Class 5B
May all our actions, words, thoughts, and spirit be centered in God, on God, and for God! Let us keep our passions well-disciplined and our spirit pure and faithful. Fidelity to our way of life will help us keep our thoughts centered on God. Then our words will be an inspiration to family, friends, and acquaintances.
-Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
Welcome to 5B with Mrs. B.
- Please continue to look here throughout the school year for weekly postings of what topics we are currently working on in class, upcoming tests, projects, and information I think you may find useful.
- Use Google Classroom to check the days Homework or compare it to the homework your child is writing down.
- How to navigate the Google Classroom: Use your child’s google email and password located inside cover of their green ten pocket folder to access their account. I do not use the opening ‘Stream’ page so just click on the ‘Classwork’ page. Here you will find a few items listed at the top of the page that students may need or find helpful when at home. There is also a list of dates; each contains the subcategory ‘morning work’ which is where students go to copy their homework each morning. There may be additional subjects listed under each date if students were given notes or an assignment through the Google Classroom during school, or if your child was absent, this is where they can find all the activities and assignments they missed throughout the day as well as photos of the worksheets or book pages used in case they are ready to do some work at home and do not have their books with them.
- Do periodic checks on the inside cover of your child’s HW book to see if there are any missing homework assignments needing your signature.
- Follow your child’s grades as well as any missing assignments on FACTS SIS.
- If you need to reach me please feel free to email me at [email protected]. If your message is time sensitive, please call the office (610) 253-8442 as emails are often read after the end of the school day.
November 28 – December 1
I am part of a Middle States Reaccreditation Team and will be conducting a Visit of a School in New Jersey this week. Please remind the children to be vigilant with our school rules while there is a substitute in our classroom. Remember, we are Janers!
Joyful attitude
Always do your best
Nurture your growth
Emulate the saints
Responsible, Respectful, and Safe
Show school pride
I will keep you all in my prayers and look forward to returning to St. Jane on Friday:)
PS Class 5B will be visiting the Santa Shoppe Thursday at 11:30 am. Please remember to send your child with money if they are planning to shoppe and discuss with them how you would like them to try and allocate their funds. It would be helpful if they had their money in a resealable bag or envelope with their name and class in case it is dropped at any point during the day. In addition, it would be great if it is packed in their lunch box on Thursday morning as they will be going to the Santa Shoppe immediately following lunch.
Please be sure your child has working headphones or earbuds for school as we often need to work independently on the chrome books.
On Tuesdays students are welcome to stay for help or to get their homework done before heading home. Due to scheduling conflicts there will be no NJHS helpers in 5B, however, I will be there for anyone who wishes to stay or requests help or extra practice. If staying, Please send your child with a snack and a note as to how they should be dismissed at 3 pm; aftercare or pick up. There will be no extra help 11/28.
All work and dates are subject to change.
Religion: Students have written their notes for Chapter 5 and should begin studying for the next test. Time will no longer be set aside for the class to make Google Slides of their notes. Students are encouraged to continue to use this study skill as soon as they are given notes by using their own time to create Google Slides, index cards, or Quizlet.com.
Math: The class will start the week working on word problems. We will then move to the next chapter on Number Theory and Fractions. In Chapter 4 students will develop their understanding of equivalence of fractions and their ability to compute with fractions. They will also be working to identify greatest common factor, least common multiple, and least common denominator.
Reading: Word of the Week – Assigned beginning of each week, students have until Friday to complete the worksheet for the Word of the Week. If they do not complete it by Thursday, it should be completed for homework as all unfinished work should be. Students have a blue folder at their desk to organize these worksheets.
Reading Log – 3 entries due Friday.
Students have been tasked with reading a Newbery Award winning book. There will be no writing portion to this book report. Students will give a “speed talk” a brief presentation about their book (do not give away the ending) that is guided by four objects brought in to use in an explanation of the book they read. Each student has been assigned a presentation date, assigned for the week of December 18th. Extra copies of the assignment and rubric are at the top of Google Classroom’s Classwork.
We are currently working in our reading series, Wonders. At the beginning of each new story, students will be given 8 vocabulary words. Students should be studying these words and their meanings as they will take a quiz on these words typically one week after the introduction of the words (see top of Google classroom for a look at the current vocabulary) before the main vocabulary/comprehension test. Any student that earns 100 percent on the vocabulary quiz is excused from repeating the vocabulary component on the main test.
Language Arts: Spelling – test Friday.
Journal Writing – (Reading Log and Journal Writing alternate weeks)
Grammar – We will be focusing on the chapter prepositions. Students will be tasked with memorizing the list of most common prepositions on page 89 of our book Exercise in English. The students will accomplish this task in four parts using the tune of Jingle Bells before being asked to write the list. A copy of the lyrics can be found at the top of our Google Classroom’s Classwork.
Writing – Students will begin working on a new writing assignment, persuasive writing. We will begin with a Christmas themed assignment and will revisit persuasive writing again with another assignment later in the new year.
Social Studies 5A & 5B: We will be working now with our HMH magazines. Students will each be given their own copy of the magazine, Eastern Woodland Indians. Students should organize these magazines in their Social Studies binder to read or reread on their own to help strengthen their understanding of the notes given in class. Students will be taking notes on the Eastern Woodland Indians and should begin studying these notes in preparation of a possible quiz and for a test (date TBD). Time will no longer be set aside for the class to make Google Slides of their notes. Students are encouraged to continue to use this study skill as soon as they are given notes by using their own time to create Google Slides, index cards, or use Quizlet.com. Please be sure your child has working headphones or earbuds for school as we often need to work independently on the chrome books.
Science: See Mrs. James’ teacher page for Science information.
Tests This Week:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: Spelling Test
Specials and Recess:
Monday: Music & Recess
Tuesday: Art
Wednesday: Library & Gym
Thursday: Spanish & Recess
Friday: Recess
Important Dates:
November 27, Monday – Thanksgiving Holiday, school closed
November 28, Tuesday – School Reopens, Welcome back!
November 29, Wednesday – Second Trimester Begins.
December 6, Wednesday – Reports Cards go home for Trimester 2
December 8, Friday – Mass Immaculate Conception
December 14, Thursday – Band Christmas Concert 12:45 pm and 6:30 pm
December 22, Friday – Early Dismissal
December 23 – January 2 – School Closed
January 3, Wednesday – School Reopens, Welcome back and Happy New Year!
Helpful Sites:
All passwords created for students can be found taped to the inside cover of their green ten pocket folder in case needed.
Religion:
Once on the site, click on Parents and then Grade Five. There you will be able to find the chapter we are working on.
Math:
one of the many study aids in Progress in Mathematics are flash cards at the bottom of Chapter 1
Here are just a few of the skip counting songs available on Youtube.com. I recommend choosing one number and learning it well before moving on to another song.
IXL.com skills are typically worked on in class to a Smart Score of 80. Students may take advantage of this website to continue working to a Smart Score of 80 or more.
Language Arts:
IXL.com skills are typically worked on in class to a Smart Score of 80. Students may take advantage of this website to continue working to a Smart Score of 80 or more.
*More parent information can be found online at www.stjaneschool.com/parents/
Wish List Class 5B
Each year teachers are asked to create and share a wish list of items for their classroom. I have compiled a list of items I purchase each year or hope to purchase in the near future. I thank all who have gifted items from my wish list in the past and appreciate each of you who take the time and consideration to view my wish list items. Amazon wish list class 5B Thank you!
As always, your donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, and paper towels throughout the school year are greatly appreciated.
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