* 5/21 Used Uniform Sale
* 5/28 NO SCHOOL
* 5/29 Last Day of School
           Liturgy 8:30
           Awards Ceremony to Follow

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* 8/16 5:30pm  5th Grade Parent Meeting
* 8/21 First Day of School

A huge part of my job as your child’s 5th grade teacher is to prepare the kids for the more fast-paced and independent role that they will play in the middle school setting. As the school year progresses, I raise my expectations and look for more from each student. Everyone will be at their own level, but will still be pushed to be and do their best. I also like to emphasize to the students in the beginning of the school year how they are now the role models of the elementary school and that their behavior should be of the highest standard. Classroom and individual consequences as well as privileges will be clear from the first week of school.
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5th Grade Supply List 2018-2019

·       2 hard-cover 1-subject copybooks (Language Arts & Religion,  Science & S.S.)
·       2 folders (Specials, School)
·       Pencil Case (no boxes)
·       Sharpened/mechanical pencils: Minimum of 3 at all times
·       Box of 16 crayons
·       12 inch ruler
·       2 red marking pens or pencils
·       1 highlighter
·       2 glue sticks
*      2 dry erase markers
·       Scissors (To be stored in the classroom)

These supplies are to be kept in students’ desks and should be separate from Art bag supplies. No binders, white out, or individual pencil sharpeners are permitted. Also, the only pens students should have are red pens to correct work with.

For the classroom:
·       2 boxes of tissues
·       2 containers of cleansing wipes
*      1 hand sanitizer (ex. Purell)
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For Art:
1.  An art shirt-one that is large enough to fit over the student's clothes
2.  4 No. 2 pencils
3.  1 small eraser
4.  A box of crayons 16 or 24 count
5.  A box of colored pencils
6.  A box of markers
7.  4 glue sticks - we use these up quickly
8.  1 black sharpie permanent marker
9.  A small (5" x 7" or so) notebook to be used as an art journal
 
Thank you so much for supporting your child's art education.
Mrs. Fagnani

For Music:
A folder

Hi Parents!

We started our week with the Bishop's Closing address on Monday. He reminded us that summer is a break from school, but not a break from learning and certainly not a break from God. We  also had a chance to ask questions during the live meeting and he answered questions from 2 of our classmates: Nolan and Teagan - we were thrilled!

On Wednesday, we were sad that our Field Day was postponed because of the rain, but we made the best of things and were able to enjoy our field day games with Mrs. Bortner on Thursday during a longer gym class instead. We've been learning the importance of flexibility this year so this was good practice in that skill.

Today was the due date for the Extra Credit I offered on Monday to anyone interested. This was offered for Science and Social Studies. After reading a new lesson, students were to complete ALL review questions at the conclusion of the lesson with complete sentences and a minimum of 90% accuracy. If your student completed this successfully, you will see this noted in each of those classes in the portal. If your student didn't complete this EC or it was incomplete, the grade is marked E for "Exempt."

Today we also had a fun afternoon watching the vows from the wedding of William and Catherine. In light of our current event projects this year, we talked about the Royal wedding that will be tomorrow. We talked about some British culture and the fashion of guests wearing fascinators. We even tried to make our own. I told the class they'd have a great time waking up before sunrise tomorrow to put on their headpiece and enjoy watching history!

Have a great weekend! I'm hoping the sun is planning on coming out!

God Bless,

Mrs. Maurer

Hi Parents!

Holy moly! Where has this school year gone? I can't believe we are in the final days of this school year! We had a few more activities this week including Water Fun Day, Ascension Thursday Liturgy, and Muffins with Mom! The kids LOVED the water fun day they earned from exceeding the school goal fundraising for the American Heart Association during Catholic Schools Week. The 5th grade proudly served as the choir for mass and lead our school singing so beautifully, they have been asked to sing for the 8th grade graduation! (If your child is a cantor, please check their take-home folder for information on this.) 

We are coming down to the last few due dates these next 2 weeks. By the last week of April (when the final book report was due), students had come to ask me if we would have/could have a book report for May. Since there seemed to be so much interest, I handed out directions for a project that I would count as an Extra Credit project on April 25th. This project was due yesterday, May 11. I was looking to see who would take initiative to do the project on their own as I did not advertise this to parents. These EC points will be applied in the ILA grade. If your child chose not to participate, they are marked "exempt" from this grade.

There may be 1-2 other "extra credit" offers in Science and SS next week, but please understand I will only advertise these to the class as to see who could take initiative to work on them if grades could use a boost. Perhaps you could encourage your child to listen for these opportunities if they may be in need.

Next week:

Monday: Religion - Ch 18 Test (Bumped from 5/11)
Tuesday: Religion - Rosary & Hail Holy Queen Test
              RDG - WLT #21
Wednesday: SS: Final CE Due
Thursday: English Unit 6 Pronouns Test
Friday:

Have a wonderful weekend!

God Bless,

Mrs. Maurer

Hi Parents! 

The students were so thrilled that Spring (and maybe a taste of Summer!) finally arrived this week on Tuesday! More good news to report - our AC works great!

We had a bunch of GREAT country projects come into school this week! The students were really enthusiastic about sharing about their chosen country and particularly about the reason they chose that country. Our audience was also very attentive and asked great questions.

Our Holy Matrimony display is also receiving lots of compliments from those who walk by! Even the younger students love looking at the beautiful brides and handsome grooms. (See the attached pictures.) Students are coming home with a HW assignment due mid-week where they are to ask a married couple (or a least one part of it) about their wedding day and taking a few notes from your discussion. It doesn't need to be a parent, anyone who is married will do.

As a school, we participated in the Living Rosary today. It was a beautiful display of reverence and prayer devoted to our Blessed Mother.

Next week:

Monday: Wear Gym Uniform
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Math Multiplying Fractions Quiz
Thursday: SS Ch 11 Less 1-2 Quiz
Friday: Spelling Lesson 29 (Last Spelling Test)
           Religion Ch 18 Test

Have a wonderful weekend!

God Bless, 

Mrs. Maurer

Hi Parents! 

We had our evacuation drill this week on Monday. It didn't hurt that the weather was so nice, but our class did a great job. We assembled in the front of the school/church property and walked to Kids Kingdom. We walked back to school and completed our school day as usual. It's always good to be prepared, but I pray we never need to use it.

Mr. Joey visited us for the last time this week. He is in Seminary at Mount Saint Mary's and has been visiting us since the fall. The class enjoy his (and Mr. Phillip's) visits to us in the classroom, at lunchtime, and even at the Talent Show last week!

Even though I don't have pictures, we really enjoyed the Band Tour concert yesterday! Big congrats to Anna, Ella, and Angello and all our SJS musicians for a job well done!

Next week, we have plans to meet up with our prayer partners and share our summarized children's stories with them. We'll also participate in the "Living Rosary" as a school.

Thank you so much for the wedding photos! This was assigned (and written up on the HW board) 4/16 and kept there until 4/26 with a due date of today. We are still missing a bunch, your child should inquire with you if they have not already. This does not need to be a photo of parents, but could be other family members or friends. (HW grade) We start Holy Matrimony next week.

Next week:

Monday:
Tuesday: Science Ch 12 Less 1-2 Quiz
              Religion Apostles Creed
Wednesday: SS CE Due
                   Religion Ch 17 Test
Thursday: SS Country Project Due
Friday: Spelling Lesson 27

Have a wonderful weekend!

God Bless, 

Mrs. Maurer

Hi Parents! 

Whoa! What a whirlwind week! We had some great 5th grade representatives in the Talent Show! We loved Camilla's singing and Josie's, accompanied by her brother Chris, skit. We are so proud of all the talent at our school!

We had SO much fun today with the Race for Education. Lots of sweaty smiles at the end for a great cause!

We also had a visitor to our classroom this week and another for next week! SJS is really bustling!

I loved reading the students' "Nothing Ever Happens..." stories that we due this week on Wednesday. The kids had a lot of fun with them, making a chain of events happen either at Baltimore Street, Grandview Road, St. Joseph School, or the 5th Grade classroom. These stories are always so much fun!

I keep telling the class (I'm sure they are so sick of hearing it) that we down to the nitty gritty of the school year. As we enter into the last few weeks of the year, students are continuing to pick up more responsibility and due dates to be aware of. If you child still has yet to update their assignment book with dates and some due dates from now until the end of the year, this would be extremely helpful to keep them organized. Reminders are coming fewer and farther between and I haven't been offering so many "second chances" as we are preparing for Middle School life skills. I hope no one else has to feel the consequence in low grades due to missing deadlines or handing in incomplete work.

Next week:

Monday: RDG - WLT #18
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: Math Ch 9 Test
Friday: Spelling Lesson 24

We also have a SS project that students received posters for today. This is due 5/3.

Have a wonderful weekend! Let's get some sunshine!

God Bless,

Mrs. Maurer