1. Mrs. Hammar’s 5th Grade News
October 15th - 19th , 2018
Mrs. Hammar’s 5th Grade News
Adventure awaits…
A Closer Look
Reading: We are taking a break from our textbook to read the novel Esparanza Rising.
This is a great multicultural story about a girl (Esperanza) who thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers.
We will have worksheets and short assignments to complete throughout the novel…Be sure to check in with your child to see how the story is going!
Religion: Our new chapter starts this week as we focus on Baptism. Heads up…students have questions to ask you and can bring in a picture if available.
We will attend Adoration on Wednesday – for silent prayer and reflection.
3rd grade is hosting Mass this week!
Math: Please check planners for details.
Hi Parents!
Friday Folders and Comm. Cards are due no later than Tuesday each week.
Please check planners and help your child confirm completion of assignments to avoid “hole punches” on their Comm Cards. I post what should be written in planners to my website each
night!
Finally, Student Council
Is holding a Bake Sale
On Monday and
Tuesday for Hurricane
donations.
Have a great week!
Cooler temps are here – please make sure your child is dressed for the weather and outdoor recess 
We have one more small bit of IOWA Testing this week. Our Religion testing is online and will be completed on Wednesday.
Mason Schools have Professional Development on Thursday and Friday of this week so we will not have P.E. on Thursday or Computer class on Friday  Hopefully the weather is nice enough for an extra recess! 

2. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
News You can Use:
A Closer Look
Important Dates:
10/15 – 16 – Student Council
Bake Sale benefitting
Hurricane victims.
10/19 – 8:30 am
hosted by the 3rd grade.
Everyone is Welcome! 
10/25 $ Jeans Day
10/26 – 8:30 am
hosted by the 8th grade.
Halloween Fun Night
6-8 pm
Students are encouraged to
help support our parish
financially…they should be asking you what they can do to earn any small amount to donate at Friday Mass .
Don’t forget to find ways for your child to earn service hours as well!
Science:
Study Vocab Cards!
Social Studies:
Buffalo Hide projects were assigned last week. Info was sent home in an . Projects are due 10/22.
This week we start a new Unit “Worlds Meet”. Our first chapter is about the Age of Exploration. We will start off by learning about the journeys of Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo.
Spelling: 20 Spelling words were assigned last week on Wednesday! Our test will be on Wed. 10/17!
There was no Spelling Pkt assigned last week!
**Spelling words are also posted on my webpage.
English / Writing: Please check planners daily for important English details
Procedures:
Don’t forget to send in your BoxTops!!
Please review take home folders and planners for information and test dates each night.
Important dress code and communication card info can be found in the 5-8 Handbook.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
Specials Schedule:
M – Computers
T – Art & Phys. Ed.
W – Art
Th – Phys. Ed.
F – Computers & Music
My Contact Info:
Please call the office in the event of an illness, early release, or a change in transportation. Amy will relay all information to me. 
5th Grade Website: