3/31-4/2 Fifth Grade Newsletter

Hope everything is well! Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of March 31-April 2. 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.

Deadlines:
May 27: 3rd Trimester Mass Reflection (10 reflections required). 

ARK test, Wed. April 2nd.
Grades 1-8 will be taking the ARK test on Wednesday at 8:00 am. I have sent home study guides in your child’s homework folder.  I encouraged students to review them at home whenever they have time. Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before and has a good breakfast on Wednesday morning to help them do their best.

Pauly's Project Community Service Opportunity
Thank you for all the donations! 5th grade students and families are invited to join the Pauly's Project CommUnity Sunday in Downtown LA. Students must be accompanied by an adult as we are going to move to different locations. We highly encourage for families to carpool. 

Please signup here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA9AE29AAFECE9-56007947-paulys; if you would like to volunteer.

Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Meeting Location: 726 S. Alameda, Los Angeles (Farmer Boys)

Focus of the Week:
Math: Module 9.1 and 9.2
Reading: Compare and Contrast; We Were There Too!
Vocabulary: Lesson 15 Words
Word Study: Final Schwa + /l/ Sounds
Grammar: Pronoun and Contractions
Religion: Finding God Session 17
Science: Water Sources
Social Studies: Chapter 5

Tests
Thursday
Finding God Session 17
Spelling/Vocabulary Test

Friday (Multiple Choice)
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
Decoding
Grammar: Voyages Unit 2: Pronouns

Important Reminder: Student Conduct & Online Safety
We have noticed students engaging in inappropriate conversations and games, both at school and online. Please talk to your children about internet safety, personal boundaries, and appropriate behavior. To address this, we will be reinforcing rules during recess and lunch. Parents of students involved will be contacted directly.

We encourage all families to review the Parent-Student Pledge and Parent-Student Handbook for more information on school expectations: Handbook Link.

Thank you for your support in creating a safe and respectful environment for all students.

Fifth Grade Parent Survey
As we continue our journey through fifth grade, I welcome your feedback on how the year is going and how we can work together to make this a positive and enriching experience for your child. While it may seem early for an evaluation, I want to ensure every family has the opportunity to share thoughts, ask questions, or offer suggestions—especially if you didn’t have a chance to do so at Back to School Night.
This survey is anonymous, and I sincerely appreciate your input. Please keep feedback focused on the classroom experience. Click the link: https://forms.gle/Tp9d9GRGMUvtHeoh6


Classroom Tissue
As we continue our school year, our classroom is running low on tissues, and we would greatly appreciate any donations! With the colder months ahead, tissues are essential for keeping our students comfortable and our classroom clean.

If you are able to donate, please send a box of tissues with your child at your earliest convenience. Every contribution helps, and we truly appreciate your generosity and support!

Thank you for helping keep our classroom a healthy and welcoming space for all.


Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].
April 2 – ARK testing
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