New School Year 2021-2022

5th Grade Supply List
* 1 hard-cover sewn-bound copybook
* pencil case (no boxes)
* sharpened pencils
* box of 16 crayons
* 12 inch ruler
* highlighter
* 2 glue sticks
* 2 dry erase markers
* 2 red pens or pencils
* scissors

These supplies are for our classroom use and are separate from Art Bag supplies. Please, no binders, white out, or individual pencil sharpeners. 

For the classroom: 
* 2 boxes of tissues
* 2 containers of cleaning wipes
* 1 package of index cards – any size/color

• 1 package of looseleaf paper
  
  For Art:
  * art shirt - large enough to fit over the student's clothes
  * 4 No. 2 pencils
  * 1 small eraser
  * a box of crayons 16 or 24 count
  * a box of colored pencils
  * a box of markers
  * 4 glue sticks
  * 1 black Sharpie permanent marker
  * scissors
  * ruler
  * a small (5x7" or so) notebook to be used as an art journal. 
  
  For Music: 
  * tote bag

Dear Parents of New 5th Graders,
 
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 expect 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.

Another thing I ask before we begin the next school year is that you contact me via email so I can start to compile a mailing list. I write a weekly newsletter that will be posted on the website every Friday, but your email addresses are handy for quick notes and weekly reminders. Please check the website before the end of the school year to see an example of the newsletter.
 
Thank you very much for your time. I hope everyone has a wonderful, relaxing, and fun summer. Please plan to attend our Back To School Meeting on ​Thursday August 19th. Please mark your calendars now. I look forward to meeting a classroom of fresh faces on August 24th, the first day of school.
 
God Bless,  
Mrs. Lesley Maurer
5th Grade Teacher
lmaurer@sjshanoverpa.org