Hello Fifth Grade Families,
I pray and hope that you are all enjoying your 3-day weekend. On Monday, November 13 our second trimester begins. Please read all the information you need for this week and the expectations for the new trimester.
First Trimester Concluded
All grades are in and concluded for the first trimester. I am truly proud of our fifth graders despite of the challenges faced this trimester. Each one of them showed perseverance to meet the expectations set in 5th Grade. I am looking forward to seeing their growth in the second trimester.
Students who will receive honors and/or citizenship will be notified via separate email. Please note of the following regarding the awards:
Honors & Citizenship
- 1st Honors – All A’s including Handwriting, Music, and PE
- 2nd Honors – A’s & B’s including Handwriting, Music, and PE
- CITIZENSHIP – Both A in Work Habits & Behavior
Students are not eligible to receive the CITIZENSHIP AWARD if
● Excessive tardies and/or unexcused absences (3 or more)
● 3 or more effort slips / missing or late assignments
● 2 or more conduct slips
● AR goal and ST Math progress are not met.
Please know that if your child doesn’t earn Honors and /or Citizenship this trimester, there’s still a chance to earn it in the next two trimesters.
First Trimester Awards (11/17)
Our All School Mass and 1st Trimester Awards Assembly will take place in the Church this Friday, 11/17, starting at 8am. As a reminder, we ask that all who enter our church, the House of God, should be respectful at all times. Men should remove their hats, and there should be no gum chewing, eating of food or drinking in the church. During the awards ceremony, we ask that you hold your applause till the end of the calling out of names for each class.
Second Trimester Expectations
* Homework will not be posted on Google Classroom. Students are expected to copy homework/announcements in their planner.
* Turn in all assigned work on time.
* Able to access GradeLink often to check for any missing / incomplete work.
* Student should be able to communicate with the teacher directly.
* Follow TRIBES AGREEMENT and be a SELF-DIRECTED learner.
* MUST follow school/classroom rules set in the first trimester.
* MUST read chapter books to reach AR goal. Articles will not be available school-wide.
* AR must be at 50% by February 9th and 100% by March 1st.
* ST Math must be at 52% by February 9th and 70% by March 1st.
Assessments
Tuesday (11/14)
* Math Mid-Chapter Checkpoint
Thursday (11/16)
* Religion Session 9 Assessment
* ELA Comprehension (Old Yeller)
Friday (11/17)
* Target Vocabulary (Spelling & Application) – Journey’s Lesson 7 pp. 204-205
– romp
– strained
– picturing
– wheeled
– shouldered
– frantic
– lunging
– checking
– stride
– bounding
Thanksgiving Celebration
Thanksgiving Celebration is on Friday, November 17 from 12:45 – 2:45PM in the Hall. We will have some games and other fun activities! In addition, our room parents will be purchasing Chick-fil-A and popsicles for that day. Please pay the amount of $15 to Mr. Aguilar on/before Tuesday, November 14.
Uniform
As we enter the cold, rainy season, I want to remind all families that our uniform policy will be enforced and remain in effect. However, there may be exceptions to the rules when the days are extremely cold and rainy. On those days, the administration may allow raincoats and rainboots, and “extra” attire over or under the school uniforms to ensure our students stay warm and safe. We encourage those items to be in the school uniform color scheme, so it doesn’t look like students are in free dress. When in doubt, please email Mrs. Grey directly to clarify what uniforms are acceptable.
Jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, scarves, hats, and gloves
Students may wear the following:
- Navy jacket or windbreaker with school logo from Vicki Marsha Uniform Co. (see uniform list above)
- Navy blue sweatshirt with school logo from Vicki Marsha Uniform Co.
- Navy blue school sweatshirt with SAP logo
- FAST grey sweatshirt (Student Learning Expectations: sweatshirt was a limited edition from VMU)
- The St Anthony Trojans Navy Blue Sweatshirt is for current athletes only (for sports teams to use on designated days)
- Current Student Government sweatshirts, if there is one for the current year
- Students who do not have official school jackets MUST either purchase official jackets or wear plain navy-blue jackets/windbreakers. It must match the uniform, or students may be sent to the office until parents bring their proper attire—no jackets with designs. Students may wear heavier jackets on winter days, but the color must match the uniform. If a uniform is in question, parents will be notified immediately.
- No prints. Logos, sequins/glitter on attire. Hair accessories from Vicki Marsha must match school colors- Black, White, Navy, or Gray. No hats or gloves are allowed unless approved by the administration for inclement weather.
We want to ensure that students follow the uniform policy, as stated in our handbook. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and compliance with all school rules and the dress code.
UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)
- 11/17- All School Mass and Awards Ceremony, report cards go home
- 11/17 – Fifth Grade Thanksgiving Celebration
- 11/20-11/24 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- 11/29 – Parent Mandatory Faith Formation event in the Hall (Time TBD) see tuition contract
- 12/13: School Christmas Show and Cash Raffle Drawing
- 12/15: Noon Dismissal (NO DAYCARE) last day of school before Christmas break, Staff Luncheon off campus at 12:30
- 12/18-1/5: Christmas Break
- 1/8: Classes Resume
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