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Week of January 15th

School will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Lurther King Jr. Day.

Reading/Language Arts: We will begin Lesson 8- Young Inventors and continue to work on identifying the main idea and supporting details. We will be working on writing an I Have a Dream paragraph. I'm thinking the lesson 8 Comprehension and vocabulary test will be given on Wednesday, January 24th. Spelling test will continue to be given every Thursday.

Math: The math test is on Tuesday. On Wednesday we start Module 8. The students will use strategies to multiply by 10, estimate products, and use area models and partial products to multiply two 2- digit numbers.

Module 8 videos are on Google classroom. They support the lessons that we are working on. The students are able to access them at school, but had a hard time getting on to them at home. I will send you an email with instructions to help you view the videos at home.

4-1 Class code: ngf3pbe

4-2 Class code: r7xnvna

4-3 Class code: xbqczdl

Social Studies/ Science:

Students will have a SS test on Jan. 16th on Chapter 4. Students should review their study guides. Review Kahoot links are below. We will continue reading George Washington’s Socks and an online quiz on chapters 1-3 will be on Jan. 17th.

SS Google Classroom Code: tc3v65d

Kahoot Links:

https://kahoot.it/challenge/02738405?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1704905499364

Game Pin: 02738405

https://kahoot.it/challenge/04910617?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1704905555563

Game Pin: 04910617

https://kahoot.it/challenge/05575565?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1704905593363

Game Pin: 05575565

We will begin Topic 4 science which will focus on maps and data. Students will also learn about patterns of Earth’s features and will take a virtual tour of the Grand Canyon.

Code to Science Google Classroom is: 37gw5rl

Religion: We will complete our study on how the Holy Spirit guides us as Catholics. Students will have a take home test on Jan. 18th. It will be due on Jan. 19th.

Reminders:

Tuesday, January 16th Math test

Tuesday, January 16th Chapter 4 SS test.
Wednesday, January 17th, GWS quiz on chapters 1-3
Thursday, January 18th, Chapter 9 religion test, open book

If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to contact the academic teacher that will help with your concern. Social Studies/ Science bdennis@stpius-x.com, Reading/ ELA ltowsley@stpius-x.com. and Math cmilano@stpius-x.com. Thank you!

Weeks of December 18th and January 2nd!

Here’s a look at what we’re doing these two weeks:

Reading/Language Arts: Lesson 6 Comprehension test will be on Monday 12/18, vocabulary quiz will be on 12/19, and spelling test will be on 12/21. We will begin lesson 7, Problem Solvers, when we return on January 2. There will be no spelling test the week we return to school.

Math: Week of 12/18 The test is this Tuesday. We will begin Module 7 on division with regrouping. They will also use place value to divide and explain their reasoning.

Week of 1/5 The students will be using place value to divide by 1- digit numbers. They will be able to explain how to use the relationship between multiplication and division to check the results of division.

I have great news! There will be a few videos on Google classroom that support the lessons that we will be doing this week. Please go to Math Google classroom and click on the lesson we’re working on. I’m sure you will find this helpful!

Social Studies/ Science:

In science, students will complete their unit 3. Students will take a test on lessons 3 and 4 on December 21st. Students should review their lessons reviews and the eye worksheet.

The explorer project is due on December 20th. This assignment will count as a social studies and ELA assignment. Please review your child’s assignment with them. The Kahoot review will be sent on December 19th.

We will start our George Washinton’s Sock book when we return from break.

Religion: Students will work on their Christmas unit.. The take home test will go home on December 19th. It will be due the following day.

We wish you a blessed Christmas with your family and a happy and healthy New Year!

Reminders:

Week of December 18th:

Monday 12/18 - Lesson 6 comprehension test
Tuesday 12/19 - lesson 6 vocabulary quiz

Tuesday, 12/19 - Christmas take home test
Tuesday, 12/19 Math test
Wednesday, 12/20 - Explorer project due
Thursday, 12/21 - Science test (lessons 3 & 4)
Thursday 12/21 - Spelling test
Friday, 12/21 School Mass 11:00 Dismissal

Week of January 2nd:

Tuesday, 1/2 school resumes
Friday, 1/5 Half day
Friday, 1/5 Fourth grade is hosting the 10:00 school Mass. Hope you can join us!

Week of December 11th!

Here’s a look at what we’re doing this week:

Reading/Language Arts: We will continue lesson 6, Invention Upgrades. The skill for this lesson is determining the meaning of unfamiliar words using word parts and context clues. Students should be finishing their rough drafts of their December writing.

Math: The students will learn how repeated subtraction can be used to divide and why the whole quotient is equal to the number of times the divisor is subtracted. They will also be able to explain how partial quotients are related to area models and how to divide using partial quotients. The test is currently scheduled for Thursday, 12/14th.

Social Studies/ Science:

With the many events and rehearsals going on this week, the explorer project has been extended to December 20th. We will start our George Washington’s Socks book after the holidays.

On Tuesday, students started their science chapter on wave properties and patterns. Students will be provided with a study guide to ensure success for their test on December 13th. This test will only focus on lessons one and two.

Kahoot Links for science test (lesson 1 and 2) review

https://kahoot.it/challenge/03695221?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1701876929752

Game Pin: 03695221

https://kahoot.it/challenge/06997146?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1701877117906

Game Pin: 06997146

https://kahoot.it/challenge/07436544?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1701877197241

Game Pin: 07436544

Religion: We will continue our unit on Advent. Students will have a take home, open book test on 12/13. It is due the following day.

Reminders:

Wednesday, 12/13 Festive Sweater Day
Wednesday, 12/13 Science Test (lessons 1 & 2)
Wednesday, 12/13 Advent Take Home Test
Thursday, 12/ 14 Math Test Module 6
Thursday, 12/14 Christmas concert 6:00 pm
Friday, 12/15 dress Down for a Cause The Farano House (wear red)
Wednesday, 12/20 - Explorer project due

Weeks of November 20th and 27th

We would like to wish you and your family a very blessed and restful Thanksgiving!

Here are plans for the next two weeks. They are going to fly by!

Reading/Language Arts: The week of 11/20 students will do a Thanksgiving webquest. This is an opportunity for students to use technology and complete an ELA/Social Studies activity. This will not be a graded assignment.

The week of 11/27 we will begin Unit 2 Technology. In lesson 5 we will be reading historical text. Our focus question is: How have inventions changed our world? Vocabulary words will be handed out at the beginning of the week. Students will get their next set of spelling words on 11/30 with the test being on 12/7.

Math: The week of 11/20, the students will use equations to solve multistep problems. The week of the 27th, we will finish up the chapter and the test is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29th.

Due to the short week, after school help will be canceled for Monday, 11/20.

We will have it the following week on Monday the 27th in Mrs. Milano’s classroom from 3:00- 4:00.

Mrs. Ramirez has asked that you pick up your child from the third grade wing (where clubs are dismissed). This should help with the congestion at the front door. I thank you in advance!

Social Studies/ Science:

On November 20th, we will begin our social studies unit on European explorers. Students will create a graphic organizer for each explorer which outlines lands they explored and resources discovered. Students will have a test on chapter 3 on December 3rd.

On November 28th, students will be introduced to their explorer project which will entail a writing and drawing assignment. Students will imagine they are explorers and identify what type of lands they would like to explore and the resources they will utilize. This project will be due on December 12th.

We will be reading George Washington’s Socks in the classroom after Christmas break. Below is the Wish List to purchase your child’s copy. Copies of the book can also be found on Amazon and through Barnes and Nobles. Please reach out if you have any questions.

http://www.giftyou.com/wish-list/ss-enrichment-book/1qsp925a

Religion: Students will study the Beatitudes. Chapter 7 take home test will go home on November 27th. It is due on November 28th. On December 3rd we will start our study on Advent. Students will create an advent wreath for their home.

Reminders:

Tuesday, 11/21 School Mass
Wednesday, 11/22- Friday, 11/24 No School Thanksgiving Break
Monday, 11/27 - Religion Chapter 7 Take Home Test
Gaming Club will start on 11/28
Thursday, 11/30 School Spirit Day (wear your St. Pius gear or blue)
Monday, 12/3 - Chapter 3 Social Studies Test

November 9, 2023

We look forward to seeing you for parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday or Wednesday evening. You will find the report card conference reminder in your child’s Friday folder.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: We will finish up lesson 4 this week. We will have our weekly spelling test and comprehension test on Thursday 11/16. The vocabulary quiz will be on Wednesday 11/15. There will be NO new spelling words given this week.

Math: Students will use partial products to find the product of a 1 -digit number and a 3- digit number. They will record partial products to multiply a multi-digit number by a 1-digit number.

The will also use place value and regrouping to multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number.

After school math help is on Mondays in Mrs. Milano’s classroom from 3:00- 4:00. If your child is struggling in math or just needs to build their confidence, please have them attend this free service after school. Pick up will be from the main entrance of the school at 4:00.

Social Studies/ Science:

Students will have a science test on November 16th. We will have a review on November 15th. Students should study their science vocabulary words over the weekend. On Monday, students will participate in an oil spill experiment and write about their experience. This hands-on activity will give students an in-depth look at the impact of pollution to our planet.

Vocabulary Kahoot Links:

https://kahoot.it/challenge/04420641?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1699545941005 Code: 04420641

https://kahoot.it/challenge/07399347?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1699546061335 Code: 07399347

https://kahoot.it/challenge/08183018?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1699546152018 Code: 08183018

Religion: Students will continue their study of John the Baptist and the importance of giving thanks for what we have in preparation for Thanksgiving. Chapter 6 take home test will be given out on November 14th. It is due November 15th.

Reminders:

Parent- teacher conferences are on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week. Please check your conference date and time.

Science test November 16th
Religion chapter 6 take home test will go home on November 14th, it is due on November 15th.
No School Friday, November 17th.

November 3, 2023

The kids had a blast at Halloween! Thank you so much for your help in making it such a fun day!

We’re celebrating Native American Day on Monday. Please make sure your child is in their PE uniform and comes to school with a coat. They will be outside for a bit doing archery and lacrosse.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: We will begin lesson 4, Imagining the Possibilities. Our focus question is: How can imagination help people deal with challenges? We will have our weekly spelling test on Thursday 11/9. The vocabulary quiz is currently planned for Wednesday 11/15 and the Comprehension test and spelling test are scheduled for Thursday 11/16.

Math: We begin Module 5. The students will learn to describe how to represent multiplication using arrays or concrete models such as counters and base-ten blocks. They will learn to break apart a 2- digit factor to multiply a 2-digit factor by a 1 digit factor.

There will be NO After school help this Monday, 11/6. We will resume the following Monday, 11/13.

Social Studies/ Science:

Students will continue their unit 2 study in science next week. This unit focuses on renewable and nonrenewable resources and the importance of conservation. Students will have an open book take home test on November 8th. It will be due on November 9th. Over the weekend, students should review section 1 and 2 in their vocabulary packet.

Religion: Our discussions will focus on Baptism. Students will understand that we are united with Christ and the Church through our Baptism.

Reminders:

Monday, 11/ 6 Native American Day PE uniforms

STEAM Assembly

Tuesday, 11/7 No School Professional Development Day
Thursday, 11/9 Dress Down for a Cause Epilepsy (wear purple)

Veteran’s Day Assembly

Friday, 11/10 No School in Honor of Veteran’s Day

October 30, 2023

Thank you so much for donating the treats for our Halloween party. We know the students are going to have a blast dressing up and celebrating at school. Please send your child in with their costume. The parade begins at 2:15. You are welcome to take your child home after the parade and once we return back to the classroom.

Native American Day is scheduled for Monday, November 6th. Students should wear their PE uniform that day. It is a fun filled day of doing, archery, playing lacrosse, making butter and eating corn muffins, creating sentences using symbols, and making dream catchers. We are excited to be able to do these fun activities with the students!

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: . Students will be finishing lesson 3 on Monday. Vocabulary quiz will be on Wednesday and the Comprehension test will be on Thursday. Comprehension tests are always open book, and students are encouraged to look back in the stories.

Math: The students will explain how using mental math can help to solve multiplication and division problems. They will also be able to explain how to select a mental math strategy for a specific problem. The math test is currently scheduled for Thursday. Please encourage your child to keep working on their math facts every evening and take their time completing the test.

After school math help has already started on Mondays in Mrs. Milano’s classroom from 3:00- 4:00. If your child is struggling in math or just needs to build their confidence, please have them attend this free service after school. Pick up will be from the main entrance of the school at 4:00.

Social Studies/ Science:

Students will present their Native American diorama or poster on October 30th. On October 25th, we will start our second unit in science which will focus on renewable and nonrenewable resources. The science test is projected for November 8th.

Religion: Our discussions will be focus on the significance of the gift of Baptism and our call to live as Christians.

Reminders:

Diorama/Poster titled “Early Native Americans in New York State” are due Monday, October 30th.
Tuesday, 10/31 Halloween Parade at 2:15 Please send your child in with their costume.
Wednesday, November 1st. 10:00 School Mass
Friday, November 3rd School Mass at 10:00 Half day dismissal at 11:00.

October 20th, 2023

Thank you for signing up for the parent teacher conferences. We will be reaching out to the parents who still need a conference time.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: . Students will be finishing up their descriptive writing on Monday. We will begin Unit 1, Lesson 3 Future Worlds. Our focus question for this lesson is: How do people feel when they face challenges? Students will make inferences based on details in the text and background knowledge. We will be working to identify text evidence that supports the inferences made. The vocabulary list (15 words) for lesson 3 will come home this week, and students should start reviewing them. We will have a quiz on them next week, once we have finished lesson 3.

Math: On Monday we begin Module 4 on multiplication and division patterns with tens, hundreds, and thousands. The students will understand how basic facts can be used to divide multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000. They will explain how writing an estimate can help check if a solution is reasonable, and be able to explain how to determine a reasonable estimate for a product or quotient.

Social Studies/ Science: Students will have a vocabulary review available via Kahoot and in paper format over the weekend. Students will have a SS test on October 24th.

Kahoot links:

https://kahoot.it/challenge/01607146?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1697643591492

Game Pin: 0160746

https://kahoot.it/challenge/01762405?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1697643679172

Game Pin: 01762405

Religion: We will finish discussing the Venture Magazine. We will review Chapter 5 and the open book test will be sent home on Tuesday evening. It will be due the next day Wednesday, 10/25.

Reminders:

SS Test Tuesday, October 24th
Religion Test Tuesday evening due Wednesday, October 25th.
School Spirit wear is on Friday, 10/27

Diorama/Poster titled “Early Native Americans in New York State” are due Monday, October 30th.

October 13th, 2023

We still have some parents that have not yet signed up for a parent- teacher conference. If you still need to sign up, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher to schedule your appointment.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: The students will be working on a descriptive piece of writing. They will be using a graphic organizer to organize their thoughts prior to their first draft. Once they have completed a draft, we will work on editing using a checklist to help guide them. Their final draft will be a graded assignment. Writing is a process, and we will continue to work on the writing process throughout the year.

Math: The students will be able to explain how visual models represent comparison problems. They will learn to use strategies to solve multistep multiplication and division problems. The test is currently scheduled for Thursday, 10/19.

After school math help starts Monday, October 16th. This will be offered every Monday in Mrs. Milano’s classroom from 3:00- 4:00. If your child is struggling in math or just needs to build their confidence, please have them attend this free service after school.

Social Studies: Students have started unit 2 which focuses on Early Native Americans (prehistoric and early farmers) who lived in New York State. Students may look over graphic organizers from this week to prepare them for the test.

A vocabulary review will be sent home for students to complete on October 17th. A Kahoot vocabulary review will also be available but not mandatory. We will have an in-class review on October 23. Students will have a test on Tuesday, October 24th

Students should start their diorama or poster this weekend. Please reach out if you do not have materials to complete the diorama or poster. Instructions and a grading rubric were sent home this past week. We will work on a paper longhouse on Monday, October 16th which may be added to dioramas or posters. Projects are due on October 30th.

The NYS Museum in downtown Albany has an amazing exhibit on hunters-gatherers, early Native American farmers, and has a longhouse that you can walk inside. It is also free to visit if you wish to do so. Please note that visiting the museum is not mandatory but a proposed idea. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Dennis ASAP.

Religion: Our discussions will be about how role models influence us. The students will understand that Jesus, is our role model, is both human and divine. We will explore ways of following the example of Jesus. The students will also learn about Saint Catherine of Bologna.

Reminders:

“Socktober” and Candy sale ends Friday, 10/ 20.
SS Test Tuesday, October 24th
Diorama/Poster titled “Early Native Americans in New York State” are due Monday, October 30th.

Week of October 10, 2023

October 6, 2023

We still have some parents that have not yet signed up for a parent- teacher conference. If you still need to sign up, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher to schedule your appointment.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: We will continue to discuss our focus question: What life lessons can we learn from others? All three stories in lesson 3 related back to the focus question. We will continue working on determining the theme of each story. We will finish lesson 2 this week, if all goes as planned. Thursday we will have our spelling test. We will have a comprehension test and vocabulary quiz once we finish the lesson. All comprehension tests students will have access to their books with the stories. Please be sure your child is reviewing their spelling and vocabulary words on a regular basis. Learning to study is a critical skill that students will need this year and in the future.

Math: I was very pleased with the scores from the Module 2 test. The students understand the concepts, but for some math facts are still holding them up. Please continue to review math facts at home. I appreciate your help!

In Module 3, students will learn to use visual models and equations to represent and interpret multiplicative and comparison problems. The students have completed iReady diagnostic.

Social Studies: Students will begin unit 2 of social studies which will focus on how early Native Americans lived. Students will be introduced to their project based learning assignment next week as well. This project will consist of a diorama or poster (any size). Please provide your child with a shoebox for a diorama or poster. Instructions and examples for the assignment will also be sent home.

Religion: We will discuss how the Ten Commandments are in the beginning of the Lord’s prayer. There will be an open book test for homework on Tuesday.

Reminders:

No school Monday, October 9th in honor of Columbus Day.

Friday, October 13th Dress Down for a Cause Breast Cancer Awareness (wear pink)

September 29th, 2023

It was a pleasure to see you at Back to School Night. We look forward to working with you to ensure the success of your child. We are off to a great year!

If you have not yet signed up for your parent- teacher conference, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher to schedule your appointment.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: We are still working on the reading diagnostic. I only have the children spend 20-30 minutes at a time working on this, I want them to do their very best! We will begin lesson 2 in Magnetic Reading on Monday. The focus question for all 3 stories will be “What life lesson can we learn from others”. Vocabulary for lesson 2 (all 3 stories) will come home this week. We will work on it as we discuss each story. We will have a vocabulary quiz towards the end of the week. I will let the students know what part of lesson 2 vocabulary we will be covering. The students have new spelling words in their planners! Overall, the students did well on their first spelling test. Please be sure your child is spending time throughout the week studying their words.

Math: The math test is scheduled for Wednesday. On Thursday, we begin Module 3. Students will learn to use a visual models and equations to represent and interpret multiplicative and comparison problems. The students are still working on the iReady diagnostic. Please continue to work on math facts at home. I appreciate your help!

Science: Students will be sent home with a science mid-chapter review on Friday, September 29th. Please see the Kahoot review links below for students to review this weekend. Both links are the same test. Our first science test is projected to be on October 5th.

https://kahoot.it/challenge/0879180?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1695919702680

Game pin: 0879180

https://kahoot.it/challenge/01083526?challenge-id=ea412cf1-a0b9-4763-859f-51dd3f61ef62_1695919996056

Game pin: 01083526

Religion: Our discussions will focus on how Jesus taught us to pray. The students will discover how prayer leads us toward God's kingdom. The chapter review and test will be the week of October 10th.

Reminders: *Pictures Day* Wednesday, October 4th 4-1 and 4-2 12:30 4-3 9:30

Please make sure your child is in dress uniform.

If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to contact the academic teacher that will help with your concern. Social Studies/ Science bdennis@stpius-x.com ,Reading/ ELA ltowsley@stpius-x.com. and Math cmilano@stpius-x.com. Thank you!

September 22, 2023

We hope you enjoy your weekend and look forward to seeing you on Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 27th. We will meet in the library at 6:30pm for the first session and again at 7:00pm for the second session. You will be meeting with all the fourth grade teachers during those sessions.

Today your child went home with their Friday folder and will continue to do so every Friday. Please review all graded work, sign the form that is taped in their folder, and have your child return it on Monday. Any grade that is 80% or below needs to be signed and returned to school.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: You will find your child’s spelling words in their planner each Thursday. We will have our spelling test the following Thursday. Please check your child’s planner for their first set of spelling words (they will be found on the week of 9/25). Students should study their words throughout the week. I have given each student a list of options to help them study in different ways. I would suggest using a composition notebook or spiral notebook to have them do their spelling homework each evening.

This week I hope to have all children finish their reading diagnostic on I Ready. We will be reading “The Mystery of the Missing Plant” this week, and will wrap up lesson one. We will have a vocabulary quiz again this week based on our story.

Math: If your child came home with their math test, please review the examples that are circled. Have your child correct the error and return it to school for a higher score. Students that scored 100% did not receive her test and will do so next week. Overall, I’m very pleased with how the students performed on their first test.

On Monday, we wil begin the first lesson in Module 2. The students will use their knowledge of place value to add whole numbers and assess reasonableness using mental math and estimates. On Friday, the students will begin their math diagnostic on IReady.

Science: We will begin our first unit in science which will focus on the scientific method. We will be conducting an experiment using the scientific method involving various reactions when combining baking soda and other substances. Students will be given a vocabulary sheet as we progress through the unit. These words should be reviewed daily. Our first science test is projected to be on October 6th.

Religion: Our discussions will be based on the Ten Commandments. The students will understand that our relationship with God is based on the first three Commandments. We will also discuss the life of Saint Teresa of Jesus.

If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to contact the academic teacher that will help with your concern. Social Studies/ Science bdennis@stpius-x.comReading/ ELA ltowsley@stpius-x.com. and Math cmilano@stpius-x.com. Thank you!

September 22, 2023

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: You will find your child’s spelling words in their planner each Friday. We will have our spelling each Thursday. Please check your child’s planner for their first set of spelling words (they will be found on the week of 9/25). Students should study their words each night. Your child may pick which activity they would like to do each evening. I would suggest using a composition notebook or spiral notebook to have them do their spelling homework each evening.

This week I hope to have all children finish their reading diagnostic on IReady. We will be reading “The Mystery of the Missing Plant” this week, and will wrap up lesson one. We will have a vocabulary quiz again this week based on our story.

Math: The first lesson in Module 2, the students will use their knowledge of place value to add whole numbers and assess reasonableness using mental math and estimates. On Friday, the students will begin their math diagnostic on IReady.

September 15, 2023

We hope you enjoy your weekend! Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: We will continue to work on summarizing a story we have read. This week we will read The Glitter Trap. Students will be getting vocabulary words to go with the story on Monday. I am working to finalize the spelling groups, once that is complete we will begin our weekly spelling.

Math: We continue to work on understanding place value, and rounding to 1,000,000. Currently, Chapter 1 test is scheduled for Thursday.

Social Studies: This weekend students should review their social studies vocabulary words. Students will have a unit 1 test on Friday, September 22nd.

Religion: Students will have an open book take home test on Monday. Please make sure your child uses their book if they are unsure of the material.

In Chapter 2, we will discuss the scripture of the Last Supper. They will also learn about Pope Pius X.

Reminder: If your children would like to be an altar server, please bring in your sign-in sheet.

September 8, 2023

We had a great first couple of days of school. The students are happy to be with their friends. They’re getting used to their class and daily routine.

Here’s what we have planned for next week:

Reading/Language Arts: Students will begin working with the Magnetic Reading series. We will begin working on Unit one and work on the skill of summarizing a story. Students will learn vocabulary words in context. I will also begin spelling assessments, so I can correctly place students in spelling groups.

Math: Students will learn to describe the value of a digit, they will write numbers in different forms, and regroup multi-digit whole numbers in different ways to 1,000,000.

Social Studies: Students will begin unit 1 which focuses on New York State and its native people, landforms, and climate. We are scheduled to complete this unit in two weeks and then will transition to science. Students should review their vocabulary terms as we progress throughout the unit.

Religion: We will be going over many different prayers, discuss The Story of Creation, and learn about St. Thomas Aquinas.

There is Dress Down for a Cause on this Friday, 9/15.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us Bdennis@stpius-x.com, Ltowsely@stpius-x.com, and cmilano@stpius-x.com

Week of June 20th

We are down to our last 2 and a half days of school! Here are some fun activities planned:

Tuesday: Moving Up Ceremony at 1:00 in the Parish Center. Please have your child wear their tie dye shirt and PE shorts. If they don't have their tie dye shirt, they may wear heir Spirit Day shirt. We hope you can join us!

Wednesday: The students will work on a Memory Book and do some fun activities as a class.

Thursday: Last day of school. We will be having a movie in our pjs, or Comfy clothes. Dismissal is at11:00. No After School Program.

We would like to thank you for all your support and generosity during this school year. Your dedication is what makes St. Pius X so special. We hope you have an amazing summer with your family! Stay safe and we will see you in September!!

June is flying by! It's hard to believe that it's the last full week of school! Next Monday we will not be in session due to Juneteenth.

We a have a school Mass on Monday, June 12th at 10:00. We hope you can join us!

Reading/ LA- Our last story for the year is "The Girl Who Loved Spiders".

Math- This week we will be continuing with learning to draw and identify points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, and perpendicular and parallel lines. By the end of the week, students will have completed the mid-chapter checkpoint.

Science- The students will see patterns in fossils and rock formation to understand how the landscape has changed over time. We're so pleased with how the field trip tied into our classroom lessons.

Religion- students will learn about the Last Supper and its connection with the Eucharist. We will discuss ways that the Eucharist is central to the celebration of our Faith.

A message from Miss Amy: Thank you so much for acknowledging my birthday. It made me feel special and included in our school community.

4-2 - Tuesday, 6/12 Free Dress and Kona ice cream, compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Blair. Thank you!!

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact us is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, anardolillo@stpius-x.com, or at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. We're always happy to help.

Week of June 19th

Week of June 5th

We have a fun and very busy week ahead. Our field trip to Howe Caverns is Wednesday, June 7th and Spirit Day is on Friday, June 9th.

*For the field trip, please remember to pack your child's lunch in a disposable bag, and have them bring a disposable water bottle.

*Please have your child wear their (green) Race for Education shirt for Spirit Day. We also recommend they bring in a water bottle.

Reading/ Languages Arts: The students are researching their favorite animal using chrome books. They have reviewed step by step how to research, take notes, organize sentences to make sense (sequence order), and proof read for the final copy. Their reports will be shared with their classmates, and displayed in their classroom.

Math: On Monday, we begin Chapter 10 on Geometry. The students will identify and draw points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles. They will also classify triangles by the size of their angles. On Tuesday, Chapter 9 test will be handed back. Students who scored an 80% or below are required to make corrections for a better grade. Test scores below an 80% need to be signed.

Science: We begin Chapter 6 "The History of Planet Earth." They will learn patterns in fossils and rock formation.

Religion: We will be reviewing Chapter 16, and the open book test is for homework on Monday. Chapter 17 focuses on the responsibility that Christians have to help others in need.

If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact us cmilano@stpius-x.com or enordilio@stpius-x.com

We hope you have a long, relaxing extended weekend!

We have a short week ahead.

Reading/ Languages Arts: There will not be a story this week. The students will be doing the Iready diagnostic in school. They will also be focusing on their grammar and spelling. The spelling test is on Friday.

Math: This week, we will be completing Lesson 9.7, and the chapter review in preparation for the test. The Chapter 9 test is on Thursday, June 1st.

Social Studies: The students will be working on their map skills.

Religion: 4-2 *There will be an open book religion test on Tuesday for homework.

*Free Dress on Thursday, June 1st compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Goudsouzian. Thank you so much!

4-1 *We will begin Chapter 16 "Respecting Others."

*Free Dress on Friday, June 2nd, compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Field. Thank you!

If you have any questions, please contact us. We are happy to help.

May 22, 2023

We have a short and quiet week ahead.

There is no school on Friday, May 26th and Monday, May 29th in honor of Memorial Day.

Here's what we're doing this week:

The story this week is: "The Fun They Had"

Vocabulary Concept: Greek and Latin Word Parts- meter, therm, aud, and fac

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Author's purpose/ Question the text

Vocabulary, Reading, and Spelling tests will be on Thursday.

Math- This week we will be half through Chapter 9. Students will learn to problem solve using money. They will add fractional parts of 10 and 100. At the end of the week, they will complete the mid-chapter check point. The test is scheduled for next week.

Social Studies- We are finishing up Chapter 5, and the test is on Wednesday. Please have your student study the vocabulary and use the study guide to study the concepts.

Religion- The students will learn the difference between venial sin and moral sin. Our discussions will be about making good moral decisions.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com. I'm always happy to help.

May 15, 2023

Thank you so much for everything you did to make Teacher Appreciation Week special! It was so nice not having to make a lunch. The faculty room was filled with all kinds of goodies to snack on. You are an amazing group of parents! I'm blessed to be a part of this school community!

We have a very busy week ahead. There are two Masses this week. The May Crowning is on Monday, and we have Ascension Thursday Mass. Both are scheduled for 10:00am. The Spring concert is Thursday evening at 7pm. Please have your child here by 6:30. I look forward to seeing you!

The story this week is: Owen and Mzee

Vocabulary Concept: Suffixes ed- and ly-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Compare and Contrast/ Analyze and evaluate

Math- On Monday, I will be handing back the tests and corrections will be accepted on Tuesday for credit. On Tuesday, we will be starting Chapter 9. Students will begin to use decimal points in relation to fractions. Additionally, there will be free math help after school on Monday from 3:00-4:15 for the remainder of the year. I encourage students to attend.

Social Studies- The students will understand the importance of the Declaration of Independence. They will learn how George Washington led his small army in victories against the British.

Religion- There will be an open book test on Chapter 14 on Wednesday for homework. In chapter 15, we will discuss the Seventh through Tenth Commandments. They teach us ways to treat others in loving and unselfish ways.

I'm very happy to be working with Amy Nardolillo. She's sweet, dedicated, and brings a burst of energy to 4-1. I'm sure you'll feel the same way once you get a chance to know her.

A big THANK YOU to Mr. and Mrs. Larkin for our Free dress on Thursday. We all appreciated it!

We have Dress Down for the Cause on Friday for Alzheimer's Association. (wear purple)

The story this week is: The Ever-Living Tree

Vocabulary Concept: Prefixes pre-, inter-, ex-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Text and graphic features/ Use reading techniques to understand confusing passages of text

Grammar: Punctuation

Math- I am very excited to be working with your child! I have become more and more familiar with them during these past few months, and I feel very lucky to be able to continue the rest of the year with such an amazing group of kids. And an extra big thank you to Mrs. Milano for being an amazing mentor and partner throughout this transition!

In math, the kids will continue to work on multiplying a fraction by a whole number to solve problems, as well as solving comparison problems with fractions. The chapter review will also be completed during class time to help prepare for their test on Thursday May 11. On Monday, May 8, I will have free after school help from 3:00–4:15.

I am looking forward to the rest of the year, and I hope to meet you all soon!

Science- Science test on Monday and then we'll switch to social studies.

Social Studies- We begin Chapter 5 on The American Revolution. The students will understand why New York colonist's continued to be angry at the British.

Religion- In Chapter 13, our discussions will be about how the Church carries out Christ's mission in the world.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com or through SeeSaw. I'm always happy to help.

May 1, 2023

Dr. Bonnoni, a former parent and engineer, will be coming in on Tuesday to do some hands on activities with the students on electricity. This is not Dr. Bonnoni's first visit. It has been a tradition that he visits the fourth grade students and shares his knowledge and expertise.

The story this week is: I Could Do That!

Vocabulary Concept: Adages and proverbs

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Cause and Effect/ Infer and Predict

Grammar Skill: Double negatives

Math- Next week, we will continue with Chapter 8 (Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers). Monday will be Lesson 8.2 ("How can you write a product of a whole number and fraction as a product of a whole number and a unit fraction?") with homework to practice; Tuesday will be Lesson 8.3 ("How can you use a model to multiply a fraction by a whole number?") with homework to practice; Wednesday will be Lesson 8.4 ("How can you multiply a fraction by a whole number to solve a problem?") with homework to practice; and Thursday will be Lesson 8.5 which will be problem solving, specifically with comparison problems using fractions, and students will have homework to practice. There will be iReady practice on Friday and of course, no homework over the weekend!

Science- The students will learn how electricity is generated, why energy conservation is important, and identify some ways to conserve energy. The test is scheduled for Friday.

Religion- Chapter 13 relates to the Seven Sacraments and how they help strengthen our faith.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com or through SeeSaw. I'm always happy to help.

April 24, 2023

Here's what we're working on this week: "The World According to Humphrey"

Vocabulary Strategy: Using context

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Theme- examine characters' qualities/ summarize

Grammar Skill: Adjectives -er, -est

Vocabulary and grammar tests are scheduled for Thursday. Spelling and comprehension tests will be on Friday.

Math- Monday will be lesson 7.10, which is multistep word problems with fractions. Tuesday will be a test review in class, and Wednesday will be the Chapter 7 assessment. Thursday we will begin Chapter 8 with Lesson 8.1 (Multiples of Unit Fractions). There will be math homework Monday, Tuesday (study) and Thursday. :)

Science- The student will explore the elements in a circuit that transform electrical energy into heat, light, sound, and motion.

They will identify conductors and insulators of electricity.

Religion- We begin Chapter 12. In our discussions, students will learn how Mary, Jesus' mother accepted God's will. We will explore ways we can live according to God's will.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com or through SeeSaw. I'm always happy to help.

April 17, 2023

I hope you enjoyed the Spring break!

Spring pictures are schedule for Wednesday, April 19th at 12:30.

Friday is Dress Down for Autism. Wear your blue!

April is poetry month. There will not be a story this week. The students will learn various types of poems and be able to create their own. It's great to see how creative the students can be!

Math-

Science- We are starting a new unit on electricity. The students will learn what causes static electricity, be able to describe how charged participles interact with one another, and relate electricity to magnetism.

Religion- As we begin Chapter 11, our discussions will be on how we show our love for God by following the Ten Commandments.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com or through SeeSaw. I'm always happy to help.

April 11, 2022

I hope you had a great weekend!

I will be discussing the Circle of Grace with the students next week. I know Mrs. Cox has already informed you of these lessons. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

April is poetry month. Due to the short week, we will not have a story. The students will learn five different types of poems and be able to create their own. I love to see how creative the students can be!

Math- Students will be problem solving with money, and reviewing the lessons they have learned so far in Chapter 9.

Science- The students will analyze circuits and explain how they work. They will identify elements in a circuit that transform electrical energy into heat, light, sound, and motion. They will also identify the conductors and insulators in electricity.

Religion- I was very proud of the students' behavior during confession. They were so attentive listening to Fr. Walsh. Each one took their penance very seriously as they walked back to their pews to pray. The students will finish their Lent journals this week. There will be an open book test in school.

Please be sure to check FACTS for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or the Remind app. I'm always happy to help

April 3, 2023

Reading / ELA- We will not be doing a story due to the short week. The students will use reading packets to work on their comprehension skills. They will also decorate an Easter egg and then write a descriptive paragraph about it. We will have a game to see if the students can guess each other's eggs based on their paragraphs.

Math- Monday will be Lesson 7.6 (Rename Fractions and Mixed Numbers) and homework will be p. 421-422.

Tuesday will not be a new lesson due to there being Mass in the morning, so we will do additional practice on renaming mixed numbers and fractions.

Wednesday will be iReady practice/extra support since we have the Easter Egg Hunt and other activities happening.

On Monday, there is extra help from 3-4 in Ms. Ferguson’s room. If you want your child to attend, just let Ms. Ferguson and Mrs. Brunell know that morning so we can update our dismissal list accordingly!

Science- We will review the unit and the test is on Tuesday. I have given the students back their activity Lessons 1-3. I also had them complete a study guide. Please have them use these tools to study for the test.

Religion- Lent, Holy Week, and Easter are still the focus of our discussions. The students are exploring how various words are related to this special time of year. The fourth grade classes are going to Reconciliation on Monday at 1:30 with Father Walsh and Father Russ. This allows the students to understand the importance of preparing ourselves for Easter. I explained to the students that it is a good way to let those things that we feel bad about and hold us down, go. This enables us to start new at Easter.

This was the last week for this quarter. You should be getting report cards next week.

I wish you and your family a Blessed Easter! Enjoy the Spring Recess!

March 27, 2023

There is a half day on Friday, March 31st. Dismissal is at 11:00.

Here's what we're working on this week: "Sacagawea" is the story this week.

Vocabulary Strategy: Shades of meaning

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Main ideas and supporting details/ visualize- create a mental picture

Grammar: Abbreviations of people, places, time, and measurement

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- personal story

We will go back to grammar and vocabulary tests on Thursday and spelling and reading tests on Friday.

Vocabulary sentences are due Wednesday and Spelling pages are due Thursday.

I spoke to both sections of fourth grade about how I could help them get their homework in on time because I know they have after school activities. We discussed it, and they both agreed that it's better to post the homework at the beginning of the week and do it at their own pace. We go over these in class. If your student does not have these completed, they are not benefiting from the lessons. They're going into middle school next year, and I want them to feel responsible and accountable for their work. I appreciate your help in making sure your student has their homework completed on time.

Math- We will continue with adding and subtracting fractions. Monday will be lesson 7.4, Tuesday is Lesson 7.5 and Wednesday will be the mid chapter checkpoint. Thursday will be lesson 7.6 and no lesson Friday as we have early dismissal anyway! Everyone did great on the last test and I am proud of their progress with fractions. Keep up the amazing work! Extra help is Monday from 3-4 and is free of charge! If you feel your student needs any extra support (or enrichment), just let myself and the office know that morning and I will work with them! Have a great weekend!

Science - Students will learn how natural hazards can negatively affect humans. They will be able to describe some solutions that reduce the impact of natural hazards. Please DO NOT throw Lesson Activities 1-3 away. These will be used as study guides for the test.

Religion- We continue to work in our journals and Lent packets. The Stations of the Cross are on Fridays at 1:30 with the parish community.

Please be sure to check FACTS for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through Seesaw. I'm always happy to help.

March 20, 2023

Reading/ ELA- I apologize if there was any confusion as to when the tests were for Reading/ELA. The students will have new spelling words this week. We will review the story "Harvesting Hope". They will have their vocabulary and grammar tests on Tuesday, and comprehension test on Wednesday. The spelling test will be on Friday.

Math- Next week, I will reserve Monday for working with students on test corrections and any extra help they need. If they have completed any corrections, students will work on iReady. On Tuesday, we will begin Chapter 7 in math (adding and subtracting fractions). We will do Lesson 7.1 on Tuesday, 7.2 on Wednesday, and 7.3 on Thursday. Students will have homework for each of those lessons. On Friday, we will focus on additional help/support and utilizing iReady. Remember, on Monday I will be offering extra math help from 3-4 in my classroom. If you would like your child to attend Monday, just let myself, Mrs. Milano and Mrs. Brunell know. Have a great weekend!

Science- We are starting Unit 5 Earth's Natural Hazards. The students will explore the causes and effects of tectonic hazards including earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. We will discuss how these can impact people.

Religion- The students continue to work in their Lenten packets and reflect in their journals. These two activities have created very informative and interesting discussions for the students.

We are more than half way through the marking period. Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at cmilano@stpius-x.com or through Seesaw. I'm always happy to help.

March 13, 2023

No school this Friday, March 17th due to a Professional Development Day.

Here's what we're working on this week: Harvest Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez is the story this week.

Vocabulary Strategy: Reference materials

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Conclusion and generalizations/ infer predict

Grammar Skill: Relative Pronouns

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- personal story

Math- The math is now scheduled for Tuesday.

Social Studies- We will review the chapter and the test is on Wednesday. Please have your child study the vocabulary words, and use the study guide to review the concepts.

Religion- The students continue to learn about Lent from their Lenten Packets. They are also sharing their thoughts about Lent and Easter in their Lenten journals.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at cmilano@stpius-x.com or through Seesaw. I'm always happy to help.

March 6, 2023

I'm so glad March is here! Hopefully, we will see spring weather soon!

The Scholastic Book Fair starts this week. We will preview the books on Monday and our buying day is this Friday.

Here's what we're working on this week: Hercules' Quest is the story.

Comprehension Skills: Story structure- setting, character, and events in a story.

Grammar- Prepositions

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- story

Math- Next week, Monday will be Lesson 6.6 which is comparing fractions using benchmarks. Homework will be p. 363-364. Tuesday will be Lesson 6.7, which is more comparing fractions and homework will be p. 369-370.

Wednesday will be Lesson 6.8, which is comparing and ordering fractions, and homework will be p. 375-376.

Thursday will be a Chapter 6 test review so that students will have a study guide to review over the weekend and the Chapter 6 test will be Monday, 3/13. Students should continue practicing their math facts, as factors and multiples play a big role in our fractions units!

Social Studies- The students will learn about the threats that existed between France and Great Britain. They'll understand where the majority of New Yorkers lived and how they lived.

Religion- We continue to discuss Lent. The students will choose a good habit to practice during Lent and a bad one to avoid. We will attending the Stations of the Cross on Friday at 1:30 in the church. Join us!

Please be sure to check FACTS for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, or through Seesaw. I'm always happy to help

February 27, 2023

I hope you have a nice break and enjoy some family time.

Here's what we're working on when we return from break:

Story: Lesson 17 The Right Dog for the Job.

Vocabulary Strategy: suffixes -ion, -ation, -ition

Grammar: Adverbs

Comprehension Skills: Sequence of events and summarize

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- friendly letter

Math: For math, we will be continuing with fraction equivalency.

Monday 2/27: Lesson 6.4 (Common Denominators)

Tuesday 2/28: Lesson 6.5 (Problem Solving: Equivalent Fractions)

Wednesday 3/1: Mid-Chapter Checkpoint

Thursday 3/2: Lesson 6.6 (Compare Fractions Using Benchmarks)

Friday 3/3: Multiplication Facts Quiz and iReady practice.

Social Studies: We begin Chapter 4. The students will learn why immigrants from Germany, France, and other countries began to come to NY in the 1900's. They will examine what caused trade to grow in NY.

Religion- We will finish up Chapter 10. The students will then explore the season of Lent. They will choose one thing to give up and one good deed to do during these 40 days.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. I'm always happy to help.

February 13, 2023

Fourth grade is hosting the school Mass at 10:00am this Tuesday. We hope you can join us!

Our Valentine's Day party is also on Tuesday. A huge thank you for sending in the items for our party! We wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's what we're working on this week:

"Riding Freedom" is the story this week.

Comprehension Skills: Compare and Contrast- identifying how details and ideas are alike and different

Grammar Skill- Adjectives

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- The students are doing well with their persuasive paragraphs. They've almost convinced me to get a class pet!

Math- We are beginning Chapter 6 on Equivalent Fractions. We will have homework each night, Monday-Thursday. Keep practicing those multiplication facts! Strengthening these skills will continue to help us especially as we work on fractions and common denominators.

Monday: Lesson 6.1 Equivalent Fractions

Tuesday: Lesson 6.2 Generate Equivalent Fractions

Wednesday: Lesson 6.3 Simplest Form

Thursday: Lesson 6.4 Common Denominators

Friday: Multiplication facts quiz.

Science- Topic 4 test is on Wednesday. Please make sure your child is studying their vocabulary words and lessons 1-4 activity sheets. They have these sheets in their folders. Also, they may use Quizlet to study the vocabulary. I have that posted on their Google classroom under Science.

Religion- There will be an open book test for homework on Monday.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. I'm always happy to help.

We are continuing to wrap up Chapter 4 (division). Tuesday will be the last lesson of the chapter, with a review following on Wednesday, an

Math: We are beginning Chapter 6 on Equivalent Fractions. We will have homework each night, Monday-Thursday. Keep practicing those multiplication facts! Strengthening these skills will continue to help us especially as we work on fractions and common denominators.

Monday: Lesson 6.1 Equivalent Fractions

Tuesday: Lesson 6.2 Generate Equivalent Fractions

Wednesday: Lesson 6.3 Simplest Form

Thursday: Lesson 6.4 Common Denominators

Friday: Multiplication facts quiz.

4-2 Classroom News

February 6, 2023

We had an amazing Catholic Schools Week! Thank you for sending in the items we needed to help make it a great week!

I am very pleased with how the students are progressing in Reading and Language Arts. Going into third quarter, the student will continue to work on their individualized reading skills on iready at school. Please also keep your child reading at home.

Reading/ Language Arts: Story 15 Ecology for Kids

Comprehension Skills: Main idea and detail

Writing: Persuasive Writing

**Homework: Vocabulary sentences due on Thursday. Spelling pages due on Friday.**

**Vocabulary and grammar tests will be on Thursday. Reading and spelling tests are scheduled for Friday.**

Math: As we enter the third quarter, math becomes increasingly challenging. Practicing multiplication and division facts is crucial as well and there are plenty of fun ways they can do so either with physical flash cards or online games. Since I had been out for a couple days, I revised our math plans to ensure that we are not rushing the end of this chapter and ensuring that students have adequate time to ask questions and review.

Monday and Tuesday will be the last two lessons of the unit. We will review Wednesday and Thursday. Students will take the Chapter 5 test on Friday. Homework will be Lesson 5.5 on Monday, Lesson 5.6 on Tuesday and the study guide on Wednesday. This will give students time to complete the study guide/practice test and go over it in class with me and ask ANY questions they may have. As always, don't hesitate to reach out to me with any concerns or questions.

Science: The students are learning how weathering and erosion changes the Earth's surface. The test is scheduled for next week. Please have your child study lessons 1-4 activity sheets for the test.

Religion: Our discussions are focused on Jesus sending the Holy Spirit to guide us. The students will learn about the Pentecost.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

January 30, 2023

I can't believe it's Catholic Schools Week already! Please see the letter I sent home on FACTS for the fun activities we will be doing. Chris Onorato and Ashley Miller will be visiting us on Monday at 1:00 to discuss the history of sports in NY.

Reading- There will not be a story this week. The students will be working on review packets in grammar.

Math- We started Chapter 5 which has us working with factors and multiples. We will continue with the lessons in Chapter 5, which is a short chapter. Students will have homework Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students should be practicing their math facts on a regular basis as well!

Science- Lessons focus on Earth's surface and identifying patterns in its surface features.

Religion- We continue to discuss the Ten Commandments. The students will write cards for seniors in our community.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades. Report cards should go home this week.

If you have any questions or concerns the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

January 23, 2023

Catholic Schools Week is the week of January 30- February 3rd. We have a lot of fun activities planned. You should have received a sign- up genius for items that we need to make this week successful. I appreciate everything you do for our class!

Here's what we're working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 14 "The Life and Times of the Ant"

Vocabulary Strategy: suffixes -able, ible

Comprehension Strategy: Question- before, during, and after reading

Writing- We continue to work on persuasive writing.

**Vocabulary test in on Thursday. Reading and comprehension tests are on Friday. No grammar test this week.

Math- We took our Chapter 4 test on Thursday 1/19. We are moving onto Chapter 5, which includes factors, multiples, and patterns. Students should be regularly practicing their multiplication and division facts for our Friday quizzes. Students will have math homework Monday-Thursday this week.

Science- We will be starting Unit 4 Earth's Features. The students will learn to use maps to compare and identify Earth's surface features.

Religion- We will be wrapping up the unit.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

January 20, 2023

I hope you enjoyed the weekend.

Here's what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 13 "Antarctic Journey"

Comprehension Strategy: Sequence of events and summarize the text

vocabulary Strategy: Greek and Latin word parts spect, struct, tele, vis

Writing- persuasive letter

*Spelling pages and vocabulary sentences are due on Thursday.*

***Vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and reading tests will be on Friday due to the short week.***

Math- We are continuing to wrap up chapter 4 (division). Tuesday will be the last lesson of the chapter, with a review on Wednesday. The Chapter 4 test will be on Thursday. On Friday, we will continue with a multiplication facts quiz. Additionally, our iReady midyear diagnostic window is open, so students will be completing their checkup on iReady on Friday 1/20 and Monday 1/23 if needed. I encourage students to continue practicing their multiplication facts, as proficiency with these facts will help throughout our math curriculum this year!

Social Studies- We're finishing up the unit and the test is on Wednesday.

Religion- In our discussions the students will explore how our worldly justice and God's justice differ.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

January 9, 2023

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. I encourage you to please go on to FACTS to look at your child's grades. I input grades on a daily basis and this is a great way for you to be current on how your child is progressing. If you have not been on FACTS, call the office and Mrs. Brunell will direct you.

Here's what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 12 "The Earth Dragon Awakes"

Vocabulary Strategy: Synonyms

Comprehension Skill: Sequence of events- understanding the order in which events happened

Writing- persuasive paragraph

Vocabulary and Grammar tests are set for Thursday. Spelling and Reading tests are scheduled for Friday.

Math- We will continue working in Chapter 4 on division, particularly using the partial quotients method and introducing long division with regrouping. Students should continue practicing their multiplication facts for mastery, and we will have a math facts quiz on Friday 1/13. Students will have math homework M-Th, following each new lesson.

Social Studies- The students are learning about how the Dutch West India Company conducted business in New York, how settlers made money in order to survive, and how New York got its name. The test will be next week.

Religion- The Students will learn the Beatitudes in Chapter 7. They will understand why Jesus wants us to follow the Ten Commandments.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, through See Saw, or at school (518) 465-4539. I'm always happy to help.

January 3, 2023

I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

Here's what we are working on when we get back:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 11 Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms

Vocabulary Strategy: Suffixes -ful, -less, -ment, and ness

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict- using text clues to predict what is coming in the text or what hasn't been directly stated. This is usually a hard concept for the students.

Writing- Persuasive paragraph

Math- We will continue to work on division, we will also review the concepts taught before break.

Social Studies- We will start Unit 3 Europeans Explore New York. The students will learn what led the explorers to land in the Americas.

Religion- Chapter 7 The Beatitudes, Students will understand why Jesus wants us to follow the Ten Commandments.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

Week of December 12, 2022

The choir did a wonderful job singing at Colonie Center. What a beautiful way of putting us into the Christmas Spirit! This Monday is our Christmas concert at 6:30 in the Parish Center. Stations of the Crib is on Friday at 1:30 in the church. Hope you can join us!

Here's what we're doing this week:

Reading: Story- Jose Born to Dance

Vocabulary Strategy: Shades of meaning

Comprehension Strategy: Analyze/ evaluate- think carefully about the text and form an opinion

Writing- persuasive paragraph

Math- This was my first solo week with the fourth grades as I took over Mrs. Turoski's role in her absence. Thank you all for making me feel so welcome!

We will continue working on Chapter 4 (division), including interpreting remainders and using the distributive property.

Science- We are finishing up the Unit 3 Waves of Information. The test will be on Thursday. Students will use Quizlet to study the vocabulary words and the activity sheets to study the concepts.

Religion- We continue to discuss Advent and this very special time of year.

Spanish- When students miss Spanish class, please be sure that they check the Spanish Google classroom for further instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

The fourth choir will be singing this Wednesday at Colonie Center at 1:00. Thank you for sending in your permission slips so quickly! We also have Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass at 10:00 on Thursday. We hope you can join us!

Here's more of what we're doing this week:

Reading: Story- Dear Mr. Winston

Vocabulary Strategy: Antonyms

Comprehension Strategy: Conclusions and generalizations

Writing- Opinion writing

Math- We will spend Monday reviewing for the Chapter 3 test, which will be given on Tuesday. We will start Chapter 4: Divide by 1-Digit Numbers on Wednesday.

Science- The students will learn how high tech devices use waves to send and receive information. In STEM, students will explore how light can be transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Religion- Our discussions are about Advent. The students are understanding that Jesus is the Light of the World, and that Advent is time of waiting and preparing.

Spanish- When students miss Spanish class, please be sure that they check the Spanish Google classroom for further instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@pius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

Weeks of November 21 & 28

On Monday we have Mass at 10:00 and the rest of the day will be spent celebrating Native Americans Day. The students will make butter and eat corn muffins, play lacrosse in PE, and do archery. These are just a few fun projects we have planned.

Parent-teacher conference reminders went home in your child's Friday folder. I look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

Here's what we're doing the week of November 28th:

Reading: Story- Lesson 8 Me and Uncle Romie

Vocabulary Skill: Figurative language

Comprehension Strategy: Visualize- use text details to form pictures in your mind.

Writing- Informative writing

Math- We will continue in the chapter on 2-digit multiplication. There will not be math help on Wednesday, the 30th. I will post extra i-ready lessons on this topic for any students seeking extra practice here.

Science- We begin Unit 3 Science Waves and Information. The students will learn the basic properties of waves, and how waves can cause objects to move.

Religion- Students will learn that in Baptism we are united with Christ and the Church. They will understand our call to live Christian lives.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

November 14, 2022

This should be a quiet week.

Here's the story we'll be working on:

Reading: The story this week is Coming Distractions: Questioning Movies

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek and Latin word parts phon, photo, graph, auto

Comprehension Skill : Fact or opinion Comprehension Strategy: Summarize

Language Arts: Verbs, past, present and future

Math: Students did a great job on their Chapter 2 Math test! Next week, we are starting Chapter 3 on multiplying 2-digit numbers. There will be math help on Wednesday, November 16th from 3-4pm. Please let me know, as well as, Mrs. Brunell if your child will be attending. Pick up is at the third grade wing entrance. If you are picking up after 4pm, your child will be sent to aftercare which has a daily charge.

Social Studies: We will be reviewing the unit. The test will be on Wednesday. Please have your child study the vocabulary and use the study guide to review the concepts.

Religion: There will be an open book test on Monday for homework. In Chapter 6 the students will learn the significance of Baptism.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through SeeSaw. I'm always happy to help.

November 7, 2022

Please see the paper that went home about the construction that will start on Monday and continue until Wednesday of this week.

Our Scholastic Book Fair buying day is Thursday at 12:10- 12:50. Picture make- up Day is also this Thursday. There is a Veterans Prayer service on Thursday at 10:00pm. Hope you can join us!

This is the time of year we start planning for Native American Day on Monday, November 21st. It will be a full day of doing fun activities and learning about Natives Americans. We will send home more information about this special.

Here's what we're working on next week:

Reading: The story this week is Invasion from Mars

Vocabulary Strategy: Suffixes -y, -ous

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict

Language Arts: Verbs/ Informative writing, draft, revise, edit, publish

Math: We finally finished up our long chapter on multiplication. The chapter test will be on Wednesday, November 9th. Monday and Tuesday will be used for review. Our next chapter is on multiplication with 2-digit numbers.

Social Studies- The students will learn how the Iroquois League was formed. They will understand how laws were established and leaders were chosen.

Religion: The students will learn about St. Catherine of Bologna. In our discussions, students will explore ways of following the example of Jesus Christ.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

October 31, 2022

Our Halloween party is on Monday! We begin with pizza for lunch, an activity, and lots treats for the kids. Thank you to all the parents for their help in trying to make this such a fun afternoon for the students. We hope to see you at the parade at 1:30pm. Some reminders for Monday: Students have a free dress day and should bring in their costumes. Please no weapons, gory masks/ costumes, or political costumes. Thanks again for your help!

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story this week is Stormalong

Vocabulary Strategy: Reference material

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict

Language Arts: Common and Proper Nouns/ Narrative writing, draft, revise, edit, publish

*After careful thought, I have decided to schedule the vocabulary and grammar tests on Thursday. Spelling and comprehension will continue to be on Friday.

Math: We will be finishing up the Multiplication Chapter. I anticipate the test to be the following week.

Social Studies- We have started Chapter 2 New York's Early people. The students will learn how the first people arrived in now New York. They will be able to describe hunting- gathering ways of life and how the people had to transition into farming.

Religion: Our discussions will be on Jesus as our role model The students will understand that Jesus is both human and divine.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help!

October 24, 2022

Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness this morning! It was a wonderful surprise and great way to start the day. The kids came in so happy and were so excited to give me their gifts. It truly made my day! I'm so grateful to you for making me feel so special and appreciated!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Here's a look ahead into next week:

We'll be finishing up the story, The Power of W.O.W. The students will take the grammar test on Thursday. Vocabulary and comprehension tests are set for Friday. The students took the spelling test last week, so they will get a new list of words this week, and the test will be on Friday.

Math: For the upcoming week, we will continue to work in our Multiplication chapter. Due to time constraints of the IOWAS this past week, we moved slowly through the lessons. Math help will be available on Wednesday, October, 26th. I anticipate that this chapter test will be the following week. However, this is tentative because it is a long chapter, and I want to provide adequate time for each lesson.

Science- The students have enjoyed this chapter because they see how it relates to their everyday life. The test is scheduled for Wednesday. Please make sure they study their vocabulary and use their study guide to review the concepts.

Religion: There will be an open book test on Wednesday for homework. In Chapter 5, students will understand that Jesus, our role model, is both human and divine.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or on See Saw. I'm always happy to help!

October 17, 2022

There is a school Mass at 10:00 am on Monday , 10/17. Hope you can join us!

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is The Power of W.O.W.!

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes non-, mis,

Comprehension Strategy: Analyze/ evaluate- text meaning

Language Arts: Narrative writing and focus on sentence structure. Focus is on complete, fragment, and run-on sentences.

Math: We will continue to work in our chapter on multiplication. Students did wonderful on the first FACTS quiz. These will be weekly now. There will be math help on Wednesday, October 19th. Although I was very impressed with the number of students that attended last math help, I would like to remind parents that this is designed for those that are struggling with the current topic. With the diagnostic behind us, we will begin i-ready lessons once a week.

Science: The students will explore what materials conduct heat and determine which can be used as insulators. I have fixed the glitch with Quizlet. When using Google classroom, please make sure you are signing in through the school email (the way they do it on their chrome books in class. If they still have a hard time, no worries! They have their vocabulary sheet to study from.

Religion: Open book religion test for homework on Tuesday. Our discussions this week will be on how prayer leads us to the Kingdom of God.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

October 11, 2022

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is My Librarian is a Camel

Vocabulary Strategy: Using context

Comprehension Skill: Cause and effect

Language Arts: Narrative writing and using quotation marks

Math: We will be diving into the math chapter on multiplication. This will also start the beginning of FACTS quizzes once a week. These are to help students recall their multiplication facts readily. This is extremely important for this chapter as well as all of their mathematical studies in the future. Lastly, we will begin a weekly i-ready assignment. Once the ability to work at home is unlocked, this may be assigned as homework.

Science: We're starting Unit 9 on Energy. The students will identify energy uses and sources. They will learn the uses of chemical and mechanical energy, and how chemical energy can be changed to other forms of energy.

Religion: Open book Chapter 3 test for homework on Tuesday.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through the See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

October 3, 2022

It was so nice to see you at the Open House. I hope you found the evening informative. If you did not sign up for the parent- teacher conference, please do so. I have sent a copy of the sign up sheet in your child's Friday Folder. It will be first come first serve.

Our picture day is this Tuesday. Students need to wear their dress uniform. Due to it being a PE day, they may wear their sneakers. Please remember there is no school this Friday and next Monday.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: i-ready diagnostic

Language Arts: Review of prefixes

Math: Following the test on Tuesday, we will be starting Chapter 2 on One-digit multiplication. We will also be continuing the i-ready diagnostic, in hopes of finishing by the end of the week.

Social Studies: The focus will be maps, grids, time lines, and reviewing the chapter. The test is on Wednesday. Please have your child use the study guide and vocabulary sheet to study.

Religion: The students will learn how to respond in prayer to the Ten Commandments.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

September 26, 2022

Wow! We are already on our third full week of school! The students have started using chrome books in the classroom. They know how to log on to Savvas and A-Z. If they forget their usernames and passwords, I had the students write them in the front page of their planners.

I look forward to seeing you at the Back to School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 29th.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is My Brother Martin

-Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes in-, im-, il-, and ir- (prefixes that mean not)

-Comprehension Skill: Author's purpose- use text details to figure the author's reasons for writing

Language Arts: Declarative and Interrogative, Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences

Math: Next week will be catch up week due to the number of students that were out. Chapter 1 test will be on Tuesday, October 4th. Math help will be available Wednesday, 9/28 from dismissal until 4:00. i strongly encourage any student who has missed any work to attend. For dismissal purposes, please let myself or Mrs. Brunell know ahead of time.

Social Studies: The students will understand that some natural resources are renewable while others are not. They will recognize that NY's resources are important to its economy.

Religion: Our discussions will be focused on the Ten Commandments and the life of Saint Teresa of Avila.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or See Saw. I'm always happy to help.

September 19, 2022

We had a great full first week of school! The students are happy to be back and enjoying their friends. The teachers started switching for math and reading classes, and the students have adjusted well.

Now that they are used to the schedule, we are going to start working in their text books. I assessed the students and have put them into a specific spelling group. They have practiced how to log on to Savvas for spelling and Journeys for vocabulary words. They have their usernames and passwords written on the front page of their planners. They will be tested in vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and comprehension on Friday.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is Because of Winn-Dixie.

-Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes re-, un-, and dis-

-Comprehension Skill: Examine details about characters, setting, and plot.

Language Arts: Simple subjects and simple predicates

Math: Math: We will continue to work on Chapter 1. Math Help will begin this Wednesday after school. Any student who wishes to attend may do so. I encourage all the kids to come, but especially those that need a little extra help. This will run most Wednesdays from 3pm-4pm. Dismissal will be in the 3rd grade wing. Please send myself and Mrs. Brunell an email prior to having your child attend, so that we know dismissal plans have changed for that day. If there are Wednesdays when I'm not unavailable, I will notify everyone via email. Prior to tests, the after school help is especially beneficial because we go through the test questions all together and practice!

Social Studies: The students will identify the location of New York and some of its distinctive land forms. They will learn when the Ice Age occurred and some of the land forms that resulted from it. They will also learn the six areas, or regions, of NY and be able to locate them on a map.

Religion: In our discussions, the students will understand that at Mass we give thanks and praise to God, especially for the gift of Jesus.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, See Saw, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to hep!

September 12, 2022

We had a wonderful first couple days of school. The students adjusted well to our schedule. The teachers will begin switching this week. Please sign up for Seesaw if you have not yet already done so.

We will be starting out slowly this week, so the students do not get overwhelmed.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: The students will work out of comprehension packets that the class will do together.

Math: Begin Chapter 1 on place value, addition, and subtraction to one million.

Social Studies: The students will learn all about New York state. They will learn the state's seal, flag, bird, flower, fruit and so on. They will also learn about the many cities in NY state.

Religion: We will go over some prayers and the students will learn new ones. We will then begin Chapter 1 on God creating the world.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through Seesaw. I'm always happy to help.

June 21, 2021

We did it!!! The final week of school

September 8, 2022

Dear Parents,

Welcome to 4-2! It has been so nice meeting some of you and seeing some familiar faces. We had a wonderful first couple of days of school. The students are adjusting well to being back in the classroom.

As you may already know, I will be teaching Reading and Language Arts to both sections of Fourth grade. Mrs. Turoski will be teaching Math to both classes. We each teach our own section Social Studies, Science, and Religion. The students will not be switching classes. We thought it best that the teachers switch rooms instead.

Next week, the students will be working out of packets in Social Studies and Reading and Language Arts. We will begin working on Chapter 1 in Math.

Every Friday your child will take home their work folder. This contains your child’s weekly work and tests. Please take a few minutes and review these papers. Sign the enclosed sheet and date it so, I know you are aware of your child’s progress. The folder needs to be returned on Monday. Also on Monday, there will be new information on Myteacherpages website under Classroom News. It will state what our class is working on and when tests are scheduled. You can access this website through the St. Pius X site and click under my name and 4-2.

We will be having snack because our lunch is at 11:50. Please make sure your child brings in a healthy nut free snack. I appreciate you helping me keep the children safe in the classroom. If you have any questions, please let know.

If there is a change in how your child will be getting home, it is vital that you let the office know, as I will not always be able to check my emails throughout the day. This will be very helpful to me, as I learn where each child goes at the end of the day.

Communication between us is invaluable. Please feel free to contact me in your child’s planner, email me, or call me at school (518) 465-4539. My email address is cmilano@stpius-x.com. I have decided to use the Remind App. Please don’t forget to sign up to receive last minute messages. I enjoy working with your child and look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Milano

June 21, 2022

We did it!!! The final week of school! There will not be school on Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth Day. Thursday is a half day and dismissal is at 11:00.

As you know, we will be having a little celebration on Tuesday, June 21st. for the students at 2:00 in the media center across the hall from the fourth grade classes. We hope you will be able to join us!

I would like thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, kindness, and generosity throughout this year. We had a wonderful year and I attribute that to you and the amazing group of students I was blessed to teach.

I hope you and your families have a fun summer filled with love and opportunities to make beautiful memories.

My very best,

Chantale MilanO

Good morning,

We had a fun Spirit Day! A huge THANK YOU to all the parents that volunteered or supported this day making it a great success!

We thought it would be fun to have an end of the year celebration (Campfire Day) on Tuesday, June 21st. The students are currently working on a Memory Book to share around our pretend campfire. They will make smores, do a couple of crafts, play kick ball, and have a pizza lunch. The ice truck will be visiting compliments of Anthony and his parents.

I would appreciate each student donating $5.00 to cover the cost of smores, pizza, juice boxes, and crafts. Please send the donation in by Thursday, June16th. I'm blessed and grateful for your support!

Thank you,

Chantale Milano

June 13, 2022

We will be having a Flag Day celebration on Tuesday, June 14th. Please have your child wear a red shirt with PE shorts or sweat pants.

The ice cream truck will be visiting us on Thursday, June 15th compliments of Lily and her family.

Friday, June 17th is Free Dress compliments of Maggie and her family.

Reading/ LA- We will not have a story this week. They will be working on a Memory Book that they will use next week.

Math- Last math test will be on Monday, the 13th. Please spend a few minutes helping your child review conversions that they learned during this chapter. We will spend the remainder of the week starting to discuss perimeter and area, and finishing the i-ready diagnostic.

Social Studies- Reviewing the chapter and the test is on Wednesday. Please have your child use the study guide to review the concepts and Quizlet to study vocabulary.

Religion- We continue our discussions on how the students may determine a vocation. They will understand that through our vocations we carry on Christ's mission in the world.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through Remind. I'm always happy to help

June 6, 2022

The NYS Test will be on Monday. The students have completed several practice tests to get a good idea of what to expect on the test. I have not made a big deal of it. I ask that the students get a good night sleep and have a good breakfast. I'm sure they will do fine!

Spirit Day is next Friday, June 10th. Please have your child wear the green shirt they wore for Race for Education. Hope you can join us!

The story this week is: Museums: Worlds of Wonder

Vocabulary Concept: Prefixes con-, com-, in-, im-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Fact and opinion

Grammar- Pronouns

Writing: Persuasive Paragraph

Math- We will be finishing up Chapter 12. This includes: units of time, elapsed time, and patterns in measurements. There will be math help on Wednesday after school. The test is scheduled for Monday, June 13th.

Social Studies- -The students will learn how Washington led his small army in victories against the British. We'll start to review the chapter. The test will be next week.

Religion- Our discussions will show how the students may determine a vocation. They will understand that through our vocations we carry on Christ's mission in the world.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

May 31, 2022

We had beautiful weather and the kids had a fun time running to raise money for their school!

Here's what we're doing next week:

Spring Concert is on Thursday, June 2nd. at 1:30. Bring your lawn chair.

Free dress day on Friday, June 3rd. compliments of Emma Mastracci and her family.

***For the rest of the school year, the weekly story can be found in your child's Reading Google Classroom***

The story this week is: The Frog in the Milk Pail

Vocabulary Concept: Analogies

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Main idea/ supporting details

Grammar: Suffixes -ful, and less

Math- The students will be starting Chapter12 Relative Sizes of Measurement Units.

Social Studies-The students will understand the role of New York in the American Revolution.

Religion- There will be an open book test on Tuesday for Chapter 16. I encourage students to use their book if they are unsure of the material.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through the Remind app. I'm always happy to help.

May 23, 2022

The students have the NYS Performance Exam in Science on Tuesday, May 24h. I think this is the one test the students will enjoy doing. They are well prepared.

Here's what we're doing this week:

The animal reports are coming along very well. I hope to have the students complete them by the middle of the week.

The story this week is: The Girl Who Liked Spiders

Vocabulary Concept: Continue with Greek and Latin Word Parts- meter, therm, aud, and fac

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Story structure/ Visualize and use text for details.

Grammar- Adjectives with -er and -est

Math- We're starting a new unit on angles. This will be a very short chapter, and the test is scheduled for Thursday, 26th.

Social Studies- We are beginning Chapter 5 on the American Revolution. The students will learn how each side fought for land in the French and Indian War. They'll understand the importance of the Declaration of Independence.

Religion- Students will learn how God's peace and forgiveness is celebrated through the liturgy.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through Remind. I'm always happy to help.

May 16, 2022

We have a Free Dress day on Friday, compliments of Winter's Night Out winners Mr. and Mrs. Valente, Sam's parents.

Here's what we're working on:

Reading/ Language Arts- There will not be a story this week. The students will be working on an informational project. They will be using their chrome books to research their favorite animal in school. This will be used as a grade for science and writing.

Here's what else we're working on:

Math- Students will spend Monday and Tuesday reviewing the chapter on Geometry. The test will be on Wednesday. For those students who have missed time, Mrs. Turoski will be available Monday and Tuesday after school to catch up on any missed lessons and work. Please let her know asap if your child will be staying after. Wednesday math help is canceled for this coming week.

Science- We will be doing some hands on activities to prepare for the NYS Exam.

Religion- The students made Rosaries, and they will learn how to use them while praying. We begin Chapter 15 "Respecting Others."

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or through Remind. I'm always happy to help.

May 9, 2022

Monday is Free Dress Day compliments of Peter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins, winners at Winter's Night Out.

*Poetry project is due Thursday, May 12th. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Here's what we're doing this week:

The story this week is: "The Fun They Had"

Vocabulary Concept: Greek and Latin Word Parts- meter, therm, aud, and fac

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Author's purpose/ Question the text

Math- The students will continue to learn about two- dimensional figures in geometry.

Science- Experimenting with circuits, and we will be reviewing for the NYS science exam.

Religion- Students will understand that the Seventh through Tenth Commandments teach us to treat others in loving and unselfish ways.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

May 2, 2022

The students have been learning about various types of poems and have created some of their own. They will be doing a poetry project at home. I have sent home a packet that will help the students to complete this project. It is due Thursday, May12th. This is a fun project that the students will be sharing in class.

Dr. Bononni had to reschedule his visit with the fourth grades. He will be in Thursday, May 5th.

The story this week is: Owen and Mzee

Vocabulary Concept: Suffixes ed- and ly-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Compare and Contrast/ Analyze and evaluate

Math- Math test on Monday. The students are well prepared. The next chapter is on two-dimensional shapes.

Science- The test is on Tuesday. The students should use Quizlet to study vocabulary and the Chapter review packet to study the concepts.

Religion- There will be an open book test on Chapter 13 on Monday for homework. In chapter 14, we will discuss the two Sacraments of healing.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

April 25, 2022

I hope you had an amazing Easter break! We have a busy week ahead. Here's what we're doing this week.

Dr. Bonnoni, a former parent and engineer, will be coming in on Friday to do some hands on activities with the students on electricity. This is not Dr. Bonnoni's first visit. It has been a tradition that he visits the fourth grade students and shares his knowledge and expertise.

The story this week is: The Ever-Living Tree

Vocabulary Concept: Prefixes pre-, inter-, ex-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Text and graphic features/ Use reading techniques to understand confusing passages of text

Math- Finishing up Chapter 9. The test is tomorrow. There will be math help during lunch on Wednesday. This is a good opportunity to review for the test.

Science- The students will learn how electricity is generated. We will review the unit and the test is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Religion- Our discussions will be focused on how the Church carries out the mission in the world.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, Remind, or at school (518) 465-4539. I'm always happy to help.

April 11, 2022

I hope you had a great weekend!

I will be discussing the Circle of Grace with the students next week. I know Mrs. Cox has already informed you of these lessons. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Math- Students will be problem solving with money, and reviewing the lessons they have learned so far in Chapter 9.

Please be sure to check FACTS for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or the Remind app. I'm always happy to help

April 4, 2022

Spring pictures are schedule for Wednesday, April 6th.

The students enjoyed Paul Caiano's presentation on weather. He discussed information they already learned and material they will learn next week. They were so engaged and full of questions. A big Thanks to Kumi Tucker for helping me set up his visit.

The story this week is: I Could Do That!

Vocabulary Concept: Adages and proverbs

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Cause and Effect/ Infer and Predict

Grammar Skill: Double negatives

Math- The students are starting a new chapter on relating fractions and decimals.

Religion- The students continue to work out of their Lent packets and write in their Lenten journals. We will be going to the Stations of the Cross on Friday at 1:30.

Please be sure to check FACTS for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

March 28, 2022

Here's what we're working on this week: The World According to Humphrey

Vocabulary Strategy: Using context

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Theme- examine characters' qualities/ summarize

Grammar Skill: Adjectives -er, -est

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- informative paragraph

Math- We are finishing up the chapter. The math test is on Thursday. Lunch and after school math help will be available on Wednesday. Mrs. Turoski encourages all students to attend this for extra review and clarification on the concepts. Students have finished their i-ready diagnostic testing and will begin having supplementary lessons using this software. This will take place both in the classroom and at home.

Science- Paul Caiano will be visiting the fourth grade classes on Thursday to speak about weather. We will be finishing up the unit and the test will be following Monday.

Religion- We have Stations of the Cross this Friday at 1:30 with the rest of the student body.

Please be sure to check FACTS for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

March 14, 2022

Here's what we're working on this week: Harvest Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez is the story this week.

Vocabulary Strategy: Reference materials

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Conclusion and generalizations/ infer predict

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- personal story

Math- On Monday, there will be a fun real life application lesson. I'll be sending out pictures. Tuesday will be spent on review, and Thursday is the test. As always, the preparation for the test will be more difficult than the actual test. Next week, we will start a new chapter on Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers.

Social Studies- Unit 4 Life in Colonial New York test is on Tuesday. Please make sure the students use their study guide to study the concepts and Quizlet to study the vocabulary. Quizlet is posted on their Social Studies google classroom.

Religion- We continue to discuss the Lenten Season. They will be making bracelets that have the letters (W.W.J.D), What Would Jesus Do to remind them to make good choices during this special time of year.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

March 7, 2022

I'm so glad March is here! Brighter days and warmer weather are just around the corner!

Here's what we're working on this week: Hercules' Quest is the story.

Comprehension Skills: Story structure- setting, character, and events in a story.

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- story

Math- The students will be finishing up chapter 7. They will be adding and subtracting mixed numbers, subtracting with remaining, and using the Commutative and Associative Properties.

Social Studies- We are reviewing the chapter. The students will be working on their maps skills.

Religion- The focus of our discussions have been about the season of Lent. The students are learning different ways we prepare ourselves during this special time.

** Professional Day is this Friday, there will be NO SCHOOL.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help

February 28, 2022

I hope you have a nice break and enjoy some family time.

There was a faculty meeting last Wednesday, and it was decided that any student coming in after 8:00 a.m. would be marked tardy. Please make sure your child is in school by that time. I appreciate it!

Please continue to have your child work on Savvas, A-Z, and IXL.com. These are great apps to help your child improve their skills.

Here's what we're working on when we return from break:

Story: Lesson 17 The Right Dog for the Job.

Vocabulary Strategy: suffixes -ion, -ation, -ition

Comprehension Skills: Sequence of events and summarize

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- Narrative writing- friendly letter

Math- Students will be subtracting fractions using models, there will be a mid- chapter review, and moving on to renaming mixed numbers as fractions.

Social Studies- The students will learn how the British Government supported immigrants who wanted to escape intolerance in Europe. They will explore where and how the majority of New Yorkers lived.

Religion- The students will explore the season of Lent. They will choose one thing to give up and one good deed to do during these 40 days.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

February 13, 2023

Our Valentine's Day party is this Tuesday. We wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day! A huge thank you for sending in the items for our party!

Here's what we're working on this week: Riding Freedom is the story this week.

Comprehension Skills: Compare and Contrast- identifying how details and ideas are alike and different

Grammar Skill- Adjectives

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- The students are doing well with their paragraphs.

Math- Chapter 6 test is on Monday. Please help your child review over the weekend. We will start the new chapter on adding and subtracting fractions on Tuesday.

Science- Unit 4 Test is in Tuesday.

Social Studies- We begin Chapter 4 Life in Colonial New York.

Religion- In Chapter 12, we'll discuss the ways we can live according to God's plan.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to hep.

February 7, 2023

We had an amazing Catholic Schools Week! The kids had a blast! There will be a virtual Diocesan Liturgy on Thursday. We have rescheduled the ice cream sundaes for this Friday. Report cards will be mailed this week.

I am very pleased with how the students are progressing in Reading and Language Arts. Going into third quarter, the student will continue to work on their individualized reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills at school. They will have homework every Wednesday on IXL.com. This reading assignment will be related to the weekly story. Students should spend about 15- 20 minutes on this skill.

Reading/ Language Arts: Story 15 Ecology for Kids Comprehension Skills: Main idea and detail

Math- Students will be finishing up the fractions chapter, reviewing, and having a fun fraction lesson being chefs!

Science- The students are learning how weathering and erosion changes the Earth's surface. The test is scheduled for next Tuesday. Please have your child study their completed lesson activities for concepts and use Quizlet for vocabulary review.

Religion- Our discussions are focused on how we can apply the Ten Commandments to our daily life. There will be an open book test on Chapter 11 for homework on Tuesday.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

January 31, 2022

I can't believe it's Catholic Schools Week already! Please see the letter I sent home on Remind for the fun activities we will be doing.

Reading- There will not be a story this week. The students will be working on review packets

Math- There will be a review of fractions for additional support, and students will be doing review packets.

Science- Lessons focus on Earth's surface and identifying patterns in its surface features.

Religion- We continue to discuss the Ten Commandments. The students wrote beautiful cards for seniors in our community.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to h

January 24, 2023

I will be assessing the students' reading levels in vocabulary, comprehension, grammar and mechanics this week and next week.

Catholic Schools Week is the week of January 31- February 4th. We have a lot of fun activities planned. More information will be sent home soon.

Here's what else we're working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 14 The Life and Times of the Ant

Vocabulary Strategy: suffixes -able, ible

Comprehension Strategy: Question- before, during, and after reading

Writing- We continue to work on persuasive writing.

Math- Begin Chapter 6 Equivalence and Comparison. Students will generate and compare equivalent fractions.

Science- We will be starting Unit 4 Earth's Features. The students will learn to use maps to compare and identify Earth's surface features.

Religion- Our discussions will be on how we show our love for God by following the Ten Commandments.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

4-2 Class News

January 18, 2023

I hope you enjoyed the weekend!

Here's what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 13 Antarctic Journey

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek and Latin word parts

Comprehension Strategy: Sequence of events and summarize the text

Writing- Persuasive paragraph

We will continue to work on singular and plural possessive, as it was a hard concept for the students.

Math- Chapter 5 test will be on Thursday. There will be math review on Wednesday at lunch and after school.

Social Studies- We are reviewing the unit and the test will be on Thursday. The students should use their study guide for the concepts and Quizlet for the vocabulary.

Religion- Our discussions will be focused on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they help us everyday. There will be an open book Religion test for homework on Tuesday.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

January 10, 2022

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. I encourage you to please go on Powerschool to access your child's grades. I input grades on a daily basis and this is a great way for you to be current on how your child is progressing. If you have not been on Powerschool. I encourage you to call the office and Mrs. Brunell will direct you.

Here's what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 12 The Earth Dragon Awakes

Vocabulary Strategy: Synonyms

Comprehension Skill: Sequence of events- understanding the order in which events happened

Writing- persuasive paragraph

Math- The students are working on composite and prime number. They are also focusing on number patterns.

Religion- Our discussions will be on the special link between Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. There will be an open book religion test for home work on Monday.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

January 3, 2022

Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice Christmas and some time to relax and enjoy your family.

Here's what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 11 Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms

Vocabulary Strategy: Suffixes -ful, -less, -ment, and ness

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict- using text clues to predict what is coming in the text or what hasn't been directly stated. This is usually a hard concept for the students.

Writing- Persuasive paragraph

Math- We begin chapter 5 Multiples and Patterns. The students will find all the factors of a number by using models. They will determine whether a number is a factor of a given number.

Social Studies- We have started Unit 3 Europeans Explore New York. The students will learn what led the explorers to land in the Americas.

Religion- In Chapter 9, we will discuss and identify the Holy Spirit as our guide.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

December 20, 2021

We have a short week ahead. There will not be a story for the week. The students will be working on a paragraph about what or who makes them smile. They will work on a Language Arts and Math packet with me. They will also be finishing up some projects that they started last week. The students will do an activity in the STEM lab. Mrs. Turoski will be finishing up the math test, reviewing/ correcting the test as needed, and a fun division review.

We have Mass at 10:00. I hope you can join us!

I would like to wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and a joyful and healthy New Year!

Blessings,

C. Milano

December 13, 2021

Thank you so much for your donations for our Beatitudes project. We have a good number of items, and I'm sure you're going to make many children and their parents happy. I would like to reward the students with a movie and popcorn next Friday afternoon. I have not chosen a movie yet, but it will have a Christmas message and be rated G. They will still go to Spanish and Choir in the afternoon.

The Spelling Bee is scheduled for Monday, 12/20 at 9:00.

Here's what we're doing this week:

Reading: Story- Jose Born to Dance

Vocabulary Strategy: Shades of meaning

Comprehension Strategy: Analyze/ evaluate- think carefully about the text and form an opinion

Writing- persuasive paragraph

Math- Math: exploring further division strategies and reviewing for the Chapter Test (all division strategies)

Science- We are finishing up the Unit 3 Waves of Information. The test will be on Thursday. Students will use Quizlet to study the vocabulary words and the activity sheets to study the concepts.

Religion- We continue to discuss Advent and this very special time of year.

Spanish- When students miss Spanish class, please be sure that they check the Spanish Google classroom for further instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

December 6, 2021

The Book Fair is this week. The students will preview the books on Tuesday and purchase them on Thursday. The fourth grade choir will be singing this Wednesday at the 10:00 Mass. Hope you can join us! There is a "free festive dress day on Friday, 12/10 for a Christmas recording.

Here's more of what we're doing this week:

Reading: Story- Dear Mr. Winston

Vocabulary Strategy: Antonyms

Comprehension Strategy: Conclusions and generalizations

Writing- Informational writing

Math- Students will continue to explore division strategies using the distributive property, number lines, and subtraction with long division.

Science- We have started Unit 3 Waves and Information. The students are learning the basic properties of waves, and how waves can cause objects to move.

Religion- Our discussions are about Advent. The students are understanding that Jesus is the Light of the World, and that Advent is time of waiting and preparing.

Spanish- When students miss Spanish class, please be sure that they check the Spanish Google classroom for further instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@pius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

November 29, 2021

I hope you had relaxing Thanksgiving and enjoyed some time with your families. Here's what we're doing this week:

Reading: Story- Lesson 8 Me and Uncle Romie

Vocabulary Skill: Figurative language

Comprehension Strategy: Visualize- use text details to form pictures in your mind.

Writing- Informative writing

Math- We will continue to work on Chapter division strategies.

Science- We begin Unit 3 Science Waves and Information. The students will learn the basic properties of waves, and how waves can cause objects to move.

Religion- We will begin the chapter on Advent. Students will learn that Jesus is the Light of the World. They will understand that Advent is time of waiting and preparing.

Spanish- When students miss Spanish class, please be sure that they check the Spanish Google classroom for further instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

November 22, 2021

Thank you so much for meeting with me for Parent- Teacher conferences. I enjoyed discussing your child and getting to know you better.

On Monday, we will be using IXL to work on some recommended reading skills. The students will do an activity where they will choose a Native American name that suits them. We will be using the Venture book to discuss the weekly gospel.

We have many activities set for Native American Day on Tuesday. I hope the weather will cooperate because students will be playing lacrosse outside. I'll be sharing some pictures with you:)

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and take some time to relax with your family.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

Week of November 15th

Parent -Teacher Conferences are this Thursday. I look forward to meeting with you!

Additional Information for next week:

The spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and grammar tests will be on Tuesday, November 16th.

There will be a Social Studies test on Friday, November 19th.

Native American Day will be on Monday, November 22nd. We have a lot of fun activities planned for that day. Please send in paper towel rolls. We will need those for that day.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Weeks of November 8th and 15th

Due to the short couple of weeks, the students will be working on this story for the next two weeks. The vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling, and grammar tests will be on Friday, November 19th.

Here's the story we'll be working on:

Reading: The story this week is Coming Distractions: Questioning Movies

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek and Latin word parts phon, photo, graph, auto

Comprehension Skill : Fact or opinion Comprehension Strategy: Summarize

Language Arts: Verbs, past, present and future

Math: Chapter 3 math test will be on Tuesday. In Chapter 4, students will be dividing by a one digit number.

Social Studies: The students will learn about the Great Peace and how the Iroquois League was formed. They will be able to describe how the Iroquois League established laws and chose leaders.

Religion: We will explore how worldly justice and God's justice differ. We will focus on Saint Francis de Sales and how he lived a holy life.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help

November 1, 2021

The students had a blast celebrating Halloween! Thank you so much for the pizza and sweet treats. A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Valente and Mrs. Perez for organizing our party. Enjoy the Halloween weekend and stay safe!

Here's what we're working on next week:

Reading: I will be assessing the students in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.

Math: Multiplying two and three digit numbers with regrouping.

Social Studies: We are starting Unit 2 New York State's Early People.

Religion: We will discuss ways to live out the Beatitudes.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

October 25, 2021

I can't believe Halloween is this weekend! The students will start their celebration at 11:45 with pizza and some other sweet treats. If you have not yet sent in your money for the party, please send it in. I would appreciate it if your child's costume is easy to put on. This way we won't face any problems and no one will be sad. The parade will be at 2:00. Hope to see you there!

Here's what we're working on next week:

Reading: The story this week is Invasion from Mars

Vocabulary Strategy: Suffixes -y, -ous

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict

Language Arts: Verbs/ Informative writing, draft, revise, edit, publish

Math: The students started Chapter 3, and they are multiplying two and three digit numbers with regrouping. Please continue to have your child practice their math facts.

Science- The students will compare green energy and fossil fuel energy. They will identify materials that conduct heat well. The test is scheduled for Thursday.

Religion: We will discuss ways to live out the Beatitudes. There will be an open book religion test for homework on Monday.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

October 18, 2021

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story this week is Stormalong

Vocabulary Strategy: Reference material

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict

Language Arts: Common and Proper Nouns/ Narrative writing, draft, revise, edit, publish

Math: We are reviewing the chapter and the test is on Tuesday.

Science- We begin Unit 9 on Energy. The students will identify energy uses and their sources. They will be able to describe uses of chemical and mechanical energy & how chemical energy can be changed to other forms of energy.

Religion: Students will understand the significance of Baptism, and explore promises made at our Baptisms.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help!

October 12, 2021

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend. Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is The Power of W.O.W.!

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes non-, mis,

Comprehension Strategy: Analyze/ evaluate- text meaning

Language Arts: Narrative writing and focus on sentence structure.

Math: We are finishing and reviewing Chapter 2. Please make sure your child is practicing their math facts. The students will continue to take multiplication quizzes on factors up to 12. Chapter 2 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19th.

Social Studies: We are wrapping up and reviewing Chapter 1. The students should use their study guides and vocabulary on Quizlet to study. Wednesday, October 13th will be the test.

Religion: The students will wrapping up the unit. There will be an open book test for homework on Tuesday.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

October 4, 2021

It was so nice to see you at the Open House. I hope you found the evening informative. Iowa testing starts next week. Our picture day is this Wednesday. Please remember this Friday is a half day, so dismissal is at 11:00.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is My Librarian is a Camel

Vocabulary Strategy: Using context

Comprehension Skill: Cause and effect

Language Arts: Narrative writing and using quotation marks

Math: Multiply using mental math and problem solve using multistep multiplication.

Social Studies: The focus will be maps, grids, time lines, and reviewing the chapter.

Religion: The students will learn how to respond in prayer to the Ten Commandments.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

September 27, 2021

I'm amazed at how well the students are adjusting to being back at school. This week the students will start using chrome books in the classroom.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is My Brother Martin

-Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes in-, im-, il-, and ir- (prefixes that mean not)

-Comprehension Skill: Author's purpose- use text details to figure the author's reasons for writing

Language Arts: Declarative and Interrogative, Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences

Math: The students are starting Chapter 2: Multiply by One Digit Numbers. Please make sure your child is reviewing their multiplication facts.

Social Studies: The students will understand that some natural resources are renewable and others are nonrenewable. They will recognize that NY's resources are important to its economy.

Religion: Our discussions will be focused on the Ten Commandments and the life of Saint Teresa of Avila.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

September 20, 2021

We had a great first week of school! You could tell the students were happy to be back at school and with their friends. Their big smiles under their masks made my week!

Now that they are used to the schedule, we are going to start working in their text books. There will not be a spelling test at the end of this week or next week. This will give me an opportunity to assess them and put them in a specific group. There will be a vocabulary and comprehension tests. It's also a good way to ease them into the school year.

Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is Because of Winn-Dixie.

-Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes re-, un-, and dis-

-Comprehension Skill: Examine details about characters, setting, and plot.

Language Arts: Simple subjects and simple predicates

Math: The students will be reviewing the unit and Chapter 1 test is scheduled for Friday.

Religion: In our discussions, the students will explore the scripture story of the Last Supper and learn about the life of Pope Pius.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

June 21, 2021

We did it!!! The final week of school!

I would like thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, kindness, and generosity throughout this year. I could not of asked for a better group of parents to go through this uncertain year with. It was a crazy year, but I can honestly say, it was one of my best!! I attribute that to you and the amazing group of students I was blessed to teach.

I hope you and your families have a fun summer filled with love and opportunities to make wonderful memories.

My very best,

C. Milano

June 14, 2021

I can't believe it is the last full week of school! The students are still learning and keeping busy.

Here's what we're doing this week:

The students are finishing up their animal reports. They will be presenting them to their friends at the end of week.

Math- We begin the next chapter on Area and Perimeter. The students will understand how these formulas apply to real world and mathematical problems. Perfect examples of this would be the measurement of a fence or area rug.

Social Studies- We are finishing up the Unit 5 on the American Revolution. The test is on Thursday.

Religion- The students are going to move away from the text book and discuss stories in the bible. On Friday, they will pray a decade of Rosary using their school made Rosaries.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

June 7, 2021

The NYS Test will be on Tuesday. The students have completed several practice tests to get a good idea of what to expect on the test. I have not made a big deal of it. There will not be homework Monday night and ask that the students get a good night sleep and have a good breakfast. I'm sure they will do fine!

Here's what we're doing this week:

The students completed their research for their animal reports. This week, they will write their paragraphs and finish their reports.

Math- We will be reviewing the chapter and the test is on Wednesday.

Science- We begin Unit 8 The Human Body System.

Social Studies- The students are still learning about the Revolutionary War.

Religion- The students made Rosaries that they will use at school to pray with. We will be discussing ways in which the Eucharist is central to the celebration of our faith. The students will understand the priest's role in the liturgy and in the parish community.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

June 1, 2021

Feels like summer is here! Hope you enjoyed the long weekend.

Here's what we're doing this week:

There will not be a story this week. Instead, the students will learn the process of writing a report. They will learn to research their animal, take notes, write a rough draft using those notes, organize their paragraphs, revise and proof read their report. Finally, they will present their reports in class.

Math- Chapter 11 is on Angles. The students will learn to relate angles and fractional parts of a circle. They will finally get to use their protractors!

Science- We begin Unit 7 Structures and Functions. This unit focuses on the internal and external structures and functions of plants and animals.

Social Studies- Discuss the events during the Battle of Yorktown and the goals of the British troops.

Religion- Through our discussions, the students will understand that our vocations carry on Christ's mission in the world. We will explore ways students may determine a vocation.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

May 24, 2021

Here's what we're doing this week: Race for Education is Thursday, 5/27. Our class will be running at 10:30. Parents are invited.

No school on Friday, so story assessments are scheduled for Thursday.

The story this week is: Museums: Worlds of Wonder

Vocabulary Concept: Prefixes con-, com-, in-, im-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Fact and opinion

Math- The students will learn to identify and draw parallel and perpendicular lines, classify quadrilaterals, and determine if objects are symmetrical. Test is on Thursday before Race for Education.

Science- We begin Unit 6 The History of Planet Earth. Students will identify patterns in fossils and rock formations. They will understand how a landscape has changed over time.

Social Studies- Unit 5 is on American Revolution. The students will learn how each side fought for land in the French and Indian War. They will understand NY colonist's increasing anger toward the British and the importance of the Declaration of Independence.

Religion- The students will recognize that the Seventh through Tenth Commandments require us to respect others and care for the rights of others.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help

May 17, 2021

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weekend! The students chose Tuesday and Thursday to be their Free Dress days. Compliments of the Lorusso and Weidner Families.

Here's what we're doing this week:

The story this week is: The Frog in the Milk Pail

Vocabulary Concept: Analogies

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Main idea/ supporting details

Math- We will be reviewing the unit and the test is on Tuesday. Chapter 10 will be on Two- Dimensional Figures.

Science- Test on Tuesday for Unit 4. We will studying Unit 5 Earth's Natural Hazards next.

Religion- There will be an open book religion test on Chapter 15 for homework on Monday. In Chapter 16, we will focus on respecting others.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help!

May 10, 2021

I would like to express my gratitude again for making me feel so special and appreciated during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Here's what we're doing this week:

The story this week is: The Girl Who Liked Spiders

Vocabulary Concept: Continue with Greek and Latin Word Parts- meter, therm, aud, and fac

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Story structure/ Visualize and use text for details.

Math- Students will learn to use the four operations to solve problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money. They will compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size.

Science- We're on our last lesson in this unit. The students use evidence to show how weathering and erosion change the Earth's Surface.

Religion- The students will understand that the Seventh through Tenth Commandments teach us to treat others in loving and unselfish ways.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

May 3, 2021

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I was so proud of the poems that the students wrote last week! They had fun and reading and sharing them with the class. Here's what we're doing this week:

The story this week is: The Fun They Had

Vocabulary Concept: Greek and Latin Word Parts- meter, therm, aud, and fac

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Author's purpose/ Question the text

Math- Chapter 8 test on Tuesday. Chapter 9 Relate Fractions and Decimals will begin on Wednesday.

Science- We will be working on another unit in science. We have started Unit 4 Earth's Features. Lesson 1 focuses on maps to identify and compare Earth's surface and features.

Religion- The students will be learn about the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. They will also learn about St. John Vianney.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

April 26, 2021

Please remember the Poem Project is due Wednesday, 4/28. The students will be sharing their poems with the class.

The story this week is: Owen and Mzee

Vocabulary Concept: Suffixes ed- and ly-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Compare and Contrast/ Analyze and evaluate

Math- Students will multiply a fraction or mixed number by a whole number using models. We will focus on fractions with word problems.

Science- The vocabulary test is on Tuesday and Unit 3 test is on Wednesday.

Religion- There will be an open book test on Tuesday for homework. The students will learn about the two Sacraments of Healing.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help!

April 19, 2021

April is the month of poetry. We have been working on various types of poems in school. The students went home with directions for a project in creating their own book of poetry. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

The story this week is: The Ever-Living Tree

Vocabulary Concept: Prefixes pre-, inter-, ex-

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Text and graphic features/ Use reading techniques to understand confusing passages of text

Math- We continue to work on fractions as we begin Chapter 8.

Science- Students will learn and model how light reflection allows objects to be seen.

Religion- There will be an open book test on Monday for homework. The students will explore how the Church carries out Christ's mission in the world.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

April 12, 2021

I wish you a blessed Easter and a wonderful Spring Break! We will resume on April 12th.

Spring pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th.

The story this week is: I Could Do That!

Vocabulary Concept: Adages and proverbs

Comprehension Skill/ Strategy: Cause and Effect/ Infer and Predict

Math- We will be doing a lot of reviewing on Monday. The students will learn to solve multistep fraction problems. I'm hoping to give the test on Thursday.

Science- We begin Unit 2 Patterns of Waves. The students will model waves using patterns in wave properties.

Religion- We begin Chapter 12. Our discussions will focus on Jesus' family. The students will learn how Mary, Jesus' mother, accepted God's will.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

March 29, 2021

We will not be doing a story due to the short week. The students will use reading packets to work on their comprehension skills. They will also decorate an Easter egg and then write a descriptive paragraph about it. We will have a game to see if the students can guess each others eggs based on their paragraphs.

Math- The students will learn to add and subtract mixed numbers with the same denominators.

Science- We begin Unit 3 Waves and Information. The students will learn basic properties of waves, and be able to describe how waves can cause objects to move.

Religion- Lent, Holy Week, and Easter are still the focus of our discussions. The students are exploring how various words are related to this special time of year. We continue to pray The Stations of the Cross every Friday at 1:30 virtually with the rest of the student body.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

4-2 Class News

March 22, 2021

Here's what we're working on this week: The World According to Humphrey

Vocabulary Strategy: Using context

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Theme- examine characters' qualities/ summarize

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- informative paragraph

Math- The students will write fractions greater than one as mixed numbers. They will learn to add and subtract mixed numbers.

Social Studies- We will be reviewing the unit and the test is scheduled for Wednesday.

Religion- Open book test on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter is scheduled for Tuesday. We continue to pray The Stations of the Cross every Friday at 1:30 virtually with the rest of the student body.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

March 16, 2021

Fourth Grade did a wonderful job with Tuesday's Mass. The students that didn't have a reading part were responding from their seats. We are very proud of all them!

Here's what we're working on this week: Sacagawea is the story this week.

Vocabulary Strategy: Shades of meaning

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Main ideas and supporting details/ visualize- create a mental picture

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- personal story

Math- We begin Chapter 7 Add and Subtract fractions.

Social Studies- Students will learn about George Washington and work on their map skills.

Religion- The students will understand that new life in Christ comes every Easter, and that Jesus rose from the dead. We continue to pray The Stations of the Cross every Friday at 1:30 virtually with the rest of the student body.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

March 8, 2021

Hope you enjoyed your weekend! Fourth grade will be doing the school mass this Tuesday, March 9th at 9:00 am. It will be virtual and live. I will send you the link or you can click on with Facebook.

Here's what we're working on this week: Harvest Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez is the story this week.

Vocabulary Strategy: Reference materials

Comprehension Skills/ Strategy: Conclusion and generalizations/ infer predict

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- personal story

Math- The students will learn to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators by creating common denominators. They will recognize that comparisons are only valid when the two fractions refer to the same whole.

Social Studies- We begin Unit 4 Life in Colonial New York. The students will learn why immigrants from France, Germany, and other countries came to New York in the 1600s. They will also learn what caused trade to grow in N.Y.

Religion- We continue to discuss the Lenten Season. The students will also learn about the Triduum. We are also praying The Stations of the Cross every Friday at 1:30 virtually with the rest of the student body.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

March 1, 2021

I'm so glad March is here! Brighter days and warmer weather are just around the corner!

Here's what we're working on this week: Hercules' Quest is the story this week.

Comprehension Skills: Story structure- setting, character, and events in a story.

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- story

Math- The students will learn to use an equivalent fraction to write a fraction with a common denominator. They will also problem solve using equivalent fractions.

Science- The science test is scheduled for Wednesday.

Religion- The focus of our discussions have been about the season of Lent. The students are learning different ways we prepare ourselves during this special time. We are also praying The Stations of the Cross every Friday at 1:30 virtually with the rest of the student body.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

I hope you had a nice break and enjoyed some family time.

Here's what we're working on this week: The Right Dog for the Job is the story this week.

Comprehension Skills: Sequence of events and summarize

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing- friendly letter

Math- We begin Chapter 6 on fractions.

Science- Students will continue to identify ways electricity is used and describe how it is generated.

Religion- Our discussions will focus on how we show our love for God by following the Ten Commandments. Open book test on Thursday.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

February 8, 2021

We had a fun week celebrating Catholic Schools' Week. Have a great weekend!

Here's what we're working on this week: Riding Freedom is the story this week.

Comprehension Skills: Compare and Contrast- identifying how details and ideas are alike and different

Writing Skills: Narrative Writing

Math- We will be reviewing Chapter 5 and the test is on Wednesday.

Science- Students will be able to identify ways electricity is used and describe how it is generated.

Religion- Begin Chapter 11 on The New Commandment. The students will recognize how we show our love for God by following the Ten Commandments.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

February 1, 2021

I can't believe it's Catholic Schools Week already! Please see the letter I sent home on Remind for all the fun activities we will be doing.

Here's what else we're working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: Story 15 Ecology for Kids

Comprehension Skills: Main idea and details

Writing Skills: Persuasive paragraph

Math- Students will learn how factors and multiples are related. They will be able to determine whether a number is prime or composite.

Science- Students will analyze circuits and explain how they work. They will identify conductors and insulators of electricity.

Religion- The students wrote notes for Father Walsh and Deacon Marty. They also made beautiful cards for seniors.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

January 25, 2021

I hope you had a relaxing weekend. Due to the short week, we will be reviewing the comprehension and grammar skills from last week's story. If your child was learning remotely last week, please make sure you email me their math test. I want to be sure to grade it before the quarter is over. I appreciate your help at home.

Here's what else we're working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 14 The Life and Times of the Ant

Math- We will be starting Chapter 5

Social Studies- The test is this Monday. Students will be working on their map skills.

Science- We will be starting Unit 10 on Electricity.

Religion- Our discussions will be focused on the Sacrament of Confirmation. Open book test is on Wednesday.

Please be sure to check Power School for your child's grades.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help!

January 20, 2021

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. The students have been practicing and assessing their skills through the use of digital forms and apps. I encourage you to please go on Powerschool to access your child's grades. I input grades on a daily basis and this is a great way for you to be current on how your child is progressing. If you have not been on Powerschool. I encourage you to call the office and Mrs. Brunell will direct you.

Here's what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 13 Antarctic Journey

Comprehension Strategy: Sequence of events and summarize the text

Writing- persuasive paragraph

Math- We will be finishing up the chapter and the test is on Friday.

Social Studies- We are reviewing the unit and the test will be next Monday.

Religion- Our discussions will be focused on the Sacrament of Confirmation.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

January 3, 2021

Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice Christmas and some time to relax and enjoy your family. The students were happy to see their friends and ready to learn. Here's what we are working on this week:

Reading/ Language Arts: We're on story 11 Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms

Vocabulary Strategy: Suffixes -ful, -less, -ment, and ness

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict- using text clues to predict what is coming in the text or what hasn't been directly stated. This is usually a hard concept for the students.

Writing- persuasive paragraph

Math- The students will be dividing using Distributive Property

Social Studies- We have started Unit 3 Europeans Explore New York. The students will learn what led the explorers to land in the Americas.

Religion- We are finishing up the unit on Christmas. In Chapter 9, we will discuss and identify the Holy Spirit as our guide.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

4-2 Classroom New

November 30, 2020

I hope you had a nice relaxing Thanksgiving. I'm so glad we're still in school. Here's what we're doing this week:

Reading/ Language Arts

Vocabulary Skill: Figurative language

Comprehension Strategy: Visualize- use text details to form pictures in your mind.

Writing- Informative writing

Math- Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one and two digit whole numbers.

Science- The students will compare green energy and fossil fuel energy. They will identify materials that conduct heat well.

Religion- We will be reviewing the unit this week.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

November 23, 2020

Good morning,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. The students will be using their chrome books even more this week to get more comfortable using various websites.

We have enough paper towel rolls. Thank you for sending them in. If you have baby bottles, please send them in. We still need some more.

Tomorrow we have virtual Mass and Native American Day. We have a lot of educational and fun activities planned for the students. They may wear the PE uniform to make this day even more special.

I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Blessings,

C. Milano

November 16, 2020

It was very nice to conference with you on Thursday. I truly feel blessed to have your child in my class and to have your support at home.

Here's what we're working on next week:

Reading: The story this week is Coming Distractions: Questioning Movies

Vocabulary Strategy: Greek and Latin word parts phon, photo, graph, auto

Comprehension Skill : Fact or opinion Comprehension Strategy: Summarize

Language Arts: Verbs, past, present and future

Math: We begin Chapter 3. The students will use place and properties of operations to perform multi-digit math.

Science: We begin a new Unit on Energy.

Religion: We will explore how worldly justice and God's justice differ.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help

November 9, 2020

I hope you enjoy the beautiful weekend! Here's what we're working on next week:

Reading: Due to the short week, the students will be working on comprehension packets. There will not be a story or tests at the end of the week.

Language Arts: We'll focus on constructing Informative writing paragraphs.

Math: Chapter 2 test on Monday.

Social Studies: The students will be doing various activities relating to Veteran's Day.

Religion: We will be using the Venture magazine every Friday. The students will make cards for our veterans.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

November 2, 2020

Have a wonderful Halloween! Here's what we're working on next week:

Reading: The story this week is Invasion from Mars

Vocabulary Strategy: Suffixes -y, -ous

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict

Language Arts: Verbs/ Informative writing, draft, revise, edit, publish

Math: Multiplying two and three digit numbers with regrouping

Social Studies: We will wrap up the unit and the test is on Thursday.

Religion: We will discuss ways to live out the Beatitudes.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

October 27, 2020

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story this week is Stormalong

Vocabulary Strategy: Reference material

Comprehension Strategy: Infer/ predict

Language Arts: Common and Proper Nouns/ Narrative writing, draft, revise, edit, publish

Math: Multiply using mental math and problem solve using multistep multiplication

Social Studies: Students will learn how the Iroquois League established laws and chose leaders.

Religion: Students will explore promises made at our Baptisms.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

October 19, 2020

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: The story is The Power of W.O.W.!

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes non-, mis,

Comprehension Strategy: Analyze/ evaluate- text meaning

Language Arts: Narrative writing and focus on sentence structure.

Math: Begin Chapter 2 on the use of place value and understanding the properties of operation to perform multi-digit math.

Social Studies: We are starting a new unit New York State's Early People.

Religion: The students will wrapping up the unit.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.

October 13, 2020

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. I look forward to seeing you on the virtual Open House on Wednesday at 6:15 pm. Here is what we are working on this week:

Reading: There will not be a story this week. I will be assessing the students in reading and students will be working on reading packets.

Language Arts: We continue to focus on the use of quotation marks.

Math: Math test will be on Tuesday. Begin Chapter 2 on the use of place value and understanding the properties of operation to perform multi-digit math.

Social Studies: The students are reviewing the unit and the test is on Friday.

Religion: The students will wrapping up the unit.

If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through email cmilano@stpius-x.com, at school (518) 465-4539, or in your child's planner. I'm always happy to help.