Mrs. DesRochers' Grade 5s and 6s
This site will be regularly updated with reminders and information for the subject areas that I teach, as well as other events in the classroom and around the school.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Week of Feb 9-13th
This week:
-Spirit week (refer to previous post)
-Feb 11th: Report cards get posted on the parent portal. Please write a note in your child's agenda if you'd like to discuss the grades or comments. I will reach out to you to schedule a day and time.
-Feb 13th: Valentine's Bake Sale
-Feb 16th: Family day!
Grade 5 AM group
Friday, February 6, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Week of Feb 2nd - 6th
This week:
Feb 4th: Dairy Farmers of Canada will be visiting our class in the morning at 9:50am. We will be learning how to make butter!
Feb 5th: Ski Forms due! Please be reminded that this is a 3-step process: online registration, online payment and physically handing the forms in at school. Some students are missing one or more steps. I will write an agenda note for those particular students on Monday.
Grade 5 AM group
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Science Quiz - Monday February 2nd
Grade 5 - Matter:
Properties of Matter: Understand the difference between solids, liquids, and gases (including examples of each).
Changes in Matter: Identify physical vs. chemical changes and provide real-world examples.
Grade 6 - Flight:
Vocabulary: Review key terms from our "Intro to Flight" document on your Hapara workspace.
The Four Forces of Flight: Explain how thrust, drag, weight, and lift act on an airplane or a bird.
Monday, January 19, 2026
Week of Jan 19th-23rd
*Students were given ski forms last week. They are due along with payment by Feb 5th. If your child will not be attending the two-day trip, please write a note for me in their agenda letting me know if they will be coming to school or staying home.
Grade 5 AM group


