Mrs. Carolyn FisherSt. Joseph Regional School teachers welcome and encourage communication with families regarding all aspects of a student's development. Faculty Fast Facts Contact Information 585-343-6154 cfisher@sjsbatavia.org Why a Catholic Education Matters After spending the majority of my career in the public school system, it is refreshing to be in an environment where spiritually is not only permitted, but encouraged. The inclusion of the spiritual piece in each child's education helps to form a well rounded experience for all those involved, students, families and teachers. Subject Area/Grade and Related Education Middle School 6-8 Mathematics Middle School 6-8 English Elementary Education PreK-6 University of Toledo Masters: Special Education Western Governors University |
Fifth Grade NewsThe third trimester is off to a great start in 5th grade. We are preparing to take the NYS Math Exam in the middle of May. We are finishing our module on operations with fractions and will jump right into Geometry soon. Each student has the opportunity to practice with their classmates and teachers before working independently at home to demonstrate their understanding. ELA is very exciting this trimester. We have just finished our non-fiction unit by reading The Most Beautiful Roof in the World and learned many interesting facts about biodiversity in the rainforest. Our next novel will be Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. The students will be exploring the personal side of WWII and the Holocaust through this touching story of a young girl and her family trying to survive.
This trimester we are also expanding our minds and flexing our engineering muscles by competing in an exciting Science Olympiad challenge. The Pastamobile! The students are designing and building their own vehicles completely out of pasta. The Pastamobile that can make it down the ramp intact and travel the furthest will be the winner. 5th grade is the place to be in 2024! A note from Mrs. Laska, our religion teacher: I am so excited to be teaching Religion this year to our second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. My main goal as a Catechist is to encourage students to live their faith and become active members of the Catholic Church. Our fourth, fifth, and sixth graders will be preparing to partake in our school liturgies for the first part of the school year. Our fourth grade will be studying ways in which God reveals himself to us through his son Jesus, the Scriptures, and His Holy Church. Fifth grade will be focusing on how we are called to worship God. In our first unit of study we will be learning about the Sacraments of Initiation, which include Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Finally, sixth grade will be learning about how God reveals his plan of love. This unit will focus on the importance of Scripture, Creation, and Sacred Tradition. All classes will spend time learning about the Saints and Holy Days throughout the year. I am looking forward to a great school year full of faith with the students. |