State testing will begin soon.  Fifth grade will take the math assessment on February 28, 29, and March 1.  The reading test will be taken the week after spring break (March 20, 21, and 22).  Please help your child be successful on his/her tests by making sure that he/she is well rested the nights before, eats a good breakfast, and arrives to school on time on testing days.

Midterm progress reports for the second nine weeks went home today (November 30th).  Please review your child's progress report, sign the back page of the report, and return to school by Friday (December 2nd).  Thanks!

Students may wear blue jeans to school on the last Monday of every month if they bring a canned food item to donate to Manna House no later than the Friday before.  They will need to wear a uniform shirt.

The first blue jean Monday is September 26.  Items for Manna House must be brought by September 23.

Midterm progress reports went home with students on Wednesday (September 21).  Please review your child's report, sign, and return by Monday, September 26.

Fifth grade is gradually working our way into the normal routine.  During the first couple of weeks of school, students learned and practiced classroom procedures and expectations.  We also took our beginning of year pretests in reading, math, and religion.  The results of these school-wide tests help teachers determine which areas are most in need of growth so that we can plan instruction according to student needs.

We are now ready to begin fully working on our regular curriculum.  In religion, we are learning about being disciples of Jesus.  In language arts, we are working on vocabulary, character, plot, and setting.  Our first math unit covers number theory.  Science starts with a study of the scientific method, scientific tools, and laboratory safety.  And in social studies, we are learning about map skills.  Students write their assignments for the day in their planners each morning.  Check there for specific information about current material.

This calendar shows classroom and school events and activities.