Between the Christmas Services

Students are welcome to bring a snack on Friday, December 18 to eat between services. White soda will be provided. Some fruit or a salty or sweet snack might be just right.  If there are any parents interested in providing additional snacks for the whole class, please bring them to the classroom between services.

Class Christmas Party

Our class will be having a small party on the afternoon of Thursday, December 17. Please email me at wscharf@stjacobi.org to let me know if you will be able to provide refreshments or supplies (e.g. paper products, etc) to send along with your child for this party.  We will also need a couple of parent helpers for the party.  Please let me know if you are interested.

November Book It! Results

We had 80% of our fifth grade students complete the 325 minutes of reading for November! As much as we know about the continued practice of reading and how it improves our vocabulary, imagination, general knowledge, and over-all intelligence, why are we not at 100%? Parents, do you want your child to do better in school, learn more, and get more out of reading? Just encourage MORE reading! Let's get 100% for December!

Sunday's singing

You did a nice job in church yesterday. Thanks for all your hard work, and for using your talents to praise your Lord. Thanks to all the parents who got the kids up early and to church on time.

Singing in Church

Hey fifth graders, you are in luck! Mr. Scharf has given me permission to post here.

We sing for the 8:15 service this Sunday, December 6. Because Mr. Frisque is accompanying us, we will be meeting in the fifth grade classroom to warm up at 7:50 am. I apologize for the early start time, but since Mr. Frisque is also the organist, he needs to get to church to start preservice music. We also need to be sure that our rhythm instrument players are ready to go. If you are unable to be there, please give a note to Mr. Scharf by Friday.

Social Studies Ch 5 Test This Week

The chapter 5 social studies test will be on Thursday, December 3. To help your child prepare for this test, he or she should take the Internet tutorial (Click here for this tutorial.) Printing out and returning or emailing the results page prior to the test will earn students bonus points. Students should also review the work they did in their Interactive Student Notebooks and class handouts to help prepare for the test.

Christmas Gifts for Others Instead of Exchanging Names

In Acts 20:35, St. Paul reminds us that “we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Traditionally each year at Christmas students exchange names and buy gifts for one another. We will not be following that practice this year, but instead we are going to think of those who have real needs. Our children have so many things to be thankful for, blessings too numerous to count. To help them recognize how blessed they are and demonstrate our love for our Savior this year the class will take a collection for the St. Jacobi Almoners’ Fund. These gifts are used to help both St. Jacobi members as well as those in need from the community who request help with food, fuel, and the like. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to show Christian love to others during a difficult time in their lives. Your gifts can be brought to school any time through December 16. If you’d like to participate in this collection, your gift should be placed into a sealed envelope clearly labeled “Grade 5 Christmas Collection”.

Our collection goal is $125. With your help, we can reach this goal quite easily.

Thank you so very much for supporting the things we do here in your home. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Upcoming Science & Social Studies Tests

Fifth graders will have a chapter 4 science test (take home) on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Yes, students should be using their notes, handouts, and textbooks to help them with these.

The chapter 4 social studies test will be on Wednesday. To help your child prepare for this test, he or she should take the Internet tutorial (Click here for this tutorial.) Printing out and returning or emailing the results page prior to the test will earn students bonus points. Students should also review the work they did in their Interactive Student Notebooks and class handouts to help prepare for the test.

Drawing Assignment Link

Students who want more practice drawing the horse, eagle, or T-Rex can visit the following link to again view the artists drawing them: http://www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_ArtBot.html

Growing Up & Hygiene Presentations

This month our fifth and sixth graders will be learning about physical and emotional maturation during puberty. The program will be presented on Thursday, November 12 . Growing Boys (presented to boys) will be held from 12 to 1 PM, and Growing Girls (presented to girls) is scheduled for 1 -2 PM. Both of these will take place in our multipurpose room. The topics covered will be the anatomy of the reproductive system and changes during puberty, hygiene, and the need for communication with helpful adults.

A trained health educator from Children’s Health Education Center (CHEC), a member of the Children’s Hospital and Health System, will be coming to our school to teach the program. After the completion of the program, your child should be able to:

• Identify a helpful adult to turn to with questions.
• Understand that the changes of puberty are normal and healthy.
• Understand reproductive anatomy (male and female) and its functions.

To find out more about CHEC, visit their web site at www.bluekids.org. CHEC also has a copy of the curriculum. If you would like to speak with a health educator to discuss the content of the program, please call 414-765-9355.

This note is simply a reminder of our school’s role in assisting you in your God-given responsibilities and privileges in raising your child. We have no intention of replacing your one-on-one interaction with your child regarding any of these topics, but this may be a prime opportunity for you to further discuss these items at home.

We feel human growth and development instruction is an important part of your child’s education. This is not a permission slip. However, if you do NOT want your child to participate in the program, please notify us in writing as soon as possible.

We’ve also made arrangements for Mrs. Jean Morzy to present information on personal hygiene to students. Specific topics include hand washing, along with skin, hair, and dental care. This will take place opposite the CHEC presentations from 12 – 2 PM in the sixth grade classroom.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

October Book It! Results

We had 72% of our fifth grade students complete the 300 minutes of reading for October! As much as we know about the continued practice of reading and how it improves our vocabulary, imagination, general knowledge, and over-all intelligence, why are we not at 100%? Parents, do you want your child to do better in school, learn more, and get more out of reading? Just encourage MORE reading! Let's get 100% for November!

Important Links from the Children's Health Education Center

Here are some links we would like to share,

Perhaps of our services you are not aware.

Our goal is to be a resource for you,

To help keep students healthy the whole year through!

 

The flu is here – what can you do,

Perhaps these resources will have ideas for you.

http://www.childrensflufighters.com/

 

To be safe around poison is important indeed,

Safeville will teach your young what they need to succeed.

http://www.bluekids.org/teensandkids/safeville.asp

 

The messages are clear,

We need to eat right and exercise to have a healthy year.

http://www.bluekids.org/teensandkids/3210home.asp

 

To students, parents and staff food allergies can be a concern, 

This online lesson has tools from which all can learn.

http://www.bluekids.org/swf/foodallergy/food_allergy.html

 

Let us help to keep your students healthy and safe,

With their learning we want them to stay on pace.

The healthier and safer the student the better,

On line - at your place - or come to our center.

http://www.bluekids.org/educators/CHEC_Educational_Programs.asp

Bring Your Fifth Grader to PT Conferences

Time to sign up for parent-teacher conferences already! Parents, as you consider scheduling a time to meet with me, please choose a time when your fifth grade child will be able to attend our conference. I consider these as parent-teacher-student conferences. I would strongly urge you to bring your fifth grade child along. Having your child attend our conference will better enable you, me, and your child a chance to discuss issues from each of our unique perspectives. We are also better able to discuss not only academic performance, but also behavioral issues, social growth, and organizational skills.

Thank you so much for your continued support and cooperation.

Social Studies Ch 3 Test Coming on Monday, Nov 2

So you're probably wondering why would he keep postponing that social studies test? Mr. B says to just get it done! I am sorry! I know many students have been preparing lots already. The reason is this: we haven't yet finished the chapter. The new social studies materials are wonderful, but I'm finding out that when my materials say an activity should take 45 minutes, I need to double that! I am confident chapter 4 will be better...I just won't announce the test until the day before! (Just kidding!) Hang in there, keep rehearsing for the test, and those diligent students will do very well!

Science Ch A3 Test Coming on Wednesday, Oct. 28

Don't panic...this test will be a "take-home" test. Students are to use their books, notes, all worksheets, and lab sheets to help them get the best possible grade ever! Students will begin this "test" during class on Wednesday, but should plan on taking it home to go over it again before turning it in on Monday, Nov. 2.

Social Studies Ch 3 Test Coming on Monday, Nov 2

To help your child prepare for the chapter 3 social studies test, he or she should take the Internet tutorial (Click here for this tutorial.) Printing out and returning or emailing the results page prior to the test will earn students some bonus points. Students should also review the work they did in their Interactive Student Notebooks and class handouts to help prepare for the test.There are seven Native American cultural regions...know the details for each one.

Alec's Video Online

Here's a link to Alec's winning video, complete with sound effects:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid28806274001?bclid=29491180001&bctid=30481858001

Happy "Healthy Lung Month"...Our Second Field Trip

Our second field trip is scheduled for this coming Thursday, Oct. 15 from noon to 2 PM. We will travel with sixth graders to the Children's Health Education Center. Fifth grade students will celebrate Healthy Lung Month by participating in a presentation on the respiratory system. We'll learn the parts of the respiratory system, the respiration process, things that harm the respiratory system, diseases & infections, and how to keep the respiratory system healthy. Students are encouraged to visit http://www.bluekids.org/educators/swf/Double/motion.html to play Double Escape and http://www.bluekids.org/educators/swf/Dive/diaphragm.html to learn respiratory system vocabulary in Dive to the Diaphragm in preparation for this trip. We thank our parent chaperons, Kaylee's mom & Matt's mom, for meeting helping us on the trip.

Finally, here's your chance to earn science bonus points through a voki. Here's what to do for bonus:

• Research the nutrient iron
• Create a voki comment on my voki
• Make your voki (avatar) look pretty much like you, use your real voice, and use a background location that could be real
• Tell what iron does for your body, where it can be found, and list at least three foods that you have in your home that are good sources of iron

The due date for your voki bonus is Friday, Oct. 16. ALL OTHER VOKIS WILL BE DELETED.

Science & Social Studies Tests Coming Soon

This week we will have our Ch 2 science test on Wednesday, and our Ch 2 social studies test on Thursday.

To help your child prepare for the science test, read through the Chapter 2 Review on P70-71. The Chapter Main Ideas contain key concepts. Helps that may be used on the test include:

• Graphic Organizer Ch A2
• Ch 2 Lesson Packet (3 lessons)
• Ch 2 Review (assigned 10/6)
• Personal notes, flash cards, etc.
  

To help your child prepare for the social studies test, he or she should take the Internet tutorial (Click here for this tutorial.) Printing out and returning the results page prior to the test will earn students some bonus points. Students should also review the work they did in their Interactive Student Notebooks to help prepare for the test.

Attentions Parents Of Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country Participants!

We need your action shots, from all of our St.Jacobi fall sports, for our school newspaper! If you can help out, please contact Peggy Prekop. Thanks!!!

Book It! Begins Thursday

Our annual BOOK IT! program begins October 1. Parents, for more information, please click here. Students were sent home with a "Reading Log: By the Minute" sheet that they are to use to track their reading minutes. Students should be sure to add their silent reading time from class to these sheets. Each student who returns a signed sheet totaling at least 300 minutes on or before Tuesday, November 3 will receive a Reading Award certificate, entitling that student to a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza to celebrate their reading accomplishment. Happy reading!

Alec's Video on National TV!

Do you ever watch qubo? If so, you may see the work of our fifth grade student, Alec. His short animated film will air on national TV on qubo on Saturday, October 10 on NBC. In fact, Alec will be a guest on The Morning Blend on Tuesday, September 29 on TODAY'S TMJ4, beginning at 9AM. Way to go, Alec!

If you miss the live broadcast, we were told that we could see a video clip at this The Morning Blend link.

Standardized Tests This Week!

We begin our Terra Nova standardized tests on Monday. It is important that your child not miss school if at all possible during testing time.

We conduct these tests for several reasons. Through these tests, we hope to see how your child and groups of children compare with other children in their grades in other WELS schools as well as other public and private schools across the nation. These tests can also help teachers and school leaders assess our curriculum.

There are several things you can do to ready your child:

• Help your child relax. These tests are not graded. There is no way to study for them.
• Make sure your child has a good night’s sleep.
• Make sure that your child eats a good breakfast each morning.

The rest is up to your child. I will encourage your child to do the best that s/he can with the gifts and abilities that God has given her/him. I'm including a tentative schedule for the week. Click on it for a larger view. If you have any questions, please email or call.

Social Studies Internet Tutorials

Fifth grade students now have an opportunity to assess their own learning by completing Internet tutorials that correlate to our text, Social Studies Alive! America's Past. To access the tutorials, click here. You may want to bookmark this site in order to refer to it for each chapter. Keep track of the number of answers you get correct on your first try. If you are having difficulty answering questions, you should review your notes and try again. Rereading the chapter is also a great idea.

Fifth Graders Sing on Sunday, Sept. 20

Fifth grade students have the wonderful opportunity to sing praises to the Lord as a class on Sunday, Sept. 20 in the 10:45 AM service. Students are to come to the fifth grade classroom for warm-up at...oops...10:25. Students who cannot attend should bring a note from a parent excusing themselves.

First Social Studies Test

Our first Social Studies test is planned for this Monday, Sept. 21. (This was pushed back due to some lessons taking longer than expected.) Students should review their Interactive Student Notebook in preparation for this test.

Indian Summer Festival Field Trip

Friday, September 11, 2009

Itinerary for our trip:
9:30 AM Board a charter bus @ St. Jacobi
10:00 AM Arrive at the festival grounds (H. Maier Festival Park)

• Chaperons direct each group of students through the self-guided open-air cultural festival, staying together at all times. Eat lunch and take breaks at the direction of the chaperons. Groups are welcome to merge into a larger group at the chaperons’ discretion.

1:30 PM Board the bus for the return trip

• Come prepared for a variety of varying weather conditions.
• Students are responsible for their behavior
• Chaperons are responsible for our students’ safety and to guide them in pursuit of educational experiences. Playground areas are off-limits.
• Plan on purchasing your lunch on the grounds. Bring at least $3. Menu items include traditional Native American foods, like Indian tacos, frybread, and corn soup. Typical modern foods should also be available.
• Students will have “Quest Cards” which are designed as a learning tool. When students visit designated areas, volunteers will stamp the cards. The goal for students is to receive at least 6 stamps on the cards. When completed, students should leave the bottom portion of the card with the volunteers. Quest Cards will be available from Mr. Scharf after we check in.
• All students and chaperons are required to wear armbands to enter the grounds. These will be distributed at check in.
• This is an educational school trip. It is also a privilege. All school rules are in effect and will be enforced. Students who misbehave will not join the class on future field trips. At the same time, this trip is meant to for students to learn in a less structured environment. Plan for a fun and exciting day!
• Student groups will be formed this week and will be available to chaperons on Friday morning.
• Chaperon list: L. Burke, C. Spaude, B. VanGrinsven, B. Grube, E. Krutz, L. Hopp, V. Brandenburg, D. Barnharst, M. Bertram, J. Emmrich, B. Rohleder, L. LeVack, E. Dziekan, C. Bailey, J. Martinez

Science Test

Our first science test is scheduled for this coming Thursday, Sept. 10. To help prepare for the test, students should review the Chapter Main Ideas on A34 in our science text. Parents can help by quizzing students using the Reviewing Science Words and Concepts beginning on the same page.

Day One is Done!

We survived the first day quite well! At the end of the day, I was thrilled to hear some students tell me they were looking forward to the second day! I am, too! We have lots to learn, and so little time to do it all! I'm looking forward to a great year! I'll see you all on Thursday. I have a workshop tomorrow, so I'll leave you in very good hands. :)

Missed Orientation?

Did you miss one of our orientation sessions? Feel free to email me at wscharf@stjacobi.org so I can set up an additional session.

Student Orientation Schedule Filling Quickly

As you can see below, the Student Orientation schedule is filling up. I would love to include 100% of our fifth grade students and their parents in attendance this year. Please contact me ASAP to schedule your session: wscharf@stjacobi.org or phone me at 529-3403.

Fifth Grade Student Orientation List

My orientation sessions are for fifth grade students and their parents.

I will add fifth grade names to the list below when I receive scheduling information from parents. It is best to email me at wscharf@stjacobi.org. There is a limit of six students for each session, so contact me ASAP. Thanks for your help in making this successful.

Wednesday, August 5

10:00am

Gr 5 Orientation

• Justin B.
• Zach B.
  
• Kyle B.
  
• Matt C.
  

12:00pm

Gr 5 Orientation

• Elle V.
  

Thursday, August 6

3:30pm

Gr 5 Orientation

• Jon B.
• Abby S.
  

6:30pm

Gr 5 Orientation

• Jacob D.
• Collin J.
  
• Joey R.
• Megan W.
• Alec W.
  

Tuesday, August 11

4:30pm

Gr 5 Orientation

• Alexis B.
• Noah B.
  
• Brian B.
• Mitchell H.
• Mike R.
  

7:30pm

Gr 5 Orientation

• Brianna E.
• Zach E.
  
• Kaylee G.
  
• Ashley L.
  
• Tyler W.
  

School Orientation

St. Jacobi's Home Visit program has undergoing some changes for this coming school year. Many of our teachers are conducting small group orientation meetings at school in place of home visits to economize on time and mileage. Note the schedule to see what your students' teachers are doing. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule one of the offered times, especially if you have a specific preference for one of the dates listed. (Best to email me at wscharf@stjacobi.org). If your student's teacher is doing traditional visits at your home, they will contact you for an agreeable time to do the visit. Thanks for your help in making this program successful.

Wednesday, August 5

10:00am

Gr 5 & 7 Orientation

11:00am

Gr 1 & 6 Orientation

12:00pm

Gr 5 & 7 Orientation

1:00pm

Gr 1 & 6 Orientation

6:30pm

Gr 2 Orientation

7:30pm

Gr 2 Orientation

Thursday, August 6

3:30pm

Gr 1, 5, 7 Orientation

4:30pm

Gr 4 & 6 Orientation

6:30pm

Gr 1, 2, 5, 7 Orientation

7:30pm

Gr 2, 4, 6 Orientation

Monday, August 10

6:30pm

3K & 4K Visitation

Tuesday, August 11

3:30pm

Gr 1, 4, 6 Orientation

4:30pm

Gr 5 & 7 Orientation

6:30pm

3K & 4K Visitation

6:30pm

Gr 1, 4, 6 Orientation

7:30pm

Gr 5 & 7 Orientation

Wednesday, August 12

3:30pm

Gr. 4 Orientation

6:30pm

Gr. 4 Orientation

Have a Great Summer!

Thank you to all fifth grade students and their families for a wonderful school year! Let me know if you travel or experience anything that relates to the things we learned in school this year. Have a great summer vacation, but always stay close to the Lord Jesus!

Old Shoes Needed on Thursday, May 14

Here's a last minute announcement. (I hate these last minute things.) Students need to bring or wear old shoes. We are joining the sixth graders in our annual Community Clean Up Day, which begins at 12:30PM.

Discovery World Field Trip Itinerary & Tips 5/13/09

• 9:30 AM Board a charter bus @ SJL
• 10:00 AM Arrive at the Discovery World. Begin at the aquarium area (divers enter tanks at 10 AM), then proceed as a self-guided tour.
• 11:30 AM Lunch
• 12:00 PM Self-guided tour resumes
• 12:50 PM Meet for film Freshwater
• 2:00 PM Self-guided tour resumes
• 2:30 PM Board bus for return trip
• 3:00 PM Return to SJL

Chaperons direct each group of students through Discovery World, staying together at all times. Eat lunch and take breaks at the direction of the chaperons. Groups are welcome to merge into a larger group at the chaperons' discretion.

• This is an educational school trip. It is also a privilege. All school rules are in effect and will be enforced. Students who misbehave will not join the class on future field trips. At the same time, this trip is meant for students to learn in a less structured environment. Plan for a fun and exciting day!
• Be sure to bring your lunch in recyclable and/or throw-away containers. (No reusable container unless you want to carry it yourself.)
• Students will have a question-answer packet to use as a guide and learning tool through Discovery World.

Help Needed After Saturday's Musical Performance

We're looking for 4 strong backs to help take down the sound equipment Saturday evening after the 7pm musical performance. Please come and enjoy the message as told through song and choreography, and then meet Mr. Dave Hosbach on the gym floor to take down the sound equipment. (Mr. Frisque and I will be there as well.)

BOOK IT! All-Star Readers!

Congratulations to our Book It! All-Star Readers! The following students have successfully completed all six months of the 2008-2009 Book It! Reading Incentive Program and are All-Star Readers:

• AJ P
• Analysia
• Brett
  
• Henna
  
• Josh
• Nate
• Sam

Use Your Noodle PE Activity

Mrs. Rohleder wants you to Use Your Noodle!

Make up your own activity or game using the noodles. It could be with one noodle or many (we have 30). Use your imagination. Write a brief description and turn it in on Monday, March 23 to Mrs. Rohleder. Other equipment can also be used.

Gr 5 & 6 Students Sing

Students in grades 5 & 6 will again be singing during our 3:30PM Lenten Service on Wednesday, March 25. Parents, if your child will not be able to sing with us, please write me a note excusing your child.

Q3 Ends Soon!

Did you know that our third quarter ends on March 20...that leaves only 8 school days from today! Many of you are working very hard to complete your work on time using your God-given abilities to their fullest. Some of you are not! Now is the time to pour it on! Spend some extra time, and do a great job! Remember, you can always check your grades on PowerSchool, so there should be no surprises for anyone when those report cards get passed out!

PTO Meeting March 12 @ 6:30PM

Join us for a School Family Night inspired by Pablo Picasso offered to us through the Milwaukee Art Museum and a Kohl's grant. We will have a 1 1/2 hour program with a teacher from MAM, an art project, general admission Museum coupons, and a drawing for one complimentary family general admission to the MAM. This is an evening for you to bring your children to participate and learn about Picasso and his artwork.

Social Studies Bonus Projects

Congrats to Brandon! He's the first to post a Voki comment with a character from Ch9 or Ch10. He chose Alexander Hamilton. Great job! You can still publish a Voki character for credit by this Friday, Feb. 13. To make a Voki comment appear with my Voki, click the bottom right tab as shown in the picture.

Here's an additional opportunity for Social Studies bonus: Draw and color a poster summarizing any one of the first ten amendments (Bill of Rights). Include hand drawn pictures showing what the amendment protects. This one is due Thursday, Feb. 12.

Social Studies and Science Tests Coming This Week...Again!

We are planning to wrap up both our Social Studies Ch 10 and Science Ch B1 this week. Our Social Studies Ch 10 review is scheduled for Wednesday, with the Ch 10 Test scheduled for Thursday. (Ch 10 is very short.) Ch 9 Review and Test results are posted on PowerSchool. Our Science review from last week got postponed until tomorrow, with our Ch B1 Test on Wednesday.

Valentine's Party

Let's have a little Valentine's party on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 13. Sharing paper valentines is certainly not required, but if your child would like to do so, he or she must bring enough for everyone in class. (If you'd like a class roster, just email me requesting one at wscharf@stjacobi.org.) We'll begin coordinating treats this week. Please plan on sharing things that are somewhat healthful, like fruit, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, and non-pop (non-soda) beverages.

Bring Your Child to P-T Conferences

It's nearly parent-teacher conference time again! Parents, as you schedule a time to meet with me, please choose a time when your fifth grade child will be able to attend our conference. I would strongly urge you to bring your child along. Having your child attend our conference will better enable you, me, and your child a chance to discuss issues from each of our unique perspectives. We are also better able to discuss not only academic performance, but also behavioral issues, social growth, and organizational skills.

Thank you so much for your continued support and cooperation.

Time to Show Your Spirit, Fifth Graders!

Spirit Week is February 2 to 5.
Monday: Super Hero Day - Dress like your FAVORITE super hero
Tuesday: Clash Day
Wednesday: Buddy Day - find some friends and dress alike (there can be more than 2 of you)
Thursday - Red and White Day
Thursday Afternoon - Pep Rally at 2:30 in the gym

*NO Face Painting any day!
*NO coloring in hair any day!

Social Studies and Science Tests Coming This Week!

We are planning to wrap up both our Social Studies and Science chapters this week. Our Social Studies review is scheduled for Wednesday, with the Ch 9 Test scheduled for Thursday. Our Science review is being planned for Thursday, with our Ch B1 Test on Friday. We are early in the third quarter. This is a great time to put some extra efforts into studying for these tests! :)

Geobee Clip

Be sure to scroll to the very bottom of this page to check out our latest Geobee video clip! Congrats to Emily! :)

Geobee Reps from Gr 5

Congratulations to the following fifth graders for making the Geobee Competition:

• Matt
• Brett
• Mia
• Brenna
• AJO

Have fun and do your best! To God alone the glory!

Welcome Back to School!

Fifth graders, I hope you stayed warm during our very cold days off!

Missing two school days just before our second quarter's end may have given students some extra time to complete missing work. To see if you have missing work, you've been told all quarter to be checking your PowerSchool account. All Q2 work must be turned in no later than Tuesday morning when you arrive. I have to finalized all grades on Wednesday afternoon, and I need some time to review work that you will be turning in. Report cards are scheduled to be sent home on Monday, Jan. 26.

In case you are wondering about some of those assignments that were due during our time off, we will be working them into this week lessons and counting them for our third quarter. Here are some specifics:

• Hymn 491 v 1-3 is now due on Friday, Jan. 23.
• Christ Light Sheet L2.6B is now due on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
• Spelling Unit 19 is due on Monday, Jan. 19. We will take the U19 final test on Monday as well.
• English Un2Gr5 Test is due on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
• Science Lab worksheet P27-28 is due on Wednesday, Jan. 21 (Many students turned the sheet in already, but will get it back and will need to explain their answers in greater detail.)
  

Pizza Lunch on Monday

Mr. Otto, AJ's dad, is providing a pizza lunch for fifth grades students. They are welcome to have pizza, bring their lunch from home, order a hot lunch, or enjoy a combination of these. Students were informed of these options and were able to select the kind of pizza they prefer.

Fifth Graders Give Over $300

Saint Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 9:7, "God loves a cheerful giver." Fifth graders and their families were certainly cheerful as they gave over $300 to the St. Jacobi Almoner's Fund. What an excellent way to display your love for Jesus because of what He’s done for you! Traditionally each year at Christmas students exchange names and buy a gift for one another. Students did not follow that practice this year, but instead considered those who have real needs. These gifts are used to help both St. Jacobi members as well as those in need from the community who request help with food, fuel, and the like.