Friday, 25 September 2026

  Reminders:

*Wine tasting tickets*  OVERDUE

Orange shirts (and uniform pants) Monday

MTYP field trip Oct 2


Homework:

Math - rounding practice (various place value)

Science - weather instrument design challange materials due Friday, Oct 2 (we will be building the afternoon of Oct 2)

Hand - Eye coordination game (how many sticks could you catch?)

Poison Ivy - red
Bear poop!
Green and Yellow poison ivy

Trembling aspen
raccoon or skunk poop
Bison hunting tag game









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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Thursday, 24 September 2026

 Reminders:

*Wine tasting tickets*  deadline - September 25

Orange shirts (and uniform pants) this week

field trip to Bird's Hill Park tomorrow - dress for the weather


Homework:

Math - rounding practice (various place value)

SS - creation story representation (pictures/labels OR sentence summaries) - Friday

Science - complete the FRONT of the 1st page of the weather instrument booklet - Friday

Science - weather instrument design challange materials due Friday, Oct 2 (we will be building the afternoon of Oct 2)

ELA - finish rising action for PLOT for 2 stories 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOJ_A5tgBKM - Goldilocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDMWJCrDVMI - Little Red Riding Hood









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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Reminders:

*Wine tasting tickets*  deadline - September 25

Orange shirts (and uniform pants) this week


Homework:

Math - rounding practice (nearest tens and hundreds)

SS - creation story representation (pictures/labels OR sentence summaries) - Friday

Science - complete the FRONT of the 1st page of the weather instrument booklet - Friday

Science - weather instrument design challange materials due Friday, Oct 2 (we will be building the afternoon of Oct 2)

ELA - finish describing setting senses for 2 stories - due Thursday  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOJ_A5tgBKM - Goldilocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDMWJCrDVMI - Little Red Riding Hood


Leigh from the Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Service visited the class for a fire safety presentation today.  She wants to remind everyone:

- test your smoke alarms monthly (she told the class to take a broom and press the button to hear the beep)

- create and practice an escape plan for at home!

-practice opening your bedroom windows (and other windows in the house) 

- pick a meeting place outside if there ever is a fire







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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

   Reminders:

*Wine tasting tickets*  deadline - September 25

Orange shirts (and uniform pants) this week


Homework:

Religion - 7 character symbols (and labels) - Wednesday

Math - finish rounding to nearest 10

Science - pick which weather instrument you want to construct

Science - weather instrument design challange material due Friday, Oct 2

ELA - finish describing setting senses for 2 stories:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOJ_A5tgBKM - Goldilocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDMWJCrDVMI - Little Red Riding Hood












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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Monday, 21 September 2026

  Reminders:

*Wine tasting tickets*  deadline - September 25

Orange shirts (and uniform pants) this week


Homework:

Art - honeycombs 

Religion - 7 character symbols (and labels) - Wednesday

Science - finsih weather/ climate worksheet

Science - finish anemometer explanation (what does it do, how does it work, how does it go faster and slower)


Terry Fox assembly and walk (or run!!)














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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Friday, 18 September 2026

 Reminders:

*Wine tasting tickets*  deadline - September 25


Homework:

Math - Quiz - Monday

ELA - run-ons/fragments/sentences (rewrite)

SS - Ice Age Animal research (4-5 facts)










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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Thursday, 17 September 2026

Reminders:

Meet the teacher tonight 5 pm

Terry Fox cancer research donations accepted

*Wine tasting tickets were sent home today*  deadline - September 25


Homework:

Math - Quiz - Monday

ELA - add conjunctions for run-ons worksheet (see words below)

science - weather/climate worksheet (last 2, make your own examples)





ELA conjunctions:




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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

  Reminders:

Interested in performing in a musical (non school related) - return permission form - try outs THURSDAY

Meet the teacher Thursday 5 pm

Mass Thursday

*Wine tasting tickets were sent home today*  deadline - September 25


Homework:

Math - Quiz - Monday





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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

 Reminders:

Interested in performing in a musical (non school related) - return permission form - try outs THURSDAY

Meet the teacher Thursday 5 pm

Mass Thursday


Homework:

ELA - subject / predicate sentences (see picture below)

- Fragment sentences


Math - standard/exp[anded/written  - front of worksheet only





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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz




Monday, 14 September 2026

 Reminders:

Interested in performing in a musical (non school related) - return permission form - try outs Tuesday

Meet the teacher pizza order - due Sept 15

Neighbourhood walk permission form (see email) - Sept 16


Homework:

ELA - subject / predicate w/s - finish


Science - finish weather observation #1



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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz


Friday, 11 September 2026

Reminders:

Uniforms on Monday!

Interested in performing in a musical (non school related) - return permission form - try outs Tuesday

Find a rock for a painting activity

Meet the teacher pizza order - due Sept 15

Neighbourhood walk permission form (see email) - Sept 16


Homework:

ELA - subject worksheet (both sides of 1st page only)


Art - Bee art - Monday


Math - digit value - both sides

Math - want to rewatch the digit value video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9wa7fS-I_s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3YjmQFSxl0


SS - your artifact worksheet


Science - weather sentence 


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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz


Thursday, 10 September 2026

 Reminders:

Find a rock for a painting activity

Meet the teacher pizza order - due Sept 15

Neighbourhood walk permission form (see email) - Sept 16


Homework:

Bee art - Monday

Questions about yourself - tomorrow

Math - want to rewatch the place value video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MloZcl1JJEI&list=RDMloZcl1JJEI&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDXUtDhgFc0





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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice.”   - Vladimir Horowitz


Wednesday, 9 September 2026

 Look for a ROCK for a painting activity (about the size of the palm of your hand)


Finish your survey/questions - Friday






Monday, 3 August 2026

 ST. ALPHONSUS SCHOOL INC.

2026 - 2027

Grade 5

 

 

First day of school: 

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

First bell: 8:15 a.m. / Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

The first three days of school are Colour Days.

 

Supplies:

Please follow the supply list as closely as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the school. It is not necessary to purchase new supplies each year.  Any supplies from previous years in usable condition are acceptable. All supplies are to be brought on the first day of school as indicated below. This will make it easier for students to get organized in the classroom. Supplies not used immediately will be stored at school and dispensed as needed.

 

Please ensure that all supplies are labeled with the student’s name. This includes pencils and pens. It is not necessary to label facial tissue, as this is a community item.

 

General supplies checklist:

 

2

1 inch binders

 

4

≈ 32 page notebooks/scribblers

 

1

Package of dividers (we need 4 dividers)

 

30

Pencils (approximately)

 

2

Pencil erasers (soft white are the best)

 

1

Pair of scissors

 

2

Highlighters

 

1

Calculator - basic functions – NOT a scientific calculator

 

1

Pencil sharpener (recommend good quality, self storing)

 

1

Metric ruler (with cm and mm markings)

 

1

Set of headphones with a hardwire connection *NOT wireless/BlueTooth

 

1

Pencil case (for daily use)

 

2

Boxes of facial tissue

 

1

Back-pack style school bag for carrying supplies to and from school

 

1

Large glue stick

 

1

Bottle liquid glue

 

1

Package of loose-leaf paper (for class use – do not put in binders)

 

1

Package of graph paper (1 cm squares preferred)

 

1

Combination lock for locker.  Please have child memorize the combination and practice opening the lock at home.  Please email Mrs. Pieczonka the combination before the start of school.

 

$5.00

For teacher purchased supplies (duo tangs, reinforcements, white paper, cue cards, sticky notes, etc..)

 

 

Art supplies

 

1

Package of fine/medium tip markers

 

1

Package of pencil crayons

 

2

Fine point black markers

 

2

Black permanent markers

 

1

Sketchbook (standard size – approx. 8 x 10)

 

1

Pencil case to hold art supplies (of a reasonable size)

 

 

 

French Supplies:  You may use last year’s supplies if they are in good condition

 

1

1 inch binder

 

1

Three-hole pencil case (*put pencils, eraser and glue stick inside before bringing to school)

 

1

French/English dictionary

 

1

Duo-tang

 

5

Sharpened pencils

 

1

Soft white pencil eraser

 

1

Medium glue stick

 

 

Gym Supplies: Please label everything

 

Outside pair of shoes and an inside pair of shoes (these should be proper runners with laces – indoor shoes need white non-marking soles). *During the fall and spring, Phys. Ed. Classes may be held outdoors. A suitable pair of outdoor shoes is required during these seasons.*

 

Grey gym shirt – purchased from school supplier

 

Blue gym shorts – purchased from school supplier

 

Gym bag – cloth drawstring bag to hang on a hook

 

Appropriate hygiene material – i.e. deodorant

 

 

 

 

Uniform Reminder

 

Please label all uniform clothing items so that they are easier to identify in the gym change rooms or lying around the classroom. Please protect your investment. Our lost and found fills up very quickly with shoes and clothing that are often left unclaimed.

 

A number of students are choosing not to purchase uniform hoodies/fleeces. The classrooms can be quite cool, especially in the spring and fall.  The only hoodies/fleeces that students may wear during/between classes are those with the St. Alphonsus logo on the front.  Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all students purchase uniform hoodies/fleeces.

 

Thanks for your time and attention to this list.  I am looking forward to working with your child this year.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jennifer Pieczonka

Grade 5 Teacher

jpieczonka@stals.ca

204-667-6271