1/27-1/31 Fifth Grade Newsletter

Dear Fifth Grade Families,

Hope everything is well! Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of Jan 27 -Jan. 32. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed last week’s email, you can find updates on my school blog: Fifth Grade Blog.

Progress Reports
Progress report and STAR test results for the second trimester was sent home last Friday, Jan24th. Please keep in mind that the progress report is just a snapshot of where your child is at right now. I sent 2 copies home, one copy must be signed and returned on Monday and one is yours to keep. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to me directly—I’m here to help.
There is still plenty of time for grades to improve before final grades are issued at the end of the 2nd trimester.

Special Persons Day- Friday
The Special Persons Day Form was sent home last Friday. Kindly complete and return the letter by Wednesday, January 31, 2025.

Special Persons' Day Details: 

• Friday, February 2, 2025: Noon dismissal.
• 10:00 AM Mass:Students with their special person will sit together in church.
  • Students may be checked out from the classroom starting at 9:45 AM to join their special person for Mass.
  • Students without a special person will stay with me.
  • After Mass, all checked-out students may leave with their special person.
• Important Notes:
  • Once students are checked out, their special person is fully responsible for them.
  • Families are welcome to enjoy lunch on campus, but please ensure students are supervised at all times.

Annual Open House
Tomorrow Sunday, January 26 will be our Annual Open House from 12-2pm, after our 11am All School Family Mass. Students can earn free dress passes from their teachers if they come to Mass in Full Mass uniform that day and check in with their teacher. 

Catholic Schools’ Week Reminders
Mon., Jan 27
* Teacher Appreciation Day
* Cozy Day (No PJs) 
* Pre-order form and payment for Friday January 31, Funnel Cake is due today (form attached)

Tues., Jan 28
* Student Appreciation Day
* Class Color Day (Please see attached flyer for class colors)

Wed., Jan 29
* Admin Appreciation Day
* Sports Attire
* Student-Teacher Volleyball Day

Thurs., Jan 30
* Parents Appreciation Day - * stop and enjoy Coffee and Donuts for Parents only during our morning carline! 
* Career Day for K-4th 
*Twin Day for 5th - 8th Grade

Friday, January 31
* Special Persons' Day Mass at 10am
* Formal Mass Uniform / Sunday Best
* Do not bring bags / devices (please read emails from your child's teachers)
* Bring snacks (we'll have early recess) and lunch (if staying for daycare)
* NOON DISMISSAL **Daycare until 6pm

Deadlines:

• February 24: 2nd Trimester Mass Reflection (7 reflections required)

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Assess Reasonableness of Fraction Sums and Differences
• Reading:  Esperanza Rising
• Grammar: Words Used as Nouns or as Verbs
• Religion: Session 9

Tests
Tuesday
Religion: Session 9

Truancy Policy
Please remember to email the school when your child is not attending.
Please note that on the syllabus, it stated that every 3 Tardies, students will receive an effort slip. Effort slip was sent out last Friday based on the number of tardies. Kindly sign and return the slip by Monday, Jan. 27.

​School Handbook: http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/schools/08820/chapter-4/section-4-04/topic-4-04-5

A student is considered truant when he or she is absent from school without a valid excuse for three full days in one school year or is tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof. The school shall report the student to the local public school district’s attendance office or the public-school district’s superintendent.

In the event that a school suspects that a student is truant (absent from school without a valid excuse), the school administration should first contact the parents/guardians. If the school suspects that the student is a habitual truant (absent three times in a school year without a valid excuse) and all resources at the school level have been exhausted, the school principal should notify the local Child Welfare and Attendance authorities.

If a student has been reported once as a truant and then is absent again for one or more days without a valid excuse or tardy on one or more days without a valid excuse, the school should again report the student as truant to the local public school district’s attendance office or the public school district’s superintendent. A student who has been reported as truant three or more times is considered a habitual truant and is subject to dismissal.

If a student has been absent without excuse, and it is impossible to contact the parents/guardians or designated emergency contacts within 4 hours and after repeated attempts, the school should notify the attendance office of the local public school district, the local police department, Child Protective Services, or all of those agencies.

Lastly, if you’d like to support our classroom, here’s the link to our Classroom Wishlist: Wishlist.

Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].
January 26-February 2: Catholic Schools’ Week
January 26 (Sunday): Open House 11 am Family Mass, Open House 12-2pm, Catholic Schools’ Week begins through 2/2, Family Mass at 11am (wear formal Mass Uniforms for free dress passes), Open House from 12-2. Student Government leads tours at school, Folklorico school group to perform
January 27 – Teacher Appreciation Day, SAP Choir performs at PMA Mass 
January 28 – Student Appreciation Day, “Cozy Day”
January 29 – Administration Appreciation Day, Student Teacher Volleyball game
January 30 – Parent Appreciation Day, Coffee and Donuts provided for parents in morning
January 31 – Special Persons’ Day, Mass at 10am, noon dismissal, daycare till 6pm 
January 28-30: Musical Auditions for Aladdin, Jr. Callbacks are 2/4, rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 2/11. Rehearsal is from 3:15-5:15pm
February 5: 2nd Mandatory General Parent Meeting in the Hall at 6:30pm ($50 fine for non-attendance)
February 5: Musical Callbacks, 8th grade Nacho Fundraiser after school, 100th Day of School
February 17 – Presidents’ Day Holiday NO SCHOOL
February 19 – All School Spelling Bee 10:30-12 in Hall 
February 18-21: Re-Registration Week for returning students (all online) 
Feb 20 – All School Marian Consecration (ends on 3/25, Feast of the Annunciation: Mary’s Day)
February 21 – Yearbook Pre-Sale ends 
March 5 – ASH WEDNESDAY (Mass uniforms), beginning of Lent, SAP Choir sings
April – ARK testing starts
April 17- 25– Easter Break
April 26 – School Resumes
April 28-May 1 – Thousand Pines 8th grade Retreat 
May 16-18 – Parish Fiesta

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you & God Bless!

Warmly,
Ms. Alejandre