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!