Good afternoon everyone!

I hope everyone had a lovely night!

Important information and reminders:

A big congratulations to all of the participants who did a wonderful job at the Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Ronit, Ryan, and Manisha who placed top three in the Grade 4 spelling and to Chelsea, Klara, and Jarniko who placed top three in the Grade 5 spelling. Date and time of award ceremony will be announced. A great job by everyone! The top two spellers (Ronit, Ryan, Chelsea, and Klara) from Grade 1-6 will compete against The Maples Academy on Thursday, June 1.

Crock-A-Doodle forms and money are due no later than Thursday, May 18. We will be our doing Crock-A-Doodle activity in the SJA auditorium on Tuesday, May 30 in the morning.

A note from Mrs. Smith: The lunch ordering system is now open for June. Please ensure you place your order no later than Friday, May 19 at 4:00 PM. Lunch payment is due by May 23rd 4:00 PM or unfortunately your lunch order will be cancelled for the month of June. Please keep in mind that there are no reimbursements for field trips or absences. You can go online at http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/

No school Friday, May 19 & Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day weekend.

Language

Today we were at the Spelling Bee!

Homework – Read for at least 30 minutes

-Frindle activity #5 due Tuesday, May 23

Top 6 Grade 4's!

Top 7 Grade 5's!

Math

Today we learned how to add and subtract decimals. It is just straight forward addition and subtraction except we cannot forget to add the decimals or $ if applicable!

Examples of changing fractions and mixed numbers into decimals using HUNDREDTHS:

45/100 = 0.45

2 & 87/100 = 2. 87

1 &9/100 = 1.09

Examples of changing decimals into fractions and mixed numbers using HUNDREDTHS:

2.61 = 2 & 61/100

1.02 = 1 & 2/100

5.99 = 5 & 99/100

Examples of changing fractions and mixed numbers into decimals using TENTHS:

1 & 1/10 = 1.1

3 & 6/10 = 3.6

2 & 4/10 = 1.4

5/10 = 0.5

Examples of changing decimals into fractions and mixed numbers using TENTHS:

1.8 = 1 & 8/10

0.2 = 2/10

7.5 = 7 & 5/10

HINTS:

An improper fraction is more that 1 whole and when the numerator (top number) is bigger than the denominator (bottom number). For example, 7/3.

A mixed number is has a whole number and a fraction. It is another way to write an improper fraction. For example, 2 & 2/3.

We can change an improper fraction into a mixed number and vice versa!

CHANGING AN IMPROPER FRACTION INTO A MIXED NUMBER:

9/4 =

Step 1: Ask yourself how many times does 4 go into 9? The answer is 2.

Step 2: Ask yourself what is 4 (the denominator) x 2 (the answer from step 1) = 8.

Step 3: Take the 9 (the numerator) and – 8 (the answer from step 2)= 1

Answer = 2 & ¼ (the 2 come from step 1, the 1 comes from step 3, and the 4 stays the same as in the original fraction)

**The denominator will not change – it will stay the same**

CHANGING A MIXED NUMBER INTO AN IMPROPER FRACTION:

3 & ¼

Step 1: Multiply the whole number by the denominator (3 x 4 = 12)

Step 2: Add the answer from step one (12) to the numerator

(12 + 1 = 13)

Answer = 13/4

**The denominator will not change – it will stay the same**

Homework – Math Test will take place on Wednesday, May 24. A review will be home soon!

-Math worksheets

Cassidy solving a decimal addition problem!

Amron solving a money subtraction problem!

UOI

Today we continued practicing our Michael Jackson mash up for our Art’s Night! For our outfits we are going to keep it simple – black shirt, jeans, white socks, black shoes, and a Fedora hat!

Here is the music link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9nrX7OyI4

Homework – Listen to Michael Jackson and think of simple moves

Jayden sharing his rocks and minerals book!

Chelsea kindly brought each student a box of cereal to show that we eat minerals! She is left some homework for you to do!

What great action by Jayden and Chelsea!

Have a great night!

Mrs. Hocevar J