ELA groups and ELA/Science cross curriculum

I wanted to commend the fifth graders for becoming independent higher level thinking learners. They were encouraged to use cards that were higher order questions or ice breakers to guide their group conversations. They had used them effectively and in turn increased their comprehension from basic surface understanding to a deeper and more complex understanding of the texts. I hope you use this strategy over the summer and have book clubs this summer like you guys talked about! Hint hint ;) 

I was very impressed with your final group research projects on matter. You all worked well together and followed your rubric. I liked how you all gave each other jobs and included everyone in the project. Your final assessment shows you gained an understanding of matter. You could use this same strategy to research any topic this summer. Utilize your Quaker Street Library!

Best field trip EVER!

We went to see Recycled Percussion at Proctors today and it was the best field trip I've ever been on! We had front row center seats and Mr. D and Mrs. McKane were called to be on stage! It was the most unique and creative production I have ever seen! The kids were all animated and interacting with the show the entire time. They were great role models as well. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with the chaperoning and also to those who helped to make this trip possible! 

Science projects

The 5th grade classes are all completing a science project on Matter. They have a rubric to follow and are set up in groups of three. They are working extremely hard researching and recording their findings  the whole week. They get to present it on Friday before break. 

#proudteacher

Proud. That's what I am today. All of the 5th grade students and families donated a TON of toys, socks, games, candy, jewelry, hygiene products, crafts, food and more for our Christmas Donation Project. Instead of doing a class grab bag they offered to give to others less fortunate. These bags are filled to the brim with things for babies, girls, boys, and adults. They will be donated on Friday to the YWCA NENY Domestic Violence program. I know these gifts will bring joy and happiness to their recipients. Great job Fifth Grade Team!

Cheerleading Tryouts!

It's that time of year again! No, not Christmas YET! Cheer season! So ladies here is your dance AND cheer you need to have memorized by Friday NEXT week Nov. 13th. GOOD LUCK! Practice Practice Practice! You should come Monday knowing a little if not most material. Use this to your advantage!!!

Do the Spirit Dance (the first one on the video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JidYc4hpTho


Cheer (Inter. #2): 0:38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk1EilRCUHw

New math games!

He picked his five cards to use for the divisor and dividend. 

He wrote his problem out, answered it, and his partner checked his work. Stickers means he got them correct!

All done with the game! Look at all those stickers!!!! Good job guys and nice team work!

Biography bottles

This was a great job with a home-school connection! Students researched their famous person at school, took notes at school, wrote a paper at home, completed a speech at school but prepared at home, and made a bottle person at home. So impressed with students and parents for taking this project on with such enthusiasm! Bravo!!

These are just some of the models. The rest were relocated to the library already. 

(A picture of her light turned on)