4A
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Fantastic 4A
http://www.olphaz.org/school
 
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Knowledge, Love, Service 

Keep in mind that plans change based on the pacing of the class.  Your agenda is the best place to find up to date information

Upcoming Events:

No School - Monday, February 20th
Ash Wednesday Mass, February 22nd

Due Dates:

Religion - Chapter 15 Test - Tuesday, February 14th
Grammar - Simple Solutions Quiz 25, Wednesday, February 15th
Math - Simple Solutions Quiz 24, Friday, February 17th
Spelling  - Chapter 5 Group A Test Friday, February 17th
Reading - The Keepers, Friday, February 17th
Book Report - Monday, February 27th
Religion - 10 Commandments Test - Thursday, March 16th

What We Are Learning

Reading We are reading a folk tale called Half-Chicken.  We will learn how to paraphrase.    

Grammar We are learning about prepositions.   We will also write a descriptive paragraph with similes.  Everyday we are completing a Simple Solutions grammar lesson  which reviews all the grammar we learn in class.  Every Wednesday, we will take a Simple Solutions quiz.

Spelling/Vocabulary Chapter 5 Group A vocabulary. Test will include spelling the words and matching the definitions. 

Religion We are reviewing the first 5 Commandments. The children will recite all the commandments by the end of February.

Math In math, we will starting a chapter on Fractions.  The students will learn to represent fractions with a denominator and numberator.  They will learn how to find an equivalent fraction and how to simplify. Every night but Friday, the students will have a Simple Solution Math lesson to complete and a quiz every Friday.  You can check out our math book online at www.eduplace.com.  Click ebooks.  Username and password are olphmath4a.  There is a link below.

Science  We are learning about plant growth and reproduction. The students will learn about germination, fertilization, and the life cycle of plant.

Social Studies Students are learning about the State of Arizona.

Today's Assignments

Reading: Read One Particular Small, Smart Boy, pages 430-431.  Discuss plot.  Complete plot in workbook page 191.  Complete vocabulary definitions from Powerpoint.

Grammar: Discuss and practice prepositions, complete worksheet. Simple Solutions lesson 95.

Spelling: Chapter 5 Group A vocabulary pretest.  Complete definitions, pages 59-60.  Test on first 5 words on Wednesday.

Math:  Simplifying fractions, pages 494-496.  Workbook page 119.   Simple Solutions lesson 93

Religion: 5th commandment, pages 100-102. Review for test tomorrow.

Science: Pollination & Fertilization, pages A84-85. Draw and label in foldable. Complete Pollination & fertilization worksheet in packet.  Plant seeds.
My Quia activities and quizzes
Multiplication Facts - the more difficult facts through 12x12.
http://www.quia.com/jg/1659564.html
Division Facts
http://www.quia.com/jg/1381131.html
basic math jeopardy I
http://www.quia.com/cb/308473.html
Singular and Plural Nouns
http://www.quia.com/jg/1458245.html
Multiplication Madness
http://www.quia.com/rr/474387.html
Adjectives and Adverbs Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
http://www.quia.com/rr/430065.html
Science - Plant Parts
http://www.quia.com/pop/187932.html
Science - Plant Growth and Reproduction
http://www.quia.com/rr/292125.html
DOB Grade Four
http://www.quia.com/rd/269087.html
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