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 will be starting 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 February 22.  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 3 - 9am School Mass
• March 6 - NO SCHOOL
• March 9 - Pizza Day and PROGRESS REPORTS
• March 10 - Half Day - 11:00am dismissal - DRAMA 11:00-2:30
• March 13 - Spring Pictures
• March 14 - Pi Day - Grade 5 will do something fun in Math!
• March 15 - School Trip to Seton Foundation
• March 16 - Bagpipes Parade - Wear white, orange or green
• March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day - Cupcake Sale and Stations
• March 18 - Stations of the Cross as a school - Dismissal from Church
• March 23 - Pretzel Day
• March 24 - Stations of the Cross
• March 27 - Living Stations 1:00 in Church
• March 30 - Dine in Only - JIMMY MAX!
• March 31 - End of 3rd Quarter - KIDS BINGO

Yours truly,

Mrs. Pennacchio