MRS. KOLODZIEJ GRADE 5

MAY 25, 2012

**** GREAT NEWS**** Aleah Schaffer's

grandparents Diane and Mickey Boslet will be putting on a 5th Grade Dance for all fifth graders on June 20th from 9:30-11:00! It is especially nice of the Boslets to do this for Aleah and all of her many friends!

NO HOMEWORK...Have a great holiday weekend!

MAY 25, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab reviewing our spelling words. Next, we reviewed our vocabulary words for today's test. When we arrived back upstairs we read in THE AVION MY UNCLE FLEW. Next, we continued working on sales tax/multiplying decimals etc.

MAY 24, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab reviewing parts of speech. Early finishers were able to work on mathmagician. When we arrived back in the classroom we read in THE AVION. Then Mrs. Louison arrived to work on the bullying activity. Next, we worked on finding the sales tax and final price of items at the regular price and items on sale. Then we worked on the vocabulary project. Then off to lunch. After recreation we read in AVION until it was time to go to the Canajoharie Creek for the trout release. When we arrived back, it was time to head to the pool.

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MAY 23, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab reviewing parts of speech. Some students also had time for Mathmagician. When we arrived back upstairs we read in THE AVION MY UNCLE FLEW. Then we continiued working on calculating sales tax. Next, we reviewed our vocabulary words, worked on the vocabulary illustrations, and asked partners to correctly spell the words. Then we read silently in CADDIE WOODLAWN. Then off to lunch. After recreation we read the next section in our S.S. text and also in our science text. Then we did various L.A. activities in "Storyworks." Then off to the pool.

MAY 22, 2012

We began the day at the computer lab typing out this week's spelling words. Then we wrote shape poetry on Jean Littlehorn, Mr. Fishface, and the mayor of St. Chamant. When we arrived back upstairs we read in AVION. Next, we worked on a 4 quadrant grid. Everyone has mastered it! Great job! We worked on our vocabulary activity. Some of the kids were finishing up sentences, others were working on the vocabulary illustrations, and others were working on spellings and meanings. Then off to lunch. After recreation we worked on finding percents and calculating sales tax. We'll continue working on this tomorrow. Then we read in CADDIE WOODLAWN. Next, the kids were grouped in 4's to come up with another way to review or study our vocabulary words. Isaiah'a, Emma's, and Drew's groups all did a very good job. We'll play their special reviews tomorrow. Off to gym class

MAY 21, 2012

We began the day in the computer lab finishing up our penpal letters. When we arrived back upstairs we read in THE AVION MY UNCLE FLEW. Then we continued reviewing Roman Numerals with some Roman Numeral Bingo. Then we finished up our grammar workbook with some review of the colon and editing sentences. Then off to lunch. After recreation the chorus kids were with Mrs. Crua, those who remained watched a Boces video on the biomes. Once everyone returned, we wrote thank you notes to Mr. Sammons at Helmont Mills in St. Johnsville. Then we worked on our vocabulary words. Then off to art class.

May 18, 2012

We began the day in # 212 taking our spelling test. Then we read in THE AVION MY UNCLE FLEW. Next, we boarded the bus for a trip to the Helmont Mills fabric factory. It was an excellent exposure to what a real, operating factory is like. Safety issues were discussed in detail at our arrival and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was tied into the discussion. The kids remembered many of the details to share! Mr. Charlie Sammons, the plant manager, was extremely cordial and knowledgeable about the business and very accomodating to the group. I had no idea the worldwide range this St. Johnsville company had. It was a good trip! Thank you to Mrs. Shariff for coming along with us. (I think she enjoyed it too.) Then off to lunch. After recreation we played Roman Numeral bingo for small prizes. Then we watched the rest of the friendship movie, E.T. Then off to the library!

Our next SPELLING TEST will be Friday, May 25, 2012

UNIT 137

male...reed...understood...victory...

zoo...aside...discussion...dug...

economic...expert...goal...weapons...

breeze...bulb...cheeks...companions,

defined...garment...nurse...pat...

3rd QUARTER HONOR ROLL

HIGH HONOR ROLL

ABBY SMITH, LUKE VAN SLYKE,

DREW DOUGLASS, EMMA TRAHAN,

MEGAN MAY, ISAIAH LOGAN

OLIVIA HOPKINS

HONOR ROLL

SCOTT SNYDER, ALEAH SCHAFFER,

LOGAN ARDUINI, BRANDON WOLFKIEL

HONORABLE MENTION

NATE NASSE, TIA KING, NICK SHARIFF, ALEX RHINEHARDT

CONGRATULATIONS!!!