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).  This is my ninth 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.  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.