4/7-4/11 Fifth Grade Newsletter

Hope everything is well! Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of April 7-April 11. 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). 

Focus of the Week:
Math: Division of Fractions
Reading: Author's Purpose/ Lunch Money
Vocabulary: Lesson 16 Words
Word Study: Words with -ed or -ing
Grammar: Adjectives
Religion: Finding God Session 18
Science: Water Sources
Social Studies: Chapter 5

Tests
Thursday
Finding God Session 18
Spelling/Vocabulary Test

Friday (Multiple Choice)
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
Decoding
Division of Fractions Quiz

VOTE VOTE VOTE The DAILY BREEZE VOTING for South Bay's BEST ends APRIL 6, 2025!
It’s that time again to vote for St. Anthony of Padua School as the BEST CATHOLIC and
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in the South Bay. https://southbay.bestinvoting.com/

The Daily Breeze is hosting this contest and all entries and votes at least 5 different categories for your ballot to count no later than April 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST.! 
Please ask all your family and friends (18 years of age or older) to vote for our school.

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Complete the South Bay’s Best Readers’ Choice 2025 online ballot at https://southbay.bestinvoting.com/
2. To be eligible to participate you must be 18 years of age or older
3. Cast your vote between March 31, 2025 and April 6, 2025
4. Complete the online registration form at the end of the ballot on https://southbay.bestinvoting.com/
5. Cast a minimum of 5 votes in 5 different categories
6. Submit only one online ballot per day per voting period.
People who share a computer will be able to vote as long as each uses a separate login.

Under the PLACES category, please vote for St. Anthony of Padua Church and St. Anthony of Padua Preschool.

Please vote for or write-in at least 5 votes for 5 different categories.  https://southbay.bestinvoting.com/

St. Anthony of Padua FESTIVAL, 05/16- 05/18
Our school campus will be set up with Rides, Games, Food and Fun for the entire family.

ALL SAP School families are required to serve 8 hours during the Fiesta. (8 hours per family on tuition contract) $200 fine for non-participation will be billed if your hours are not fulfilled. 

The Festival is also in need of the following donations to keep costs down, each class has been assigned the following items:

Grade 5   (2) Round Corn Tortilla Chips 64oz and (1) 6lb. Nacho Cheese Can

Please bring your donations to the fiesta table outside of church on Sundays or drop off at the School Office. All donations must be in by May 10, 2025

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 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
Ms. Alejandre