5th Grade - 2

Announcements for Week of January 27th

*Religion Quiz on Ch. 10 next Thursday 1/30
*5th Grade - Test on "Far From Shore" on Friday - Notes attached below

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SCHEDULE

Catholic Schools Week will begin on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  During the week, the students will engage in multiple activities as a way to enrich and deepen our community of faith, knowledge and service. We are asking for each student to bring a donation of $5 that will go to the Bailey Seton Foundation. 
●     Monday - Breakfast/BSS Bingo -  Let’s kick off the week with the most important meal of the day (breakfast). Breakfast must be nonperishable and not need to be heated—example: a bagel, muffin, donut etc. and small water or juice NO PEANUTS/TREE NUTS PLEASE.  We will also play a fun game of BSS BINGO where the students will be given bingo cards to fill out with their favorite things/people at BSS.
●     Tuesday - Timehop  -  Students will pretend it’s the year 2040 and create an autobiography about themselves for that year. On Tuesday, students will create their autobiography and on Thursday, students may dress up as their profession, and share with the class their predicted autobiography. **More specifics to follow.
●     Wednesday - Team Building Activities – Both 5^th and 6^th grade will work together to complete various team building exercises that enhance their communication and teamwork skills—gym clothes may be worn.
●     Thursday - Timehop -  Students will be allowed to dress up as their projected profession in the year 2040. (*see Tuesday’s activity description)

•  Friday - Chinese Auction/Movie -  5th and 6th grades will take part in a Chinese Auction.  Students are asked to bring in 5 items from home, or purchase 5 items to donation to be auctioned.  They are asked to bring in one solo/plastic cup for each item they choose to donate.  All items/cups must be in no later than Thursday. Tickets for the auction will be sold -  5 tickets for $1.00.  Winners will be chosen that day and students will be responsible for having abag to bring home any of their winnings. We will also wrap up our week by joining together for a fun Friday afternoon movie.

Thank you in advance for helping us make Catholic Schools Week a memorable week for your children!
Sincerely,
         Ms. Vitale and Mrs. Jones 

Google Classroom Class Codes:

5-1 - 58gm5i
5-2 - pxvksmc
6-1 - rdtx51
6-2 - nm1t7k

**All students MUST have their correct login information for their Blessed Sacrament accounts. ***


*Scholastic Due Thurs. Jan 30th
 

********************************************
**Scholastic Orders due  1/30   ** Online orders ONLY. Use code below

**********************************************
- Scholastic Class code = QLYFM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Several students have asked me for book recommendations over the years. Below, I have attached a list of some of my favorite 5th & 6th grade books. Some I read when I was your age and loved. Some I read as an adult and loved! I hope you will love them, as well.
-Miss Vitale
(I have also included a list of 7th & 8th grade books you can recommend to your older siblings!) 

Monday -   


tuesday -   finish autobiography final copy by thursday to present:

Autobiography
 
Chapter 1 – Birth & Childhood – include facts & favorite memories. Describe an important moment that led you on the path to where you are now in 2040. 
 
Chapter 2 – HS/College/Young Adulthood 
 
Chapter 3 – Life now in 2040 – What are your accomplishments? What are you most proud of? Describe your daily life, family life, career, etc. 
 
*Each chapter should be at least 2-3 paragraphs. You may also include illustrations/photographs. Your final copy will include a cover as well.

wednesday -    religion ch. 10 quiz tomorrow - scholastic due thurs. 1/30

Thursday -    test on far from shore tomorrow

friday - 

 

Monday -   

Tuesday -    

wednesday -   

Thursday -    

Friday -