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