Dear Students and Parents,
Tomorrow, as you know we are not having school in observance of Mrs. Schaffer, our beloved friend and teacher's memorial in the church at 11:00.
On Monday we will have our annual field day. Students are permitted to dress down appropriately. Shoes and socks are required. Lunch will be provided for all students.
We will have our A.R final trip on Tuesday at Gatti Land . You may bring extra spending money, everything else is free.
Our last school day is next Friday, but it is only long enough for a closing Mass and awards. I hope to see you there.
This has sincerely been the BEST year. I feel honored to have been able to be apart of your lives. I know each and every one of you will go on to be successful in whatever God leads you to do. I am so very proud of you!
With all my heart,
Mrs. Casto
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Math Baseline and Religion
We will be taking our math baseline test tomorrow. Students have been given the opportunity to review tonight using their Think Math lesson activity books.
The grading period ends tomorrow. Keep in mind that the current Reading grade may change due to A.R points and comprehension worth 200 points.
Please be sure to sign the permission slips for the A.R trip rescheduled for Tuesday. Students will have pizza, soda, a bumper car ride, and 2.00 to spend on games. If they want to play more games they can bring more money. We will be there for about two hours.
There is a Religion test on the Old Testament, Catholic version tomorrow. The students also have a project due tomorrow on any Bible story. They know what is expected.
The grading period ends tomorrow. Keep in mind that the current Reading grade may change due to A.R points and comprehension worth 200 points.
Please be sure to sign the permission slips for the A.R trip rescheduled for Tuesday. Students will have pizza, soda, a bumper car ride, and 2.00 to spend on games. If they want to play more games they can bring more money. We will be there for about two hours.
There is a Religion test on the Old Testament, Catholic version tomorrow. The students also have a project due tomorrow on any Bible story. They know what is expected.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Science Quiz Moved
Our Science Quiz on electricity will be on Monday. There were not enough hours today. I should have known better, but good news for you! You now have two extra days to study.
Don't forget that you have a song to present on Monday for Mrs. Casto's Reading class.
Don't forget that you have a song to present on Monday for Mrs. Casto's Reading class.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Yard Sale/Bake Sale Homework 5/9
Math: Items are due for the yard sale/bake sale tomorrow. Several students have not brought in items to price and take inventory on. They will need to do this at home tonight. We will not have time in the morning due to Mass.
They have an inventory sheet to write all items and prices down. This sheet is important because this is the way they will be graded for this project.
Reading: Songs are due on Monday.
Science Quiz on Electricity tomorrow.
Spelling/Vocab test tomorrow.
Use the test section on spelling city. Here is the link...
They have an inventory sheet to write all items and prices down. This sheet is important because this is the way they will be graded for this project.
Reading: Songs are due on Monday.
Science Quiz on Electricity tomorrow.
Spelling/Vocab test tomorrow.
Use the test section on spelling city. Here is the link...
Homework and Info. 5-8
Reading: Songs due Monday for Mrs. Casto
Math: Wagner's worksheet
Yard Sale/Bake Sale Items due tomorrow to take inventory and price
Math: Wagner's worksheet
Yard Sale/Bake Sale Items due tomorrow to take inventory and price
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Homework 5-7 And Pictures
Group Pictures Tomorrow
Cost: $10.00
Reading: Not Due Until MONDAY
Casto Student made song with at least three elements of poetry, mood, and clear theme due Monday.
Math: Both Classes: Have your twin bed sheet and items you want to sell by Thursday.
Eng: Personal and Business letters from morning work.
New Spelling Words
S.S Coal Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rZKje_-qlo
Please get your parent's permission before watching anything on youtube.com.
Cost: $10.00
Reading: Not Due Until MONDAY
Casto Student made song with at least three elements of poetry, mood, and clear theme due Monday.
Math: Both Classes: Have your twin bed sheet and items you want to sell by Thursday.
Eng: Personal and Business letters from morning work.
New Spelling Words
- frantically
- scrawl
- dumbstruck
- adoration
- particular
- strolled
- ambitious
- brawling
- barrier
- muttering
- Bonus Word: ominous
S.S Coal Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rZKje_-qlo
Please get your parent's permission before watching anything on youtube.com.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Homework 5/1/13
Math
Casto Test Friday on Ch. 8 I have suggested for all students to go back and work on the pages we did not do in their workbooks to prepare. The back of each page is more of an extension, and can later be used for extra practice. Student need to also finish their practice test.
Wagner
Finish your packet
Reading
Casto Students are to finish their mystery concrete ode to anything.
Spelling Test Words in Context Friday
This is the easiest test all year!!! I expect 100% from everyone. :)
Religion: There is a Religion Test on the Old Testament, Catholic Version on May 16th.
Students did a great job creating their own experiments. Grades are online now.
In other news, raffle basket items are due tomorrow. I am sure you may still get them in Friday. Our class theme is "Family Fun."
Also do not forget to send in permission slips and 10.00 for the field trip to Pottery Place on Friday.
Casto Test Friday on Ch. 8 I have suggested for all students to go back and work on the pages we did not do in their workbooks to prepare. The back of each page is more of an extension, and can later be used for extra practice. Student need to also finish their practice test.
Wagner
Finish your packet
Reading
Casto Students are to finish their mystery concrete ode to anything.
Spelling Test Words in Context Friday
This is the easiest test all year!!! I expect 100% from everyone. :)
Religion: There is a Religion Test on the Old Testament, Catholic Version on May 16th.
Students did a great job creating their own experiments. Grades are online now.
In other news, raffle basket items are due tomorrow. I am sure you may still get them in Friday. Our class theme is "Family Fun."
Also do not forget to send in permission slips and 10.00 for the field trip to Pottery Place on Friday.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Homework 4-30 and Commonly Misspelled Words
This week our test for spelling is super easy. It consists of commonly misspelled words. You should already know how to spell theses words. You must know what spelling is used when. I
Casto We will have a test on Friday. Tonight they need to do the review pages 171-172. We will check the review and begin the practice test in class tomorrow. On Thursday we will check the practice test, and review for the test.
Wagner: Two algebra puzzles
Reading
Casto Students need to finish the narrative acrostic poem they started in class.
Eng/S.S Students are in the typing process of their final draft. Some students still need to finish their rough draft. They must have their rough draft tomorrow.
- two
- to
- too
- there
- their
- they're
- hear
- here
- weather
- wheather
- Bonus will be from our next book, Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.
Casto We will have a test on Friday. Tonight they need to do the review pages 171-172. We will check the review and begin the practice test in class tomorrow. On Thursday we will check the practice test, and review for the test.
Wagner: Two algebra puzzles
Reading
Casto Students need to finish the narrative acrostic poem they started in class.
Eng/S.S Students are in the typing process of their final draft. Some students still need to finish their rough draft. They must have their rough draft tomorrow.
Field Trip, 21 Balloons Party, And Luau Basket
Don't forget our Pottery Place field trip this Friday. The cost is 10.00, unless you want a specific item.
We are celebrating an end of book party for 21 Balloons on Thursday. We did not get to have an end of book party for The Giver so I wanted to make sure we covered this one since it connects to all subject areas. If you want to share with the class a treat, you may. The rest of the activities are planned.
Fourth grade is responsible for the "Family Fun" raffle basket to be auctioned off at Father Dean's Luau. I am sure you have received the packets and emails. If you have not received the information, here is the most recent letter to parents from Carol Gail.
Dear St. Joseph Parents,
The event will also feature a CASH prize raffle as well as our famous classroom themed basket raffles. All raffle drawings will take place at the close of the Luau Party. The Cash prize raffle will award prizes of $500 cash, $400 cash, $300 cash, $200 cash and $100 cash. We are asking each school family to sell or purchase four “cash prize” raffle tickets. Raffle tickets are $10 each. Tickets will be sent home with students later this week. All tickets and money must be returned to the school office no later than Friday, May 17th to be included in the drawing.
Once again, we will be collecting items to apply to our class raffle baskets. Please review the attached file for a complete list of classroom basket themes. Please send in donated items no later than Wednesday, May 1st. Tickets will be sold at weekend masses prior to the Luau as well as at the event. Students will have chances to purchase basket raffle tickets during school hours prior to the Luau.
We are seeking event sponsors for the event. If you know of a family or business that would like to be a sponsor, sponsorship forms are available on the school website. Completed Sponsorship forms are due back no later than May 6th. Sponsorship dollars will offset event expenses. It’s a great way to advertise!
Thanks so much for your support! Hope to see everyone at this year's Luau!
We are celebrating an end of book party for 21 Balloons on Thursday. We did not get to have an end of book party for The Giver so I wanted to make sure we covered this one since it connects to all subject areas. If you want to share with the class a treat, you may. The rest of the activities are planned.
Fourth grade is responsible for the "Family Fun" raffle basket to be auctioned off at Father Dean's Luau. I am sure you have received the packets and emails. If you have not received the information, here is the most recent letter to parents from Carol Gail.
Dear St. Joseph Parents,
It’s time for our annual spring fund-raiser!
This year (instead of the annual Spaghetti Dinner), St. Joseph Catholic School will be hosting 'Luau on the Lot'. We hope that we can count on you and your family to participate.
We are anticipating the Luau to be the school's #1fund-raiser of the year. The
staff and PTO truly appreciate your hard work and support you have given throughout the school year.
Our event will be held on Saturday, May 18th
on the St. Joseph Lot Property. It will be split into two parts. The
first part is called the Ohana Center. Ohana means “family” in Hawaiian. The
Ohana Center will be held from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm. It
will include a petting zoo, Hawaiian face painting, sand jar creations,
lei making,
digging for treasures, Hula Hoop ‘til you drop, Pass the Coconut,
Hawaiian Limbo, Kumu Hula Says, Hula Skirt Relay, Sand Bucket Toss, “All
the Poi”contest, and much, much more. The
cost for the Ohana Center is $10 per child. Children may purchase $10 wristbands in advance or at the property gate which will include unlimited
time on all games and activities during the Ohana Center.
Concessions will be sold during the Ohana Center hours: hot dogs, chips, slushes, and assorted candies.
The Luau will officially kick off at 4:00pm. Advanced admission tickets to the Luau will be $8 for adults and $5 for children. Event day admission tickets will be $10 for adults and $7 for children. Children 3 and under may eat free. The Luau is ticketed separate from the Ohana Center.
The musical talents of Kala DeHart and the RiverTown Band will start off the evening’s concert from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Kala is a young, talented singer and songwriter, who with her band RiverTown has put together a collection of original music. Kala also does a large selection of cover music that includes Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Gretchen Wilson, and many others. Kala has become well known in the Tri-State and along with her band has played most every fair and festival in the area. Kala has opened for James Otto, Taylor Swift, Travis Tritt, Rick Huckaby and many others.
From 5:00pm to 7:30pm, a Hawaiian Dinner Buffet will be served. The buffet includes pork barbeque, hamburgers, assorted Hawaiian fruits, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and corn on the cob. Dessert will also be included at the Tiki Dessert Center.
The evening will continue with the musical style of the Oakwood Road Band. The band will take the stage from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The band includes one of our own St. Joseph parents, Jeff Faucette. For more than 20 years, the members of the Oakwood Road Band have lived out their rock ‘n roll fantasies. In the process, they have garnered a following of loyal fans who love to dance and party. Featuring songs from the ’50’s and 60’s to today from country rock to Motown classics, the Oakwood Road Band has been called one of the Tri-State’s quintessential garage bands. Their goal is simple - have a great time playing the music everyone knows and loves. With families and full-time careers, the band plays limited dates throughout the Tri-State.
Concessions will be sold during the Ohana Center hours: hot dogs, chips, slushes, and assorted candies.
The Luau will officially kick off at 4:00pm. Advanced admission tickets to the Luau will be $8 for adults and $5 for children. Event day admission tickets will be $10 for adults and $7 for children. Children 3 and under may eat free. The Luau is ticketed separate from the Ohana Center.
The musical talents of Kala DeHart and the RiverTown Band will start off the evening’s concert from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Kala is a young, talented singer and songwriter, who with her band RiverTown has put together a collection of original music. Kala also does a large selection of cover music that includes Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Gretchen Wilson, and many others. Kala has become well known in the Tri-State and along with her band has played most every fair and festival in the area. Kala has opened for James Otto, Taylor Swift, Travis Tritt, Rick Huckaby and many others.
From 5:00pm to 7:30pm, a Hawaiian Dinner Buffet will be served. The buffet includes pork barbeque, hamburgers, assorted Hawaiian fruits, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and corn on the cob. Dessert will also be included at the Tiki Dessert Center.
The evening will continue with the musical style of the Oakwood Road Band. The band will take the stage from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The band includes one of our own St. Joseph parents, Jeff Faucette. For more than 20 years, the members of the Oakwood Road Band have lived out their rock ‘n roll fantasies. In the process, they have garnered a following of loyal fans who love to dance and party. Featuring songs from the ’50’s and 60’s to today from country rock to Motown classics, the Oakwood Road Band has been called one of the Tri-State’s quintessential garage bands. Their goal is simple - have a great time playing the music everyone knows and loves. With families and full-time careers, the band plays limited dates throughout the Tri-State.
The event will also feature a CASH prize raffle as well as our famous classroom themed basket raffles. All raffle drawings will take place at the close of the Luau Party. The Cash prize raffle will award prizes of $500 cash, $400 cash, $300 cash, $200 cash and $100 cash. We are asking each school family to sell or purchase four “cash prize” raffle tickets. Raffle tickets are $10 each. Tickets will be sent home with students later this week. All tickets and money must be returned to the school office no later than Friday, May 17th to be included in the drawing.
Once again, we will be collecting items to apply to our class raffle baskets. Please review the attached file for a complete list of classroom basket themes. Please send in donated items no later than Wednesday, May 1st. Tickets will be sold at weekend masses prior to the Luau as well as at the event. Students will have chances to purchase basket raffle tickets during school hours prior to the Luau.
We are seeking event sponsors for the event. If you know of a family or business that would like to be a sponsor, sponsorship forms are available on the school website. Completed Sponsorship forms are due back no later than May 6th. Sponsorship dollars will offset event expenses. It’s a great way to advertise!
Thanks so much for your support! Hope to see everyone at this year's Luau!
Sincerely,
Scott Blatt, Luau Chairman
Carol Gale, Advancement & Athletic Director
Scott Blatt, Luau Chairman
Carol Gale, Advancement & Athletic Director
Monday, April 29, 2013
Homework 4-29
Math
Casto Handout Representing Decimals Using Money p. 70
http://www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/games/darts.html
Wagner P. 267-268
Reading
Casto Write four different rhyme schemes for four separate quatrains.
Wagner Make a Concrete Poem
Casto: Rough Draft for your poet, scientist, or inventor.
Casto Handout Representing Decimals Using Money p. 70
http://www.decimalsquares.com/dsGames/games/darts.html
Wagner P. 267-268
Reading
Casto Write four different rhyme schemes for four separate quatrains.
Wagner Make a Concrete Poem
Casto: Rough Draft for your poet, scientist, or inventor.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Homework
Casto Reading
We will be able to move quickly through elements and types of poetry if you do some of your note taking at home. Start from the "Some Types of poetry we will be learning" page. If you want to excel you are welcome to any other slideshow on poetry. Some levels are higher than others.
Wagner Reading
Finish Poem Study
Math
Casto handout
Wagner Data work
Spelling List Casto
We will be able to move quickly through elements and types of poetry if you do some of your note taking at home. Start from the "Some Types of poetry we will be learning" page. If you want to excel you are welcome to any other slideshow on poetry. Some levels are higher than others.
Wagner Reading
Finish Poem Study
Math
Casto handout
Wagner Data work
Spelling List Casto
- parallel circuit
- static electricity
- stanza
- assonance
- rhythm
- extraordinary
- insulator
- simile
- processed
- generator
- tycoons
- Bonus Word: onomatopoeia
Monday, April 22, 2013
Earth Day Challenge
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Study Session
Try these sites for language mechanics review.
http://www.savethecomma.com/game/ Comma Game from class.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/comma_usage_language_arts_third_3rd_grade.htm General Comma Usage
Quiz http://www.quia.com/quiz/300692.html
http://www.savethecomma.com/game/ Comma Game from class.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/comma_usage_language_arts_third_3rd_grade.htm General Comma Usage
Quiz http://www.quia.com/quiz/300692.html
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Testing Update
Testing seems to be going very well. Please make sure you are getting plenty of rest, a healthy breakfast, and relaxation each night.
Keep up all your effort. You are doing great!
The schedule from tomorrow on...
Wed. Math Part 2
Science
Language Mechanics
Thursday
Reading Part 2
In View Analogies, Verbal Reasoning, and Context
Friday we will finish any tests in the morning, and spend time outdoors. Later, I am planning a popcorn movie party.
I also want to say a Big thank you to everyone for snacks and drinks this week. It not only meets the hunger needs in order to stay focused, but is also exciting for the kids to have various snacks each day. Thank you sincerely for your support.
Keep up all your effort. You are doing great!
The schedule from tomorrow on...
Wed. Math Part 2
Science
Language Mechanics
Thursday
Reading Part 2
In View Analogies, Verbal Reasoning, and Context
Friday we will finish any tests in the morning, and spend time outdoors. Later, I am planning a popcorn movie party.
I also want to say a Big thank you to everyone for snacks and drinks this week. It not only meets the hunger needs in order to stay focused, but is also exciting for the kids to have various snacks each day. Thank you sincerely for your support.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Brain Pop
http://www.brainpop.com/
User Name: sjwv
Password: irish
This is a great resource to study for testing. There are games, activities, and quizzes to help you practice in each subject area.
Review using Brainpop including the activities, quizzes , games, and extra information. Look up the following topics in the search area...
Math
Language/Reading
Science
User Name: sjwv
Password: irish
This is a great resource to study for testing. There are games, activities, and quizzes to help you practice in each subject area.
Review using Brainpop including the activities, quizzes , games, and extra information. Look up the following topics in the search area...
Math
- decimals
- rounding
- graphs
- word problems
- distributive property
- measurement
- rounding/estimation
- ratio
- parallel lines
- using a calculator
- reducing fractions
- adding fractions
Language/Reading
- Main Idea
- Run on Sentence
- antonyms/synonyms
- conjunctions
- Pronouns
- Homographs
- Reading Skills
- Letters
- Dialogue
- Mood/ Tone
- Point of View
- Types of Writing
- Writing in Sequence
Science
- water cycle
- atmosphere
- matter
- animal adaptations
- vertebrate/invertebrate
- shadow
- weather
- night and day
- recycle
- natural resources
- moon environment
- magnet
- scientific method
- Bill of Rights
- Congress
- maps
- geography
- continents
- symbols
- time line
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Heritage Farm Events
WAY BACK WEEKEND
This weekend begins Heritage Farm's Events.Check out the link for more information.
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.com/pages/aa-events.htmlSATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
10 am until 3 pm
Please come and join us for this Special Day
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Homework 4-9-13
Math
Casto repeat handout
Wagner Packet
Reading
Casto Practice test from this site. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. http://classroom.jc-schools.net/7th/7th-read.pdf
Wagner Packet
Casto Unfinished Sentence Building handout two sides
Casto repeat handout
Wagner Packet
Reading
Casto Practice test from this site. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. http://classroom.jc-schools.net/7th/7th-read.pdf
Wagner Packet
Casto Unfinished Sentence Building handout two sides
Terra Nova Testing Samples and Straegies
How to prepare...
http://www.mhschool.com/math/2002/teacher/teachres/stateres/terranova/pdf/M4tnp.pdf
Please review with your parents for optimal success. This site also includes practice questions similar to the actual test questions.strategies
http://www.mhschool.com/math/2002/teacher/teachres/stateres/terranova/pdf/M4tnp.pdf
Please review with your parents for optimal success. This site also includes practice questions similar to the actual test questions.strategies
Monday, April 8, 2013
Homework 4-8
Reading
Casto http://classroom.jc-schools.net/5th/5thLA.pdf Please work through and put your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Wagner Handout
Math
Casto w.b page 151
Wagner finish math packet
Casto http://classroom.jc-schools.net/5th/5thLA.pdf Please work through and put your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Wagner Handout
Math
Casto w.b page 151
Wagner finish math packet
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