December 22nd

Christmas Break Notes

* School resumes on Tuesday, 1/2.

* Looking ahead, January's book choice should be nonfiction.

* Congratulations to Frank Devardo, our new Student of the Week!

May the peace and promise of the Baby Jesus bless your home and hearts...Merry Christmas to all!

December 21st

Thursday's Notes

* Please finish your Christmas poems if you haven't already.

* Pajama/ Electronics Party tomorrow.  The class has earned this special party by filling our jar with "good behavior" chips.  They may wear pajamas ( or sweats) to school and bring in a blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal.  They may bring one electronic device to use only during our party.

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow-No Aftercare.

December 20th

Wednesday's Notes

1) Vocabulary- Story word test tomorrow.  Review sheets went home Monday.

2) Spelling- Test tomorrow

* Current Events is due tomorrow.

* Christmas Concert tonight.  Please arrive at our classroom by 6:45.

December 19th

Homework # 52

1) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 8

2) Spelling- Choose 10 words and write each in a sentence.

3) Math- WB pg. 62

4) Vocabulary- Story word test on Thursday.  Review sheets went home yesterday.

* Current Events is due Thursday.

* Christmas Concert Wednesday evening.  Please arrive by 6:45.

December 18th

Homework # 51

1) Reading- idiom worksheet

2) Spelling- corrections 5 times each

3) Religion- Test Wednesday Chapter 8

4) Math- WB pg. 61
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow ( 1-11)

Here is a video if you need some help with long division:

December 15th

Weekend Notes

* Current Events is due Thursday.  Details went home this week.

* Christmas Concert is Wednesday evening.

* Congratulations to Shane Roberts, our new Student of the Week!

December 14th

Homework # 50

1) Math- worksheet ( both sides)

2) English- WB pg. 57

3) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 7

* Current Events is due next Thursday.  Letters were sent home on Tuesday.

* No aftercare tomorrow.

December 13th

Homework # 49

1) Science- worksheet

2) Math- WB pg. 59
             - Quiz tomorrow ( text pages 164-177)

3) Vocabulary- WB pg. 74
                       - Test Friday

* No Aftercare on Friday.

December 12th

Homework # 48

1) S.S.- worksheet

2) Math- WB pg. 58
             - Quiz Thursday

3) English- WB pg. 55

* Red & Green Tag Day tomorrow- $2.00*

* Pizza Lunch tomorrow

* Group 2 will go to Santa's Workshop tomorrow.  Please bring your money of you'd like to shop.

December 11th

Homework # 47

1) Math - WB pg. 57
              - Quick Quiz tomorrow

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 72

3) Religion- Finish your Moses puppet.  On the back, list three things you know about him.

December 8th

Weekend Notes

* Santa's Workshop opens on Monday.

* Please return you branch of government report of you forgot yours today.

* Congratulations to Matthew Young, our new Student of the Week!

December 6th

Homework # 45

1) English- Test tomorrow Chapter 3

2) Math- WB pg. 55

3) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 5.  Don't forget your Bible Verse!

4) Typed branch of government reports are due Friday.

* S.S. ( 3 point bonus)- What was the name of the first permanent European settlement in the US?


December 5th

Homework # 44

1) Spelling- WB pg. 22

2) English- WB pg. 47
                 - Test Thursday Chapter 3

3) Math- WB pg. 54

4) Religion- Test Thursday Chapter 5

* Typed branch of government reports are due Friday.

December 4th

Homework # 43

1) Math- WB pg. 53
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow ( 1-11)

2) Science- worksheet

3) Spelling- corrections 5 times each

4) English- WB pg. 46
                 - Test Thursday

* Due By Friday *- Please type your branch of government report.  Use 12 point font and double space.

December 1st

Weekend Notes

* Report Cards went home today.  Please check homework folders.

* Congratulations on an outstanding Biography Meet and Greet!  Did you meet someone          famous today?

* Congratulations to Alex Gelineau and Samantha Romanelli, our new Students of the Week!

November 30th

Homework # 42

1) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow, Unit 6

2) Math- Text page 160 # 1-29 odd numbers.  For # 13-27 estimated products only.
             - Test tomorrow Chapter 4

3) English- WB pg. 45

* Biography Meet and Greet tomorrow!

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow.


November 29th

Homework # 41

1) Science- Test tomorrow Chapter 7

2) Math- WB pg. 50.  Test Friday

3) S.S.- Draft paragraph three of your branch of government report.  This should complete your draft copy.

* Reading Logs are due tomorrow.

* Biography projects are due Friday.

November 28th

Homework # 40

1) Science- worksheet
                 - Test Thursday Chapter 7

2) Math- WB pg. 49

3) English- WB pg. 42

* Reading Logs due Thursday.

November 27th

Homework # 39

1) Math- WB pg. 48.  Here is a little extra help if you'd like to review:


             - Quick Quiz tomorrow ( 1-10 tables)

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 60

3) S.S.- Complete paragraph 1 and 2 of your branch of government report- Draft only

4) Science- Test Thursday, Chapter 7.  Review sheets went home today.


November 22nd

Weekend Notes

* Please update your Reading Logs over the long weekend.

* Reminder:  Biography projects are due next Friday, 12/1

* Congratulations to Joseph Gugliotta, our new Student of the Week!

* Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, and don't forget to "count your blessings!"

November 21st

Homework # 38

1) Math- WB pg. 47

2) Reading- worksheet

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow

November 20th

Homework # 37

1) English- WB pg. 41

2) Math- WB pg. 46
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow ( 1-7 tables)

* Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 2:00 tomorrow.  All are welcome!

November 17th

Weekend Notes

* Our Thanksgiving Prayer Service is Tuesday, 11/21 at 2:00.  All are welcome!

* 12:00 dismissal on Wednesday, 11/22.

* Please continue filling in your Reading Logs. 

* Congratulations to Ben Calderon, our new Student of the Week!

November 16th

Homework # 36

1) S.S.- Test tomorrow
           - Don't forget:  Know two facts on either Presidents Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, or John Tyler

2) Math- worksheet

3) Spelling- Test tomorrow

* If you didn't finish your Steps of Reconciliation Cards in class, please finish coloring them tonight and return them tomorrow.

November 15th

Homework # 35

1) Science- Choose one planet and list five facts about it.

2) Math- WB pg. 44 ( actual products only-no front-end estimation needed)
             - Quiz tomorrow

3) Spelling- WB pg. 20
                  - Test Friday

4) S.S.- Test Friday Chapter Two
         

November 14th

Homework # 34

1) English- WB pg. 37

2) S.S.- worksheet
            - Test Friday Chapter 2- Review sheets went home today.

3) Math- WB pg. 43
              - Quiz Thursday ( text pages 126-141)

* Club Fair tomorrow after school in the cafeteria.   Sign up sheets will be available to make your selections.


November 13th

Homework # 33

1) S.S.- Finish your amendment poster

2) Math- WB pg. 42. Quick Quiz tomorrow ( 1-5 tables)

3) Spelling- corrections five times each

* Please sign and return Monday's Memos.  Graded Current Events assignments do not have to be returned.

* Last Chance!  3 point S.S. bonus- Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

November 10th

Weekend Notes

* Please show me your biography if you haven't already.

* 3 Point Bonus for your next S.S. Test-  Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

* Congratulations to Colin Labozzetta, our new Student of the Week!

November 9th

Homework # 32

1) L.A.- Test tomorrow sections 2.8-2.10

2) Math- WB pg. 40

3) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 5

November 8th

Homework # 31

1) LA- WB pg. 30
          - Test Friday sections 2.8-2.10

2) Science- worksheet

3) Math- WB pg. 39

4) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 4

* Biography project letters went home today.

November 7th

Homework # 30

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 51

2) Math- WB pg. 38

3) S.S.- worksheet

4) Religion- Test Thursday

* Pizza Lunch tomorrow

November 6th

Homework # 29

1) Math- WB pg. 37
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow on 1, 2, & 3 times tables

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 50

3) S.S. Choose one candidate for governor ( Guadagno or Murphy) and find three facts about them. 


November 3rd

Weekend Notes

* Book Fair begins next week.  Our class will visit on Monday. 11/6.  If you'd like to purchase books, please bring your money in on Monday.

* Congratulations to Christian Crescentini and Shane Roberts, our new Students of the Week!

November 2nd

Homework # 28

1) Spelling- Test tomorrow- words on pg.61

2) S.S.- Fill in your Family Tree worksheet
           - Finish your newspaper cover for the Louisiana Purchase

3) Math- WB pg. 34

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow.

November 1st

Homework # 27

1) Math- Text pg. 122.  Do # 1-19.   Estimate and solve for # 1-5.
              - Test tomorrow Chapter 3

2) Spelling- WB pg. 64
                  - Test Friday

3) Reading Logs due tomorrow.

* Tag Day tomorrow $2.00.  Please wear red, white, and blue for our Veterans Day celebration.

October 31st

Happy Halloween!!

No Homework Tonight!!!

* Math test on Thursday.  There will be a review session tomorrow from 2:45- 3:10.  All are invited!

October 30th

Homework # 26

1) Math- WB pg. 33
             - Test Thursday

2) Science- Test tomorrow Chapter 6- Lessons 3 & 5
                  -Review sheets went home Friday

3) Spelling- corrections five times each
                  - WB pg. 58

* Halloween Parade tomorrow at 1:15.  Extended lunch until 1:00.  If you are going home for lunch, we will be dismissing at 11:45 from the Front Door.

October 27th

Weekend Notes

* Science Test on Wednesday.

* Halloween Parade on Tuesday.

* Congratulations to Noah Ayaz, our new Student of the Week!

October 26th

Homework # 25

1) Math- WB pg. 32

2) S.S.- Choose one of the following explorers:
            Columbus, Ponce de Leon, DeSoto, or Coronado

Write a paragraph telling what they did.  This can be printed or written in loose leaf.

3) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 4

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow

* Please return the health insurance form from the nurse if you haven't already.

October 25th

Homework # 24

1) Math- WB pg.31

2) LA- Test tomorrow

3) Vocabulary- WB pg. 42
                       - Test Friday

4) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 3

* Fossils are due tomorrow.

October 23rd

Homework # 23

1) Math- WB pg. 30
             - Quiz Wednesday- Text pages 96- 105

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 40

3) LA- WB pg. 28
          - Test Thursday

4) Religion- Test Thursday Chapter 3

* Please bring in Play Doh on Wednesday.

* Fossils are due Thursday, 10/26.

October 20th

Weekend Notes

* Picture day is Monday.  Please bring in your envelopes.

* Fossils are due on Thursday, 10/26.

* Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, 10/24.

* Congratulations to Frankie Devardo, our new Student of the Week!

October 19th

Homework # 22

1) Math- WB pg. 27

2) S.S.- Test tomorrow Chapter 1 ( text pages 10-31)
           - Don't forget your Presidential Facts- Madison, Monroe, or John Quincy Adams.

3) LA- WB pg. 26

4) Spelling-Test tomorrow- Study words on pg. 10

* Tag Day tomorrow $2.00.  Wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.

October 18th

Homework # 21

1) Math- WB pg. 26.  Here is a video to review front end and adjusted estimation:

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/front-end-estimation/25345222/?s=M2Vx7y&ref=app

2) Science- worksheet

3) L.A.- WB pg. 24

4) Spelling- pg. 12

5) S.S.- Test Friday Chapter 1

October 16th

Homework # 20

1) Math- WB pg. 25

2) S.S.- Define each climate zone in your notebook:
              polar, subarctic, temperate, and tropical

            - Test Friday- review sheets went home today


3) Spelling- pg. 10

4) L.A.- Finish writing rules on pg. 32
            - WB pg. 23

* Please bring in Play Doh for Wednesday.

October 13th

Weekend Notes

* Fossils are due on October 26th.

* No school on Tuesday, 10/17- Professional Day

* Congratulations to Samantha Romanelli, our new Student of the Week!

October 12th

Homework # 19

1) Math- Text page 92 # 1-17
             - Test tomorrow Chapter 2

2) S.S.- Draw and label: a plateau, a canyon, a peninsula, and a gulf

3) L.A.- WB pg. 21

4) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 3

* Jersey Fridays Begins Tomorrow! Students may wear a team jersey or shirt from a team or activity they are part of.  Please wear this with your regular uniform pants or skirt.

October 11th

Homework # 18

1) Math- WB pg. 22
              - Test Friday Chapter 2

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 31
                       - Test Friday Unit 3

* If you have some at home, please bring in Play Doh tomorrow.

October 10th

Homework # 17

1) Math- WB pg. 21

2) L.A. Test tomorrow- Subjects and Predicates ( sections 1.2, 1.3 , 1.8, 1.9, 1.10 & 1.11)

3) Science- worksheet

4) Vocabulary- Pg. 30

* Pizza Lunch tomorrow.

October 6th

Weekend Notes

* No School on Monday- Happy Columbus Day!

* Picture Day on Tuesday 10/10.  Please wear your full "winter" uniform with your red vest.

* Congratulations to Chloe Hanikeh, our new Student of the Week!

October 5th

Homework # 16

1) Math- WB pg. 19

2) L.A.- WB pg. 15
            - Test Wednesday, 10/11

3) Spelling- Test tomorrow- Study words on pg, 6

* Book Projects are due tomorrow.

October 4th

Homework # 15

1) Science- Test tomorrow Chapter 5-Lessons 1 & 2 (text pages C6-C25).

2) Math- WB pg. 18

3) Spelling- pgs. 7 & 8- Test Thursday ( words on pg. 6)

* Book Projects due Friday.

* Notices went home today regarding Current Events and our fossil project.  Please check homework folders.

October 3rd

Homework #14

1) Math- WB pg. 17

2) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 2

3) L.A.- WB pg. 13

4) Spelling- Pg.6

* Please bring in rosary beads for the month of October.

* SS ( 3 point bonus !)  What is the Constitution?  Please write it down to be submitted tomorrow.

October 2nd

Homework # 13

1) Math- WB pg. 16

2) Science- Test Thursday- Review sheets went home today.

3) Religion- Test Wednesday Chapter 2

4) L.A.- worksheet-both sides.

* Please return your September Reading Log if you haven't already.

*Congratulations to Chloe Coll, our new Student of the Week!

September 28th

Homework # 12

1) Math- WB pg. 14

2) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 2

3) S.S.- Test tomorrow- Geography ( text pages H12-H21)
           - Study your review sheet and know two Presidential Facts.

4) L.A.- WB pg. 7

September 27th

Homework # 11

1) Science- worksheet- pg. 123

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 21
                       - Test Friday Unit 2

3) S.S.- Test Friday ( text pages H12-H21)

4) L.A.- WB pg. 6

September 26th

Homework #10

1) Science- worksheet- Pg. 124 only

2) Math- Text pg. 64 # 1-15
             - Test tomorrow Chapter 1

3) S.S- Test Friday-Review sheets went home today.


September 25th

Homework # 9

1) Math- WB pg. 11
             - Test Wednesday, Chapter 1

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 20

3) L.A.- Test tomorrow

* Bring in Play Doh tomorrow only if you have it already at home.

September 22nd

Weekend Notes

* Book Projects are due in two weeks- Friday 10/6

* Scholastic Book Orders went home today.  If you decide to order books, please return orders by Thursday, 10/5.

* Congratulations to Matthew Young, our new Student of the Week!

September 21st

Homework # 8

1) Math- WB pg. 6

2) Science- worksheet- only pg.121

3) LA- Finish Personal Narrative draft

4) Spelling- Test tomorrow- Study words on pg. 2

* Please be sure to have three sharpened pencils each day.

September 20th

Homework # 7

1) Science- worksheet

2) Math- WB pg. 9
             -Quiz tomorrow ( text pages 36-53)

3) LA- Worksheet

4) Spelling- pg.4
                  - Test Friday

5) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 1

September 19th

Homework # 6

1) S.S.- worksheet

2) Math- WB pg. 8
             -Quiz Thursday

3) LA- WB pg 11

4) Spelling- pg.3
                  - Test Friday

5) Religion Test Thursday Chapter 1

September 18th

Homework # 5

1) Math- WB pg. 7
             - Quiz Thursday

2) Religion- Test Thursday Chapter One

3) L.A.- Finish WB pg. 10

4) Spelling- Pg. 2

* Please return your yellow Monday's Memos folder signed.

* Back to School Night is tonight at 7:00.

September 15th

Weekend Notes

* Lunch service will begin on Monday.  Please check backpacks for menu and details.

* Be sure to have at least three pencils each day.

* Back to School Night is Monday at 7:00.

*Congratulations to William Smith, our Student of the Week!

September 14th

Homework # 4

1) Vocabulary- Study for test tomorrow, Unit 1.

 For fun ways to practice, try: www.sadlierconnect.com.
 1) Click on the "Student and Family Resources" section.
2) Click on the Vocabulary Workshop section.
 3) Click our orange book cover.  There are a few games and activities here.

2) Math- WB pg. 5

3) L.A.- WB pg. 9

4) Science- volcano worksheet

September 13th

Homework # 3

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 12
                       - Test Friday Unit 1

2) Math- WB pg. 4

3) LA- WB pg. 8

*Please bring in a hanger by tomorrow.

September 12th

Homework # 2

1) Math- WB pg. 3

2) S.S.- worksheet

3) L.A.- WB pg. 5

* Please bring in two rocks tomorrow.

*Please bring in a hanger by Thursday.

September 11th

Homework # 1

1) Math- WB pg. 1

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 10

* Please bring in a hanger by Thursday.

September 8th

Weekend Notes

* The last batch of books to be covered went home today.  Please no contact paper on the textbooks.

* Please return your Summer Reading packets if you haven't already.

* There is no lunch service available on Monday.  Please bring your own lunch.

* Congratulations on a wonderful first week!

September 7th

Thursday's Notes

-Please cover your textbooks with brown (or colored) paper.

-Please cover your workbooks with contact or brown paper.

-12:00 dismissal tomorrow

September 6th

Wednesday's Notes

Welcome Back!

-Please cover your Math textbook with brown or colored (paper shopping bag type) paper.  No contact paper on textbooks!

-Please cover workbooks with either contact paper or brown paper.

-Be sure to label each with your name on the outside cover.

-School hours tomorrow are 8:00 -12:00.  Aftercare begins tomorrow.




June 19th

Final Summer Notes

* A great big round of applause to the newest "Fifth Graders" for all of their hard work and achievement!  A giant thank you to parents for your commitment to your child's education and future.  For every test review session, quiz on multiplication facts, last minute trips to the store to get something for the next day, please remember none of it is done in vain.  The reward is shown in your son or daughter.

I wish you many blessings this summer and always.  Enjoy this special time!

With love,
Mrs. Valdes

* Congratulations to Daria Coll and Tyler Newnom, our last Students of the Week!

June 15th

Thursday's Notes

* 12;00 dismissal tomorrow- No aftercare.

* Fifth Grade summer reading lists and assignments went home yesterday.  Please check backpacks.

* Please bring in backpacks tomorrow.  We have the last batch of supplies to return home.

June 14th

Wednesday's Notes

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow and Friday.

* You may bring in an electronic device tomorrow as a reward for filling the chip container.

* If you are interested in adopting our class frog, please bring in a permission note by tomorrow.

* Please return your saint book if you forgot yours today.

June 13th

Tuesday Notes

* Saint folders went  home today.  Please punch a hole in each page and bind the pages with the metal ring that was sent home.  Return the booklets tomorrow.

* The class has selected an electronics and crazy hair day to celebrate the filling of our chip jar.  You may bring in an electronic device and get creative with your hair on Thursday.

* Tomorrow is the last full (lunch) day.

June 12th

Homework # 121

1) Math- WB pg. 158

* With tomorrow's forecast, you should bring a water bottle to keep at your desk.

June 9th

Weekend Notes

* Next week is our last week!  Remember there is 12:00 dismissal on Thursday & Friday.

* Field Day on Monday.  Wear gym uniforms, sunscreen, and don't forget a water bottle.

* Congratulations to Aislin Leavey, our new Student of the Week!

June 8th

Homework # 120

1) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 16

2) S.S.- Print out a picture of: our governor, our two NJ senators.

3) L.A.- WB pg. 156

June 7th

Homework # 119

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 167
                       - Test Friday

2) S.S.- Text pg. 132 "People and Terms" section- choose four only
           - Test tomorrow Chapter 5

3) L.A.- WB pg. 154

* Bring in your props for our myth dress rehearsal.

* Step Up Day tomorrow at 1:00

June 6th

Homework # 118

1) Math- WB pg.155
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow

2) S.S.- Test Thursday Chapter 5 ( review sheets went home today)

3) LA- WB pg. 153

* Reminder: Step Up Day is Thursday, 6/8 at 1:00.

June 5th

Homework # 117

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 165

2) Math- WB pg. 154

3) S.S.- Test Thursday Chapter 5

June 2nd

Weekend Notes

* Please return your Reading Log on Monday if you haven't already.

* Notices went home on Thursday regarding Step Up day on Thursday, 6/8.  Parents are welcome!

* Congratulations to Amelia Brueggemeier, our new Student of the Week!

June 1st

Homework # 116

1) Math- WB pg. 153

2) Science- Test tomorrow Chapter 2

* Reading Logs due tomorrow.

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow.

May 31st

Homework # 115

1) Science- worksheet ( both sides)
                  - Test Friday Chapter 2 - Review sheets went home today.

2) L.A.- WB pg. 146

3) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 18

4) Spelling- WB pg. 60
                  - Test tomorrow

* 3 Bonus Points for our next SS test *  What were the names of the first two battles of the   Revolutionary War?

May 30th

Homework # 114

1) Math- Text page 236 # 1-18
              - Test tomorrow Chapter 6

2) S.S.- Write a letter to King George III telling him your opinion of his rule and taxes.

3) L.A.- WB pg. 145
             - Finish simile and metaphor sentences.

4) Spelling- WB pg. 58
                  - Test Thursday 6/1

May 25th

Weekend Notes

* Math- Test Wednesday Chapter 6

* Book Projects for May are due June 7th ( Newbery commercials)

* Congratulations to Aislin Leavey, our new Student of the Week!

May 24th

Homework # 113

1) Math- WB pg. 82

2) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 15

3) S.S.- Test tomorrow Chapter 4 ( text pages 84-98)

4)  L.A.- WB pg. 144

May 23rd

Homework # 112

1) Science- worksheet

2) Math- WB pg. 81

3) Vocabulary- Test Thursday

4) S.S.- Test Thursday- Review sheets went home today.

5) L.A.- WB pg. 143

May 22nd

Homework # 111

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 154

2) Math- WB pg. 80
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow

3) L.A.- WB pg. 142


May 19th

Weekend Notes

* Please continue to bring in your rosary beads for next week.

* Please show me your Newbery Award winner for May if you haven't already.

* Congratulations to Nick Rossig, our new Student of the Week!

May 18th

Homework # 110

1) Math- WB pg. 78

2) Spelling- Test tomorrow

May 17th

Homework # 109

1) Math- WB pg. 77

2) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 17

3) LA- WB pg. 139

4) Spelling- WB pg. 56

5) Harry Potter open book test tomorrow.  Review sheets went home yesterday.

* Tag Day tomorrow $2.00

May 16th

Homework # 108

1) S.S.- WB pg. 22 ( use your text)

2) Math- WB pg. 76
             - Quiz tomorrow on the customary system

3) L.A.- WB pg. 138

4) Spelling -Test Friday

May 11th

Weekend Notes

* No school tomorrow, 5/12- Teachers' Professional Day.

* May Crowning on Monday at 1:30- All are welcome!

* Choir Members:  Important Dates:

Thursday, 5/25, 10:30 Ascension Thursday Mass
Friday, 6/2, 10:30 Baccalaureate Mass
Sunday, 6/4, 9;00 Sunday Mass
Wednesday, 6/7, 6;00 Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, 6/8, 3:00 Children's Choir Pizza Party

*Congratulations to Anna Calianese, our new Student of the Week!

May 10th

Wednesday's Notes

* Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 14

* Science- Test tomorrow Chapter 1- Lessons 4 & 5

* Please arrive at our classroom by 6:45 for tonight's concert.

* Notices went home today regarding our May Book Report.

May 9th

Homework # 107

1) Science- worksheet, both sides
                  - Test Thursday, Chapter 1 Lessons 4 & 5 (review sheets went home today)

2) Math- WB pg. 73

3) L.A.- Write a brief formal letter.  Use proper structure.

* Bring in rosary beads tomorrow.

May 8th

Homework # 106

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 144

2) Math- WB pg. 72
              - Quick Quiz tomorrow

3) LA- WB pg. 127

* Please bring in a set of rosary beads tomorrow.

May 5th

Weekend Notes

* Please check backpacks for an orange notice regarding street closures on Monday,  5/8.

*Congratulations to Daria Coll, our new Student of the Week!

May 4th

Homework # 105

1) Math- WB pg. 71

2) S.S.- WB pg. 16

3) LA- WB pg. 126

* County Reports are due tomorrow.

* If you have a shoebox at home, please bring it in tomorrow.

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow.

May 3rd

Homework #104

1) Math- WB pg. 131

2) Science- Finish your ecosystem booklet

3) L.A.- WB pg. 124
           - Spelling test tomorrow

* Please bring in a shoebox by Friday, only if you have one at home.

* A SJS Diaper Drive is taking place this week.  Please consider donating.

May 2nd

Homework # 103

1) Math- Text page 376 # 1-15
              - Test tomorrow Chapter 11

2) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 16

* Reading Logs were due today.  Please return them tomorrow if you haven't already.

* Current Events due tomorrow.

* Progress Reports were sent home today.  Please sign and return.

May 1st

Homework # 102

1) Math- WB pg. 138
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow
             - Test Wednesday

2) LA- Test tomorrow- sections 7.6- 7.10

3) Religion- Test Wednesday Chapter 16

*Reading Logs due tomorrow

* If you have a shoe box at home, please bring it in by Friday.

*A SJS Diaper Drive is taking place.  Please consider donate a package of diapers for those in need.


April 28th

Weekend Notes

* Monday begins summer uniforms.  Shorts may be worn on gym days too.

* Looking into next week:
   Wednesday, 5/3- Current Events is due
    Friday, 5/5- County Reports are due.

* Congratulations to Luke Apergis, our new Student of the Week!

April 27th

Homework # 101

1) Math- WB pg. 136

2) LA- WB pg. 115
          - Test Tuesday 5/2

3) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 13

4) S.S.- Test tomorrow- Chapter 2 (text pages 30-49)
              Know two facts for either Presidents Wilson, Harding, or Coolidge.

April 26th

Wednesday Notes

* Math Quiz tomorrow.

* SS Test on Friday.

* Tag Day tomorrow $2.00

*Please bring in your cut soda bottles tomorrow.

* We had a wonderful time at the museum.  Thank you to all of the parent chaperones who made the day a success!

April 25th

Homework # 100

1) S.S.- WB pg. 11
           -Test Friday Chapter 2.  Review sheets went home today.

2) LA- WB pg. 114

3) Math- WB pg. 135
              - Quiz Thursday ( Text pages 358-365)

* Trip tomorrow!  Remember you can wear play clothes and don't forget your lunch.

* Book orders are due tomorrow.

April 24th

Homework # 99

1) Math- WB pg. 134
             - Quiz Thursday

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 134

3) LA- WB pg. 113

* Please return book orders by Wednesday.

April 12th

Easter Break Notes

* Letters went home today regarding upcoming events.  Please check backpacks for details.

* Congratulations to Peter Kim, our new Student of the Week!

*Our class trip is Wednesday, April 26th.

* Easter blessings to all!

April 11th

Homework # 98

1) Math- WB pg. 133

2) Religion- Illustrate one of the Stations of the Cross ( everyone was assigned one today).

*Please bring in an old tee shirt to wear for a painting project tomorrow.

* 12:00 dismissal tomorrow.  There is no aftercare.

April 10th

Homework # 97

1) Math- WB pg. 132
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow

2) Science- Test tomorrow Chapter One- Lessons 1, 2, and 3
                  - Review sheets went home last week.

3) L.A.- Test tomorrow 7.1- 7.6
             - Finish pg. 110

* If you would like to "crab-sit" over Easter Break.  Please bring in a note giving parental permission.  If more than one note is received, one name will be selected in a drawing.

April 7th

Weekend Notes

* Please return trip permission slips and payment by Monday if you haven't already.

* Science Test on Tuesday.  Review sheets went home today.

*Congratulations to Helen Quigley, our new Student of the Week!

April 6th

Homework # 96

1) Science- worksheet

2) Math- Test pg. 354  # 1-19- answers only
              - Test tomorrow Chapter 10

3) LA- Test Tuesday

* Bring in Play Doh tomorrow

April 5th

Homework # 95

1) Math- WB pg. 128
              - Test Friday Chapter 10

2) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 15

3) LA- WB pg. 109

4) Spelling- Test tomorrow

* Tag Day tomorrow $2.00

*Please return March Reading Logs if you haven't already.

April 4th

Homework # 94

1) Math- WB pg. 127
              - Test Friday Chapter 10

2) S.S.- WB pg. 8

3) LA- WB pg. 108
           - Finish copying pg.164

4) Spelling- Pg. 48
                   - Test Thursday

* Reading Logs due tomorrow!

April 3rd

Homework # 93

1) Math- WB pg. 125

2) S.S.- Design a cover for your New Jersey book

3) L.A.- WB pg. 107

4) Spelling- pgs. 46 & 47

March 31st

Weekend Notes

* Reconciliation for Fourth Grade will take place on Monday.

* Congratulations to DJ Allen and Tibelia Salci, our new Students of the Week!

March 30th

Homework #92

1) Math- WB pg. 124

2) S.S.- Test tomorrow Chapter 1

3) LA- WB pg. 105

4) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 12

* Biography Meet, Greet, and Eat tomorrow!  Don't forget your projects!

March 29th

Homework # 91

1) Math- WB pg. 123
             - Bring in a hanger tomorrow

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 124
                       - Test Friday

3) LA- Adverb Test tomorrow

4) S.S.- Test Friday Chapter 1

March 28th

Homework # 90

1) Science- Text page A17 # 1 & 3.  Please restate your answers.

2) Math- WB pg. 122

3) LA- WB pg. 100
          - Test Thursday on adverbs

*Please bring a hanger for Thursday.

* Menu change tomorrow.  They are serving pasta with butter and garlic bread.

March 27th

Homework # 89

1) Math- WB pg. 121
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 122

3) LA- WB pg. 99
          - Finish copying text notes

* Menu change for Wednesday 3/29- They will be serving pasta with butter and garlic bread.

March 24th

Weekend Notes

*Biography Projects are due next Friday, 3/31.

*Please check if supplies need to be replaced or replenished.

*Congratulations to Ella Tiscornia, our new Student of the Week!

March 23rd

Homework # 88

1) S.S- WB pg.2

2) Math- WB pg. 119

3) LA- WB pg. 97

4) Spelling- pg. 44
                  - Test tomorrow

5) Harry Potter Vocabulary Test tomorrow.  Know two words from your Dictionary section as well.

March 22nd

Homework # 87

1) Math- worksheet

2) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 12

3) LA- WB pg. 96

4) Spelling- pg. 43
                  - Test Friday

5) Harry Potter Vocabulary Test on Friday.  Review sheets went home yesterday.

* Tag Day tomorrow $2.00

March 21st

Homework # 86

1) Science- worksheet

2) Math- Text pg. 322  #1-23
              - Test tomorrow Chapter 9

3) LA- WB pg. 95
           - Finish Ex. 2 pg. 145

4) Spelling- pg. 42- Test Friday

* Bring in white glue (Elmer's type) tomorrow.

March 20th

Homework # 85

1) Math- WB pg. 117
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow
              - Test Wednesday Chapter 9

2) Religion- Finish your "Works of Mercy" cards.
                   - Test Thursday Chapter 12

* Please return Report Card envelopes if you haven't already.

March 17th

Weekend Notes

-Scholastic book orders are due Monday.

-Please return report card envelopes if you haven't already.

-Congratulations to Amanda Garcia, our new Student of the Week!

-A Blessed Saint Patrick's Day and Saint Joseph's Day to all!

March 16th

Homework # 84

1) Math- WB pg. 116
             - Quiz tomorrow ( text pages 296-311)

2) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 11

3) LA- WB pgs. 65 & 66
          - Test Monday- Sections 4.6- 4.11

*Report cards went home today.  Please sign and return envelopes.

*Please bring an old tee shirt for a painting project tomorrow.

March 15th

Homework # 83

1) Math- WB pg. 115
             - Quiz Friday (text pages 296-311)

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 114
                       - Test Friday

3) S.S.- Print a picture of  the NJ flag, state bird, and state flower.  Glue and label on a piece of construction paper.

4) LA- Test moved to Monday with a review on Friday.  Please see Mrs. Quigley's page for details.

*Please cover your NJ text if you haven't already.

March 13th

Homework # 82

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 112

2) Math- WB pg. 113

3) L.A.- WB pg. 66

*Please cover your NJ text if you haven't already.

*School will be closed tomorrow, 3/14, due to the snow.

March 10th

Weekend Notes

* Deep exhale please... Terra Nova is now..well..'ova!

* Please show me your biography for March if you haven't already.

* Congratulations to Brendan Lewis, our new Student of the Week!

March 9th

Thursday's Notes

* Tomorrow's test is Social Studies-last day!

* Pajama/Movie/ Electronics party tomorrow!  You may come to school wearing pjs or sweats, but you must bring your uniform to change for church.

*Notes went home today regarding March's Book Project and tomorrow's party.

*Stations of the Cross tomorrow at 2:15

March 8th

Wednesday's Notes

* Tomorrow's tests will be Language and Science.

* Our class has earned another Movie/ Pjs/ Electronics Day.  Students may wear pajamas or sweats to school.  Since we have Stations of the Cross on Friday afternoon, you MUST bring your uniform to change before church.  You may wear sneakers all day.  A detailed note will go home tomorrow.

March 7th

Tuesday Notes

* We will be completing the math portion of the Terra Nova tomorrow.

* Pizza Lunch tomorrow.

March 6th

Monday's Notes

* Please remember to bring at least four #2 pencils tomorrow.  We will be working on the Reading portion of the test.

* Monday's Memos went home today.  Please sign and return.

* No classroom tests this week.

*Here is a video to help you with improper fractions:

March 3rd

Weekend Notes

* Monday begins Terra Nova testing.  Please bring four #2 pencils.  Be sure you eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night's sleep.

* There will be no written homework next week!  ( insert loud student cheers here)

*Congratulations to Brianna Petrella, our new Student of the Week!

March 2nd

Homework # 81

1) Science- Test tomorrow Chapter 9

2) Math- WB pg. 107

*Please return February Reading Logs if you haven't already.

*12:00 dismissal tomorrow.

March 1st

Homework # 80

1) Math- worksheet

2) Science- Watch a weather forecast tonight.  Write down all of the "weather words" you hear.
                 - Test Friday Chapter 9

*Reading Logs are due tomorrow.

*No choir practice tomorrow.

February 28th

Homework #79

1) Science- Text pg. D73 # 1, 3, & 4.  Please restate your answers.  Test Friday-review sheets went home today.

2) Spelling- WB pg. 39.  Test Thursday.

3) LA- WB pg. 64

4) Math- Text pg. 290 # 1-31 odd.  Test tomorrow Chapter 8.

*Current Events due tomorrow.

* Menu change*- Tomorrow's lunch is pasta with butter.

February 27th

Homework # 78

1) Math- WB pg. 105
             - Test Wednesday Chapter Eight

2) Spelling- WB pg. 38
                  - Test Friday

3) L.A.- WB pg. 63

*Current Events is due on Wednesday.*

February 17th

Weekend Notes

-Current Events for February is due on Wednesday, March 1st.  Letters went home yesterday regarding the details.

-Congratulations to Tyler Newnom and Owen Santee, our new Students of the Week!

-Relax and enjoy your well-deserved break!

February 16th

Homework # 77

1) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 10

2) Math- WB pg. 103

3) S.S.- Test tomorrow Chapter 4 (text pages 104- 123)
           - Due tomorrow- Final copy of your Branch of Government report




February 15th

Homework # 76

1) Math- worksheet

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 104
                      - Test Friday Unit 10

3) S.S.- Due Friday- Please type your final copy of your branch of government report.
           - Test Friday Chapter Four (text pages 104-123)- Review sheets went home yesterday.

February 14th

Homework # 75

1) Math- WB pg. 102
             - Quiz tomorrow (text pages 266-281)

2) Science-worksheet

3) SS.- Due Friday- Please type your final copy of your branch of government report.
          -Test Friday (review sheets went home today)

*Bring in Play Doh tomorrow.

February 13th

Homework #74

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 102

2) Math- WB pg. 101
             - Quiz Wednesday

3) S.S.- Due Friday- Please type your final copy of your branch of government report.

*Tag Day tomorrow- $2.00.  You may wear red or pink in honor of St. Valentine's Day.

February 10th

Weekend Notes

* February is a "free choice" book month.  Please show me what you have chosen.

* Congratulations to Nora Tenaglia, our new Student of the Week! 

* Tag Day on Tuesday.

February 8th

Homework # 73

1) Math- WB pg. 99

2) S.S.- Design a cover for your Branch of Government report

3) L.A.- WB pg. 60 & 61

4) Spelling- pg. 36
                  - Test Friday

February 7th

Homework # 72

1) Math- WB pg. 98

2) Science- worksheet (both sides)

3) L.A.- WB pg. 59

4) Spelling- WB pg. 35

*Pizza Lunch tomorrow

February 3rd

Weekend Notes

* A huge thank you to all for making Catholic Schools a great success.  Your efforts and assistance allowed us to " travel" around the US, visit Hogwarts, and make someone smile.  We had a fun week!

* January Book Reports are due Monday.

* Congratulations to Nick Brignola, our new Student of the Week!

February 2nd

Homework # 70

1) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 9

2) Math- WB pg. 95

*Reading Logs are due tomorrow.*

*Book Reports are due Monday.*

*Tomorrow is our Super Bowl Party. Please wear your favorite jersey over your regular uniform.  You'll need your red sweater/vest for church.

*12:00 dismissal tomorrow.  There is no aftercare.

February 1st

Homework # 69

1) Vocabulary- WB pg. 94
                      - Test Friday Unit 9

2) LA- WB pg. 57

*Tomorrow is Harry Potter Day!  Please bring your copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.  You may dress up as your favorite character as well!

January 31st

Homework # 68

1) Math- Text pg 260 # 1-8
             - Test tomorrow Chapter 7

2) S.S.- Draft your third paragraph of your branch of  government report.

*School Spirit Day tomorrow!  You may come wearing a blue or gold (yellow) shirt with your gym sweats.  Feel free to get "spirited" with blue or gold accessories.

January 30th

Homework # 67

1) Math- WB pg. 94
             - Test Wednesday Chapter 7

2) Vocabulary- WB pg. 92

*Nifty- Fifty Day is tomorrow.  Don;t forget your poster, report, and food to share.


January 27th

Weekend Notes

Catholic  Schools Week begins on Monday.  Here is what our schedule looks like:

Monday:  Kindness Campaign-  Please bring your buddy's snack.  We will be reading with the Kindergarten and performing acts of kindness around the school.

Tuesday: Nifty Fifty Day- Please bring your poster, report, and food as we share and learn during our states fair.

Wednesday:  Spirit Day- Come wearing blue and gold with your uniform.  You may wear a blue or yellow shirt with your uniform skirt/pants.  Hats, clips, bows, shoelaces, or even sprayed hair will show your school spirit!

Thursday: Harry Potter Day- Come dressed as your favorite character and bring your copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as we kick off reading this favorite book.

Friday: Super Bowl Party- Wear your favorite team's jersey or shirt as we enjoy snacks and games celebrating the big game!

* Congratulations to Kris Dunne, our new Student of the Week!

January 26th

Homework # 66

1) Math- WB pg. 92

2) Science- Test tomorrow Chapter 8-Lessons 3 and 5

3) Spelling- Test tomorrow pg. 30

4) L.A. - WB pg. 56

*Letters went home yesterday regarding our "buddy snacks" for Monday.  Please check folders for details.


January 25th

Homework # 65

1) Math- WB pg. 90

2) Science- worksheet (both sides)\
                  - Test Friday

3) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 10

4) Spelling- WB pg. 32

5) LA- WB pg. 55

* Bring in a piece of cardboard for tomorrow.*

January 24th

Homework # 64

1) S.S- Complete your second paragraph of your branch of government report.

2) Math- WB pg. 91

3) Spelling- WB pg. 31

4) Religion- Test Thursday Chapter 10

5) Science- Test Friday Chapter 8 Lessons 3&5.  Review sheets went home today.

* Bring in a piece of cardboard by Thursday.

January 23rd

Homework # 63

1) Math- WB pg. 89
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow

2) L.A.- Test tomorrow

3) Spelling- pg. 30

4) Religion- Test Thursday Chapter 10

*Please bring in a piece of cardboard by Thursday (approximately 11x14 in)

January 20th

Weekend Notes

*Moonlight Bingo tonight at 7:00.

*Kindly restock or replace depleted, or lost, school supplies.  Check markers, scissors, and pencils.

* Congratulations to Amelia Brueggemeier, our new Student of the Week!

January 19th

Homework # 62

1) S.S.- Test tomorrow Chapter Three (text pages 66-87).  Know two facts for either Presidents Buchanan, Lincoln, or Johnson.
           - *Bonus* Who will be swearing in Donald Trump in tomorrow's inauguration?


2) Math- WB pg. 87

3) L.A.- WB pg. 91
            - Test Tuesday. 1/24

4) Vocabulary- WB pg. 85
                      - Test tomorrow Unit 8

*Hat Day tomorrow.  Wear your favorite hat!

January 18th

Homework # 61

1) Math- WB pg. 86

2) S.S.- worksheet (both sides)
            - Test Friday Chapter 3- text pages 66-87.  Review sheets went home yesterday.

3) L.A.- WB pg. 90
           - Test Tuesday 1/24

* Tag Day tomorrow $2.00

* Hat Day on Friday.  Wear your favorite hat!


January 17th

Homework # 60

1) Math- WB pg. 85

2) S.S.- Begin drafting the first paragraph of you Branch of Government report.  Use your outline to help.

3) L.A.- WB pg. 89
            - Test  next Tuesday, 1/24

* Tag Day Thursday

January 16th

Homework # 59

1) S.S.-worksheet

2) L.A.- WB pg. 88

*Quick Quiz tomorrow

* Tag Day Thursday $2.00

January 13th

Weekend Notes

* Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  There is a 12:00 dismissal and there is no aftercare.

*Please show me your January book selection by next week.

*Congratulations to Nora Tenaglia, our new Student of the Week!

January 12th

Homework # 58

1) Science- worksheet

2) Math- Text pg. 202 # 1-22
              - Test tomorrow Chapter 5 (not the section on means)

3) Spelling- Test tomorrow

January 11th

Homework # 57

1) S.S.- Create an brochure advertising your product.  Tell its name, what it does, how much it costs, and where we can buy it.

2) LA- WB pg. 86
          - Test tomorrow

3) Spelling- WB pg. 28
                   - Test Friday-study pg. 25

4) Math- WB pg. 67
             - Test Friday Chapter 5

5) Religion- Test tomorrow Chapter 9

January 10th

Homework # 56

1) Math- WB pg. 66
             - Test Friday Chapter 5

2) LA- WB pg. 85
          - Test Thursday sections 5.6-5.11

3) Spelling- WB pg. 27
                  - Test Friday- Study pg. 25

4) Religion- Draw a picture of Mary.  Tell one way she trusted God.  ("Mary trusted God when...")
                   - Test Thursday Chapter 9.

January 9th

Homework # 55

1) Math- WB pg. 64
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow

2) Religion- Test Thursday Chapter 9

3) LA- WB pg. 84
          - Test Thursday

4) Spelling- WB pg. 26
                   - Test Friday- Study pg. 25

January 6th

Weekend Notes

* January's book choice should be either a mystery or fantasy.  Once selected, please bring it in to show me your choice.

* If you didn't receive a response from our letters requesting information about your state for your project, I suggest finding your state's Department of Tourism online and filling out the online from.  Hopefully they'll send some free materials.

* Congratulations to Anna Calianese, our new Student of the Week!

January 5th

Homework # 54

1) Vocabulary- Test tomorrow Unit 7

2) LA- WB pg. 83

3) Math- worksheet

4) SS- Using construction or copy paper, draw and label a(n) urban, suburban, and rural community.

* The Fourth Grade Class Mass is tomorrow at 10:30.  All are welcome!

* January's book can be either a mystery or fantasy.  Details on the project and Catholic Schools Week were sent home in a letter today.  Please check homework folders.

January 4th

Homework # 53

1) Science- worksheet

2) LA- WB pg. 82
     
3) Math- WB pg. 62
             - Quiz tomorrow (text pages 164-183)

4) Vocabulary- WB  pg. 74
                       - Test Friday

January 3rd

Homework # 52

1) Math- WB pg. 61
             - Quick Quiz tomorrow
             - Half Chapter Quiz on Thursday ( text pages 164-183)

Here is a video to help with tonight's homework:
https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/long-division/42298078/?s=ahQ5hS&ref=app

2) LA- WB pg. 81

3) Vocabulary- WB pg. 72

*Reading Logs are due tomorrow.*