June 11, 2014
These last few weeks of school have been filled with final projects, fun activities, and a peaceful retreat to Holy Hill.
We shared our end of the year book reports over the past several days, and the students really did a great job with their presentations. It is our hope that through these Powerpoint presentations, the students will get some great ideas for their own summer reading list.
We spent Monday, June 9, at Holy Hill and had an absolutely perfect day! We prayed the Stations of the Cross as we hiked up Holy Hill to the main church. The students climbed the tower and enjoyed the view from the top. After that, we attended Mass and learned a bit of the history of Holy Hill. It was truly a beautiful day for the 5th graders to enjoy each other and end the year with a special prayerful experience.
Today was our "Mini-fest," formerly known as our end of the year picnic. Due to the rain, we set up in the gym, and with an abundance of parent/ parish volunteers, it was a great, fun day for all. There was a bouncy house, face painting, balloon animals, and lots of games to play. Everyone had a fabulous time! Thanks to our volunteers and also to our 8th graders who came back to help out.
Have a blessed summer! See you in August!
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Can it already be the end of May? This week was a very busy one for us.
We have been building in plenty of class time for independent reading and working on the end of year book report. Remember to have your presentation ready for Wednesday, June 4th.
We had the pleasure of meeting Father Kevin on Thursday when he came into our class for a brief visit.
On Friday we had our farewell Mass for the 8th graders. It was a day of hugs, signing yearbooks, and tears. We wish them well!
We have been building in plenty of class time for independent reading and working on the end of year book report. Remember to have your presentation ready for Wednesday, June 4th.
We had the pleasure of meeting Father Kevin on Thursday when he came into our class for a brief visit.
On Friday we had our farewell Mass for the 8th graders. It was a day of hugs, signing yearbooks, and tears. We wish them well!
Friday, May 23, 2014
Friday, May 23
What a busy week it's been! As a follow up from a story we read in class called, "From Bees to Honey," we had a visit from Mr. Radosevich about his job as a beekeeper. What a fascinating presentation we had. There was a lot to learn about bees and how we get honey from bees. If anyone wants honey products, you may contact him for more information. We all got to try three different types of honey, and we also learned some great things.
The 5th grade class prepared the mass for the school today. The theme of the Mass reminded us of our responsibilities as followers of Jesus. We are to stand up for those who are mistreated just at the apostles did for Jesus.
Finally, today we had a very special guest, Mrs. Goff, come into our class and share with us the story of her son who was a doctor in the military. She left us with a very powerful message about the importance of remembering all those who serve or have served our country. Our prayers go out to all military families on this Memorial Day weekend. God Bless Our Service Men and Women!
What a busy week it's been! As a follow up from a story we read in class called, "From Bees to Honey," we had a visit from Mr. Radosevich about his job as a beekeeper. What a fascinating presentation we had. There was a lot to learn about bees and how we get honey from bees. If anyone wants honey products, you may contact him for more information. We all got to try three different types of honey, and we also learned some great things.
The 5th grade class prepared the mass for the school today. The theme of the Mass reminded us of our responsibilities as followers of Jesus. We are to stand up for those who are mistreated just at the apostles did for Jesus.
Finally, today we had a very special guest, Mrs. Goff, come into our class and share with us the story of her son who was a doctor in the military. She left us with a very powerful message about the importance of remembering all those who serve or have served our country. Our prayers go out to all military families on this Memorial Day weekend. God Bless Our Service Men and Women!
Monday, May 19, 2014
5/19/14
This morning in literacy we read more about bees, while preparing to be visited by Mr. Radosevich this Wednesday. In 6th grade Social Studies we talked more about Rome and answered questions about our reports and projects due this week. The 5th graders watched a video on the Persian war in Social Studies because they are learning about Greece. After math class, we had more literacy in which blue had a spelling test and green along with yellow were introduced to their new words. Later in 6th grade science we worked on a worksheet with partners. The 5th graders worked on Venn diagrams comparing flowers and pine cones.
God Bless,
The 5th and 6th graders
Monday, May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014
Our 5th and 6th graders have had a great season in track. At the meet on Saturday, they broke two more records! The St. Leonard/ St. Joseph team came in 3rd place overall! Way to go, track team!
The 5th graders were assigned a project in science in which they had to create a new plant and design the seed packet. They had all sorts of creative ideas. Today in science we had to finish our seed packet design.
Today we also started our final reading project which will be a technology book report. More information will come home on Wednesday, but they each should have a book to read in school every day. Students may use Powerpoint, Prezi, Animoto, or other application to share their books with the class. Book projects will be due the week of June 2nd.
Our 5th and 6th graders have had a great season in track. At the meet on Saturday, they broke two more records! The St. Leonard/ St. Joseph team came in 3rd place overall! Way to go, track team!
The 5th graders were assigned a project in science in which they had to create a new plant and design the seed packet. They had all sorts of creative ideas. Today in science we had to finish our seed packet design.
Today we also started our final reading project which will be a technology book report. More information will come home on Wednesday, but they each should have a book to read in school every day. Students may use Powerpoint, Prezi, Animoto, or other application to share their books with the class. Book projects will be due the week of June 2nd.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
April 2, 2014
We have a huge school of fish outside our classroom door for grade 5 and another school of fish hanging on the 6th grade door showing all of our lenten good deeds. We have another few weeks of Lent, so continue doing your good deeds daily. (We won't stop just because Easter comes later this month.)
Grade 5 learned about dividing fractions, and we used manipulatives to practice. Then we learned that we can "flip and multiply" to get the answer. We practiced on IXL.
Our 5/6 Learning Community just finished our read aloud,"A Long Way from Chicago" today. We had groups work on a story map showing the various story elements including characters, setting, conflict, plot, climax and resolution. It was impressive seeing the groups interact and work so well together!
It was a great day!
Mrs. Caporale and Mrs. Eicher
We have a huge school of fish outside our classroom door for grade 5 and another school of fish hanging on the 6th grade door showing all of our lenten good deeds. We have another few weeks of Lent, so continue doing your good deeds daily. (We won't stop just because Easter comes later this month.)
Grade 5 learned about dividing fractions, and we used manipulatives to practice. Then we learned that we can "flip and multiply" to get the answer. We practiced on IXL.
Our 5/6 Learning Community just finished our read aloud,"A Long Way from Chicago" today. We had groups work on a story map showing the various story elements including characters, setting, conflict, plot, climax and resolution. It was impressive seeing the groups interact and work so well together!
It was a great day!
Mrs. Caporale and Mrs. Eicher
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Today we started hieroglyphic cartouches in art. We are writing our names in hieroglyphs. In social studies the 6th graders learned about the Roman government and the 5th graders learned about Greek gods and goddesses. In science the 5th graders are drawing a diagram of the digestive system.
Have a nice 4 day weekend.
Friday, March 21, 2014
March 21, 2014
We had our classroom Modern Woodman Speech Contest this week. Congratulations to Hunter, Brandon, Molly, and Mason who will advance to the school competition on Monday. Be sure to practice your speech this weekend.
Today was the first full day of spring! Get out and enjoy the warmer weather this weekend.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014
Today in grammar we are learning about regular and irregular verbs.The 5th graders are learning about how to change improper fractions into mixed numbers. We will be using the IXL for both our English and math practice today. Please be sure to find some time to get on the computer today for this important practice. It sure is nice not to have to carry all those books home, though, isn't it?
Today in grammar we are learning about regular and irregular verbs.The 5th graders are learning about how to change improper fractions into mixed numbers. We will be using the IXL for both our English and math practice today. Please be sure to find some time to get on the computer today for this important practice. It sure is nice not to have to carry all those books home, though, isn't it?
Thursday, March 6, 2014
March 6, 2014
Many things have happened since we last posted on the blog. We had our Mardi Gras, and together the students raised over $500. We began Lent yesterday with our Ash Wednesday Mass.
The 5th and 6th graders were introduced to a website called IXL (I excel). Please see the note your child brought home for more information. We are very excited to see how this website can supplement our math program at St. Joe's.
The students are making nice progress on the Modern Woodmen speeches. They have put forth great effort, and I am looking forward to their final speeches which are due on Friday, March 14th.
Many things have happened since we last posted on the blog. We had our Mardi Gras, and together the students raised over $500. We began Lent yesterday with our Ash Wednesday Mass.
The 5th and 6th graders were introduced to a website called IXL (I excel). Please see the note your child brought home for more information. We are very excited to see how this website can supplement our math program at St. Joe's.
The students are making nice progress on the Modern Woodmen speeches. They have put forth great effort, and I am looking forward to their final speeches which are due on Friday, March 14th.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
February 27, 2014
The fifth graders are doing a great job working through our IOWA Tests. I am very pleased with the apparent effort and level of seriousness I am observing in their approach to these tests.
We will be having Band tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 28.
Just a reminder that we will be hosting the "Soda Bottle Ring Toss" game for the Mardi Gras. Please send in either 2 liter bottles or a 6 or 8 pack of smaller bottles- soda, water, lemonade, fruit juice, etc. You may consider flavors your family enjoys because the unused bottles are returned home for your enjoyment. Thanks!
The fifth graders are doing a great job working through our IOWA Tests. I am very pleased with the apparent effort and level of seriousness I am observing in their approach to these tests.
We will be having Band tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 28.
Just a reminder that we will be hosting the "Soda Bottle Ring Toss" game for the Mardi Gras. Please send in either 2 liter bottles or a 6 or 8 pack of smaller bottles- soda, water, lemonade, fruit juice, etc. You may consider flavors your family enjoys because the unused bottles are returned home for your enjoyment. Thanks!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
February 25, 2014
Today was the first day of the school week. In Social Studies, the 5th graders got their test back. On Friday we are having a take home test in Science. We need to study in Religion because we have a review coming up. Today we started Iowa testing, and it will go for 3 weeks. Today for Iowa testing, we did 1 whole category.
Have a great day! We did!
Today was the first day of the school week. In Social Studies, the 5th graders got their test back. On Friday we are having a take home test in Science. We need to study in Religion because we have a review coming up. Today we started Iowa testing, and it will go for 3 weeks. Today for Iowa testing, we did 1 whole category.
Have a great day! We did!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
February 18, 2014
Today after school 5-6 will be going sledding after school from 2:45 to 3:45 at Cherry Park. Then we will return to school for hot chocolate. We are still working on Modern Woodman speeches. Today we had Health class so it will not be on Thursday. In 5th grade science we studied plants and insect body parts with microscopes.
Today after school 5-6 will be going sledding after school from 2:45 to 3:45 at Cherry Park. Then we will return to school for hot chocolate. We are still working on Modern Woodman speeches. Today we had Health class so it will not be on Thursday. In 5th grade science we studied plants and insect body parts with microscopes.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Wednesday, February 12
In,Gym we played the spot game. We worked on taking more notes for our Modern Woodmen speech. In, Science we are using colored paddles with an LED. We also learned the differences between opaque, transparent, and translucent. Try to find examples of each type of material in your home.
In,Gym we played the spot game. We worked on taking more notes for our Modern Woodmen speech. In, Science we are using colored paddles with an LED. We also learned the differences between opaque, transparent, and translucent. Try to find examples of each type of material in your home.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014
We are learning how to diagram indirect objects in English class. It is a lot of fun! Each day this week we can buy valentines for a friend during the lunch time to be handed out each afternoon.
The 5th grade class hosts the Mass on Friday, and we got our parts today for practice.
In science we experimented with colors and light. We took different colored plastic paddles and combined them in different ways to see what colors we could make. We will read and learn more about light and color tomorrow.
On Friday the 5th and 6th graders may exchange Valentine cards with their classmates.
We are learning how to diagram indirect objects in English class. It is a lot of fun! Each day this week we can buy valentines for a friend during the lunch time to be handed out each afternoon.
The 5th grade class hosts the Mass on Friday, and we got our parts today for practice.
In science we experimented with colors and light. We took different colored plastic paddles and combined them in different ways to see what colors we could make. We will read and learn more about light and color tomorrow.
On Friday the 5th and 6th graders may exchange Valentine cards with their classmates.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
February 4, 2014
Today 5 and 6th graders all went to see Anthony's grandpa, we went to see him because her is a dentist. He talked about how he works what he dose. He was amazing! We learned about early Egypt in Social Studies. We talked about Direct objects in English . We finished our Olympic stories.We are going to start our Modern Woodsman speech tomorrow.
We are also starting Forensics. Mrs. Eicher has been asked to be a coach this year.Thank You so much for reading our Monday Afternoon Blog May God bless you Amen. By: Elizabeth
Today 5 and 6th graders all went to see Anthony's grandpa, we went to see him because her is a dentist. He talked about how he works what he dose. He was amazing! We learned about early Egypt in Social Studies. We talked about Direct objects in English . We finished our Olympic stories.We are going to start our Modern Woodsman speech tomorrow.
We are also starting Forensics. Mrs. Eicher has been asked to be a coach this year.Thank You so much for reading our Monday Afternoon Blog May God bless you Amen. By: Elizabeth
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014
You will find a link on this blog (lower right corner) to a video clip that was shown in science class to explain light- reflection and refraction. There is a video clip for our 5th and 6th graders to watch along with a short test for them to try. The test is just for fun, but may be a nice way to see if these terms are understood. The students have been asked to try it.
Also for roller skating tomorrow, students may wear the original "Retro" dress or they may wear spirit wear to celebrate Catholic Schools' Week!
Finally, forensics information went home today, and students will need to decide if they would like to participate ASAP. Please have the forms returned to Mrs. Nichol no later than Wednesday, February 5th. (Activity pictures are next Friday)
You will find a link on this blog (lower right corner) to a video clip that was shown in science class to explain light- reflection and refraction. There is a video clip for our 5th and 6th graders to watch along with a short test for them to try. The test is just for fun, but may be a nice way to see if these terms are understood. The students have been asked to try it.
Also for roller skating tomorrow, students may wear the original "Retro" dress or they may wear spirit wear to celebrate Catholic Schools' Week!
Finally, forensics information went home today, and students will need to decide if they would like to participate ASAP. Please have the forms returned to Mrs. Nichol no later than Wednesday, February 5th. (Activity pictures are next Friday)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
January 29, 2014
We are finally back after 2 days off for cold weather. Today we had our movie day with popcorn. Thanks to Charlie for bringing in the popcorn and thanks to Hunter for the Twizzlers. We watched Despicable Me 2 (thanks to Dominick for bringing in the movie!)
Report cards went home today. Teachers will be meeting after school to coordinate the conferences. I will send out a note soon with times.
Tomorrow we will have a regular morning schedule with Hoops for Heart in the afternoon. Be sure to send your envelope with pledges to school.
We are finally back after 2 days off for cold weather. Today we had our movie day with popcorn. Thanks to Charlie for bringing in the popcorn and thanks to Hunter for the Twizzlers. We watched Despicable Me 2 (thanks to Dominick for bringing in the movie!)
Report cards went home today. Teachers will be meeting after school to coordinate the conferences. I will send out a note soon with times.
Tomorrow we will have a regular morning schedule with Hoops for Heart in the afternoon. Be sure to send your envelope with pledges to school.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
January 23, 2014
Today in social studies we started talking about ancient Egypt. We also played dodge ball in health. We watched Bill Nye- Light Optics video in science. We got our social studies test back. Don't forget that the science fair is tomorrow. In reading the people in Island of the Blue Dolphins read chapters 21-23 and Homer P. Figg questions group needs to complete questions 12-14.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
We spent time today working on the Science Fair Report, which is a summary booklet to accompany the project. A handout went home early in December, and another copy went home today. We worked in the computer lab on the cover page and introduction; although some students claimed to have started at home and used time to practice science vocabulary on Quizlet.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
Today we played hockey in gym class. We did our Knights of Columbus contest for spelling. They had to fix the incorrect words and write the correct. We did our word work tests today. The sixth grade is hosting the Mass this Friday! In art we are learning how to make shapes with string on paper. We hope you have a wonderful and amazing week. May God bless you in everything you do!:)
Today we played hockey in gym class. We did our Knights of Columbus contest for spelling. They had to fix the incorrect words and write the correct. We did our word work tests today. The sixth grade is hosting the Mass this Friday! In art we are learning how to make shapes with string on paper. We hope you have a wonderful and amazing week. May God bless you in everything you do!:)
Monday, January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014
We went on Quizlet and we studied our vocabulary words in Science. We are decorating book marks for religion.
We went over a sheet in Social Studies and talked about the Hammurabi's code. We are doing hockey in gym class. Please work on your Science project it is due January 24th and the next progress form is due January 20th.
Have a great week and may God bless you in everything you do!
We went on Quizlet and we studied our vocabulary words in Science. We are decorating book marks for religion.
We went over a sheet in Social Studies and talked about the Hammurabi's code. We are doing hockey in gym class. Please work on your Science project it is due January 24th and the next progress form is due January 20th.
Have a great week and may God bless you in everything you do!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
January 9, 2014
In Health we talked about Hoops for Heart and played dodge ball. We are taking donations for hoops for heart to raise money for the Heart Association.
In Spanish 5th grade watched a video about fruit. Please take a moment to visit spanishplayground.com for some very interesting and fun activities. The 6th grade has a quiz next Thursday.
Continue with daily reading and Word Work!
I hope you enjoy the week and have a wonderful day! May God bless you in everything you do!
In Health we talked about Hoops for Heart and played dodge ball. We are taking donations for hoops for heart to raise money for the Heart Association.
In Spanish 5th grade watched a video about fruit. Please take a moment to visit spanishplayground.com for some very interesting and fun activities. The 6th grade has a quiz next Thursday.
Continue with daily reading and Word Work!
I hope you enjoy the week and have a wonderful day! May God bless you in everything you do!
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014
Happy 2014! We had an extended vacation between the Christmas and New Year holiday; then the cold weather! It was great so see everyone back, safe, and warm!
The 5th and 6th graders had a religion review game on the blestarewe.com website. This website has a review for every chapter, and I would encourage you to try them at home. There are also other interesting activities on this website which tie into our classroom lessons.
It was a day of getting back to the routine. Students were glad to visit and chat...so we worked to get that out of our system!
Keep plugging away with the Science Fair projects. We will be meeting with students over the next 2 days on progress!
Happy 2014! We had an extended vacation between the Christmas and New Year holiday; then the cold weather! It was great so see everyone back, safe, and warm!
The 5th and 6th graders had a religion review game on the blestarewe.com website. This website has a review for every chapter, and I would encourage you to try them at home. There are also other interesting activities on this website which tie into our classroom lessons.
It was a day of getting back to the routine. Students were glad to visit and chat...so we worked to get that out of our system!
Keep plugging away with the Science Fair projects. We will be meeting with students over the next 2 days on progress!
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