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Welcome to 5A Mrs. Maria Howard I hope everyone is enjoying summer. I know that there is work assigned. However, you may want to go to some of the places listed below. I have been to all of them and they are great for kids and parents. In many situations, it is cheaper to buy an annual membership. Then you can go back again and again. Children will learn and remember so much compared to reading from a textbook. Philadelphia Art Museum: They offer an annual membership and the FIRST Sunday of each month is "pay what you wish". National Constitution Center: They also offer an annual membership. The current exhibit is Ancient Rome. Independence Hall: www.nps.gov/inde/independence-hall.htm Okay, I could go on and on about this! Incorporate this into historic Philadelphia. Franklin Institute: There are many hands-on activities. Exhibits change.
I hope you take advantage of living so close to Philadelphia. Religion- We will learn about the 7 sacraments this school year.
Math- This year we will have a new math series: Sadlier. This book has been researched by the staff. They will begin by reviewing adding and subtracting with whole numbers and decimals.
Writing/Grammar- We will begin with a grammar review. The students will also be writing on a daily basis.
Reading- Nature's Fury is our beginning unit. The children will work on understanding the story, vocabulary, and learning and mastering comprehension skills.
Spelling- Tests are every Wednesday. Select textbook pages will be graded weekly. The students will also write sentences using the spelling words in context.
Social Studies- The children will be learning Regions of the United States this year. We will start with general geography skills and then look at the United States as a whole. After that, we will focus on one region at a time.
Computers- The students will continue to use learning.com. I will monitor their progress and adjust as needed. They will also use the computer lab for various activities throughout the year.
Tests: Grades can be viewed online. The tests will be sent home once they are graded and every student has taken the test. Parents are to initial and return. You will also notice that I put the assignments on Churchwerks before they are due, so all parents can track upcoming assignments. PLEASE keep track of the assignments. Grading is as follows: Tests/Projects/Quizzes- 60% Class work/Homework- 40%
You can contact me through e-mail : mhoward@stjosephprek8.org
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