Irene Sikora, Fourth Grade
Week of May 14
Mon., May 14
5th Math: WB p. 129; Sim. Sol. # 121
5th Science; Study notes and vocab. for test on Wed.
4th Math: WB p. 133; Sim. Sol. # 121
4th Science: Finish p. 334 & 335, # 1 to 16. Chapter test will be Wed. Study Vocab.; Study notes will be given tomorrow.
Tues., May 15
5th Math: WB p. 131; Sim. Sol. # 122
5th Science: Test tomorrow
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 122
4th Science: Test tomorrow.
Wed., May 16
5th Math: WB p. 132; Sim. Sol. # 123. Sim. Sol. quiz tomorrow and Fri.
5th Science: Finish p. 445, # 1, 3, 5 & 6
45h Math: WB p. 135; Sim Sol. # 123; Sim. Sol Quiz tomorrow and Fri.
Thurs., May 17
5th Math: Finish p. 554; Study for test tomorrow. Sim. Sol. # 124
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 124
4th Science: Start studying new vocabulary definitions. Test next week.
Week of May 8
Tues., May 8
5th Math WB p. 125; Sim. Sol. # 117
5th Science: Finish vocab. from p. 434
4th Math: WB p. 129; Sim. Sol. # 117
Wed., May 9
5th Math: WB p.127; Chapter test on Fri. Sim. Sol. # 118
5th Science: Model of water, carbon dioxide, and oxygen molecules.
4th Math: Study for Ch. 20 test on Fri. Sim. Sol. # 118
Thurs., May 10
5th Math: p.537, # 1 to 20. Study for test. Sim. Sol. # 119.
5th Science: Start studying notes and vocab. for test next week (probably on Wed.)
4th Math: p. 565, # 1 to 18; Study for test; Sim. Sol. # 119.
Week of April 30
Mon., April 30
5th Math: WB 120 & 121; Sim. Sol # 112
5th Science: Finish worksheet
4th Math: Study for Chapter test tomorrow.
4th Science: We have been working on a planets' project in school. Children should type up the info. on their first 4 planets by Wed. We did some typing in school today. They should have notes on the research of 4 planets in their notebooks. The interesting facts can be typed in bullet form instead of paragraph form. Please use font size 16. We'll be researching the other planets on our netbooks on Tues. and Thurs., and typing the material Fri. Any unfinished work must be finished at home next week.
Tues., May 1
5th Math: Prepare for Chapter test tomorrow; Sim. Sol. # 113
5th Science: Finish p. 299, # 1 & 2
4th Math; Good job on today's test! Sim. Sol. # 113.
4th Science: We got some more research done in school today. Students should be finished with the research part by tomorrow. We'll try to type some more on Thurs. If not finished by Fri. in school, will have to be finished at home.
Wed.May 2
5th Math: p. 510 & 511; Sim. Sol. # 114
5th Science: finish p. 302 & 303
4th Math: Wb p. 127; Sim Sol #114
Thurs., May 3
5th Math: WB p. 122 & 123; Sim. Sol. # 115
5th Science: finish Open Book test
4th Math: WB p. 128; Sim. Sol # 115
4th Science: Great Job on the Planets' Projects! If not finished today in school, must finish at home and bring in on Tues.
Week of April 23
Mon., April 23
5th Math: WB p. 115; Sim. Sol. # 108
5th Science: Study 13 plates of the earth
4th Math: WB p. 122; sim. sol. # 108
Religion: Study the 5 precepts of the Church
Tues., April 24
5th Math: WB p. 116; Sim. Sol. # 109
5th Science: Study layers of Earth and plates of the Earth
4th Math: WB p. 124; Sim. Sol. # 109
Wed., April 25
5th Math: Finish p. 492, # 2 to 27. Sim. sol. # 110
5th Science: Study layers of the Earth and plates of the Earth.
4th Math: WB p. 123; Sim. sol. # 110.
Thurs., April 26
5th Math: WB p. 119; Sim. Sol. # 111
4th Math: WB p. 125. Sim. Sol. # 111
Week of April 16
Mon., April 16
5th Math: WB p. 107; Sim. Sol. # 105
5th Science: Finish notes from board.
4th Math: WB p. 119; sim. Sol. # 104
4th Science: Start studying new vocab. Test on Fri.
Tues., April 17
5th Math: Simple Sol. Quiz tomorrow
4th Math: Simple sol. # 105
4th Science: Study for vocab. test on Fri.
Wed., April 18
5th Math: WB p. 108; Sim. Sol. # 106
5th Science: p. 287, # 3, 5, & 6
4th Math: Wb p. 120; Sim. sol. # 106.
5th Science: Vocab. test on Fri.
Thurs., April 19
5th Math: Finish 2 worksheets.
5th Science: Finish # 1 p. 287
4th Math: WB p. 121
4th Science: Study for tomorrow's vocab. test.
Week of April 2
Mon., April 2
5th Math: finish p. 432, # 11 to 22; Sim. Sol. # 102
5th Science: Study for Vocab. test.
4th Math: P. 500, Set A; Test on Wed. Sim. Sol. # 102
Tues., April 3
5th Math: WB p. 104; Sim. Sol. # 103
5th Science" Vocab. test tomorrow
4th Math: Worksheet; Study for test; Sim. Sol. # 103
Week of March 26
Mon., March 26
5th Math: Sim. Sol. # 98
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 97; Study for tomorrow's test on decimals.
Tues., March 27
5th Math: WB p.101 & 102; Sim. Sol. # 99
5th Science: 13 definitions are due by Thurs. Test on these words on Tues.
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 98
Religion: Patron Saint Report is due on Friday.
Wed., March 28
5th Math: WB p. 103; Sim. Sol. # 100
5th Science: Start studying def. Test will be next Tues.
4th Math: WB p.112.Sim. Sol. # 99.
Thurs., March 29
5th Science: finish front and back of worksheet; vocab. test on Tues.
4th Math: Simple sol. # 100
Relligion: Patron Saint report is due tomorrow.
Week of March 19
Mon., March 19
5th Math: WB p. 96; Sim. Sol. # 93. Test on Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers on Wed.
4th Math: WB p. 107; Sim. Sol. # 93
Tues., March 20
5th Math: Finish p. 410, sets A,B, and C. Test tomorrow. Sim. Sol. # 94.
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 94. Test will be on Fri.
4th Science: Finish vocabulary definitions; start studying them.
Wed., March 21
5th Math: Sim. Sol. # 95
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 95.
4th Science: Study vocab words. Quiz on Fri.
Thurs.March 22
5th Math: WB p. 99; Sim. Sol. # 96
5th Science: p. 266 & 267, # 1 to 17, questions and answers on loose leaf. Due Mon.
4th Math: WB p.110; Sim. Sol. # 96.
4th Science; Vocab. quiz tomorrow.
4th Religion: Report on patron saint is due March 30.
Week of March 12
Mon., March 12
5th Math: WB p. 89; Sim. Sol. # 89.
5th Science: Test on Thurs.
4th Math: WB p. 102, # 11 to 14 are Extra Credit. Math test on Thurs.
Religion: Stations of the Cross test on Wed. or Thurs.
Tues., March 13
5th Math: Sim. Sol. # 90
5th Science: Test on Thurs.
4th Math: WB p. 104, # 1 to 8; Sim. Sol. # 90.
4th Religion: Test on Stations of the Cross tomorrow.
Wed., March 14
5th Math: WB p. 94; Sim. Sol. # 91
5th Science: Test tomorrow
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 91; test tomorrow.
Thurs., March 15
5th Math: finish p. 393 # 9 to 26 and p.396, # 17 to 24; Sim. Sol. # 92
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 92
Week of Feb. 27
Mon. , Feb. 27
5th Math: Finish WB p. 75; Do WB p.76. Sim. Sol. # 85.
5th Science: Finish Worksheet. Bring in supplies for Rock Cycle project.
4th Math: WB p. 95, # 12 to 23. Sim. Sol. # 85. Study Island strands on Mean, Median, Mode; Represent Data; and Number Pattersn must be completed by Mon., March 5.
Tues., Feb. 28
5th Math: WB Spiral Review # 1 & 2; Simple Sol. # 86
4th Math: WB Spiral Review # 3 & 4; Sim. Sol. # 86
4th Science: Finish 4 questions from class.
Wed., Feb. 29
5th Math: WB Spiral Review p. 3 & 4; Sim. Sol. # 87
4th Math: WB p. 97: Sim. Sol. # 87.
Thurs., March 1
5th Math: WB 84; Sim. Sol. # 88.
5th Science: P. 240, # 1 to 13; questons and answers on loose leaf. Due on Mon.
4th Math: Study for Fraction test tomorrow; Naming fractions, equivalent fractions, simplest form, mixed numbers, and improper fractions.
Lenten Activity
Family Lenten Activity
Pretzels can symbolize the importance of prayer and fasting during the season of Lent. Pretzels are made out of flour, water, and salt and they are shaped in the form of arms crossed in prayer. As a family, bake pretzels for Lent. Before you put them in the oven, pray the following:
"Lord, we pray that these pretzels remind us that through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving we grow in Christ. Amen."
Recipe:
Fill large mixing bowl with 1 1/2 cups warm water and dissolve 1 tablespoon of yeast into the water. add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar. Blend in 4 cups of flour. Knead dough until smooth. Roll small balls of dough into ropes and fold into a pretzel shape. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake a 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes approx. one dozen pretzels.
Week of Feb. 21
Tues., Feb. 21
5th Math: Get Simple Sol. WB # 73 to 80 signed. Test on these pages tomorrow.
5Th Science: Start studying vocab. and notes from Chapter on rocks. Test will be coming up next week.
4th Math: Simple Sol. # 82.
Wed., Feb. 22
5th Math: WB p. 72; Sim. Sol. # 82
4th Math: WB p. 94; Sim. Sol. # 83
5th Science: Start looking up pictures of the Rock Cycle on line. Models will be built next Tues. and Wed.
Thurs., Feb. 23
5th Math: WB p. 74; Sim. Sol. # 83
5th Science: Study science notes on rocks and minerals; test next Thurs.
4th Math: WB p. 95, # 1 to 11; Sim. Sol. # 84.
4th Science; Start studying notes on landforms and rock cycle. Test next week.
Week of Feb. 13
Mon., Feb. 13
5th Math: WB p. 68; Sim. Sol. # 77
5th Science: Definitions of 5 words on p. 220
4th Math: Simple. Sol. #4th 77
4th Science: Landform project and 2 worksheets are due Wed.
Tues.; Feb. 14
5th Math: Wb p. 71; Simple Sol. # 78.
5th Science: Finish Worksheet.
4th Math: WB p. 75, # 1 to 9. Simple Sol. # 78.
4th Science: Finish Landform project. Students have had this project since last Thurs. They were told to do some of it at home, not to leave it all until tonight. The project includes their model of a landform, Questions from p. 237 and their books, and 2 worksheets.
Wed., Feb. 15
5th Math: Finish classwork. WB p. 72. Sim. Sol. # 79
4th Math: WB p. 79, #9 to 16. Sim. Sol. # 79. Division test will be on Friday. Students really need to study their times tables. If necessary, they should write them until they know them.
Week of Feb. 6
Mon., Feb. 6
5th Math: Simple. Sol. # 73
5th Science: 4 def. on p. 232
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 73
4th Science: finish 3 def.
Religion: finish # 1 to 16.
Wed., Feb. 8
5th Math: WB p. 66; Text p. 300, set A; Sim. Sol. # 75.
4th Math: Chapter test on Multiplication tomorrow. Sim. Sol. # 75.
Week of Jan. 30
Mon., Jan. 30
5th Math: WB p. 62; Simp.e Sol. # 69
4th Math: WB p. 65 (# 9 to 14 are Extra Credit); Simple Sol. # 69.
Tues., Jan. 31.
4th and 5th Math: Simple Sol. # 70.
4th Science: Finish p. 226 and 227, # 1 to 16.
4th Religion: Finish p. 141, # 1 to 10.
Wed., Feb. 1
5th Math: Simple. Sol. # 71.
4th Math: Finish Simple Sol. # 71.
No more homework tonight in honor of Mother Teresa Regional Day. Maybe you could use the time to complete the fun facts about the Super Bowl on the HSC.
Thurs. Feb. 2
4th and 5th Math: Simple Sol. # 72.
4th Religion: Remember to bring in some contributions for our "Souper Bowl" collection.
Week of Jan. 23
Mon., Jan. 23:
5th Math: WB p. 59. Sim. Sol. # 65
5th science: Write and start studying the def. on p. 134.
4th Math: finish p. 259, # 10 to 17. Sim. Sol. # 65.
Tues., Jan. 24
5th Math: WB p. 60; Simple Sol. # 66
4th Math: Simple Sol. # 66
Religion: Study Corporal Works of Mercy; Test tomorrow.
Wed., Jan. 25
5th Math: WB p. 61; Sim. Sol. # 67
4th Math: WB p. 64; Sim. Sol. # 67.
Week of Jan. 16
Tues., Jan. 17
5th Math: Study for Ch. 9 test. Simple Sol. # 62.
5th Science: finish 4 definitions, then start studying them.
4th Math: Study for Ch. 8 test. Simple Sol. # 62.
Wed., Jan. 18
5th Math: Finish classwork. Simple Sol. # 63.
4th Math: WB p. 60. Sim. Sol. # 63.
Thurs., Jan. 19
5th Math: Sim. Sol. # 64.
5th Science: Finish # 3, 5, and 6 p.131.
4th Math: WB p. 61; Skip # 9 to 16. Sim. Sol. # 64.
4th Religion: Study the Corporal Works of Mercy. Test will be next week, probably on Tues.
Week of Jan. 9
Mon. , Jan. 9
5th Math: WB p. 53; Sim. Sol. # 58
4th Math: WB p. 50. Sim. Sol. # 58.
4th Science. Study notes from Jan. 9 to present, including vocab. Test on Wed.
4th Religion: Test on the Beatitudes on Thurs.
Tues., Jan. 10
5th Math: Wb p. 54; Sim. Sol. # 59
5th Science: # 1, 3, 5, & 6 on p. 223
4th Math: Sim. Sol. # 59
Science: Finish Worksheet. Study notebook for test.
Wed., Jan. 11
5th Math: Sim. Sol. # 60
4th Math: WB p. 51; Sim. Sol. # 60
Religion: Study Beatitudes for test.
Thurs., Jan. 12
5th Math: WB p. 56; Sim. Sol. # 61
4th Math: p. 235, # 1 to 8. Sim. Sol. # 61
Week of Jan. 3rd
Tues., Jan. 3
5th Math: WB p. 51, # 1 to 8. Simple Sol. # 55.
5th Science: Def. of 3 vocab words on p. 118.
4th Math: WB p. 47. Simple Sol. # 55.
Wed., Jan. 4
5th Math: WB p. 51, finish the page. Test will be on Fri. Sim.Sol. # 56
4th Math: WB p. 48; Sim. Sol. # 56.
Thurs., Jan. 5
5th Math: Study for test. Practice some problems from p. 204, Set B. No Simple. Sol. tonight
4th Math: WB p. 49. No Simple Solution.
Religion: Study the Beatitudes. Test tomorrow, matching the correct beginning and ending.
Fri., Jan. 6
5th and 4th: Simple Solutions #57.
Dec. 19
Mon., Dec. 19
5th Math: p. 175, # 10 to 10. Sim. Sol # 53
4th Math: WB p. 44. Sim. Sol. # 53
4th Science: Study notes from Dec. 12 to present. Test will be on Thurs.
Tues., Dec. 20
5th Math Sim. Sol. # 54
4th Science: Sim. Sol. # 54
Some students must finish Religion # 6 to 15.
Wed., Dec. 21
5th Science: Finish p. 86 & 86, # 1 to 16, questions and answers.
4th Science: Finish p. 124 # 1 to 11, questions and answers. Study notes for tomorrow's test.
Week of Dec. 12
Mon., Dec. 12
5th Math: Finish WB p. 37; Simple Solutions # 50
4th Math: Finish WB p. 41; Simple Sol. # 50. Students were allowed to do their homework in class because of tonight's concert. See you there!
Tues., Dec. 13
5th Math: WB p. 38; Sim. Sol. # 51. Test on Fri.
5th Science: Finish worksheet. Test on Thurs.
4th Math: Wb p. 42; Sim. Sol # 51
Wed., Dec. 14
5th Math: Wb p. 39. No simple solutions tonight
5th Science: Study notes for tomorrow's test.
4th Math: p. 188, # 7 to 10. No simple solutions tonight.
Thurs., Dec. 15
5th Math: Study for test tomorrow. Simple Sol. # 52
4th Math: Simple Sol. # 52
Week of Dec. 5
Mon., Dec. 5
5th Math: Study for chapter test tomorrow; Simple Solutions # 48
5th Science: finish Open Book test, writing answer and page number.
4th Math: WB p. 37, skip # 7 to 11; Test will be on Wed. Simple Solutions # 48
Tues., Dec. 6
5th Math: Simple Solutions # 49
$th Math: p. 115, # 4 to 15. Study for test tomorrow. Simple Solutions # 49
Week of Nov. 28
Mon., Nov. 28
5th Math: p. 124 & 125, Simple Sol. # 44
5th Science: Finish Test corrections and Worksheet.
4th Math: p. 144, # 1 to 8. Simple. Sol. # 44
Tues., Nov. 29
5th Math: WB p. 33, Skip # 13 to 16. Simple Sol. # 45
5th Science. # 1 to 20 p. 63 and 64 must be finished by Thurs.
4th Math: WB p. 35; Simple Sol. # 45
Religion: Finish COMMUNITY acrostic.
Wed., Nov. 30
5th Math: Simple Solutions p. 46. Concentrate!
5th Science: Finish p. 63 & 64, # 1 to 20
4th Math: Simple Solutions p. 46. Finish Worksheet on time.
4th Science: Finish p. 92, # 1 to 10.
Religion.Finish coloring Angel stained glass picture.
Thurs., Dec. 1
5th Math: Wb p. 35; Simple Sol. # 47
4th Math: WB p. 36; Simple Sol. # 47
Week of Nov. 21
Mon., Nov. 21
5th Math: Study for tomorrow's Chapter 4 test. Simple Solutions # 42
5th Science: Study notes and bones for test tomorrow.
4th Math: Simple Solutions # 42.
Tues., Nov. 22
5th Math: Simple Sol. # 43
4th Math: Wb p. 34. Simple Sol. # 43
Wed., Nov. 23
No Homework. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
New Trimester
Dear Parents,
Can you believe that a new trimester has already begun? The school year is really flying by. I am very happy with the students' progress so far this year. There are a couple things we are going to work on for the new marking period.
Some students need to replenish their supplies. They need to have several pencils, blue or black pens, and 1 or 2 red pens.
I would like the students to start writing in cursive writing for assignments that get handed in. They may still use printing in their notebooks, if it is easier for them. So some students might have to practice their cursive writing a bit at home. They have a handwriting book for Language Arts, so they can see the letter formation in the books.
Students should be taking time to do their assignments neatly and carefully. I'd like to see them avoid the careless mistakes and the spelling errors. You could reinforce this at home by making them redo their homework if it looks too sloppy.
I appreciate all of the cooperation you have shown this year. Our 4th grade is doing very well in the areas of school spirit, enthusiasm, and cooperation. It shows that all of you parents are doing a wonderful job of promoting these qualities at home. Thank You!
Week of Nov. 14
Mon., Nov. 14:
5th Math: WB p. 27. Simple Sol. # 37
4th Math: Wb p. 30, Simple Sol. # 37
Some 4th graders must finish Religion p.85 and Science p. 60 & 61, # 11 to 16 (plus either # 17, 18, or 19)
Tues., Nov. 15
5th Math: WB p. 28. Simple Sol. # 38
4th Math: WB p. 33; Simple Sol. # 38
Wed., Nov. 16
5th Math: WB p. 29; Sim. Sol. # 39
4th Math: p. 143, # 6 to 17. Sim. Sol. # 39. Test will be on Fri.
Thurs., Nov. 17
5th Math: WB p. 30. Simple Sol. # 40
4th Math: Worksheet. Simple Sol. # 40
Fri., Nov. 18
4th and 5th Math: Simple Solutions # 41
Week of Nov. 7
Mon., Nov. 7
5th Math: p. 98, # 11 to 18. Simple Sol. # 32
5th Science: Start studying the def. of the systems of the body for test on Thurs. Bring in materials for schematic model of circulatory system.
4th Math; WB p. 27. Simple Sol. # 32
4th Science: Start studying notes on Vascular plants, nonvascular plants, and vertebrates for test on Fri.
Tues., Nov. 8
5th Math: WB p. 25. Simple Sol. # 33
5th Science: Study def. of systems of the body. Test on Thurs.
4th Math: WB p. 28. Simple Sol. # 33
4th Science: Study science notes for test on Fri.
Wed., Nov. 9
5th Math: Prepare for test on Order of Operations tomorrow. Simple Sol. # 34
5th Science: Test tomorrow on systems of the body and notes copied in class.
4th Math: Simple Sol. # 34. Nice job during Math class today; 4th graders showed lots of enthusiasm.
Thurs., Nov. 10
5th Math: Simple Sol. # 35
4th Math: Simple Sol. # 35
4th Science: Study notes for test tomorrow.
Week of Oct. 31
Mon., Oct. 31
NO homework. Have a safe and fun time trick or treating.
Tues., Nov. 1
5th Math finish work from class: p. 84, Set B # 6 to 10; Set E, # 6 to 10; Set H, # 1 to 6. Chapter test tomorrow.
4th Math: WB p. 24. Simple Sol. # 28
Wed., Nov. 2
5th Math; Simple Solution # 29.
4th Math: Simple Solution # 29, WB p. 26
Thurs., Nov. 3
5th Math. Finish definitions on p. 92. Simple Sol. # 30
5th Science: Vocab from p. 48 and Notebook questions are due Mon. Start studying vocab.
4th Math: Study for Chapter test. Simple Sol. # 30
Fri., Nov. 4
4th and 5th Math. Simple Sol. # 31
4th graders did a great job on their Religion and Math tests. Way to go!
Irene Sikora, Fourth Grade
I am Mrs. Sikora, and this is my third year teaching at MTRS. I have had over 30 years experience teaching in the Diocese of Trenton, all subject areas from grades 4 through 8. I graduated from College Misericordia in Dallas, PA with a BS in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all major subjects in grades K through 8. This year I will teach the 4th grade Religion, Science, and Math. I will also teach 5th grade Math and Science. I am looking forward to getting to know the MTRS families.