First Day of School 2013

Welcome to Fourth Grade Lions!  We had an amazing and faith-filled first day of school.  I am so excited about our upcoming year.  Use this website as a tool to help you navigate through our lessons and activities.  Have fun exploring! 
-Miss B.

Geometry Math Games

Check out these great math games to review for our Chapter 8: Geometry test on Friday.

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=72  - This game reviews quadrilaterals triangles, and figures of motion

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=35 - This game deals with slides, flips, and turns

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=27 – this game uses polygons to make an image

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=116 – this game reviews circles (radius, diameter)

Challenge 24

Congratulations to John David and Alex for competing in the Challenge 24 competition in Meadville on Monday.  Alex received a Silver Medal for his performance.  We are very proud of all of the students who represented St. Leo's School!

Art Class

On Friday, April 5th students completed a Mixed Media Art project.  Each students traced their hand onto white constuction paper and used Oil Pastels to add lines and shadows.  They then used watercolors to create a spring background.  We combined both of these pieces together to create a 3D effect. They all turned out beautiful!  Here is an example of Eddie M's project.

Week of April 8th

This week in 4^th grade…

Religion- We will continue learning about the tools God gives us to make the right choices.  We will discuss how our actions have consequences and the importance of using our intellect and free will.

Math- We are so excited to be working on fractions.  Students will be using number lines and parts of a set to name fractions.  We will also work on Math centers this week with a focus on fraction concepts.

PA History- Students are learning about the geography of Pennsylvania.  Our Chapter 1 PA History test will be on Tuesday, April 16^th. 

Health- Students will work on making healthful decisions.  Unit 1 focuses on taking charge of our Health and learning the tools to lead a healthy life.  Our Unit 1 Test is on Thursday of this week.

Spelling- Our Spelling list this week focuses on words with the final /j/ and /s/ sounds.  The Spelling Test is on Thursday of this week.

English- Our Grammar skill this week is focusing on Adjectives and Articles.  We will complete a graded worksheet on this subject on Wednesday in class. The Simple Solutions assignments for this week are #109,110,111, and 112

Reading- Our Reading story this week is, “The Last Dragon”.  The story focuses on a young boy who goes to visit relatives in China Town.  The boy discovers traditions that his heritage still practice. 

*Writing Journal Due Thursday

*NO SCHOOL on Friday for students. 

Poetry

We have been busy here in 4th grade learning about Poetry.  The students have each written a funny List Poem on why they can't write poems.  Click here to read their excuses!

Get Well Cards

Many of you have asked about Thomas, who is in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Thomas really needs prayers from all of us here at St. Leo’s. Let’s do all that we can to let Thomas and his family know that we care about them and are praying for his recovery.

Below is a link to send an e card to Thomas. Just follow the directions on the link.  And keep those prayers coming for Thomas!

https://ecards.upmc.com

Week of March 25th

TODAY'sQUOTE
"Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

- Jesus, the Christ

 

This week in 4th grade

 

Religion- we will be attending Mass at 8:30 every morning for Holy Week.  Students will be taking their Chapter 16 Religion test on Tuesday.  They will also be learning about the Triduum on Wednesday. 

 

Math- students will complete the Ch 7 review test on Monday for homework.  We will play a review game during class on Tuesday.  The Chapter 7: Division math test is on Wednesday.  Click here to go to a great website full of Division Math games. 

 

PA History- we will begin our first chapter in PA History this week. 

 

Health- we will begin our first chapter in Health class.  Students will be learning about how they can make healthful decisions and not risk behaviors.

 

Spelling- students have a short list this week with their Easter spelling list.  There will be a non-graded test on Wednesday. 

 

English- the weekly Grammar skill is on using exact adjectives.  The Grammar skill quiz will be on Thursday, April 4th.  There is NO SIMPLE SOLUTIONS this week.

 

Reading- students will be studying different forms of poetry this week and next week.  They will begin writing their own poetry after the Easter break. 

 

**Wishing you all a very blessed Easter Season!

 

Week of March 18th

This week in 4^th Grade

Religion- we will be learning more about our Fifth Week of Lent and explore the Sacraments at the Service of Communion.

Math- we will continue practicing division in Chapter 7.  The Chapter 7 Math test will be on 3/27.

Social Studies- we will finish our Chapter learning about the country of Argentina.  On Thursday, students will be taking their Social Studies test on the people and places of the N.E. Region.

Science- on Monday, we will be reviewing for the Chapter 12 Science test.  Students will take the Ch 12 Science test on Tuesday. 

Spelling- our spelling list this week focuses on words with the final /e/ sound.

Grammar- our Grammar skill this week is on Be Verbs: has, have, had.

Reading- our Reading story this week is called Marven and the Great North Woods.  The story is about a young boy who goes to work at a Lumber camp in Minnesota. 

Simple Solutions- This week we will be completing Lessons #100,101,102,103,104.

***THIRD QUARTER ENDS THURSDAY, 21st
**SCHOOL LUNCH THURSDAY
*Writing Journal due Friday

Week of February 18th

This week in 4^th Grade

NO SCHOOL MONDAY- President's Day

Religion- We will be completing Chapter 11.  Test will be on Thursday.  Keep up your Lenten Promises!

Math- On Monday, we will be learning about multiplying money. We will be reviewing Chapter 6 on Wednesday and Thursday. Our Chapter 6 Math test will be on Friday of this week.

Social Studies- Students will be learning more about the importance of the American Revolution to the Northeast States. 

Science- This week we will be learning more about physical and chemical changes that occur in matter.

Spelling- The spelling words this week all have –ed or-ing endings

English- Our vocab words deal with the story, Heat Wave.  Vocab quiz is on Thursday.  Our Grammar skill is on present, past, and future tenses.  Simple Solutions quiz on Friday.

Reading- Our Reading story this week is titled, Heat Wave!. by Helen Ketteman.  A fantastic heat wave hits a Kansas farm, roasting the gees, popping the corn in fields, and causing other distressing events.  A farm girl tries a few clever ways to get rid of it. 

Week of February 4th-8th

This week in 4^th grade.....

Religion- We will be finishing Chapter 12 on the Sacraments this week.  The Chapter 12 Religion test will be on Wednesday.

Math- Students will begin Chapter 6 in Math class this week.  This chapter focuses on multiplying two-digit numbers.  How exciting!

Social Studies- The students will complete Chapter 5: The Northeast Geography on Monday.  We will complete a chapter review in class to help students recall important material.  The Social Studies test will be on Friday of this week.

Science- We will begin Lesson 2 in Chapter 11.  This lesson focuses on tools we use to measure matter.  We will be completing an experiment on the density of liquids this Friday.

Spelling- our Spelling list this week focuses on words with /er/, /l/, and /el/ endings.  Test will be on Friday.

English- our Grammar skill this week is on main verbs and helping verbs.  Check out the Grammar Skill page added to the blog to practice.

Reading- Our Reading story this week is called, “Cendrillon”.  The story is narrated by Cendrillon’s godmother, who has a magic want.  She and Cendrillon go to the ball, but when the princely Paul later arrives with the slipper, Cendrillon refuses a magical change back into her beautiful clothes.  We will be comparing this story to the story, “Cinderella”.

March For Life

The St. Leo School March for Life, which was scheduled for Tuesday, is cancelled.  We will let you know when we reschedule it. 

PSU Reverse
*Raffle item
Reading-15 min
Math- pg 60
2-litter bottle
ss#66
Religon-ch10 test Thurs
-Math quiz Fri
Vip Folder
*Pennies



1/08/13

First Friday Mass

Parents,
The 4th Grade is in charge of the Mass Readings on Friday, January 4th.  The following lists shows what part of the Mass each student will be reading.  If you are able to, come and see your child participate in First Friday Mass.  Honors will be awarded after Mass to those students in grades 5-8. 

First Reading- John
Responsorial Psalm- Eddie, Luke, Mary
Prayers of the Faithful- Kira, Alex, Vivian, Austin
Offering of the Gifts- Michael, Theo