For the week of April 13-17
Homophones
horse
hoarse
close
clothes
course
coarse
chili
chilly
beat
beet
I'll
aisle
cents
sense
seller
cellar
eight
ate
need
knead
About Your Spelling Words
Homophones are words that are pronounced the
same, but they are spelled differently and have
different definitions.
Some people pronounce the /th/ sound when they
say the word clothes. Others pronounce clothes
with a /z/ sound at the end. The words clothes and
close may or may not be true homophones,
depending on your pronunciation.
Reading Unit:
Poetry and Figurative Language
English Language Arts:
Grammar: Correlative Conjunctions
Comprehension: Figurative Language: Simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, alliteration and personification
Math:
Grade 4: Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers
Grade 5: Divide Fractions
Science:
Lesson 3: How Can Substances be Identified?
Social Studies:
Focus on Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities
Public Discourse and Catholic Social Teachings
Theology:
Ch. 21: He Is Risen
a. Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday.
b. Jesus appeared to people after the Resurrection.
c. We hope for the resurrection of our bodies at the end of time.
d. In Baptism, we die with Christ and rise with him, sharing in his life by grace.
Please check your child's planner each night.
Please send a reusable spill-proof water bottle and snack with your child each day.
Please empty your child's Friday folders
and return them to school on Monday.
Mass: Wednesday 9:00
Confessions: Once a month for grades 3-5
General Classroom Information
Daily Schedule:
The school day begins at 8:25 am. Students arriving prior to 8:15 need to report to Kids Club or remain in the lobby with a parent. Recess begins at 11:30 am with lunch following at 11:55 until 12:20. Mass is on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am. Dismissal for the school day this year is at 3:30 pm. Half Day Dismissal is at 11:30.
Snack and Water Bottles:
Students should bring a snack to school with them each day. Snack is at 10:00 am. Students should also have a classroom water bottle with their name on it. I ask that these water bottles be spill-proof. These will be sent home each night to be washed and returned with your student each school day.
Homework Policy:
Homework that is assigned nightly is due the next school day, unless otherwise stated. Saint Mary School has a recommendation of approximately 10 minutes of homework each night per grade level. This equals about 40 to 50 minutes of homework nightly for your child this includes studying their spelling words. Not every student will have this much each night. It depends on the individual child, and if they are utilizing their time in class wisely. Students will have a black three ring study binder that should go back and forth between school and home each night. Corrected work will be sent home on Fridays in student “Friday Folders”. Please empty these folders and look through your child’s work. Friday folders should be returned to school with students the following Monday.
Sick Make-Up Work Policy:
Students will have two days to complete their work for each day of school they are absent. Students that are absent will receive a red “ketchup” folder with their absent work in it. If you plan on picking up absent work for your child please email me so that I can have this ready as soon as possible.
Early Pickups:
When picking up your child for an appointment please contact the school office first and your student will meet you there.
Birthday or Special Event
Any birthday/special event treats must be announced at least one week prior to bringing to class. Please be sure to include dietary information due to allergy and dietary restrictions.