Dear Fifth Grade Families,
I hope everyone is well. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week, 9/30-10/4. Please make sure to read all important information to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails. I would greatly appreciate it! If you missed my email last week, you can check out my school blog; http://www.stanthonygardena.org/fifth-grade/
AR/ST Math Goal
The goal for AR is to achieve 100% by the end of the trimester (November 4th will be my deadline). We are reading in class for 15-20 minutes daily, and the students are required to read at least 20 minutes at home (reading log). They can ONLY test in class, and I have been conferencing with some students to help them meet their goals. They should be at least halfway to their goal by now in order to reach it on time.
The goal for ST Math is to achieve 34% by the end of the trimester. In class, we have been working on ST Math daily for about 20-25 minutes. They can ONLY do ST Math in class, but I will assign ST Math homework if I see that your child is behind our target progress.
Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule
I will be sending a conference reminder slip through your child on Wednesday (10/02) with the date and time of your chosen conference. Please review the slip and let me know if there are any changes.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to our discussions!
Focus of the Week
- Math: Relate Multiplication to Division, Represent Division with 2-Digit Divisors
- Reading: Poetry: Score!
- Grammar: Compound Subjects and Predicates, Compound Direct Objects
- Religion: Lesson 5 (Study guide provided)
- Prayer: 1st Grade Prayers (Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be)
- Science: Food Chain and Food Web
- Social Studies: Chapter 2
Tests
Thursday
- Prayer Test (1st Grade Prayers – Fill in the Blanks)
- Spelling Test (Spelling & Vocabulary)
Friday
- Religion Lesson 5
- Retake: Decoding/Grammar Test 2
- Social Studies Quiz 2: Chapter 2 pp. 25-33
Deadlines:
- Nov 4th -1st trimester Mass reflection
Students must complete 6 Sunday Mass Reflections. Mass Reflections will only be counted if you have completed the reflection from a Catholic Mass you have attended. Non-Catholic services and Reconciliation Prayer are not a Mass.
Non-Catholics are still required to complete the Gospel Reflection. They can use the website attached in Google Classroom to complete the form. I gave out the mass reflection papers during the first week of September.
Important Reminders
- Restroom Policy: As a reminder, students may use the restroom during transitions and breaks. Please encourage your child to use these opportunities as repeated requests during class discussions will result in a clip down.
- Uniforms: Boys are required to wear belts. Please check that your child is in full uniform each morning. Uniform infractions will be issued if students are not compliant.
- Make-Up Tests: Parents, if your child misses a test, please email me to schedule a make-up session for Make-Up Monday. Without an appointment, your child will receive an NI (Needs Improvement) on the missed test. Remember, big tests are given every Thursday and Friday.
- Drinks: Please avoid sending soda, sugary drinks, Starbucks, and boba to school. We encourage students to make healthy choices.
Lastly, if you’d like to support our classroom, here’s the link to our Classroom Wishlist: Wishlist. Right now, we are in need of hand sanitizers and Lysol Disinfectant Spray. If you would like to donate, that would be greatly appreciated, and your generosity will help keep our classroom safe and healthy. Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)
- Sept 3-October 11– Fall Chocolate Fundraiser
- Sept 23-Oct 11 – Yearbook Cover Contest
- October 2 – 1st Mandatory Parent Faith Formation meeting on Theology of the Body ($50 for non-participation: Choose 3 of 4 options)
- October 7-11 – Parent Conference Week, noon dismissal all week
- October 14 – Indigenous People’s Day NO SCHOOL
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to another great week of learning with your child!
Thank you & God Bless!
Warmly,
Ms. Alejandre
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