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 (26 total)

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

Homework:

Homework for Tuesday Night 2/17

Religion

Math

• Complete Pages 91 & 92 in Math HW Book (Skip problems 4 & 5)

Social Studies

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

ELA

• Spelling and Vocab HW due Thursday 2/19

Science

Signed Tests

• Tests signed and returned by Thursday, 2/19

Art Express

• A drawing of your miniature golf hole design & the drawing should be fully colored by Tuesday, 2/17 (Need drawing for class)

Tests/Projects

 Tests this Week 2/17/26 – 2/20/26

Thursday 2/19 –

ELA – 5.2 Comprehension Test

Friday 2/20 –

ELA – Spelling Test

Social Studies – West Region Test

Announcements  

February: 

• Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, 2/13 (No School for Kids)
• President’s Day – No School on Monday, 2/16
• Dress Down Day on Friday, 2/20 because we won the Souper Bowl

Overdue Assignments:

• Similes and  metaphor comic strip due ASAP (Was due last Friday)
• 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