Miss. Nicole Tasey

Welcome to 5T!

My e-mail is: ntasey@sainthelenaschool.org 

To share work on Google, please use: ntasey@sthelenaschool.org

Important information: 

Make sure you can access the following websites from home: 

IXL: https://www.ixl.com/signin/sainthelena

Reading, Social Studies, and Math Textbooks: HMH: https://www.hmhco.com/one/login/

Religion Textbook: https://sadlierconnect.com/@933524 

Science Textbook: (Click the link and Login with Google) https://sso.rumba.pk12ls.com/sso/login?service=https://www.savvasrealize.com/dashboard/auth-callback&profile=realize

Specials Schedule:

Monday: Spanish

Tuesday: Gym (Please wear gym uniform and sneakers to school)

Wednesday: Music

Thursday: Library

Friday: Computers 

Philly Soft Pretzels 

Soft Pretzels this year are $0.75. If your child would like a soft pretzel, they are available during snack time beginning on the first day of school for 5th grade, which is Thursday, September 4th. Please try to have exact change.

_Hot Lunch Program: 

The new lunch menu (attached below) begins on Monday, January 5, 2026

Scholastic Book Club Information:

Dear Families,

This year, our class is reading with Scholastic Book Clubs! You’ll have access to expertly curated, affordable books that help boost your child’s reading skills, build your home library, and maybe even create moments of quality time you can share together.

Plus place an order of $25 or more and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout).

Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/T2FDZ

Shop Flyers: https://clubs.scholastic.com/all-flyers

Invite relatives and friends to help your child discover the joy of reading when you share our class page link. Every order benefits our classroom, helping me earn FREE books and resources that every child can enjoy.

Thanks so much for your support!

Art Express

Art Express starts on Tuesday, 10/7. Please have your child bring in a t-shirt or smock before or on that date. Thanks!

Please sign up for a time slot using the link below if you can help our class during Art Express. We need 2 volunteers for each session. Thank you for your support

Signup Genius Link: Here is the link again: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4DA9A62BABFF2-58929889-5mcart

5MC Art Class Volunteers Hello 5MC Parents! Art Express is back! Jen O’Reilly (Henry’s mom) and Amanda Hammar (Logan’s mom) will be the 5MC volunteer Art Leads for the 2025-26 school year. We are excited and looking forward to rolling up our sleeves and creating some amazing art with the kids! But we need your help! Art is one of the few opportunties for parents of older children to come into the school during the day and volunteer. We can guarantee a lot of fun, a little mess, and happy faces! No art experience required! Volunteer Tasks include: Arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time and staying 10 minutes after class to help with setup and cleanupAssisting students with completing tasksProviding the children with guidance while allowing them to do the projects on their ownYounger siblings may join if necessaryAll clearances must be current and up-to-date in order to volunteer for Art ExpressHave fun! Class Info: There are 18 children in 5MCArt Express is typically held 2x per month, usually on Tuesdays at 10:45 am www.signupgenius.com

States Needed for our Postcard Challenge

2025-2026 States We Need are Below:

States Still Needed (21 total)

1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arkansas
4. Georgia
5. Iowa
6. Kansas
7. Kentucky
8. Louisiana
9. Michigan
10. Minnesota
11. Mississippi
12. Missouri
13. Nebraska
14. New Mexico
15. North Dakota
16. Oklahoma
17. Rhode Island
18. South Dakota
19. Utah
20. West Virginia
21. Wisconsin

Homework:

Homework for Monday Night 2/23

Religion

Math

• Study for the Module 10 Test Tomorrow
• Dividing Fraction Math Project due Thursday, 2/26

Social Studies

• Complete U.S. State Poster Project by Tuesday, 2/24

ELA

• Spelling & Vocab HW due Wednesday, 2/25
• Earth Day Poem due Wednesday, 2/25

Science

Signed Tests

Art Express

Tests/Projects

Announcements  

February:

March:

• Homeroom Liturgy 3-5 on Tuesday, 3/3 from 9-10 a.m.
• Half-Day – Dismissal at 12 pm on Friday, 3/6 (School Districts Providing Transportation include Norristown, Upper Merion, Wissahickon)
• No School for Students on Monday, 3/9 (In-Service Day for Teachers)
• End of 2nd Trimester on Friday, 3/13
• Saint Patrick’s Day Bingo on Friday, 3/13 from 6-7:30 pm
• Third Trimester begins on Monday, 3/16
• Terranova Testing from Wednesday, 3/18 to Wednesday, 3/25
• Living Stations on Monday, 3/30, from 6:30-7:30
• Rice Bowls due before Easter Break

Overdue Assignments:

• Four Spheres Science Project due ASAP (Was due Friday 2/12)

Girls & Boys

Girls (10):

1. Sofia
2. Lulu
3. Rachel
4. Kira
5. Annelise
6. Addy
7. Adrianna
8. Andi
9. Jaslynne
10. Lacey

Boys (8):

1. Thatcher
2. Logan
3. Albion
4. Henry
5. Dylan
6. Sam
7. Will
8. Jude