A trip to the Albright Knox!

We are now able to add photographs to the blog! Stay tuned to your child's interactive learning through our first expedition "Are We Missing the Boat?" Last week we focused on the various daredevils that have done stunts over Niagara Falls. The children investigated a daredevil and created a section to add to the timeline of daredevil starting in 1827 up until 1995! Ask your child who was the first person to go over the falls in a barrel? Hint: It was a woman!
This week we are focusing on the attractions on the United States side of the border. Each child chose their attraction of choice and will be creating a travel brochure that will then be digitally created. The final project will then be donated to the NCCC Culinary Institute Tourism Center for various tourist to use while visiting the Niagara Falls area. Some attractions include the Helicopter Ride, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Discovery Center, Aquarium of Niagara, Whirlpool Jet Boats, Old Fort Niagara, and many more.

Homework

Math

Monday-3-1

Tuesday-3-3

Wednesday-3-4

Thursday-3-5

ELA

*Read 20 minutes

Tuesday- ABC Order (compound words)

Wednesday-3x each

Thursday-Sentences

*Reminder that students only have to complete words that they missed on the pre-test

Reminders

Fieldwork 10/5 to the PowerVista-return permission slip by Monday 10/3

1/2 Day Friday-Dismissal at 12:00pm

Friday-Pay $1 to wear jeans

Albright Knox Art Museum

Last Wednesday, we were able to partake in a great learning experience with Mr. Reynolds our school art teacher. We were led by docents who allowed us to discover and analyze the artwork around us! We even got to experience the new exhibit "VideoSphere!"

Sculpture outside the museum pointing to the sky! Human bodies on top of one another shoulders

VideoSphere exhibit!

Architectural molding done outside of the museum!

Andy Warhol "100 Soup Cans" -Not one can is the same! So neat!

Blinking eyes and mouth moving at the same time! Creepy!

Ask your child about their experience at the Albright Knox Museum! They saw and experienced various forms of art!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at anytime.

Miss McGuire

bullying rap!

Today our class kicked off bullying as a school. We were excited to share the importance of no bullying!

Bully Free Zone!

Since there has been a lot of news this week about a local student and bullying, I wanted to reiterate the importance of bullying both in school, at home, and online. Since a lot of our students use new technology; please talk to them about bullying.  There is a zero tolerance for any such behavior in our class, school, home, or community. We have been talking, reading, and having various activities relating to bullying since day one of school. I have told your child that he/she need to tell an adult immediately if they are or see someone being bullied.  They are aware of the consequences. Thus far, I have to say that our class has been doing a great job at being an "Anti-Bullying" zone. Our school will continue to follow and make the students aware that bullying someone in anyone is unacceptable. Please support us in continuing this movement.
 With that being said; on Thursday 9/22 we will be having our Million Father March and bullying kick-off. Anyone who is an influence in your child's life may bring him or her to school on Thursday. This is to show the importance of males/role-model in your child's life.  We want to show the importance of parenting and making a difference in a child's life one child at a time. Please join us! Our fifth grade class will be presenting a rap on bullying! Starts at 9am!
Our class bullying slogan is "Bullying is Whack; Get on the Right Track!" Look for us!
Homework
 ELA
 Tuesday-  ABC Order
 Wednesday-3x each
 Thursday-Sentences
 Friday-Spelling Test-compound words (flash+light=flashlight)

Math
 Monday-3-7
 Tuesday- 3-8
 Wednesday-Review Sheet
 Friday-Unit 2 Test

Reminders

Wednesday-Fieldwork to the Albright Knox Art Museum with Mr. Reynolds

Thursday-Million Father March and Bullying Kick-Off at  9am

Thursday-Chuckie Cheese Fundraiser 3-9pm Sheridan/Harlem

Friday-1/2 Day Dismissal at 12:00; Pay $1 to wear jeans

Fieldwork!

Good evening! After a beautiful weekend...we are ready to start a new week! Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the WTC. Last Friday, we discussed, reflected, and shared our thoughts about the day and what it means to us as US citizens. I truly feel it is something that should not be overlooked and we were able to get a more "kid friendly" understanding by reading Fireboat. A read aloud focused on the needs of the harbor boat during that time.
This week we will be focusing on spelling words that relate to our first expedition "Our we missing the boat?" We are still waiting for our Words Their Way materials to arrive. We are just finishing up our first read aloud as a class The Best School Year Ever. I really feel it is important to read to children even when they are in 5th grade! We are continuing our scientific drawings on the formation of Niagara Falls. Students broke up into groups to get a closer look at how the falls became what they are today. They absolutely love learning about their area. We will be visiting the Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the Mist. Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather and brings a change of clothes.
Our skill of the week is cause and effect. We are learning this through an EL book titled Queen of the Falls. The story focuses on Annie Taylor and introduces the children to the first "daredevil" to go over the falls. Students investigate the text looking for the cause and effects for various events in Annie's life. We have also started talking about the use of "voice" in our writing. We did a neat activity using "Hey Jude" with different versions to introduce the writing trait to the children. This week in math we are continuing to work with adding and subtracting decimals along with rounding and using compatible numbers.
Spelling: Complete only words that were missed
Tuesday-3x each
Wed-ABC order
Thursday-Sentences
ELA: 
Read 20 minutes each night
Math:
Monday-2-3
Tuesday-2-4
Wed- 2-5
Thursday-2-6
*Please continue to practice and review multiplication and division facts

Reminders

*9/13 FSA meeting at the Doris Jones Center @ 6:00

9/15 Fieldwork to Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist-(parents may join if they purchase

tickets at full price-No discounts available through NCS)

9/16 Students can wear jeans for $1

Bring in recycling (newspaper, plastic bottles, cans)

Thank you for all your hard work in supporting your child's education. If you have any questions or concerns; feel free to contact me. 297-4520 ext. 7115

Expedition kick-off!

Good evening! This school year is flying by! Once we have in all the consent forms for photo rights, I will be posting pictures of your child's learning. We just kicked off our first expedition today: "Are we missing the boat? This expedition will focus in the tourism, attractions, and development between the two countries. We have a lot of fun and exciting things planned! Ask your child what they learned today! We are finishing up our first unit in Math and encourage you to use our links posted on the "homepage" for additional resources to help your child at home.
We have kicked off our school recycling program. This year, we will be collecting both paper and recyclables such as soda cans and water bottles. The homeroom who has the most will be rewarded with a pizza party during Fun Friday.
Next week we will be attending our first field work visit to Niagara Falls to take a close look at US and Canada. We will be visiting both the Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the Mist. Your child must display positive behavior in school and on the bus. They must also exhibit excellent work habits and turn in any work owed in order to attend. This field work will focus on our first expedition. Proper code of conduct must be adhered to. (see school manual) The cost of field work is $5 per student and lunch will be provided. Make sure that the money is turned in no later than 9/14 in order to attend. Please send in an appropriate change of clothes with your child. Thanks for your cooperation! :)

Math
Tuesday-Study for test using your math notebook (math review)
Wednesday-No homework! Math test today!
Thursday- 2-2 (practice or reteach depending on your child's needs)
Friday-no math homework

ELA

                   *Read 20 minutes every night*

Tuesday-ABC order with missed words (see communicator for words)
Wednesday- 3x each with missed words
Thursday-Sentences with missed words

Reminders

• Cookie dough/magazine orders due no later than Thursday with money
• Bring in recycling
• Wear jeans for $1 on Friday
• Return permission slip and $5 for field work

Thank you for your time and cooperation with a great start to the school year! Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Miss McGuire