What is happening in Gym?

By Holly S.

In gym class we will be participating in the jump roping contest. It is when everyone lines up and goes under the rope when it swings. Then the class with the most jumps gets to help out with field day and gets a big pizza party. Then there is the single jump rope contest. That is when you just do regular jump roping. The record for the single jumps is 1,000 jumps by 215’s own Sarah Cameron. It is optional. There is also something called Student of the Month. That is the student with the most athletic ability and the person with the most sportsmanship gets a free option day and a diploma with a free lunch pass. yea! Don't you want to win student of the month? Well only 5th grade gets to win. Lastly Ms. Marcus's class broke the class record with 2748 jumps! bye!

What is happening in Art?

by Nimra

Interview with Ms.Fallon

Q. Can you describe the 5Th grade art project?

A. We are trying to get the fifth graders to try to build up on pieces of clay

Q.What is your favorite art project from this year? (in any grade)
A.The stuffed animal project in first grade Ms.Fallon thinks that it is cute how 1st graders draw their stuffed animals from their point of view.

Q.What do you hope to accomplish with the fifth graders?
A.Trying to teach color theory and feeling comfortable about art, enjoying, and understanding it too.

Q.Who is your favorite artist? What is your favorite art?
A.Paul Klee (pronounced clay) (fave artist).fave art: Visually stunning art and art that makes you think.

Q. What is your favorite piece of art?
A. A large canvas of 2” sized color blocks. Ms.Fallon calls it lips.

Any thing else to say?
(sneak peek) Trying to get kids into painting.

In art Ms.Fallon has let the 5Th graders work on a never before art project! She said that the 5Th graders can have a choice in between making a wedge pot or a coil pot.
The wedge pot is a pot: is a pot that has 6 equal squares that have a design in it, and it’s well shaped like a square.

The coil pot is a pot that is made from coils of clay

What is happening in Math?

by Ashley C.

In math class we are learning a lot about fractions. Everybody in math class can reduce fractions easily. We can also find equivalent fractions. Math in Mrs.Fitzpatrick’s class is a lot of fun. We are always doing fun math activities. I thought fractions were going to be hard but they were not hard at all.

EXAMPLE

½ =5/10

these are Equivalent Fractions

Fun with Fractions!

Three Questions

If you could ask someone 3 questions, what would they be?

Tommy and Grace asked Mr. Lyons these three questions...



What new renovations would you like to make to the school?
Mr. L: I would like to get a new canopy in the front of the school where the students walk in this summer.

What did you do before you became a principal?
Mr .L: I used to teach second grade.

How long is your typical school day, from when you get here to when you leave?
Mr L: I usually get here around 7:15 AM and go home at about 6:30, but sometimes I leave at 10:00 at night!

What Your Favorite Color Shows About You

By:Sean

If your favorite color is red you are- strong and powerful. It also shows great determination.



If your favorite color is orange you are- energetic and love to get lots of sunshine. You can also be very creative.



If your favorite color is yellow you are- very cheerful and joyful. You are happy all the time.



If your favorite color is green you are- full of endurance. You may love nature and sometimes have a lack of experience.



If your favorite color is blue you are- very truthful and calm. You are full of wisdom.



If your favorite color is purple you are- royal and loyal. Sometimes you can even be wealthy.



If your favorite color is white you are- good and innocent. You are usually perfect.



If your favorite color is black you are- powerful and mysterious. You are full of authority.

Player of the Week

By:Sean D.

This week's player of the week is Rajon Rondo.
Recently, Rondo suffered an injury in his eye. During pre-game warm ups, Rondo wears sunglasses. But during games, he is forced to take them off for the sake of other players (or else they wouldn’t be able to see his eyes therefore not knowing where he’s going.) Rondo has also gotten a ton of assists in the last couple of games. He’s been doing very well especially since he’s been injured. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Rondo got assist after assist. Layup after layup. He even got 20 assists a couple of times! Make sure to watch at least a few of the Celts’ games. Maybe you’ll see a part of history!

D.A.R.E Graduation

Don't forget to send in your permission slip for the D.A.R.E Pizza Party!

Friday, March 30th 6:00 - 8:00 at the Fox Hill School

What's happening in the LTC?

by Daniel D.

The library and technology center is filled with fun things. There are ipods to go on Destiny Quest, our awesome teachers Mrs. D'Elia and Mr. Callahan, but most of all, the books. Books are a good source of learning but you can also have a good time reading them. Speaking of books, lets focus on the library. There are tons of books in the library that I think everyone will enjoy. For example, there are sports books, mysteries, survival, and even information books. Also, Mrs. D'Elia is having openings for Page Patrol. Page Patrol is something where you help out in the library by working once a week at recess. You first have to ask Mrs. D'Elia for a Page Patrol application slip if you are interested, then fill it out. It's as simple as that! On your first day you will be trained for certain things like putting books back on shelves in the right spot. After you have finished your training, you will be an expert. Now, the books. The library has lots of exciting books like the ones I just mentioned. Also, there are some new books that will be available to you probably by the end of next week or sooner. These books include the Fablehaven series and the Ranger's Apprentice series. The new books also consist of authors such as Anthony Horowitiz, and P. Bosch. Destiny Quest is a relatively new feature to the internet. It's where you can make friends, look at books, and chat about books. You can also find the top ten books on Destiny Quest but there also here too.

1. Cabin Fever

2. Cat in the Hat

3. Cat in the Hat Comes Back

4. Mr. Popper's Penguins

5. Poodles

6. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

7. I am Going

8. I Can Read With my Eyes Shut

9. Ipad 2 (computer, not book)

10. Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief

I hope the next time you come to the library you pick up a book you will remember for the rest of your life.

Exploring Longitude and Latitude

Hero Assembly

Welcome back!

I hope you all had a wonderful summer!

Hello! I'm Mrs Fitzpatrick, one your fifth grade teachers. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing about the interesting and fun things you were able to do over vacation. I had a great summer with my family. We spent a lot of time in Maine and we even traveled to Cancun, Mexico. Yes, that is a monkey on my shoulder, his name was Toto!

I have also been busy getting our classroom ready. I have many exciting plans for the year and I am eager for it to begin. I hope to make fifth grade an exciting and memorable year for you. I want to make our classroom a creative place, filled with learning activities, challenging projects, great achievement and lasting friendships. If we work together we can make this a special year.

Here is a short list of supplies to start the year off.

• 1 pencil case
• pencils and erasers
• 1 book cover (jumbo size)
• 2 containers of disinfecting wipes - we go through a lot of these!
• 2 boxes of tissues
• 1 or 2 chapter books of your choice for independent reading
• a water bottle marked with your name on it - essential for hot days

*wipes and tissues can be sent in at any time.

Finally, the most important thing for you to bring to our class on the first day is a smile! I am looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, September 7th.

Mrs. Fitzpatrick

Massachusetts Children's Book Award

Dear Families,

We are very excited that this year the fifth grade will once again participate in the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award program (MCBA).

This program is organized by Salem State College. Participating students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades across Massachusetts are given a "master list" of book titles. After reading five of the books, students may vote for their favorite. The votes are tallied and the winning book is awarded the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award.

The 25 nominated books span a 3-plus year range of readability, ensuring that almost all of our students will find a selection within their independent reading level and challenges are available to our fluent readers as well. Voting will take place in March allowing plenty of time for students to read and enjoy the selections.

We have enclosed a listing of the 25 nominees for 2011-12. Many of these titles are available through the Burlington Public Library. Books will also be available in the Pine Glen Library and in the fifth grade classrooms.

Students should challenge themselves to read as many books they can. A minimum of five books is required for voting. We hope that you will support your child in this reading adventure. Consider reading the books together and discussing them as your child chooses a favorite.

This is an exciting program and we are looking forward to our classroom results!

Thank you in advance.

The fifth grade team

PS: If you choose to invest in any of the MCBA titles and would be willing to loan or donate your book to the classroom after your child has read it, we would be extremely grateful.

MCBA 2011-2012 Nominated Books

Alvarez, J. (2009). Return to Sender. (Knopf).

Baggott, J. (2009). The Prince of Fenway Park. (HarperCollins).

Barshaw, R.M. (2007). Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel. (Bloomsbury).

Bosch, P. (2008). If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late. (Little, Brown).

Cammuso, F. (2008).The Dodgeball Chronicles (Knights of the Lunch Table, No.1). (GRAPHIX).

Clements, A. (2008). Lost and Found. (Atheneum).

Cochrane, M. (2009). The Girl Who Threw Butterflies. (Knopf).

DiCamillo, K. (2009). The Magician’s Elephant. (Candlewick).

Feldman, J. (2008). The Gollywhopper Games. (Greenwillow Books).

Fitzmaurice, K. (2009). The Year the Swallows Came Early. (HarperCollins).

French, S.T. (2009). Operation Redwood. (Amulet Books).

Hiassen, C. (2009). Scat. (Knopf). Jonell, L. (2009). The Secret of Zoom. (Henry Holt).

Kadohata, C. (2007). Cracker: The Best Dog in Vietnam. (Atheneum).

Kelly, J. (2009). The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. (Henry Holt).

Klise, K. (2009). Dying to Meet You: 43 Cemetery Road. (Harcourt).

Lin, G. (2009). Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. (Little, Brown).

Lupica, M. (2008). Long Shot (Comeback Kids). (Philomel).

Mills, C. (2009). How Oliver Olson Changed the World. (Farrar, Straus and Giroux).

Nuzum, K.A. (2008). The Leanin’ Dog. (HarperCollins).

Paratore, C.M. (2009). Sunny Holiday. (Scholastic).

Philbrick, R. (2009). The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg. (The Blue Sky Press).

Smith, R. (2009). I, Q: Independence Hall (I, Q. The Series). (Sleeping Bear Press).

Stead, R. (2009). When You Reach Me. (Wendy Lamb Books).

Weston, R.P. (2008). Zorgamazoo. (Razorbill).

Word of the Week

Math Word of the Week

Probability - The likelihood that an event will happen.

Prime Number - A number that has only two factors, 1 and itself.

Composite Number- A number that has more than two factors.

Science Word of the Week

Static Electricity -

Our Amazing Homeroom!

Massachusetts Children’s Book Award 2011 Master List for 2010-2011

Anderson, L. H. (2008). Chains. (Simon & Schuster).

Appelt, K. (2008). The Underneath. (Atheneum).

Applegate, K. (2007). Home of the Brave. (Feiwel & Friends).

Avi. (2007). Iron Thunder. (Hyperion Books).

Balliett, B. (2008). The Calder Game. (Scholastic).

Barrows, A. (2007). The Magic Half. (Bloomsbury).

Baskin, N. (2009). Anything but Typical. (Simon & Schuster).

Berlin, E. (2009). The Potato Chip Puzzles: The Puzzling World of Winston Breen. (Putnam).

Blume, J. (2008). Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One. (Delacorte).

Clements, A. (2007). No Talking! (Atheneum).

Goodman, A. (2008). The Other Side of the Island. (Razorbill).

Harper, C. (2007). Just Grace. (Houghton Mifflin).

Key, W. (2006). Alabama Moon. (Farrar, Straus and Giroux).

Law, I. (2008). Savvy. (Dial).

Lowery, L. (2006). Truth and Salsa . (Peachtree).

Lowry, L. (2008). The Willoughbys. (Houghton Mifflin).

MacLachlan, P. (2007). Edward's Eyes. (Atheneum).

Mass, W. (2009). 11 Birthdays. (Scholastic).

Mortenson, G., & Relin, D. (2009). Three Cups of Tea (Young Edition). (Dial).

Reilly Giff, P. (2008). Eleven. (Wendy Lamb Books).

Scaletta, K. (2009). Mudville. (Knopf).

Stead, R. (2007). First Light. (Wendy Lamb Books).

St. John, L. (2007). The White Giraffe. (Dial).

Stuchner, J. (2008). Honey Cake. (Random House).

Wilson, N. D. (2007). 100 Cupboards: Book 1. (Random House).