do you think he loved the moon and the stars? Why do you think Francis was grateful for the wind and the air? Why did Francis like the water so much? Why did Francis like the fire? Why did Saint Francis praise God for Sister Earth? For what kind of people did he praise God? 
  • This is the last questions; WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION : Since we are all God's children, Saint Francis is speaking to us. What does he tell us to do? SEND ME YOUR ANSWER.
  • Complete page 180.
  • /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/RELIGION%20CHAP%2021.jpg?mask=1    Please take your Religion quiz for Chapter 21

Math- 

I hope everyone took the division quiz yesterday! If you forgot, please do so now!

Today we are going to start learning about decimals.

Reading- 

  • If you haven't taken the reading test, please take it.
  • This week, our story is "Moonwalk". Open your book to page 292-293.
  • Read your new vocabulary words. Look at the pictures
  • Read "Gone to the Moon"
  • Complete page 362 in your Reader workbook
  • Write your story (on the bottom of 362 and send it to me. You may type it in a word document.

Spelling - Your words this week are "related words". They come in pairs. I am going to give you 5 "pairs"

please / pleasant , image/ imagine , product/ production , meter/ metric , compose/ composition.

  • Write these words 3 x each. 
  • Complete page 364 in Reader notebook

Vocabulary- 

  • take your vocabulary test by Thursday:
  • Fold a loose leaf paper in half
  • Write your vocabulary words on the left side of the paper
  • Write the synonym or simple definition to each vocabulary word on the right side of the paper
  • Have your parent check your paper and send me the score.
  • You may ask a parent how to spell a word if you need help.

No Grammar today

Social Studies - We will have a zoom class at 2PM on Thursday. Topic: Civil War! 

  • In your text book, Look on pages 276- 277 . Review the main topics with Mom or Dad (You do not need to write down the answers). Understand the meaning. Be able to discuss. If you have your workbook at home, complete p. 65. It is a vocabulary review. If you forgot your workbook at school, on page 276 , there is a list of Vocabulary words. Write the words and definitions on a piece of paper. Send to me!
  • Thursday we will discuss the beginning of chapter 10 and well as reveiwing the causes for the war . We will be talking about Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Jeb Stuart. Do you know who these men were? We will find out!

Science-  Listen to The Functions of Fat  :   https://youtu.be/gcYFZzpF8G8

READ READ READ!!!! ( 15 minutes!)

Literary Circles/ Book club will come out later today! Remember, this is optional but I think people are having fun!

You have two days to complete this work. We have our scheduled weekly Class ZOOM at 2:00 on Thursday! Expect an email with details.

Have a wonderful day! Hopefully you can get outside!

 

Mrs. Smith

 

Today is April 27,2020

SPANISH CLASS: Senora Kyker is having a ZOOM Spanish class for 4-30 at 12:30 PM today. Details were sent in an email.

P.E. Mr. Connor has Field Day Activities for you to practice the next couple weeks. Here are some of them : 

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Field%20Day%20Activities%201.pdf

ART CLASS: /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/April%2026%20Lesson%20Plan%20ART.docx

Religion - Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 

  • In your Religion text, read page 178.
  • Using the word bank, complete the activity
  • On looseleaf, answer these questions: How can I be poor in spirit today? How can I show that I am satisfied? For what can I thank God gratefully? How can I show I need God? How can I be generous and share with others?
  • Send me your answers

Math- 

Reading : 

  • In Reader Workbook, complete pages 436-437 , Make sure your answers are complete! (send me your answers)
  • I have assigned a reading test for you.   Go to Pearson Realize. You will have 3 days to complete this test. Please take your time! Read the questions carefully!

Vocabulary: 

  • Unit 13 , Complete pages 136 and 137
  • Go over Vocabulary words for 10 minutes. There will be a test on Tuesday. (tomorrow!)

Grammar: 

Have a wonderful day!

SEE YOU IN SPANISH CLASS ! (I was invited!)

Mrs. Smith

 

Friday, April 24, 2020

Spanish-  Here is the Poem Del Tropico : /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Del%20Tropico%20Spanish%20Poem.PNG?mask=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6H8p45YS10

Math - Page 149 - complete problems 12, 13, 14 and on page 150 , complete problems 5 and 6 . 

 Spelling -   Have mom call out your spelling words, sign and send me your score

Science - Here is our lab:

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Carb%20Lab%20Recorded%20Zoom.mp4

You will be writing for this lab. When you are finished, send me what you have done!

Religion - Read here about St. Teresa of Calcutta:  /~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/mother%20teresa%20story.JPG?mask=1

Think: How did groups of children throughout Europe help St. Teresa of Calcutta? Think: Who needs my help? How can I help them? Is there anything I can do? What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

Social Studies: 

Complete these papers, take a picture and send back to me!

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/differences%20between%20North%20and%20South%20chart.JPG?mask=1

/~ssmith@saintjamesschool.org/mrs-smiths-fourth-grade/files/documents/Fill%20in%20the%20blank%20%20events%20leading%20to%20seccession.JPG?mask=1

Reading: 

If you are in a literary circle, your book club discussion will be your reading for today. If you opted out of literary circle, please read a chapter book for 15 minutes!

Don't forget to send me your work! Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Smith

Today is Thursday, April 23, 2020

We have a 2:00 PM  ZOOM meeting scheduled for today. I sent out an email yesterday. Make sure you have the new password. The ZOOM meeting will have 2 purposes. The first will be to have a class discussion for Social Studies Chapter 9, lesson3. The second is to have a remediation session for those students who need extra help with division.

Social Studies: 

To prepare for today's ZOOM Social Studies class, Please complete page 63 in your Social Studies workbook. Answer the questions in complete sentences. For those of you who forgot your workbooks at school, here are the 5 questions. Please write your answers on loose leaf paper.

A. What factors contributed to the widespread practice of slavery in the South?

B. What effect does Eli Whitney's cotton gin have on slavery?

C. What was the Underground Railroad? Who was Harriet Tubman?

D. How did Virginians react to Nat Turner's rebellion in Southampton County?

E. Why did John Brown's actions at Harper's Ferry raise tensions between the North and South about slavery?

Please send me your answers to these questions prior to today's discussion.

Religion:

St. Francis of Assisi was Poor in Spirit. Read page 177 in your Religion book. 

Think about the answers to these questions: 

  • To what kind of family did St. Francis belong?
  • What did his father want Francis to do?
  • What did God want Francis to do?
  • What did Francis do when he saw the poor man?
  • How did Francis feel when he put on the poor man's clothes? Why?
  • Who revealed to Francis how he could show more love for Jesus?
  • How could Francis do this?
  • Why didn't Francis miss his riches?
  • With whom did he want to share God's love in a special way?
  • How would Francis bring happiness to the poor of the world?

On a piece of loose leaf , Write a reflection about St. Francis. Write about his calling to serve the poor. Write about how St. Francis shows you to view proverty. If a person has very little, are they poor (yes or no) Why or why not?

Science:

This week we are learning about Carbohydrates. We will do a "lab" tomorrow, but today, I want you to watch these videos:

https://youtu.be/wxzc_2c6GMg  "Ted-ed How do Carbohydrates Impact Your Health?"

https://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/carbohydrates/   BrainPoP 

Vocabulary

Unit 13 - Complete page 135 :  Antonyms and Synonyms. 

Go to Sadlier Connect , Log in and play concentration for Unit 13. We have played this concentration game in class!

Reading:

Let's learn more about the mission of Apollo 11 ! https://youtu.be/CbTaDOuSePk

Open your Reading Book to page 464. Answer questions 1 and 5 on loose leaf. Please answer in a complete sentence.

When you are finished, open Reader notebook to page 432 . Complete this page.

Math:

Look at the top of page 149. Study the example. Review MathAntics division video. (start at 6 minute mark....  https://mathantics.com/lesson/long-division-with-2-digit-divisors  )

Complete these problems: Page 149, numbers  4-8

After our class discussion for Social Studies, I will remain on ZOOM to help those students who have questions for Division. We will have a quiz on Monday.

Spelling: 

We will have our Spelling quiz tomorrow. Study Words. Complete page 438

 

Here is your work for Tuesday, April 21, 2020 :

Religion : In the Bible , read the following verses:

Matthew 5:3  , Matthew 6:28-33 . Think about the scripture. 

  • In your Religion book, Read page 174 , Then read page 175 and 176. On Loose leaf, answer these questions:  1. Why was Jesus happy on earth? 2. From Jesus, we learn that happiness is found in doing 2 important things. What are they? Is it possible for suffering to bring happiness? Explain your answer.. ( yes, because or No, because...)

Math : 

We are continuing with division.

  • Workbook, page 143 "estimating quotients" - You are NOT going to give exact answers for the problems on this page.ESTIMATE complete problems 1-10 
  • Here is an example: Look at #11: 427 divided by 41 ... Your answer would be : 400 divided by 40 (you are not writing the quotient)
  • skip to page 147.  Now, you are going to find the quotients! Complete problems 5,6,7,and 8 on page 147. You will need notebook paper or graph paper for these problems. There is not enough room in the workbook.

Spelling - 

  • Use each Spelling word in a GOOD sentence. Underline your spelling word. After you have underlined the word, CIRCLE the letters within the word that are silent.

Vocabulary- 

  • Complete page 134 - Match the Meaning

Reading- 

Read the Story :The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon" on pages 450 - 463

In Reader Notebook (big blue) complete page 429

Send me Vocabulary, Religion, Spelling, Reading page and Math ! 

Social Studies:

Have a wonderful  day!

April 20, 2020

I did not receive everyone's 3 branches of government presentation! Here is the original assignment from 2 weeks ago:

Social Studies-  (from yesterday) - This is due today! 

Create your own way to explain to me how our 3 branches of government work. This can be a picture, a powerpoint , a video or a chart. I will accept any form of explanation. I want to hear from you! 

Tell me : A) What is the responsibilty of each branch of government ? B) What are the checks and balances for each branch .  Tell me HOW each branch keeps the other branches  from amassing too much power,

Have fun!  You may have 2 days for this! 

Please make sure you hand this in today if you forgot! Thanks!

Reading -  

  • Complete Reading test from Week 5 (Encyclopedia Brown) if you did not complete this 2 weeks ago. Wednesday is the deadline.
  • We are skipping over some stories for this week. Our new story is: " The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon"
  • Read pages 444-449. Look up vocabulary words from 449 in glossary and complete page 431.

Spelling-  Spelling words for this week : autumn , often , known , rhyme , clothes , thumb , knee , knuckles , island , half 

  • Write each of these words 3 x each.
  • Complete page 433 in Reader Notebook

Vocabulary- 

  • Begin Unit 13
  • Read " The United Nations" (130-131)
  • Complete pages 132-133

Math- 

Religion-  You have one station left in your booklet! We saved it until now! Jesus has risen! Complete this page and send it to me!

Optional Reading Circles: Please read the next 3 chapters in your books! I will choose new group leaders this week!

Spanish:

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/april-21-lesson-41-places-of-work-page-130/53764838/?s=sYzAQf&ref=appemail

Lesson 41, page 130

Music lesson for this week is forthcoming.

Have a wonderful day!

God Bless,

Mrs. Smith

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