Week of 3/28/2011

Hello students,

We are officially in our final quarter of school (and in the fifth grade)...let's make it count!

Here are some general announcements:

Wednesday: Mass w/ 1st Grade

            -Readers: Dejah, Madian, Raymond

Thursday: NO SCHOOL-Cesar Chavez Day

Friday: Early Dismissal (NOON)

            -Whole School Mass/1st Friday Mass

            -Topic 9 Math Test

            -Atom Model Project DUE

            -Reading buddies w/ 1st grade: 11:00A

**Bring in field trip slips!**

Congratulations fifth grade on filling up your marble jar to the top! Let's keep up the good behavior!

Websites to visit:

To practice your vocabulary: http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/gr5/gr5_th5_sel3.html

To learn more about matter and the elements: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html
                                                                         http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/index.html
                                                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki_5a15gJYg&feature=related

Let's have a great week!!

Fun Websites

Hello!

In Social Studies we are learning about the very beginnings of the United States of America. We are just starting to get into the original 13 colonies. Look at the following website for some fun games and activities to explore our Social Studies themes:

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/thirteencolonies/preview.weml

http://www.congressforkids.net/games/thirteencolonies/2_thirteencolonies.htm

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/interactiveadventures/john-smith/

Also, use this website to practice your vocabulary for our new selection, "Dear Mr. Henshaw":


http://quizlet.com/199951/dear-mr-henshaw-vocabulary-test-flash-cards/

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/ewordgame/index.html?grade=5&theme=4&selection=4

Happy studying :)

Week of 2/21/2011

Hello students and families!

Look what we have in store this week:

Monday: No school, Presidents' Day
Tuesday: Fieldtrip to the Walt Disney Concert Hall to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic (Full uniform  please! Arrive on time!)
Wednesday: Mass with 1st grade (8a-9a)
Friday: Full Day

Let's have a great week!

-Ms. Jordan

Week of January 31, 2011

Dear students and parents,

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK is finally here!

Let's take a look at what the week has in store:

Tuesday: Mix Match Day/Nerd Day

              "Reading Families"

              Tutoring (3:15P-4:15P)

Wednesday:Twin Day

                  Presentation from representatives from the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Thursday: School Spirit day, WEAR YOUR Light Blue CLASS COLOR

                 Pep Rally, 1P

                 NO P.E.

Friday: Whole school mass --> wear your full school uniform! 

Tests/Quizzes this week:

Thursday: "Mom's Best Friend" Comprehension + Grammar Test, Science Quiz

Friday: Topic 5 Math Test

Remember to keep reading! Find a book you love and read, read, read! 

Thank you,

Ms. Jordan

 

Week of January 24, 2011

Hello Students and Family!

The new spelling and vocabulary words for Selection 2: "Mom's Best Friend" are now up! 

Look what's happening this week:

Tuesday: Tutoring (3:15p-4:15p)
Wednesday: MASS (8:00a-9:00a) --> Readers: Ian & Nildy, Altar Dress: Carizma & Brionna
Thursday: Practice Spelling Test/P.E.
Friday: Spelling Test/Vocabulary Test

Important Announcements:

--->Tutoring has been moved to Tuesdays! Wednesdays are currently unavailable. Thank you for your understanding :)

--->This Sunday is FAMILY MASS. Please come dressed in full uniform! Also, Open House is from 9A-2P on Sunday for individuals interested in becoming a part of the St. Raphael School family. 
                  * School Mass 8:00am Spanish; 10:00am English; 12:00pm Spanish;
                   *Pancake Breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm - $5.00 a plate

--->Next week is CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!
    The Theme is: "Catholic Schools: A+ for America" 
      *Please make sure to have a LIGHT BLUE t-shirt to show your 5th grade and school pride    on Thursday!
             Monday: Jersey/Sports Day
             Tuesday: Mix Match/Nerd Day
             Wednesday: Twin Day
             Thursday: Pep Rally @ 1:00pm: wear a light blue shirt!
             Friday: School Mass/must wear school uniform -Shadow Day (12:00 dismissa)

 Thank you!! 
-Ms. Jordan



 

Week of 1/17/2011

Hello students and family,

 Let us take some time to remember a most amazing leader in our country's history (and the reason why we do not have school today!) and his most famous lines.....

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Announcements 

-This Friday, January 21st, is a MINIMUM DAY.

-Please be sure that you have signed and returned the "Good Touch/Bad Touch" form with your child.

-The Social Studies Writing Assignment FINAL DRAFT is due Friday, January 21st.


Tests/Quizzes

-Wednesday: "Mariah Keeps Cool" Practice Spelling Test, Vocabulary Test

-Thursday: "Mariah Keeps Cool" Spelling Test + Topic 4 Math Test (Division with one and two digit divisors)

-Friday: "Mariah Keeps Cool" Reading Comprehension + Grammar Test

See you in class!
 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Week of 1/3/2011

Dear students and parents,

Welcome to the new year -- 2011!
Thank you for all of your help with our class Christmas party! 
(Pictures to come...)

Announcements:

*This Friday is Whole School Mass (Please come dressed in full uniform): 1st reading-Brionna, Petitions-Jer'shaun, Alter Dress- Nildy & Jackie

*Reading logs have been changed to 30 minutes every night instead of 25 minutes. Please take note.


*Scoliosis Screenings begin this week, please sign and return the form that was sent home with your child if you do not wish for them to be tested. 


*Students were asked to memorize all of their multiplication facts by the start of school (yesterday)--notices are being sent home to the parents of those students who are in danger of failing due to the lack of memorization of the multiplication facts.
 
Quizzes and Tests this Week:

** Thursday: Practice Spelling Test and Science Quiz (Pollution and Conservation of Water, P. C48 in Science Book- Lesson 2)

** Friday: Spelling and Vocabulary Tests, "Mae Jemison: Space Scientist" (Words can be found on the left side of the blog)


Thank you! 
See you in class!

-Ms. Jordan