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 We Still Need (0 total)

We will have a pizza and ice cream/water ice party on Monday, April 27th. Thank you to all the families who helped bring in postcards 🙂

Homework:

Homework for Monday Night 4/20

Religion

• Study for Lesson 18 Religion Test on Thursday

Math 

• Module 17 Review Pages 451 & 452 in Classroom Workbook (Skip problems 3 & 4)

Social Studies

• Continue working on Ecotourism project if needed (Will have Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in class to complete with partners)

ELA

Science

Signed Tests

Tests/Projects

Tests the Week of 4/20/26 – 4/24/26

Announcements  

April:

• Half Day – Thursday, April 23
  • Transportation districts: Norristown and Wissahickon
  • If your child does not use district transportation or has a different dismissal plan, please let me know
• Reading Olympics on Thursday, April 23, from 5:30 – 7:30 at Saint Albert the Great School
• Class trip to the Citizens Bank Park – Friday, April 24

May: 

• Half Day – Friday, May 1
• May Procession – Monday, May 4 from 7-8 pm
• Group Pictures – Tuesday, May 5
• May Fair – Friday, May 8

– Order Link for May Fair Chick-Fil-A Lunch & Ticket Purchase is below (all lunch orders and pre-ordered tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, April 29th) (Students may also buy tickets the morning of May Fair)

Link for Chick-Fil-A Lunch & Ticket Purchase: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzNsEsCGPiUs7A7yxmgQXSybmDoSF0V1wAieTmu64H_uvtkg/viewform

• Talent Show – Tuesday, 5/12 from 1:15 – 2:15
• Spring Arts Festival – Monday, 5/18 from 8 – 3:30
• Protecting God’s Child Class – Wednesday, 5/20 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
• No School – Friday, 5/22
• No School (Memorial Day) – Monday, 5/25

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