St Patricks Elementary School

Hello! My name is Ms. Cayton, the new Fifth Grade teacher at St. Pat’s!

 Please feel free to stop by our classroom with any concerns or information you would like to share with me about your child.

 I am very excited to start working together, and bring some positive learning into the classroom!

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”

 Philippians 4:13

Language Arts-  This week we are continuing to read The Stormi Giovanni Club by Lydia R. Diamond.  We will focus on the following spelling and vocabulary words in this selection.  Tests- FRIDAY

Spelling Words: sensible, washable, available, agreeable, fashionable, valuable, flexible, reasonable, favorable, breakable, convertible, forgettable, laughable, sociable, allowable, divisible, hospitable, reversible, responsible, tolerable

Vocabulary Words: episode, demonstrates, profile, cavities, strict, combination

Math-  We will be working in Unit 5 Fractions and Decimals. No test this week.

Science-  We will continue studying Interactions in Ecosystems.

Classroom News-  A student prayer service will be presented on Wednesday in the gym at 2:30 lead by the second grade class.

Thursday is Dress Down Day for those students who have earned it.

On Friday the Officer Phil program will be presented in the cafeteria for students in grades K-4.

Saturday, January 28 is “His Day With The Kids”.   Breakfast will be served at 8:30 followed by a wood working project.  This will kick off Catholic Schools  Week.

Our school choir will sing at Sunday Mass this week as part of Catholic Schools  Week.

On Monday, January 30, students will be getting a heart painted on their cheek to emphasize the theme of Catholic Schools  Week.    If your child has an allergy to paint or you do not want your child to participate, please let me know by sending a notes in the planner.

Sixth Grade was introduced to  new science teacher last week.  Her name is Ms. Cayton.  This will be her first week with your child.  Be sure to ask about the exciting things going on in science at St. Patrick School.  Your child will also be enjoying and growing spiritually with Mrs. Reed as they explore God’s word in Religion class.  We will also be traveling to Charleston to Page on Thursday.  Remember there is a “dress code” for the House Floor.

Reading Language Arts – This week we will be reading a fun fiction piece called, “Space Cadets” We will focus on test taking skills as we explore Fresh Reads and comprehension skills.  Your child’s spelling words are located in his/her planner.

Math – We will continue to work on Fractions.

Social Studies – We will finish the South American Country Project this week and present information to the class.

Religion with Mrs. Reed –  We will start Chapter 6- God’s Plan for Salvation.

Science with Ms. Cayton - We will continue to study plants in Chapter 5. Test – Friday.

Classroom News-  

A student prayer service will be presented on Wednesday in the gym at 2:30 lead by the second grade class.

Thursday is Dress Down Day for those students who have earned it.

Saturday, January 28 is “His Day With The Kids”.   Breakfast will be served at 8:30 followed by a wood working project.  This will kick off Catholic Schools  Week.

Our school choir will sing at Sunday Mass this week as part of Catholic Schools  Week.

On Monday, January 30, students will be getting a heart painted on their cheek to emphasize the theme of Catholic Schools  Week.    If your child has an allergy to paint or you do not want your child to participate, please let me know by sending a note in the planner.

Secret Word Phrase-  Space Cadet

Reading/Language Arts: This is our writing workshop and review week. We will not have a big book story or spelling words this week. We will have little books, and will have a unit test on Thursday and Friday. We will also compare our school to other schools and will write about the similarities and differences.

Math: Our math facts this week are 3+6 through 14+6. We are going to concentrate on telling time and counting money this week. We will have a test on Thursday. The test will include counting money, making change, telling time, calendar, and elapsed time.

Social Studies: We will continue to learn about important leaders from the past, and the current leaders of our city, state, and country. We will also discuss Chinese New Year this week.

Religion: We are working hard to prepare for our prayer service. The service will be Wednesday, January 25, at 2:30. Each Second Grader has a small part in the service. We hope that you can join us for prayer!

Also, each student brought home a copy of the Act of Contrition. I require all students to memorize this prayer for a grade. I will begin to assess students after February 17 on this prayer.

Classroom News: Do not forget our Second Grade prayer service on Wednesday, January 25!

Third Grade did an awesome job presenting the play Pushing Up the Sky.  I am very proud of how hard the students worked in preparation for this play and for their wonderful performance as well!  The students are making totem poles in Art Class as a culminating activity for this story!

Language Arts-  This week we are reading Volcanoes Nature’s Incredible Fireworks by David Harrison.  We will focus on the following spelling and vocabulary words in this selection.  Tests- FRIDAY

Spelling Words: thumb, gnaw, written, know, climb, design, wrist, crumb, assign, wrench, knot, wrinkle, lamb, knob, knit, wrestler, bologna, cologne, honeycomb, knickknack

 Vocabulary Words:  beneath, buried, chimney, earthquakes, force, fireworks, trembles, volcanoes

FLUENCY READING-  Winter Picnic

GRAMMAR-  This week we will learning about Irregular Verbs.

Math-  We will completing Unit 5 on Fractions and Decimals.  Unit Test- THURSDAY

Science-  We will continue studying Changes on Earth.

Social Studies-  We will finish studying Patriotic Symbols.

Religion News from Mrs. Reed- Students will be starting Chapter 8- We are the Church.

Classroom News-  

A student prayer service will be presented on Wednesday in the gym at 2:30 lead by the second grade class.

Thursday is Dress Down Day for those students who have earned it.

On Friday the Officer Phil program will be presented in the cafeteria for students in grades K-4.

Saturday, January 28 is “His Day With The Kids”.   Breakfast will be served at 8:30 followed by a wood working project.  This will kick off Catholic Schools  Week.

Our school choir will sing at Sunday Mass this week as part of Catholic Schools  Week.

On Monday, January 30, students will be getting a heart painted on their cheek to emphasize the theme of Catholic Schools  Week.    If your child has an allergy to paint or you do not want your child to participate, please let me know by sending a notes in the planner.

Secret Word Phrase-  Winter Wishes!

****Congratulations to Logan and Kassie for winning the Math Field Day for 4th Grade. They will now compete at the county level.*****

It is hard to believe that it is halfway through the year. I am VERY PROUD of my 4th Graders and all that they have accomplished so far. I am excited to see them grow more academically the second half of the year!

Reading-This week we will be reading the chapter book Sounder.  Test will be Friday. This is also an AR Test.

Language- We will be reviewing the Unit 3 Grammar skills-  Test will be on Friday.

Spelling- This will be a review week. Test will be on Friday.

Math- We will finish Unit 6 this week. There will be an oral quiz on Wednesday and the Unit 6 Test on Thursday.

Social Studies- We will continue our study of Early United States History.

Religion- Chapter 8- Receive the Holy Spirit

Science News from Mrs. Kraus-  We will continue studying Water and Weather.

Classroom News- 

Thursday is dress down day.

Saturday, January 28 is “His Day With The Kids”.   Breakfast will be served at 8:30 followed by a wood working project.  This will kick off Catholic Schools’ Week.

Parents please be aware that on Monday, January 30, students will be getting a heart painted on their cheek.  If your child has an allergy to paint, please let me know.

During Sunday’s Mass, some of the older students will be doing the readings, the collection, and also being greeters.  Our school choir will also participate as part of Catholic Schools’ Week.

A student prayer service will be presented on Wednesday in the gym at 2:30 lead by the second grade class.

On Friday the Officer Phil program will be presented in the cafeteria for students in grades K-4.

Gavin, Jayna, Zyla, and Emily all did a wonderful job saying the pledge and prayer during the morning announcements this week.  I was very proud of them!

READING – This week we are reading “Frog and Toad Together”.  Test will be Friday.  We will also be learning about inflected endings -ed and -ing and when the consonant is doubled.

SPELLING – Spelling words this week are:  ask, asked, plan, planned, help, helped, jog, jogged, call, called.  Test will be Friday.

GRAMMAR – The lesson this week is Verbs for Now and the Past.   Verbs can tell what happens now.  Verbs can tell what happened in the past.  Verbs that tell about the past end with -ed.  Test will be Friday.

MATH – Study guide for Unit 5 will go home on Tuesday.  Unit 5 test will be Thursday.

SCIENCE – We are beginning Chapter 8 – Observing Matter

CLASSROOM NEWS – Second grade prayer service is Wednesday at 2:30 in the gym.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thursday is dress down day.

Saturday, January 28 is “His Day With The Kids”.   Breakfast will be served at 8:30 followed by a wood working project.  This will kick off Catholic Schools’ Week.

During Sunday’s Mass, some of the older students will be doing the readings, the collection, and also being greaters.  Our school choir will also participate as part of Catholic Schools’ Week.

Parents please be aware that on Monday, January 30, students will be getting a heart painted on their cheek.  If your child has an allergy to paint, please let me know.

SECRET WORD – I love to read!

Hello,

Your children did a wonderful job with their first read-alouds last week. Please continue working on their little books each weeknight that they come home. Also, please remember to put them back in their folders after they have read the book to you. It is important that their book return to school each day. Please help the students keep track of their homework.

Reading-”Seeds” will be our story this week. We will talk about all different kinds of seeds and how they grow. We will also do some science work this week with seeds. We will be getting two new sight words to add to our list. They are they and of. Please continue working on their sight words frequently.

Phonics-Our second vowel is E. E’s short sound sounds like the e’s in “Ed egg!” Please help your child with their writing homework this week.

Math-We will begin learning about money this week. We will go over coin names and amounts. We will also continue to practice counting to 100 by 1′s, 5′s, and 10′s.

Important dates:1/25-There will be a second grade prayer service in the gym at 2:30.
1/26-Today is dress down day for the students who have earned it.
1/27-Mass will be at 8:15 in the gym. Also, Officer Phil will be at St. Pat’s at 10 o’clock to talk about safety with our students.
1/28-If you signed up for His Day with the Kids, breakfast begins at 8:30 on this day. A wood project will follow breakfast. This activitiy will kick off Catholic Schools Week!

There will be no after-school tutoring on Wednesday, January 25.

Hello parents,

I hope you all enjoyed our four-day weekend. We’ll be working hard to make up the lost time. Report cards will go out on Wednesday, January 18th. These report cards do not need to come back to school. They are yours to keep. We have a copy of them at school.

Your children finally got a chance to do their little book read-alouds today. They all did a great job! New books have gone out. Pleaes help them practice so they can continue excelling in reading.

Reading-”Farfellina and Marcel” is our story this week. This is a story of true friendship, and how it endures many changes. We will also be discussing the butterfly life cycle during this time.

Phonics-X is our letter this week. It is a strange letter, just like last week’s Q. Please help your child with their writing homework so they can earn their extra reward.

Math-We will work on patterns, count by 10′s and 5′s, and practice writing large numbers.

Important dates:1/16/12-No school. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
1/18/12-Report cards will go home.
1/20/12-Mass will be at 8:15 in the gym. Today is also banking day.

Looking ahead! Catholic Schools Week will be 1/28-2/3. More information will go home as the dates near. However, the entire school will be participating in some face painting on one cheek. If your child has any allergies that might act up during this, please let us know. That way, they will not participate in this activity. Thanks!

Language Arts-  Fifth graders will be reading The Stormi Giovanni Club this week.  Students will be learning how to draw conclusions and generalize.  There will be no Reading Test for this selection.  There will be a Spelling Test on FRIDAY.  Spelling words are in a baggie in the Take Home Folder.

Math-  The students will continue Unit 5 studying fractions.

Science- Fifth grade will be studying Biomes.

Grammar with Mrs. Jackson – We will continue to work on 10 Minute Writing.  Our grammar focus this week is strong verbs.

Classroom News

Please send back St. Jude Math-a-thon permission slips as soon as possible.

Report cards go home on Wednesday.

Please encourage your child to curl up with a good book on these snowy days!

Language Arts-   Third grade will perform Pushing Up the Sky this week for sixth grade.  We will review this selection on Tuesday and have the test on Wednesday.   We will also review the following vocabulary and spelling words in this selection.  Spelling Test- Thursday

Spelling Words:  unhappy, recall, disappear, unload, mistake, misspell, dislike, replace, mislead, disagree, rewrite, unroll, unknown, dishonest, react, unfortunate, discourage, uncomfortable, recycle, mispronounce

 Vocabulary Words:  antlers, imagined, languages, narrator, poked, overhead

Math-  We will continue Unit 5- Place Value.  We will also continue working on multiplication fact fluency.

Science-  We will begin “Changes on Earth” this week.

Social Studies-  We will continue our unit on Patriotic Symbols and will be learning about Martin Luther King Jr.

Religion-  Chapter 7 Holy Spirit- A Scripture Story. Test on Friday. Watch for a study guide!

Classroom News

Please send back St. Jude Math-a-thon permission slips as soon as possible.

Report cards go home on Wednesday.

Secret Word Phrase-  I have a dream!