It's the Hat!

James brought in this snazzy new hat that he got from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Table 4 had to try it on!

Music Time

Meet Tor, the 4th and 5th grade's new music teacher. Last week, students played the keyboard, listened to great guitar playing and shared their favorite singers and bands. Nick played some wonderful improvisational keyboard, and Samira and Caroline sang along with the music.

Country Project Gallery Walk

What a wonderful First Friday! We enjoyed Pandora's selections based on Vince Guaraldi Trio and looking at everyone's Western Hemisphere project. Thanks for making it great!

Author Visit: Alexander Lagos

Alexander Lagos, co-author of the historical fiction graphic novel "The Sons of Liberty," visited the 5th grade classrooms today. He showed the students the book's artwork in it's drafting and inking stages, answered questions about the story, and showed us the cover of and some pages from his newest book, "The Sons of Liberty: Death and Taxes." Thank you so much!

What Is This?

One of Ieuan's birthday presents snuck out during afterschool.... What would you name it?

***Update: Ieuan has named it "Piggy."

Fifth Grade Teachers Both Receive Penny Princess Crowns!

Class 5-307 and Class 5-306 have both been named Penny Princess Teachers: Ms. Fought during Week 1 of the Penny Harvest, and Mrs. Greller during Week 3. Congratulations, classes, and keep bringing in your coins!

Maya + Bun-Bun = True Love!

826 NYC

Please view some of 5-307's photos from their Writing Workshop at 826NYC in Park Slope. The students authored a new TV Show about Sasha and her gum wrapper addiction. We also got caught in some lovely November rain on the way home. It was worth it!

Book Fair Time!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be running in the MMR from this Friday, November 5th through Friday, November 12th, and it will be open during the Parent-Teacher Conferences. Be sure to find out when your child is visiting the fair, and let them by lots of books :)

Bun Bun Makes the Grade

Bun-Bun helped Mrs. Greller and Ms. Fought put together the 5th grade report cards. "They are almost as terrific as this morning's carrots!," Bun Bun sniffed.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are already here! Report cards will be given out next week, and conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 1 - 3 p.m. and 5:30 - 8 p.m. You should have received a notice in your child's HW yesterday.

Please be sure to return the notice promptly so that your child's teacher can schedule a convenient time (especially if they have brothers and sisters at 154)!

826NYC

We are excited to inform you that Class 5-307 won a spot at 826NYC for a special writing workshop. Each year, teachers enter a lottery for their hard-to-come-by trips. We will be participating in a Writing for Television workshop on Thursday, November 4th, from 10:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. 826NYC is located at 372 5th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn (very close to MS 51!) between 5th and 6th streets. You can read about 826NYC at
http://www.826nyc.org/.

We will be leaving school at approximately 9:50 a.m. and taking the F train to the 4th Avenue stop, and walking to 826NYC. The session ends at 12:30 p.m., and weather depending, we will either walk back to school or take the F train back to the 15th Street – Prospect Park station. Our class will be returning to school at about 1:15 p.m.

Students will need to prepare a bagged lunch to eat in our classroom upon our return. Students will also need to be sure to bring a snack since they will be eating lunch later than usual. No glass bottles, please!

This will be our first trip taking the subway, and one of our first trips outside of the classroom. It is very important that students behave as respectful representatives of the PS 154 community. Great behavior may result in the planning of more field trips and activities. Rule breakers may be barred from future activities or trips based on their behavior!

Our First Library Trip

This Friday, October 22, is Class 5-307's first trip to the Windsor Terrace branch of the Brooklyn Library. We will be leaving the school at 10:30 am and returning by 12:00 p.m. We will be walking - RAIN OR SHINE - to the library, so be sure to dress appropriately.

I can't wait!

The YMCA Armory Trips are Beginning!

This Tuesday, October 19th, will be the 5th grade's first trip to the YMCA Armory. It was a great experience last year learning different sports activities, running, playing basketball and soccer, and just having a splendid time!

Make sure to wear comfy clothes and sneakers on Tuesday, and all of the Armory days.

5th Grade Curriculum Meeting Date Change!

Because of a conflict with a workshop and Picture Day, the curriculum meeting for 5th grade will be the morning of Thursday, October 14th from 8:00 - 8:30 am. Thank you for understanding! If you have any questions, please let us know!

Middle School Meetings

Next Wednesday, October 6th, there will be two middle school informational meetings with our guidance counselor, Kristin O'Rourke, in the MMR. These meetings will help clear up any of the confusion that comes with applying for middle school, including the application process and visiting middle school open houses. The morning meeting will take place at 8:50 am, and the afternoon meeting starts at 6:15 pm.

First Fridays begins this Friday!

Come and visit your child's classroom this Friday from 8:45 am - 9:25 am for First Fridays, where parents can come in and take part in their child's learning. If you'd like to come in and share something in your child's class, let Mrs. Greller or Ms. Fought know.

Storycorps Website

In Class 5-307, we listened to some audio memoirs on Storycorps.org. We listened to a young girl share her disappointment in not knowing her father, and a young female boxer reflecting on her father's support of her career.

You can visit Storycorps by visiting http://storycorps.org/

Onto the 2nd Week....

You should have received a lot of forms from your teachers this week. Please make sure your parents fill out and return them, especially the blue cards and the lunch forms.

This Friday is the first First Fridays, where parents are invited to come in and share in their child's learning. First Fridays will be every month from 8:45 - 9:25 am.

5-307 Homework 9.8.10

-Have parents fill out the two packets

-Have parents fill out blue cars (I forgot to send these home, so they will go out Tuesday!)

-Fill out the two student forms

-Read for 60 minutes total

Welcome to 5th Grade!

See you Wednesday, September 8th, at 8:40 am!

Last Chance to Practice the Song!

Graduation is Almost Here!

The Fifth Grade Graduation will be held in the auditorium of PS 295/New Voices this Monday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m. PS 295 is on 18th Street between 6th and 7th.

Students should arrive at 9:45 a.m. at 295 for the ceremony. Students will be dismissed after the ceremony to their families.

5th Grade Events

Here's a rundown of upcoming PS 154 Events:

June 4th: 6:30 pm - Ballroom Recital in the MMR
June 9th: 5th Grade Luncheon at Bay Ridge Manor
June 8th: 1/2 Day
June 11th: Field Day in Prospect Park
June 17th: 1/2 Day and Teacher Student Kickball Game
June 21th: Graduation at PS 295 at 10 a.m.
June 28th: Last Day of School

Poconos Trip - this Friday!

Start packing your bag of snacks, extra clothes and insect spray. The 5th grade trip is this Friday, May 21st. The buses leave at 7 am, so be sure to get to the school by 6:45.

Math Test

The state Math Test for 5th Grade is Wednesday and Thursday, May 5th and 6th. Be sure to hit the hay early, eat a good breakfast and get to school on time!

Get Out and Play, 5th Grade!

Ballroom Photos from 5-307