September Newsletter

Dear Grade 5 Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to an exciting new school year! My name is Sarah Hodgins and I will be teaching your child Language Arts, Math, and Religion. Grade five is an exciting time for your child as they continue their educational journey through the junior grades. It is a time filled with excitement, enthusiasm, and energy! We are partners in your child’s education and I look forward to working with you over the next year.

Students may wish to have the following items for the coming school year. Please remember that this is a wish list and not a requirement!

• protractor
• basic calculator
• kleenex or plastic forks/spoons for the class
• pencils
• erasers
• 30 cm ruler
• indoor shoes (gym appropriate)
• pencil crayons/markers
• scissors
• glue stick
• red pen
• highlighters
• book for independent reading (English and French)

Students are provided with two snack times each day in addition to a regular lunch period. Healthy snacks in reusable containers are encouraged.

Agendas are provided to each student and acts as a form of communication between home and school as well as an important organizational tool for all students. Please take the time to review and sign the St. Stephen’s Code of Behaviour, a Parent’s Code of Ethics, and The Student’s Pledge. Students are encouraged to have their agendas signed each evening and I will check them each morning. This can encourage sharing time between you and your child. This system not only allows you to monitor your child’s progress, but also serves to keep the lines of communication open between home and school. Throughout the year, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call or write a short note and attach it to your child’s agenda book.

My colleagues and I are currently preparing for Program Night (September 22) and will be able to answer any of your questions regarding curriculum expectations, teaching assignments, and classroom routines at that time. Should you have any questions prior to this evening, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Here is a link to the class blog: http://hoppingintograde5.blogspot.ca/

Your Partner in Catholic Education,

Miss Sarah Hodgins