Class 5A with Mrs. James

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    What great things come not from mere faith but clear action.  This time of year charges us to look at ourselves and ask if we are truly doing all we can. Do we each know our faith, live our faith, and share our faith through our behavior? Each with our own crosses to bear, remember that by his actions, we each have the strength and mercy of Jesus with us as we journey through this life.  

     As we lead into this Easter break we wrap up multiplying fractions and mixed numbers with a section test. All these skills will be carried   through to dividing fractions and mixed numbers upon our return. PLEASE continue to work on mastery of multiplication facts with your children. Along with remembering each specific process, this is a tremendous tool in their arsenal for attacking math.

     The students produced beautiful posters to represent each of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy these last two weeks. My hope is that this exercise helps them to always keep service to others in the forefront of their minds.

     In science we are beginning to explore, force, motion, Newton’s Laws, and the law of conservation of energy. Be listening for some stories of demonstrations and hands on activities.

     Upon our return from break, we will finish up our novel study in reading. What a fun story it has been! Our study culminates with students turning in a completed packet that reviews each chapter followed by a comprehension and grammar test. Meanwhile, everyone is excited about the final book report which is group centered. Students have until April 17 to finish reading and becoming familiar with their assigned story. Please encourage your child to read and jot down notes on sticky notes as modeled in class. Subsequently, classmates will work together to each prepare four individual tasks in the effort to present the book’s story. Fun! 

     Sadly, only a handful of students from 5A participated in the recent You Have A Friend In PA call line recording opportunity. The fifth graders who did participate felt very proud and grateful to play a part in offering a smile or uplifting message to an unknown neighbor in need. A special thank you to Mrs. Bonventre and our school counselor, Mrs. young, for following up on this suggested opportunity.  

     Please enjoy this upcoming sacred time (and extra day off!) with loved ones.  God bless you. 

     PS – Please return the FID (flexible instruction day) folders containing unused materials. Thank you.

 

Specials and recess: (pre lunch or post lunch)

Monday – recess following lunch

Tuesday – physical education (pre)

Wednesday – library every week (pre) and Spanish (post)

Thursday – art class (pre); recess following lunch

Friday – music (post); recess following lunch

Reference Info:

I. AFTER SCHOOL HELP – I will be available on Wednesdays beginning 9/13* to provide extra help should your child be interested.  Please be sure to coordinate transportation home for 3:15 and send a note stating your intentions. *On Wedneday choir practice weeks, I will be available on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays.

II. MATH FACTS: Remember to practice those math facts, especially multiplication facts, AKA skip counting! Sure, maybe you can skip count by 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, but challenge yourself to master another set.  Mrs. B has some great links on her teacher page, or you can simply google your own sites for catchy songs to help you.  Knowing these like you know your name will make your math life SO much easier, enjoyable, and FUN.  You can doit! I believe in you.  Also, I have a special manipulative to help you learn them…   come and see…  

III. HSA – Please sign up for the RaiseRight App. to purchase ONLINE gift cards only; Raise Right gift card code: YP8373HHBSKQ                ALL physical gift cards should be purchased through the school or church as done in the past. We are only using the app for digital purchase. Join the RaiseRight Facebook page and website (www.raiseright.com) – special discounts are announced often! For questions or concerns, please contact Stacie Behme ([email protected]m or 908.627.4411). Please DO NOT contact the main office, Mrs. Okula, or church. 

IV. Teachers are asked to create an Amazon wish list as a replacement for the Caring for Classrooms donation avenue. Thank you to all who have already generously sent in supplies and special items to start the year off and to those who will consider gifting items from our new wishlist!  I truly appreciate your generosity. (Please check back periodically as our classroom needs are continually evolving.) You can search Amazon wishlists by class5A@St. Jane, my name, or click the link below.  Thank you.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZM99IA9V6XIA?ref_=wl_dp_view_your_list

V. The Remind group code for 5A is @kg9gb4h  Handy for quick communication.

Please utilize email for more serious communications. Download Remind from the App Store or Google Play to your phones or mobile devices. There is no limit to the number of devices that may join. Once you download the app, click Join a Class.  

VI. Additional Links

Religion:  https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-5/

Reading:   https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do

More parent information can be found online at www.stjaneschool.com/parents/

Summer Work incoming grade 5

St. Jane School Supply List 2023-2024 (purchased elsewhere)