How can it be December already?! It feels like it was just Halloween, and now Christmas is just two weeks away! 5th grade has been a whirlwind of activities and learning. Language Arts: We are reviewing complete subject/predicate vs. simple subject/verb. We continue to learn different suffixes, prefixes, and roots and their meanings. We also...Read More

Thank you to all Parents who made this years 1st Classroom Party a success! Everyone had SO much Fun! Here are some photos to prove it!                 Have a Wonderful Weekend! – Mrs. WitkowskiRead More

Fall has come and we are ready for sweater weather! 5th grade has been busy! Language Arts: We have been discussing possessive nouns and pronouns, and knowing when to use subject and object nouns. We have been doing some free writing on various topics, including how they would survive if zombies took over! Science: The...Read More

Hello 5th Grade Families! We have finished our iReady Diagnostic testing for Fall, and will be working every week on our iReady Lessons. Each student will need to complete 45 minutes and have 2 lessons passed in both Reading and Math. This is required through the Archdiocese of Chicago, and students will be given points...Read More

Hello 5th Grade Parents! Your student has settled in to our classroom schedule. We are full force into our learning and understanding of new concepts/skills. We will also be having our first quizzes and tests in various subjects in the next few weeks. Language Arts/Writing: We are reviewing the parts of speech. Each student is...Read More

Another year has begun, and it has been a HOT one! The last few days we have been getting to know each other, reviewing rules and expectations, and putting together systems that will help us in our learning process this year. Starting next week, we will be diving in each subject and homework will be...Read More

Hello 5th grade parents and families, Just a few updates left! Social Studies: Students have been working hard on current event presentations. They are also learning about the Constitution. Science: Fifth grade was just tested on their knowledge of types of rocks and the rock cycle. Reading: We continue to analyze novels, finding support for...Read More

Hello 5th grade parents and families, We are almost to the end! Here is an update of what we’ve been up to: Social Studies: Students are participating Congressional Convention Simulation.  Each student has a delegate. The simulation will move through the House, and they will have an election. Science: We’ve been studying Changes to the...Read More

Hello 5th Grade Families! We hope you all had a Joyous Easter, and restful Spring Break. This week many students were in and out of the classroom due to the Play: Willy Wonka Jr. Those who participated did an AMAZING Job! This week was review for many subjects. Social Studies: The students will revisit the...Read More

Hello 5th grade parents and families, Happy Spring! Here is a snapshot of what we’ve been working on in fifth grade: Social Studies: Students completed their “one-pager” project on important women in history. They will be completing a project on current events next. Science: We have been studying Ecosystems and Energy, in which students are...Read More