Week of December 13, 2010

Hello friends and family!


Some reminders for this week:

Fifth graders will be wearing the following for their song in the Christmas program. Please make sure that they come in costume at 6:30pm this Wednesday.

-Black pants (no sweatpants, jeans are o.k.)
-Long sleeved white t-shirts
-Black shoes
-Black scarves
-Black or White mittens/gloves

Also, our class will be having a Christmas party this Friday. A notice has been sent home to each parent for a parent signature. Please make sure to sign the notice and have your child return it to me.

Students are expected to bring $5 to go toward pizza for the class, and one other item from the list. Some of the students already signed up for particular items in class--ask your child.

Friday is also FREE DRESS :) 

Over break:
Students will be receiving work over break, including two reading logs. Please make sure that this work is completed and returned to class the Monday following break, January 3rd, 2010 (More details to come!)

Have a beautiful Christmas and a safe New Year!

Week of 12/6

Hello students and family!

This week we have moved onto a new story, "The Fear Place". What are some of your fears? What is your Fear Place? The new spelling and vocabulary words have been posted on the left side of the page.

In Science, we are learning about The Water Cycle and the three different states of water: solid, liquid, and gas. Refer to the image below:

Also, for a fun video to watch on the water cycle, visit this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGKbVzDIqM

Some reminders for our last week together before vacation:

Fifth graders will be wearing the following for their song in the Christmas program. Please make sure that they come in costume at 6:30pm next Wednesday, December 15th.

-Black pants (no sweatpants, jeans are o.k.)
-Long sleeved white t-shirts
-Black shoes
-Black scarves
-Black or White mittens/gloves

Also, our class will be having a Christmas party on December 17th, 2010. A notice has been sent to home to each parent for a parent signature. Please make sure to sign the notice and have your child return it to me.

Students are expected to bring $5 to go toward pizza for the class, and one other item from the list. Some of the students already signed up for particular items in class--ask your child.

Thank you!

Remember to celebrate Advent!
How are you preparing for the birth of Jesus Christ?

Monday 11/22/2010

Dear Parents and Students,

Thank you to those of you who have sent in $1 for the Math-A-Thon and canned foods for our school drive! Please continue raising money for St. Jude's and bringing in canned food for our school drive! The deadline for both is this Wednesday, November 24th, 2010.

This week:

-Students will be quizzed on the digestive and respiratory system this Tuesday, November 23rd.
-Students will be tested on Math: Topic 3 this Wednesday, November 24th.

Reminders:

-This Wednesday is early dismissal @ 12:00P.
-Also, whole school mass is this Wednesday @ 8a, please remember to come in full uniform!


Have a beautiful and safe holiday! God bless!

-Ms. Jordan

Week of 11/15

Hello students and family,

Thank you to all of those who came to parent/teacher conferences. If you were unable to attend, please contact me as soon as possible to set up a conference.

This Tuesday, November 16th, is our Math-A-Thon to raise money for the children at St. Jude's Hospital. We are asking that you join our cause and support your child by sponsoring them with $1, or more if you are able. We really appreciate your continued support!

Reminders:

- Wednesday: 8a mass with the 1st grade!

-Friday: Early dismissal!

-Canned food drive this week and next! Please bring in canned food and $1 to support those in need!

Upcoming Tests:

Tuesday: Spelling and Vocabulary Test
Wednesday: Reading Comprehension Test, "Michelle Kwan: Heart of a Champion"

Please remember to study your multiplication facts every night!
Don't forget your reading logs!

It's a new quarter and a new opportunity to earn great grades!

Week of 11/8

Hello students and family,

+ This week we begin collecting money for next week's Math-A-Thon. The Math-A-Thon is to help St. Jude's Children hospital. Please support our goal by sponsoring your child with $1 (or as much as you are able). Our community at St. Raphael can make a difference for the children at St. Jude's Hospital. Visit the link to learn more about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwAtVzlzTg4&feature=player_embedded

+ There is no school this Thursday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans' Day.

+ There is no school this Friday, November 12th due to Parent/Teacher Conferences; please make sure you have set up a time with the office or contact me for alternative arrangements.

+ In science, we learned about where our food goes during the Digestive Process. We created beautiful t-shirts wherein we wore our insides on the outside! Have a look at some of our photographs:

+ Here are some fun photographs from Halloween:

Monday 11/1/2010

Hello students and family!

I hope everyone's Halloween was fun and safe! We're back at school for another great week!

In Language Arts we are starting our new theme, "Give it All You've Got", along with our first selection from the theme, "Michelle Kwan: Heart of a Champion". The new spelling and vocabulary words can be found on the left side of the blog.

Your children should be bringing home a Spelling + Vocabulary/Language Arts packet that is to be completed by this Friday, November 5th.

Please remember that Reading Logs are checked each day and turned in each Monday! They are an easy way to gain points and contribute to the class Reading/Language Arts grade. 

Announcements: 

-This Friday is a short day with dismissal at 12 noon! 
-There is no school on November 11th, 2010 for Veterans' Day.
-Parent/Teacher Conferences are November 12th, so be sure to turn in your conference time request to the main office!


Thank you!

-Ms. Jordan

PS: We created wonderful shirts with the "Digestive System" on them. Pictures are to come soon! Ask your child about his/hers :-)

Monday 10/25/2010

Hello students and parents,

Important reminders for the week: 

-The fifth grade will be attending mass Wednesday morning due to not having attended last Wednesday as a result of the rain.

-Friday is the Halloween parade/carnival, students MUST bring $5 to school by this Wednesday the 27th to pay for Friday's lunch.

-Grades are due this Friday the 29th, which also marks the end of the first quarter. Extra credit has been made available to those students that need it. If you have any questions, please contact me by e-mail or telephone!

-Please have your child bring a plain white shirt in their size by this Thursday the 28th that you don't mind getting painted/colored. If you are unable to do so, please let me know.

Important tests this week: 

Thursday: Selection 3 Spelling & Vocabulary Tests
Friday: Selection 3 Test "Volcanoes, Math Topic 2 Test


Enjoy the week! Happy Halloween! :)

Monday 10/18/2010

Hello students and parents!

We are beginning our new selection, "Volcanoes", in Language Arts. The spelling and vocabulary words can be found on the left side of the site.

Students will have a Reading Comprehension Test for "Eye of the Storm" on Tuesday in addition to a mini-quiz in math on rounding.

Wednesday is mass with the 1st grade so please be on time!
The Sponsor luncheon is on Friday from 11:30a-1p.

Remember that Reading Logs are due EVERY MONDAY and checked for completion every morning.

Grades are finalized in less than two weeks! It is the last opportunity to raise your grades, so every assignment counts!


Thank you!
-Ms. Jordan

In case you wanted to watch the "Conjunction Junction" video from home:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TQByv_xkuc

Week of 10/11

Hello students and family!

Please remember that this Friday is a short day with dismissal at 12:00 NOON! 

Also, students will have spelling and vocabulary tests for our current selection "Eye of the Storm" this Thursday, October 13th! (The words are up on the left hand side of the blog)

Do not forget your READING LOGS!

Monday 10/4/2010

Hello fifth grade and family!

This week we are finishing up our IOWA Testing and beginning our CoGat testing. Testing will be in the mornings so please make sure your child has had plenty of rest and breakfast!

Remember that even during testing, Reading Logs are checked every day and turned in on Mondays!

Friday 9/17

Hello students and parents,

Welcome to our new fifth grade blog! Here you will find important information such as spelling + vocabulary words, due dates and web links. Questions? E-mail me! 

The following is the Bill Nye video we viewed on cells: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gZCTjAbVs

Remember, this Friday is the fieldtrip to the Los Angeles Country Fair! Please remember to pack a lunch!