Dear Fifth Grade Parents,

We are already halfway through the third quarter.  Time continues to fly by here in the fifth grade, but we still have lots of work to do! 

This month in math we are focusing on multiplying and dividing fractions.  We also will start doing state test practice/prep.  Please remind students to show all their work!  In science, we just started unit 4 in Discovery Ed.  Our focus is on gravity.  In religion, we are finishing or healing sacraments and moving on to service sacraments.  

In addition to all the hard work, we must remember that March is also the beginning of the season of Lent.  Ash Wednesday was March 2.  Students received their ashes in school.  Please remind your student to live as Jesus wants us to and treat others with respect, especially during this special time.

Important dates:

• March 10 - Pizza Day
• March 11 - Half Day - 12:00 dismissal and PROGRESS REPORTS
• March 12 - Mrs. Criscuolo’s Wedding!
• March 14 - Pi Day - Grade 5 will do something fun in Math!
• March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day - Wear Green and Bagel Day
• March 18 - Stations of the Cross as a school - Dismissal from Church
• March 24 - Pizza Day
• March 25 - 
• March29, 30 - ELA STATE TESTS
• March 31 - End of 3rd Quarter

Reminders:

-       All books must be covered in order to protect the books. 

-       Please bring in absent notes when your student is out. 

-        No nail polish or hoop earrings are allowed.  Only religious necklaces are to be worn. 

-      When absent, please be sure to make up all work, especially WKSHTs that are collected/graded.  

Yours truly,

Mrs. Pennacchio