Welcome back to another wonderful week of school! Thank you for an amazing field trip to the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Thank you to all of our awesome chaperones, too!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Week of April 29, 2013
Hello students & families,
Welcome back to another wonderful week of school! Thank you for an amazing field trip to the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Thank you to all of our awesome chaperones, too!
Welcome back to another wonderful week of school! Thank you for an amazing field trip to the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Thank you to all of our awesome chaperones, too!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Week of April 9th, 2013
Welcome back to school! I hope everybody's Easter break was enjoyable and gave you the opportunity to reflect on Jesus Christ's sacrifice for us!
Here's what's going on this week:
Language Arts
This week we have started a unit on poetry. The students are making their own poetry books which they will need to work each night. Everyday we are working on a different type of poem. If your child needs extra help writing their poem, please refer to the following website as a resource for poetry writing: http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html
Soon we will be reading the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Please be sure to secure yourself a copy as soon as possible. If you are unable, please let me know and I will get one for you.
Mathematics
In math we are working on measuring and finding perimeter and area. Please review the following websites for additional support and/or practice:
Here's what's going on this week:
Language Arts
This week we have started a unit on poetry. The students are making their own poetry books which they will need to work each night. Everyday we are working on a different type of poem. If your child needs extra help writing their poem, please refer to the following website as a resource for poetry writing: http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html
Soon we will be reading the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Please be sure to secure yourself a copy as soon as possible. If you are unable, please let me know and I will get one for you.
In math we are working on measuring and finding perimeter and area. Please review the following websites for additional support and/or practice:
Science
In Science we are beginning our physical science unit where are studying the Periodic Table of the Elements and the properties of matter.
Let's have a great week!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Week of March 18th, 2013
Hello students,
Here are some announcement for this week:
In math, we are continuing Topic 12 and furthering our understanding of fractions. Currently we are working on multiplying and dividing mixed numbers. Please look through the following websites to gain additional support & practice:
Multiplying Mixed Numbers Video
Multiplying Mixed Numbers Practice
Dividing Mixed Numbers Video
Language Arts
In Language Arts we are continuing Theme 6, Animal Encounters. We are starting and ending our final selection of the theme this week, "My Side of the Mountain". You can find the new spelling & vocabulary words at the right of the blog. Following Easter Break we will be starting the novel, Holes, by Louis Sachar. Please secure a copy from either your local library or bookstore by the time school resumes.
Social Studies
Students have just been assigned their final projects for the American Revolution Unit in Social Studies. They are to choose from three options and turn in their completed project on Wednesday, March 27th. Students can choose from creating a timeline, making a battle map & chart, or creating a Prezi or PowerPoint presentation. Specific requirements can be found for the project on the handout distributed in class. The following websites may help in acquiring the necessary information:
Revolutionary War Timeline
Revolutionary War Timeline
American Revolution Timeline of Events
Timeline of Events w/ Resources
Timeline of Events
Interactive Battle Map
Revolutionary War Animated Battle Map
Battles from the American Revolution
If you need any more help, don't hesitate to ask!
Religion
In religion we are learning about the Seven Sacraments of our faith and will be learning about the meaning Palm Sunday (which is this Sunday!). Review the following websites with your children for more information:
Sacraments
The Seven Sacraments
Palm Sunday
Don't forget to attend Family Mass in uniform this Sunday! I hope to see you there!
Here are some announcement for this week:
- P.E. is on Thursday at 1:00PM
- Stations of the Cross will be lead by 8th grade at 2:00PM on Thursday
- This Friday is a full day with 3:00PM dismissal
In math, we are continuing Topic 12 and furthering our understanding of fractions. Currently we are working on multiplying and dividing mixed numbers. Please look through the following websites to gain additional support & practice:
Multiplying Mixed Numbers Video
Multiplying Mixed Numbers Practice
Dividing Mixed Numbers Video
Language Arts
In Language Arts we are continuing Theme 6, Animal Encounters. We are starting and ending our final selection of the theme this week, "My Side of the Mountain". You can find the new spelling & vocabulary words at the right of the blog. Following Easter Break we will be starting the novel, Holes, by Louis Sachar. Please secure a copy from either your local library or bookstore by the time school resumes.
Students have just been assigned their final projects for the American Revolution Unit in Social Studies. They are to choose from three options and turn in their completed project on Wednesday, March 27th. Students can choose from creating a timeline, making a battle map & chart, or creating a Prezi or PowerPoint presentation. Specific requirements can be found for the project on the handout distributed in class. The following websites may help in acquiring the necessary information:
Revolutionary War Timeline
Revolutionary War Timeline
American Revolution Timeline of Events
Timeline of Events w/ Resources
Timeline of Events
Interactive Battle Map
Revolutionary War Animated Battle Map
Battles from the American Revolution
If you need any more help, don't hesitate to ask!
Religion
In religion we are learning about the Seven Sacraments of our faith and will be learning about the meaning Palm Sunday (which is this Sunday!). Review the following websites with your children for more information:
Sacraments
The Seven Sacraments
Palm Sunday
Don't forget to attend Family Mass in uniform this Sunday! I hope to see you there!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Week of March 4th, 2013
Hello fifth graders!
Here are some announcements for the week:
In Math, we are beginning Topic 12 where we are multiplying and dividing fractions. Review the following videos for some extra help:
Use the following exercises to gain extra practice:
Science
In Science we are continuing our unit on the Solar System. Next we will be learning about the sun. Check out the following links:
Why do we study the sun? - Nasa
Kid's Astronomy: Our Sun
Social Studies
In Social Studies, we are continuing to study the American Revolution. We have just studied the Declaration of Independence. Have a look at the sites below for more activities and games:
Language Arts
We have finished our animal research reports and we're moving on to a new theme in our Reading Program, "Animal Encounters". Our first selection is titled "The Grizzly Bear Family Book". You'll find the new spelling and vocabulary words at the side of the blog.
Religion
Don't forget that we are entering a very important part of church history! We are electing a new Pope! The Cardinals will be entering the Papal Conclave (as we discussed in class) and will start the long, detailed voting process. What characteristics do you think a good Pope needs to have?
Also, don't forget to keep up the good work with your Lenten sacrifices! '
Here are some announcements for the week:
- Wednesday is Art Trek at 9:00AM
- Friday is a full day
- This Sunday is Family Mass so join us for the Spanish mass at 8:00AM or the English mass at 10:00AM
In Math, we are beginning Topic 12 where we are multiplying and dividing fractions. Review the following videos for some extra help:
Use the following exercises to gain extra practice:
Science
In Science we are continuing our unit on the Solar System. Next we will be learning about the sun. Check out the following links:
Why do we study the sun? - Nasa
Kid's Astronomy: Our Sun
Social Studies
In Social Studies, we are continuing to study the American Revolution. We have just studied the Declaration of Independence. Have a look at the sites below for more activities and games:
Language Arts
We have finished our animal research reports and we're moving on to a new theme in our Reading Program, "Animal Encounters". Our first selection is titled "The Grizzly Bear Family Book". You'll find the new spelling and vocabulary words at the side of the blog.
Don't forget that we are entering a very important part of church history! We are electing a new Pope! The Cardinals will be entering the Papal Conclave (as we discussed in class) and will start the long, detailed voting process. What characteristics do you think a good Pope needs to have?
Also, don't forget to keep up the good work with your Lenten sacrifices! '
Monday, February 18, 2013
Week of February 19, 2013
Hello students & family,
I hope everyone's three day weekends went well! Make sure you don't eat your Valentine's Day candy all at once or you'll get a stomachache!
Here are some announcements for the week:
In math we are learning how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Review the videos below for additional help and practice:
Practicing Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Practicing Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators Part II
We'll also be learning how to add mixed numbers:
Adding Mixed Numbers
Remember to honor your Lenten Sacrifices!
I hope everyone's three day weekends went well! Make sure you don't eat your Valentine's Day candy all at once or you'll get a stomachache!
Here are some announcements for the week:
- Stations of the Cross begins this Thursday at 2:00PM
- This Friday is a full day with regular dismissal at 3:00PM
In math we are learning how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Review the videos below for additional help and practice:
Practicing Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Practicing Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators Part II
We'll also be learning how to add mixed numbers:
Adding Mixed Numbers
Remember to honor your Lenten Sacrifices!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Week of January 28th, 2013
Hello students and families,
Welcome to Catholic Schools Week! This is an exciting time where we celebrate the privilege of attending a Catholic School!
Some exciting activities for the week are:
+ Wednesday: Pajama Day (No Slippers)
+ Thursday: Class Colors (Don't forget to wear jeans and bring your $10)
+ Thursday: Pep Rally at 1:00PM in the gym
+ Friday: Whole School Mass (Wear your uniform!)
+ Remember to turn in your essay for the essay contest by Wednesday afternoon to have a chance at winning $50 to Target!
+ Also remember to bring in your field trip slip for the field trip to the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday, February 5th. Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to join us.
+ A special congratulations to all of fifth graders for competing in the school wide Spelling Bee! A special congratulations to our 1st place winner Maria Herrera, our 2nd place winner Kamyron Westby, and our 3rd place winner Leslie Lovos!
+ Remember to continue researching your planets for the in class planet research project we'll be doing. Here are some useful websites:
http://www.planetsforkids.org/
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/planets.html
Have a great week!
-Ms. J
Welcome to Catholic Schools Week! This is an exciting time where we celebrate the privilege of attending a Catholic School!
+ Wednesday: Pajama Day (No Slippers)
+ Thursday: Class Colors (Don't forget to wear jeans and bring your $10)
+ Thursday: Pep Rally at 1:00PM in the gym
+ Friday: Whole School Mass (Wear your uniform!)
+ Remember to turn in your essay for the essay contest by Wednesday afternoon to have a chance at winning $50 to Target!
+ Also remember to bring in your field trip slip for the field trip to the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Tuesday, February 5th. Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to join us.
+ A special congratulations to all of fifth graders for competing in the school wide Spelling Bee! A special congratulations to our 1st place winner Maria Herrera, our 2nd place winner Kamyron Westby, and our 3rd place winner Leslie Lovos!
+ Remember to continue researching your planets for the in class planet research project we'll be doing. Here are some useful websites:
http://www.planetsforkids.org/
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/planets.html
Have a great week!
-Ms. J
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Week of January 7th, 2013
Welcome back to school, students!
Welcome to 2013! This will be a year full of learning, adventures, and growth!
+Remember that this Friday is noon dismissal, so please have your parents pick you up on time.
Our school Spelling Bee on on Thursday, January 24th. Please practice spelling both the fifth and sixth grade words which are posted below.
Happy New Year! :-)
Welcome to 2013! This will be a year full of learning, adventures, and growth!
+Remember that this Friday is noon dismissal, so please have your parents pick you up on time.
Our school Spelling Bee on on Thursday, January 24th. Please practice spelling both the fifth and sixth grade words which are posted below.
Happy New Year! :-)
Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Words
St. Raphael School
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1. liberty
2. inquiry
3. architecture
4. revolution
5. protagonist
6. colonies
7. villain
8. amateur
9. abstain
10.
discourage
11.
intolerable
12.
peristalsis
13.
conscience
14.
influential
15.
dreary
16.
loiter
17.
amateur
18.
massacre
19.
trachea
20.
consecutively
21.
precipitation
22.
parliament
23.
aqueduct
24.
circulatory
25.
approximate
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26.
apprentice
27.
address
28.
sensitive
29.
dolphin
30.
district
31.
mischief
32.
awkward
33.
scholar
34.
conquer
35.
dreadful
36.
settlement
37.
retrieve
38.
obeying
39.
advertisement
40.
rehearsing
41.
marvelous
42.
photosynthesis
43.
propaganda
44.
atmosphere
45.
molecule
46.
senseless
47.
loveliest
48.
suspiciously
49.
separatist
50.
proprietor
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Sixth Grade Spelling Bee Words
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1. horizon
2. captivated
3. isolation
4. prosperous
5. complexity
6. assumption
7. corridor
8. particular
9. purification
10.
satire
11.
disposition
12.
proposition
13.
intimidated
14.
receptacle
15.
utterable
16.
reign
17.
experiment
18.
recipient
19.
compress
20.
diverge
21.
virtually
22.
entangled
23.
cultivation
24.
intrinsic
25.
covetous
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26.
discrepancy
27.
subsistence
28.
satisfactory
29.
obliterate
30.
transcription
31.
convention
32.
ambitious
33.
magnificent
34.
transatlantic
35.
vaporize
36.
chastise
37.
reactionary
38.
monumental
39.
authoritative
40.
provincial
41.
incoherently
42.
planetarium
43.
innovator
44.
arbitrary
45.
flirtatious
46.
commodity
47.
societal
48.
intuitive
49.
relentlessly
50.
implicit
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