The 5th graders created colonial toys in class today. Who knew we could have so much fun with a cup on a stick? 
The 5th graders are very busy! They have been given red packets with information about the Revolutionary War, brown packets filled with information about Colonial America and activities for parents and students, and a purple packet that is a self-evaluation for the 2nd trimester. Please look through all of these packets with your child. See Mrs. Arcadio if you have any questions.
The 17th century meets the 21st in 5th grade social studies. Students have been using iPads and other devices to record audio interviews of colonial apprentices. Check out this interview for a blacksmith apprenticeship. Click on the link below to listen to the audio podcast.
The students have been writing letters in English class. So far we have written and sent out friendly letters, and soon we will write business letters to the departments of tourism for the Eastern region states.
The students enjoyed a presentation by members of the Downey Symphony earlier this week. Some students even got to play with them!
The 5th grade class had fun creating valentine mail bags and decorations.
All families of students in Grade 5 are invited to the Family Mass this Saturday, February 5th at 5:00 p.m. in the Church.
The 5th grade had there annual Trade Fair today! This activity demonstrated how Colonial America bartered goods. Students made bookmarks, jewelry, picture frames, and a variety of other wonderful hand-crafted items to “trade” with their fellow classmates.
Groundhog Day Special Cupcakes
Thursday, Feb. 2
2:20pm

You can help in 3 ways:
Donate 40 cupcakes with PLAIN frosting (smooth, any flavor, no sprinkles or decorations)
Donate any of the following supplies: (circle one)
40 Fun Size Butterfinger bars (approximate size: 2 inches)
1 bag MINI M&Ms (found in the baking section) MINI, not regular size.
**These are also sold in small plastic tubes at grocery store checkouts. If you get the tubes, we will need about 7-8.
2 boxes regular Mike & Ikes candy (These are white and pink)
Come and help the children decorate the cupcakes. (we will need about 6 parents to help)
See color handout for details and to sign up.
There’s something weird going on at the Coach & Horses Inn…
There have been unexplained robberies in town, a mysterious man wrapped in bandages and some lousy cooking. Join us on next Tuesday night, January 31st at 7pm for the wonderfully wacky performance of The Invisible Man.
Tickets are on sale every day after school. Student ticket prices are only $3.00. Get your tickets before they disappear!