Hello Parents, 

Are you staying warm? We've had 3 indoor recesses so far this week. Just Dance has been a hit in our room. Sometimes they even sing while dancing! I'm not going to lie...I'm ready for spring, but I also know we need the moisture. 

Calendar Dates:

Jan. 12- FAST Reading begins

Jan, 19- FAST Math begins

Jan. 22- Ben Tracy speaking about Social Media

Jan. 24- Spirit Day

Jan. 26-31- Catholic Schools Week

Schedule Change- PE and Music are switching a couple of dates around. Thursday, Jan. 23 will be a music day. No Band

Friday, Jan. 24 will be PE day. Band and Lessons will happen on this date.

Monday, Feb. 3 will be a Music Day/ No Band.

Tuesday, Feb. 4 will be PE Day. Band and Lessons will happen on this date. 

Reading- They took their tests this week over the story and the one on the Chrome. I will grades to you next week. This is a harder unit with the nonfiction stories again. I am also doing their FAST Reading tests this week. 

Book Report- I assigned the next book report. They were to pick a Newbery Honor or Newbery winner book. I showed them quite a few from my classroom library. Most of them have their choice. I told them they had a week to decide if they wanted to keep it or change it. They also have a list of project ideas. They cannot do the same one they did the first time. These reports will be due on February 28. That gives them about 6 weeks. 

Math- This week they are multiplying decimals times decimals. They remember how to multiply just fine. The trick is remembering to move the decimal. 

Religion- We are starting a new chapter. I broke them up into groups right now. They have been researching saints. Their group agreed to one saint. They are making posters now to share what they have learned about their person. They chose a couple that I don't know anything about so I am excited to hear about them too!  The 5th graders have really been doing a great job of praying for California this week. So much devastation. So sad. 

CSW Sunday kickoff mass. Mrs. Sickels and I will be getting together next week to plan the parts for those that have signed up. Please check your child's folder next week, especially if they have a reading part to practice. 

Auction- I am sending the reminder home again asking for a donation of $1.oo for the school's auction basket. 

Permission Slip- There is a permission form in your child's folder for our field trip to go bowling during CSW. Please make sure to pay the $6 as well when you return the form. Thank you! 

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Enjoy the warmth while you can before the next cold blast arrives! 

God Bless,

Miss Surma