Reading Requirements for 3rd Quarter

Hello! I just wanted to inform all parents of the requirements in reading this quarter. One is their AR test and summary on a book of at least four points. This will be due: February 4, 2011.

The second requirement is on any chapter book of their choice. The students will have a book report form and creative presentation for their second book. This will be due: March 3, 2011.

A detailed note will be going home on Tuesday, with all of the information needed to complete these two assignments. I hope everyone is having a blessed new year.

Pictures from Secret Santa and Our Christmas Party

Newsletter- January 10th

Parents: At this time I have been sending out 5th grade newsletters via email. If you have not been receiving the newsletter in your email please email me. This way I can have your email address, and I can add it to my updated list.
My email address is: kblanton@saintpius-x.org

Thank you.

Welcome Back & Happy New Year!

Hello everyone and welcome back! I hope all of you enjoyed your holidays! I would love to thank everyone again for the gifts and donations given to our class for our Christmas Party! We had a lovely time, and the Secret Santa exchange was so much fun! I was pleased to hear only positive comments from the substitute upon my arrival. Well done to our students!

A few reminders for the end of the second term are: The Planet Pamphlet is due January 14th, and that is also the last day of the quarter. Please refer to gradelink to see if there are any missing papers or papers that can be fixed and have them turned into me by Friday the 14th.
We also have Scholastic book orders due: January 28th. You may order online using the same classroom code as previously in the year.

In the third quarter we will be working on writing business letters, book reports, and have an AR test and summary requirement. I look forward to beginning our third quarter!

Just A Bit of Fun

Baby Coney-2 pounds!

The class looked adorable in their pajamas for the Make-A-Wish day! From woolly robes, to fuzzy slippers, the class came to school more than comfortable on Friday! Thank you for all of your donations!

Christmas Break

Wow! I cannot believe that the first part of the school year is rapidly coming to an end. I have enjoyed my time at St. Pius so much, and would like to thank everyone for making me feel welcome. The upcoming week we will finish our poetry unit, and create a wonderful poetry book. On Friday, December 17th we have a 1/2 day. The 17th will also be the Chrismtas party. We will be watching a movie and having a few treats. The students will also participate in a Classroom Secret Santa! Classes will resume on January 3rd. I hope everyone enjoys their holiday break, and New Year! May God be with you, and your families over the Christmas Season!

Classroom Wishlist:

Games, cards, or puzzles for indoor recess.

Scrap Paper

Art Supplies- Markers, coloring books, etc.

Gift Certificate to Michael's, Teacher Store, or Target

Small Plastic Storage Bins- For games and other loose items.

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

Christmas Concert

The Line-Up!

Waiting for the show to begin.

Practice makes perfect!

I would like to take the time to thank our 5th grade students! They did a wonderful job at the Christmas Concert Thursday night. I am very proud of the hardwork the class put into learning the songs, and playing their recorders! It was a beautiful show, and really put everyone in the Christmas spirit!