REMINDERS:
- We are all excited for Spring Break, however it begins on Friday March 15 and classes resume on Monday March 25th. If your child will be out of school any other days, please let us know. We are testing in some areas and students have been notified to communicate with their teacher and should be ready to take these exams early or upon their first day of return to school.
- MONDAY: Lent prayer service @ 8:40am
- TUESDAY: Spirit Wear, Adoration, Science Test
- WEDNESDAY: Liturgy @ 8:45am
- THURSDAY:
- FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL! Have a safe Spring Break
- MONDAY: March 25, classes resume
Religion –We continue to work through presenting our Google Slide Presentations on the 7 Sacraments. We are also continuing to work through our unit on the Works of Mercy. Students will be responsible for knowing all of the Works of Mercy as well as how a 5th grader can serve others following the Works of Mercy. Throughout Lent we will be attending school wide prayer services that will be held in the church. These services will be held on March 11 at 8:40, March 26 at 8:40, April 4 at 8:40, April 12 at 8:40, and Stations of the Cross on April 19th at 2:30.
Reading/Language Arts – Mrs. Schaffer’s and Mrs. Anderson’s classes have started a round of Literature Circles. Group members are assigned chapters in their group’s book and a particular comprehension role each day. Upon completion, groups discuss their completed roles and then receive new assignments. Mrs. Alsin’s class is reading the whole class book Bridge to Terabithia. Many comprehension strategies are being utilized throughout this book.
Math – We spent time working on improper fractions, mixed numbers, and parts/whole. Next week, we will continue to spend time converting fractions to decimals and percents.
Social Studies - Students are back to weekly geography quizzes on Fridays as we study map skills from a variety of different places. Look for these to come home each week to be signed.
Science - We had a fun week learning about the circulatory system and some of the main functions on the heart. Students will test over this material on Tuesday.
Language Arts – We spent time this week researching and organizing our information for our persuasive papers. Next week, we will begin work on the rough draft, editing process and the final draft. I hope we can get these finished up before we leave Friday for Spring Break. Following Spring Break, we’ll spend some time on Figurative Language and Poetry.
Spelling – Next week’s Spelling List will consist of words that contain the Greek and Latin Roots poly, hexa, hepta, octa, multi, and deca. We will also spend time learning about similes, metaphors, and idioms.
