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Upcoming Events & Reminders

  • January 25th - Catholic Schools Week Kick-Off Mass

  • Catholic Schools Week - January 26th-30th

  • NO SCHOOL - February 6th - Staff Development

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Meet the Teacher!

Hello! My name is Kristin Anson and this is my 20th year teaching at St. Norbert School. I graduated from St. Norbert College with a degree in Communications and French and earned a Masters degree and my teaching certification at National Louis University. I spent my first 3 years at St. Norbert teaching 3rd grade before moving to 5th.

I am an avid reader and am passionate about sharing books with my students. My goal is to help them learn to love books and become life-long readers.

When I’m not teaching or reading, I love traveling, gardening, and baking.

I am looking forward to a great year in 5th grade. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime!

Contact Information:
kanson@stnorbertschool.org

Homework

Tuesday, January 27th

Math - Topic 6 Test Friday

LA - Lions of Little Rock vocabulary worksheet

Science - p. 112A

Other -

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Monday, January 26th

Math - 6.9 - Topic 6 Test Friday

LA - Lions of Little Rock character wksht - so p. 1 & 2 in Lions of Little Rock packet

Science - ? finish Atomic Math Challenge worksheet

Other -

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Week of January 26th-30th

Math - We will finish up learning about dividing whole numbers. The Topic 6 Test will be on Friday, January 30th.

LA - Grammar - We will continue learning about verbs.

Science - We will continue learning about matter.

Social Studies - We will finish our explorer projects.

Spelling - There will NOT be a Spelling test this week.

Religion - We will begin learning about the virtues.

Other -

i-Ready testing will continue this week. Please remember to eat breakfast and get a good night’s sleep.

Please make sure to have headphones or earbuds for i-Ready testing this week.

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Homework

Thursday, January 22nd

Math - 6.9

LA - Lions of Little Rock character worksheet (both sides)

Other -

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Wednesday, January 21st

Math - division worksheet

Science - finish Atomic Math worksheet

Religion - Ch 5 test tomorrow

Other - January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Tuesday, January 20th

Math - 6.8

LA - Greek/Latin 1-6 Vocabulary Test tomorrow

Lions of Little Rock vocabulary worksheet

Religion - Ch 5 Test Thursday

Science - finish lab sheets - IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

Other -

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Week of January 20th-23rd

Math - We will finish up learning about dividing whole numbers.

LA - Grammar - We will continue learning about verbs.

The Greek/Latin 1-6 Vocabulary Test will be on Wednesday.

Science - We will continue learning about matter.

Social Studies - We will continue working on our explorer projects.

Spelling - We will NOT have a Spelling test this week.

Religion - The Ch 5 Test will be Thursday. Then we will begin learning about the virtues.

Other -

We will begin winter i-Ready testing on Tuesday. Please encourage your children to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast while we are testing.

January Book Reports are due 2/20/26.

Homework

Friday, January 16th

LA - Greek/Latin 1-6 Vocabulary Test Wednesday

Religion - Ch 5 Test Thursday

Other -

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Thursday, January 15th

Math - 6.7

LA - Greek/Latin 1-6 Vocabulary Test Wed, January 21st

Religion - Ch 5 Test Thursday, January 22nd

Spelling - worksheet - Test tomorrow

Other -

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Monday, January 12th

Math - 6.4 & 6.5 (odd only)

LA - Greek/Latin 1.6 Vocabulary Test Wed, Jan 22nd

Science - p. 110A

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

Please turn in signed video form as soon as possible

January Book Reports due 2/20/26

Week of January 12th-16th

Math - We will continue learning about dividing whole numbers.

LA - Grammar - We will continue learning about verbs.

The Greek/Latin 1-6 Vocabulary Test will be Wed, January 21st.

Science - We will continue learning about matter.

Social Studies - We will continue working on our explorer projects.

Spelling - We WILL have a Spelling test this week.

Religion - We will finish up learning about prayer and worship. The Ch 5 Test will be Thursday, January 22nd.

Other -

Please return the video permission slip as soon as possible.

December Book Reports due MONDAY.

Spelling List Week 12  

humorous 

wasteful 

peaceful

envious 

famous

cheerful 

successful

glorious

delicious

beautiful

nutritious

gracious

Homework

Friday, January 9th

Math - 6.4 (due Tuesday)

Science - p. 110A (due Tuesday)

Other -

December Book Report due MONDAY

Thursday, January 8th

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test TOMORROW

Spelling - worksheet - Test tomorrow

Other -

December Book Reports due Monday

Wednesday, January 7th

Math - 6.3

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test Friday

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

December Book Reports due Monday

Tuesday, January 6th

Math - 6.2

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test Friday

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

December Book Reports due Monday

Monday, January 5th

Math - 6.1

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test Friday

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

December Book Reports due 1/12/26

Week of January 5th-9th

Math - We will begin learning about dividing whole numbers.

LA - Grammar - We will begin learning about verbs.

Science - We will begin learning about matter.

Social Studies - The Ch 2 will be on Friday. Then we will begin learning about European settlements in North America.

Spelling - We WILL have a Spelling test this week.

Religion - We will begin learning about prayer and worship.

Other -

December Book Reports due Monday, January 12th.

Spelling List Week 11

arrival

organic

patriotic 

coastal

heroic

logical

graphic

magnetic

realistic

industrial

memorial 

territorial

Homework

Friday, December 19th

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test Friday, January 9th

December Book Reports due 1/12/26

Thursday, December 18th

Math - Topic 5 Test tomorrow

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test Friday, January 9th

Other -

December Book Reports due 1/12/26

Tuesday, December 16th

Math - decimal worksheet - Topic 5 Test Friday

LA - Greek/Latin 1-5 Vocabulary Test Thursday

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test Friday, January 9th

Other -

December Book Reports due 1/12/26

Monday, December 15th

Math - 5.7 - Topic 5 Test Friday

LA - Greek/Latin 1-5 Vocab Test Thursday

Social Studies - Ch 2 Test Friday, January 9th

Other -

December Book Reports due 1/12/26

Week of December 15th-19th

Math - We will finish up learning about multiplying decimals. The Topic 5 Test will be Friday.

LA - The Greek/Latin 1-5 Vocabulary Test will be Thursday.

Science - We will begin learning about matter.

Social Studies - We will finish up learning about the Age of Exploration. The Ch 2 Test will be Friday, January 9th.

Spelling - We will NOT have a Spelling Test this week.

Religion - We will begin learning about prayer and worship

Other -

Tuesday is our Lenten service project at Feed My Starving Children. We will leave around 10:45 and will return by 2:00. We will eat in the classroom when we return. Since this is later than usual, please consider eating breakfast and/or bringing a larger than usual snack.

Thursday morning we will celebrate Christmas with our 1st grade buddies.

Thursday is our Christmas play. The dress rehearsal is at 1:00. Parents are welcome to attend. The evening show will start at 6:30 pm. Students should arrive in the classroom by 6:15 dressed in their Christmas best.

Friday will be our secret Santa gift exchange; followed by our Christmas party at 12:30 pm.

Merry Christmas 5th grade families! If I do not see you, have a wonderful and blessed Christmas break!

Homework

Friday, December 12th

LA - Greek/Latin 1-5 Vocabulary Test Thursday, Dec 18th

Other -

December Book Reports due 1/12/26

Thursday, December 11th

Math - 5.6

LA - Commas Test tomorrow

Greek/Latin 1-5 Vocabulary Test Thursday, Dec 18th

Spelling - worksheet - Test tomorrow

Other -

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till TOMORROW. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

Feed My Starving Children permission slip and money due ASAP.

December Book Reports due Monday, January 12th.

Wednesday, December 10th

Math - 5.5

LA - Comma Test Friday

Greek/Latin 1-5 Vocabulary Test MOVED TO Thursday, December 18th

Social Studies - Lesson 3 worksheet

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till Friday, December 12th. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

Feed My Starving Children permission slip and money due Tuesday, Dec 9th.

December Book Reports due Monday, January 12th.

Tuesday, December 9th

Math - 5.4

LA - Comma Test Friday - Greek/Latin 1-5 Test Tuesday, Dec 16th

Social Studies - ? Lesson 3 worksheet

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till Friday, December 12th. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

Feed My Starving Children permission slip and money due Tuesday, Dec 9th.

December Book Reports due Monday, January 12th.

Week of December 8th-12th

Math - We will continue learning about multiplying decimals.

LA - We will finish up learning about commas. The test will be Friday. Then we will begin learning about verbs.

Science - The Ch 6 Test will be Tuesday. Then we will begin learning about matter.

Social Studies - We will continue learning about the Age of Exploration.

Spelling - We WILL have a Spelling test this week.

Religion - We will begin learning about Advent, prayer and worship.

Other -

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till Friday, December 12th. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

Feed My Starving Children permission slip and money due Tuesday, Dec 9th.

December Book Reports due Monday, January 12th.

Spelling List Week 10

royalty 

honesty

reality

casualty

certainty

festivity 

humidity

minority

safety

sensitivity

specialty

activity

 

Homework

Friday, December 5th

Math - 5.3 (due Tuesday)

LA - Commas quiz Friday

Science - Ch 6 Test Tuesday

Other -

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till Friday, December 12th. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Feed My Starving Children permission slip and money due Tuesday, Dec 9th.

Tuesday, December 2nd

Math - worksheet

LA - Grammar wkbk p. 125-126

Science - Ch 6 Test Tues, Dec 9th

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

Other -

Don’t forget to bring in pennies and sabotage money for Penny Wars! The competition with 4th grade will run till Friday, December 5th.

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till Friday, December 10th. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Feed My Starving Children permission slip and money due Tuesday, Dec 9th.

Monday, December 1st

Science - p. 58A - Ch 6 Test Tuesday, Dec 9th

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

Don’t forget to bring in pennies and sabotage money for Penny Wars! The competition with 4th grade will run till Friday, December 5th.

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till Friday, December 10th. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Feed My Starving Children permission slip and money due Tuesday, Dec 9th.

Week of December 1st-5th

Math - We will begin learning about multiplying decimals.

LA - Grammar - We will finish up learning about commas. The Commas Test will be Friday, December 12th.

Science - We will finish up learning about changes in ecosystems. The Ch 6 Test will be Tuesday, December 9th.

Social Studies - We will continue learning about the age of exploration.

Spelling - We WILL have a Spelling test this week.

Religion - We will finish our saint reports. Then we will begin learning about prayer and worship.

Other -

Don’t forget to bring in pennies and sabotage money for Penny Wars! The competition with 4th grade will run till Friday, December 5th.

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The book drive will run till Friday, December 10th. The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Spelling List Week 9

literary 

secretary

machinery

expository

necessary

dictionary

victory

directory 

bravery

factory

delivery

history

Homework

Tuesday, November 25th

Science - p. 58A

Other -

Don’t forget to bring in pennies and sabotage money for Penny Wars! The competition with 4th grade will run till Friday, December 5th.

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Monday, November 24th

LA - Greek/Latin 1-4 Vocabulary Test tomorrow

Science - p. 58A

Other -

Don’t forget to bring in pennies and sabotage money for Penny Wars! The competition with 4th grade will run till Friday, December 5th.

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Week of November 24th-25th

Math - The Topic 4 Test will be Monday (Nov 24th). Then we will begin learning about multiplying decimals.

LA - Grammar - We will continue learning about commas.

Greek/Latin 1-4 Vocabulary Test will be Tuesday.

Science - We will continue learning about changes in ecosystems.

Social Studies - We will continue learning about the Age of Exploration.

Spelling - We will NOT have a Spelling test this week.

Religion - We will continue learning/teaching each other about saints.

Other -

Don’t forget to bring in pennies and sabotage money for Penny Wars! The competition with 4th grade will run till Friday, December 5th.

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank! The class who brings in the most books will win a pizza party! Thank you for helping us get books into the hands of ALL children!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Homework

Friday, November 21st

Math - Topic 4 Test Monday

LA - Greek/Latin Vocabulary 1-4 Test Tuesday

Other -

Don’t forget to bring in pennies and sabotage money for Penny Wars!

Please consider donating new or gently used books to our book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank!

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Thursday, November 19th

Math - worksheet - Test Monday

LA - Greek/Latin 1-4 Vocabulary Test Tuesday

SS - Ch 2 Lesson 1 worksheet

Spelling - worksheet - test tomorrow

Other -

November Book Rport due 12/8/25

Tuesday, November 18th

Math - 4.6 - Topic 4 Test Monday, November 24th

LA - Grammar wkbk p. 124 - Greek/Latin 1-4 Vocabulary Test Tues, November 25th

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Monday, November 17th

Math - 4.5 - Topic 4 Test MOVED to Wednesday, November 26th

LA - Grammar wkbk p. 124

Science - p. 56A

Spelling - worksheet

Religion - Ch 4 Test tomorrow

Other -

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Week of November 17th-21st

Math - We will finish up learning about multiplying whole numbers. The Topic 4 Test will be Friday.

LA - Grammar - We will begin learning about commas.

The Greek/Latin 1-4 Vocabulary Test will be Tuesday, November 25th.

Science - We will begin learning about changes in ecosystems.

Social Studies - We will begin learning about the age of exploration.

Spelling - We WILL have a Spelling test this week.

Religion - The Ch 4 Test will be Tuesday. Then we will begin learning about prayer and worship.

Other -

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Spelling List Week 8

priceless

cloudless

agreement

politeness 

settlement

hopeless

attachment

speechless

restlessness

penniless

dizziness

blindness

Homework

Friday, November 14th

Math - Topic 4 Test Friday

Religion - Ch 3 Test Tuesday

Other -

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Thursday, November 13th

Math - 4.4

Spelling - worksheet - Test tomorrow

Religion - Ch 4 Test Tuesday, November 18th

Other -

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Tuesday, November 11th

Math - 4.3

LA - Nouns Test tomorrow

Science - p. 56A

Social Studies - none

Spelling - worksheet

Religion - Ch 4 Test Tues, Nov 18th

Other -

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

Monday, November 10th

Math - 4.1

LA - Nouns packet - ? finish Skeleton Man pkt

Nouns Test Thursday

Spelling - worksheet

Other -

November Book Reports due 12/8/25

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