5C News

Happy Sunday! 

This officially marks the beginning of T3.  It's a great time to check in with your student to make sure they have refreshed their supplies (glue stick, scissors, pencils, etc) and are organized and ready for this new trimester.  This trimester, your student is eligible to earn honor roll.  At the end of T3, if they have earned all A's and B's, with more A's than B's, they are eligible to be awarded honor roll.  Conduct and effort play into this.  If they can't manage their behavior, complete homework, and come to class prepared with supplies, they might not earn honor roll, regardless of their grades.   Finally, just a reminder that extra credit is not given.  This is not fair to those students who give their best effort all trimester long.  That's the expectation for all students at this point in the year.

In ELA, we will continue reviewing ELA skills and writing.  We have begun writing the informational writing assignment.  We will continue our second novel, Fever 1793.  We will do this in class.  If students need to finish classwork, it will come home for homework.  Just a reminder, homework is not optional. It is expected to be completed as assigned, even if your child has additional classwork to finish.  This is a time management consequence.

In 5C Math, we will begin fractions. Students should be fluent in their math facts.  This is SO important to their math success.

In science, we are continuing the Earth, Moon, and Celestial Cycles unit.  I am encouraging students to read the notes they take each day.  There will be frequent quick checks to help students with this skill.

Important Upcoming Dates 

• March 2-6: Celebrate Reading Week!

• Monday, March 2 - “Dr. Seuss Day!” Share Dr. Seuss classic books.  Wear your wackiest, most whimsical hats and crazy socks inspired by Dr. Seuss (add-ons with PE uniform).  

• Tuesday, March 3 - “Curl Up With a Good Book!” Wear your pj’s and bring in your favorite book, small “stuffy” and blanket!  

• Wednesday, March 4 - “Book Character Day”     Wear add-ons with your PE uniform OR dress as your favorite book character (no masks, toys/weapons, makeup).  Costumes must be safe, and students should be able to walk comfortably. Bring the book if possible to share with your class/describe the character in the book.  

• Thursday, March 5 - “Reading is a Superpower!”     Wear your favorite superhero t-shirt or add-on (not full costumes) with PE uniform.  Share superhero books in class.  Add-ons that can be removed should remain in the classroom during Mass.  

• Friday, March 6 - “Reading Lights Up Our Minds”    Wear your brightest neon colors and get ready to glow with reading!  

• March 9-12 ACRE testing for grades 5 

• Friday, March 13: AOB PD Day; School closed for students

• Monday, March 16: School closed

• Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day add-on

• March 17-20 Celebrate Math Week! 

• Friday, March 20: SMS Spirit wear add-on day

• Monday, March 23 &  Tuesday, March 24: Class Pictures; Schedules will be sent closer to these dates.

• Wednesday, March 25: Maryland Day Add-on

• Thursday, March 26: 6:30 pm STEAM Fair at MS

• Tuesday, April 2 : Holy Thursday; Early Dismissal

• April 3- April 10: School Closed for Easter Break

If your child is going to be out or late, please include both Mrs. Tina Schultz (tschultz@smsch.org) and Mrs. Ottens (eottens@smsch.org) on your emails.

We go out most days, unless the weather is an issue. Please make sure your child has appropriate outerwear, including hats and gloves. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and sneakers should be worn for gym days on Wednesdays and Fridays, and on add-on days. 

Thank you for the privilege of teaching your children.  

Blessings,

Mrs. Clark