Meet the Teacher

Meet the Teacher

Hello Grade 5 students and families!  Welcome to grade 5!

My name is Mrs. Jennifer Pieczonka, and I am so excited to be your 5th-grade teacher this year!

I believe that each of you was uniquely created by God, with different talents, abilities, and interests, which makes our class so special! Just like bees in a hive, the students in our classroom each have a role that contributes to the success of the whole group. The hive, like our classroom, is a structured environment where every bee has a purpose—whether it's gathering nectar, protecting the hive, or caring for the young. Similarly, in our classroom, each student brings their own God-given strengths and talents.

As your teacher, I will guide you, just as the queen bee leads the hive. Together, we will work to create a thriving learning environment. When every bee does its part, the hive flourishes, and when each of you puts forth your best effort, our classroom will become a place where learning and growth can truly blossom.

I can't wait to spend the year with you, getting to know you and discovering your unique place in our hive. 


Be sure to check out our blog regularly to stay up-to-date with all the exciting things grade 5 has to offer!  What an amazing journey we get to embark on together and I can't wait for it to begin!


Some info about me:
I graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2000 and have taught at St. Alphonsus School since 2005 (I was away twice for maternity leaves).  In fact, June 2025 I just celebrated by 20th anniversary at the school!  This will be my eleventh year teaching grade 5.  Before grade 5, I taught both grades 7 and 8.  I am married (to a spectacular guy who is a Phys. Ed. teacher) and have two amazing sons who I have had the blessing of teaching.  When I am not teaching or planning awesome things for us to do at school, I enjoy being outside (bike rides, walks and hikes, swimming, golfing, gardening), playing board games (especially strategy games), reading and hanging out with family.