Before we do anything at gym, we stretch. Today we learned how to dribble the soccer ball. We play different games at gym. We also run around.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
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Gym Report by Jayden and Buzz
Before we do anything at gym, we stretch. Today we learned how to dribble the soccer ball. We play different games at gym. We also run around.
Before we do anything at gym, we stretch. Today we learned how to dribble the soccer ball. We play different games at gym. We also run around.
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Art Arrangements by Eme and Maggie
In our most recent art class we drew realistic portraits of ourselves. Ava and Grace enjoyed drawing portraits of themselves. Ava said, "I love Art! It is awesome!" Eme feels that art is the only place where she can be more creative with her drawing. Some kids did projects they hope to do again this year. Millinda said, "I hope to draw abstract." Sydney said, "I hope to draw plants and animals." As you can tell, Art is a very creative place.
In our most recent art class we drew realistic portraits of ourselves. Ava and Grace enjoyed drawing portraits of themselves. Ava said, "I love Art! It is awesome!" Eme feels that art is the only place where she can be more creative with her drawing. Some kids did projects they hope to do again this year. Millinda said, "I hope to draw abstract." Sydney said, "I hope to draw plants and animals." As you can tell, Art is a very creative place.
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Recess Report by Ryker and Spencer
Today at recess, most people played soccer. Other people relaxed or played wall ball. Ryker jammed his thumb playing soccer. He went to the nurse and got it iced. Spencer played goalie at soccer.
Today at recess, most people played soccer. Other people relaxed or played wall ball. Ryker jammed his thumb playing soccer. He went to the nurse and got it iced. Spencer played goalie at soccer.
Blog Entries
Tonight we have some guest blog authors:
Hopes and Dreams by Sydney and Millinda
Our class has been working on our hopes and dreams for fifth grade for the past few days. Our hopes and dreams include:
"To get better at writing." - Grace
"To learn how to divide decimals." - Will
"To get better at reading." - Eme
"To get better at writing and math." - Maggie
"Being confident through a math test." - Jake
"Getting better at reading one book at a time." - Alessandro
"Reading a variety of different books." - Sydney
Our class's goal is to achieve our hopes and dreams by the end of fifth grade. Some of our ways to achieve our goals are...
"Being quiet after a test." - Millinda
"Listening to the teacher." - Jayden
Setting a goal is important because after you achieve your goal you feel really proud.
Hopes and Dreams by Sydney and Millinda
Our class has been working on our hopes and dreams for fifth grade for the past few days. Our hopes and dreams include:
"To get better at writing." - Grace
"To learn how to divide decimals." - Will
"To get better at reading." - Eme
"To get better at writing and math." - Maggie
"Being confident through a math test." - Jake
"Getting better at reading one book at a time." - Alessandro
"Reading a variety of different books." - Sydney
Our class's goal is to achieve our hopes and dreams by the end of fifth grade. Some of our ways to achieve our goals are...
"Being quiet after a test." - Millinda
"Listening to the teacher." - Jayden
Setting a goal is important because after you achieve your goal you feel really proud.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Welcome!
Welcome new parents of 5MC!!!
First of all, thank you so very much for filling out that massive pile of paperwork that came home last night! We've never had such an outstanding return rate on the first day of school! Mrs. Pamboukes personally came down and thanked us for the various health forms that were returned. It really makes our jobs easier not having to nag children about them.
Secondly, we are just having a ball with your kids so far. It's been really hot in the classroom, but they are still working hard at whatever task we ask them to accomplish. The beginning of the year is filled with learning and practicing routines, and working on cooperation so that the rest of the year goes smoothly. It's fun getting to know each of these children and watching how they work together.
Feel free to ask your child about the silent challenges, summer learning, and timelines they've been working on.
Our special schedule this year is as follows:
Monday - Art
Tuesday - Art *rotating special day
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Gym
Friday - Library
Thanks also for all the school supplies you sent in with your children, along with the boxes of tissues and Clorox wipes! We appreciate it!
Gratefully,
Mrs. McGuigan and Mrs. Carr
First of all, thank you so very much for filling out that massive pile of paperwork that came home last night! We've never had such an outstanding return rate on the first day of school! Mrs. Pamboukes personally came down and thanked us for the various health forms that were returned. It really makes our jobs easier not having to nag children about them.
Secondly, we are just having a ball with your kids so far. It's been really hot in the classroom, but they are still working hard at whatever task we ask them to accomplish. The beginning of the year is filled with learning and practicing routines, and working on cooperation so that the rest of the year goes smoothly. It's fun getting to know each of these children and watching how they work together.
Feel free to ask your child about the silent challenges, summer learning, and timelines they've been working on.
Our special schedule this year is as follows:
Monday - Art
Tuesday - Art *rotating special day
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Gym
Friday - Library
Thanks also for all the school supplies you sent in with your children, along with the boxes of tissues and Clorox wipes! We appreciate it!
Gratefully,
Mrs. McGuigan and Mrs. Carr
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Persuasive Writing
We have begun a new writing unit of study on Research-Based Persuasive writing. To kick it off, we have talked about the controversy surrounding chocolate milk being served in the cafeteria. Students read an email from Mr. Shea about whether we should ban chocolate milk or not. We then learned to not form an opinion on the matter until we researched the facts. Naturally, the next step was to research the nutritional value of the chocolate milk and compare it to white milk and to other beverage choices.
At this point, students were able to form an opinion on whether they thought chocolate milk should be banned. They formed a thesis and supported their thesis with two or three reasons based on data. Students then wrote letters to Mr. Shea to let him know what they thought about serving chocolate milk. We are finishing up our letters and then we'll begin doing a little research on a different topic that they are passionate about.
Important Dates to Remember:
5/15 Gundalow field trip (permission slip sent home today)
5/29 Boston field trip
6/9-6/13 Environmental School at Seacoast Science Center
At this point, students were able to form an opinion on whether they thought chocolate milk should be banned. They formed a thesis and supported their thesis with two or three reasons based on data. Students then wrote letters to Mr. Shea to let him know what they thought about serving chocolate milk. We are finishing up our letters and then we'll begin doing a little research on a different topic that they are passionate about.
Important Dates to Remember:
5/15 Gundalow field trip (permission slip sent home today)
5/29 Boston field trip
6/9-6/13 Environmental School at Seacoast Science Center
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Circus News
Hello parents of the 5MC classroom! I'm sure your kids have come home very excited and telling you about the circus! Gary the Clown dedicates his time for two weeks a year helping kids learn circus skills. As a fifth grader, your child is able to be in this year's circus if they have good behavior, do their homework, and read 30 minutes each night. This year's circus will take place in the gym on Friday, April 25th at 9:15. - by Rory L.
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