St. Cletus School Learning • Growing • Leading • Believing
📅 Important Dates to Remember
October 26th – 30th – Red Ribbon Week
October 30th – Halloween party
November 6th – No School
✏️ ELA | English Language Arts
We are excited to begin our opinion writing unit! Students have chosen topics they feel strongly about and are beginning to put their ideas on paper as they work on their rough drafts, or “sloppy copies.” They have started writing their introductions, where they share their opinions and introduce their topics. Next, students will work on writing supporting reasons to explain why they feel the way they do.
Next, students will add supporting reasons and details to explain their thinking before working on a conclusion to wrap up their writing. We look forward to seeing their ideas grow as they become confident opinion writers!
✨ Coming Soon: first drafts of our opinion writing, and starting drafting our sloppy copy.
🔢 Math
We are working through Unit 3 in math! Students are exploring different division strategies and practicing how to solve division word problems. We are focusing on building confidence and choosing strategies that help us solve problems accurately. We will be wrapping up Unit 3 in the next few days and moving on to our next unit soon!
📚 Up Next: We are working through Unit 3 in math! Students are exploring different division strategies and practicing how to solve division word problems. We will be wrapping up Unit 3 in the next few days. Next, students can look forward to a Unit 3 study guide to help them review key skills and prepare for their upcoming assessment!
✝️ Religion
We are continuing to work through Unit 3, focusing on the Gospel of Mark. Students are choosing their favorite Bible verses and sharing what those verses mean to them. Later this week, we will review Chapter 3 together and take a quiz to check our understanding.
🙏 Up Next: Next, we will continue exploring the Gospel of Mark and learning more about Jesus’ teachings and message.
📖 Reading
We are excited to begin our next class novel:
⭐ The Witch Of Blackbird Pond
By: Elizabeth George Speare
We will be reading and studying this novel throughout the month of October and mid November.
Students will also receive a weekly reading packet to complete throughout the week. These packets will be collected at the end of the unit and will count toward their points, so please help your child remember to complete it!
📚 Weekly Reading Reminder
Miss Pretzie’s students have a reading log! The purpose of this log is to help students keep track of their reading progress at home.
Students should read for 20 minutes each day and turn in their reading log each week to earn 5 points. 📚✨
📝 Spelling
Every Friday, students will take a quiz on that week’s spelling words and their definitions.
Good news! Spelling quizzes can be corrected for half-credit recovery. Encourage your child to review their words throughout the week!
🔬 Science
We are continuing to explore new concepts in science through hands-on activities, classroom discussions, and collaborative learning. Students are building their understanding of scientific concepts while practicing how to ask questions, make observations, and think critically.
🧪 Up Next: We look forward to continuing our discoveries and seeing students grow as curious, confident scientists!
🇺🇸 Social Studies
We have officially started Chapter 1!
Students are practicing important study skills, including note-taking, creating note cards, and summarizing information.
We are learning about the Colonial Era and exploring what life was like for people during this important period in American history.
📖 Up Next: Chapter 1 Quiz
💌 Questions or Comments?
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or comments. I truly appreciate your continued support as we work together to help your child learn, grow, and succeed!
🌟 Let’s keep learning and growing together! 🌟
Have a blessed week! — Miss Pretzie 5th Grade Teacher St. Cletus School
