SS. Simon & Jude Catholic School

 

FIFTH GRADE



                               ✝ Mrs. Cheryl Burruel has been teaching at Ss. Simon and Jude since 1999.

                                                   Her favorite memory is the annual field trip to the Andre House where Mass

                                                   is celebrated with Fr. Bill outside, with all of the students, chaperones, and the

                                                   homeless that gather. “This to me is truly what it means to celebrate Jesus.”

                                                   Mrs. Burruel also remembers when her father passed away in February of 2004.

                                                   “His funeral was at his parish, St. Clement of Rome, in Sun City. It flooded my

                                                   heart to see the SSJ school bus arrive with my students to join with me at the

                                                   Mass celebrating my father’s life. SSJ is truly a community!!”





   ✝ Mrs. Mary Smith, ‘79,  has been teaching at SSJ since 2003. Like Mrs. Burruel,

           one of her most special memories is taking her class on a field trip to the

           Andre House each year to sort donations. “The kids return with a great

           awareness of how fortunate they are, and they truly appreciate all of the

           blessings they have. The fifth grade year offers the students many exciting

           opportunities to work together, grow individually, and explore many learning

           environments. We have worked hard to unite the two classrooms as if they

           were one large family. Classroom lessons are coordinated between both

           teachers to ensure uniformity and consistency. Students may be separated

           physically by the wall between the two rooms; however, the students

           participate in most activities together. Our parties, field trips, special events,

           and many classroom activities are integrated which allow for the development

           of a close-knit community.”


FIFTH GRADE HIGHLIGHTS:


    ✝ All Saints’ Day - Mass and Costume Parade

    ✝ Annual Community Service Project at

        Andre House

    ✝ Junior Achievement’s BIZTOWN

    ✝ Pen Pal Program with Neighboring Elementary

        School

    ✝ Field Day with Pen Pals