Class Information
Meet the Teacher:
Hello and welcome to 5th grade! My name is Ms.Ortega, I am so excited to begin my second year of teaching here at St. Christopher School.
I graduated from the University of St. Francis with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. During my time in school, I had the wonderful opportunity to student teach in 2nd grade right here at St. Christopher, and I am thrilled to now continue my teaching journey with this amazing community.
My goal this year is to create a happy, supportive, and engaging classroom environment where every student feels encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed. I cannot wait to get to know each of you and make this a fantastic school year together!
Important Information to Know:
-Please remember to check your child’s progress regularly through PowerSchool and take time to check the Daily Assignments/Homework Site.
-The green folder has two pockets labeled “Bring Back to School” and “Stay at Home.” Homework and any other important letters needing signatures should be placed on the “Bring Back to School” side of the folder.
-Blue Folders will be sent home every Friday. Please make sure to check your child’s graded assignments. Please return those folders by the next school day with a signature to indicate that you saw it.
-Assignment Notebooks will be used throughout the year. They are used for homework as well as important reminders. It is very important for you and your child to review all homework assignments together. Parents are asked to initial the assignment notebooks each day.
-All supplies should be brought to school every day to help ensure your child’s success. School supplies may occasionally need to be replenished.
-Your child will also have recess everyday and we will go outside weather permitting. Please make sure children are dressed accordingly.
Specials Schedule:
Monday: Music/Library
Tuesday: PE, Spanish
Wednesday: Mass (1pm Early Dismissal)
Thursday: PE, Spanish
Friday: Art
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
In our classroom, we will focus on respect, responsibility, and kindness as we learn together.”
Late Work:
If an assignment is not turned in on time, you may use a Day-Late Pass or complete the assignment during Power Hour within one week to earn credit.
Grading System
Grading Scale (As seen on Power School)
A = 100% – 93%
B = 92% – 85%
C = 84% – 73%
D = 72% – 65%
F = 64% – below
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at lortega@stchrisschool.org
I believe open communication is key to student success!
Homework
| Week of September 28–October 2, 2026 | Homework Assigned |
|---|---|
| Monday | Math: MB Page 135 Spelling: Study Unit 5 Spelling Words; test on 10/2; 5x each |
| Tuesday | English: WB page 15 #1-10, Study for Types of Nouns Test on 10/5 Social Studies: Math: Monday & Tuesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 5 Spelling Words; test on 10/2; Secret Code |
| Wednesday | English: Study for Types of Nouns Test on 10/5 Math: Wednesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 5 Spelling Words, test on 10/2, Writing a Paragraph |
| Thursday | English: Study for Types of Nouns Test on 10/5 Religion: Complete “Share the Good News” Worksheet Social Studies: Math: Thursday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 5 Spelling Words, test on 10/2 |
| Friday | English: Study for Types of Nouns Test on 10/5 |
| Week of October 5-9 | Homework Assigned |
| Monday | English: Monday ELA Buzz Math: Monday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 6 Spelling Words; test on 10/9; 5x each |
| Tuesday | English: Tuesday ELA Buzz, ELA WB Page 21 #1-12 Math: Tuesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 6 Spelling Words; test on 10/9; Word search |
| Wednesday | English: Wednesday ELA Buzz Math: Wednesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 6 Spelling Words; test on 10/9; Alphabetical Order Cut & Paste |
| Thursday | English: Thursday ELA Buzz due tomorrow Math: Thursday Math Buzz due tomorrow Spelling: Study Unit 6 Spelling Words; test tomorrow |
| Friday: | SS: Paper towel roll for totem pole project |
| Week of October 12-16 | Homework Assigned |
| Monday | No School Study Unit 7 Spelling Words test on 10/16 |
| Tuesday | English: Monday & Tuesday ELA Buzz Math: Monday & Tuesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 7 Spelling Words; test on 10/16; Writing in Cursive Religion: Bring a cereal box for the Saints Project |
| Wednesday | English: Wednesday ELA Buzz Math: Wednesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 7 Spelling Words; test on 10/16; Secret Code Religion: Bring a cereal box for the Saints Project SS: Totem pole project due 10/19 and study for ss test. Science: Dear teacher letter |
| Thursday | English: Thursday ELA Buzz, Pronouns Cut & Paste Math: Thursday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 7 Spelling Words; test on 10/16 Religion: Bring a cereal box for the Saints Project SS: Totem pole project due 10/19 and study for ss test. |
| Friday | Religion: Bring a cereal box for the Saints Project SS: Totem pole project due 10/19 and study for ss test. |
| Week of October 19-23 | Homework Assigned |
| Monday | Spelling: Study Unit 8 Spelling Words; test on 10/22, 5x each Math: Monday Math Buzz, MB Page 169-170 #2-4 ELA: Monday ELA Buzz Religion: Bring an empty cereal box for Saint’s Project Reading: Study for Wonder Part 1 Quiz on 10/26 |
| Tuesday | English: Tuesday ELA Buzz Math: Tuesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 8 Spelling Words; test on 10/22; Writing a Paragraph Religion: Bring a cereal box for the Saints Project Reading: Study for Wonder Part 1 Quiz on 10/26 Social studies: Study for chapter 1 test. |
| Wednesday | English: Wednesday ELA Buzz Math: Wednesday Math Buzz Spelling: Study Unit 8 Spelling Words; test on 10/22; Word Maze Religion: Bring a cereal box for the Saints Project Reading: Study for Wonder Part 1 Quiz on 10/26 Social studies: Study for chapter 1 test. |
| Thursday | English: Thursday ELA Buzz, Pronouns Cut & Paste Math: Thursday Math Buzz Religion: Bring a cereal box for the Saints Project Field Trip tomorrow 10/23 Reading: Study for Wonder Part 1 Quiz on 10/26 Social studies: Study for chapter 1 test. |
| Friday | Religion: Finish your Saints Rough Draft due on Monday 10/26 Reading: Study for Wonder Part 1: Quiz on 10/27 Social studies: Study for chapter 1 test. |
| Week of October 26-30 | Homework Assigned |
| Monday | Spelling: Study Unit 9 Spelling Words; test on 10/30, 5x each Math: Monday Math Buzz English: Monday ELA Buzz, Comparing Decimals Evens Only Reading: Study for Part 1: Auggie Quiz on 10/27 SS: Study for test on 10/27 Science: Complete plant structure and function packet |
| Tuesday | English: Tuesday ELA Buzz Math: Tuesday Math Buzz, Comparing Decimals Odds Spelling: Study Unit 9 Spelling Words; test on 10/30; Letter Hunt Religion: Saints Final Project due on Monday 11/2 Reading: Science: |
| Wednesday | English: Wednesday ELA Buzz Math: Wednesday Math Buzz, Comparing Decimals a-d Spelling: Study Unit 9 Spelling Words; test on 10/30; Creating Sentences Religion: Saints Final Project due on Monday 11/2 Reading: |
| Thursday | English: Thursday ELA Buzz Math: Thursday Math Buzz Religion: Saints Final Project due on Monday 11/2 Reading: |
| Friday | Religion:Saints Final Project due on Monday, 11/2 |
| Week of November 2-6 | Homework Assigned |
| Monday | Spelling: Study Unit 10 Spelling Words; test on 11/5, 5x each Math: Monday Math Buzz English: Monday ELA Buzz, Reading: Science: Plant structure cut and paste |
| Tuesday | English: Tuesday ELA Buzz Math: Tuesday Math Buzz, Spelling: Study Unit 10 Spelling Words; test on 11/5; Religion: Reading: Science: |
| Wednesday | English: Wednesday & Thursday ELA Buzz Math: Wednesday & Thursday Math Buzz, Spelling: Study Unit 10 Spelling Words; test on 11/5; Writing in Cursive, Word Find Religion: Finish Thankful Craft Reading: Read 20-30 minutes |
| Thursday | None |
| Friday | No School |
| Week of November 9-13 | Homework Assigned |
| Monday | Spelling: Study Unit 11 Spelling Words; test on 11/13, 5x each Math: Monday Math Buzz, Rounding Decimals Worksheet English: Monday ELA Buzz Reading: Read 20-30 minutes Science: |
| Tuesday | English: Tuesday ELA Buzz, Contractions Worksheet #1-4 Math: Tuesday Math Buzz, Spelling: Study Unit 11 Spelling Words; test on 11/13; Secret Code Religion: Reading: Read 20-30 minutes Science: |
| Wednesday | English: Wednesday ELA Buzz Math: Wednesday Math Buzz, Contractions Worksheet #5-8 Spelling: Study Unit 11 Spelling Words; test on 11/13; Writing in Cursive, Writing in Cursive Religion: Reading: Read 20-30 minutes |
| Thursday | English: Thursday ELA Buzz Math: Thursday Math Buzz, Spelling: Study Unit 11 Spelling Words; test on 11/13; Writing in Cursive, Writing in Cursive Religion: Reading: Read 20-30 minutes |
| Friday |