Green at School

Back to school is time to follow the 3 Rs. National Geographic Kids has some tips to stay green at school:

• Ride your bike or walk to school.
  
• Use last year's school supplies.
• Buy a canvas and cardboard binders instead of plastic.
  
• Buy recycled paper.
• Use reusable water bottles instead of plastic.
• Use a lunch box, not paper bags.
• Donate last year's clothes instead of throwing them away.
• Buy online to avoid driving.
• Buy organic food.
• Turn your computer off when you're not using it.
• Decorate your lunchbox.
• Make your own bookmarks.
• Organize a clothes swap with your friends.
• Carpool to sports.
• Use refillable pens and pencils.
• Reuse your backpack. Decorate it with cool patches.

Scholastic Book Orders!

Dear 5-307 Families,

I have exciting news. You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!

Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent orders online.

Here’s how it works:

1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
2. Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.
3. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic’s secure server. There’s no need to send money to school.
4. After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.

To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

User Name: MsFought

Password: bookorder

Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. You’ll also get instant access to over 500 additional titles plus online-only specials and discounts.

And don’t forget: Every time a parent places an order online, we earn a FREE book for our classroom library!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Melinda Fought 5-307

The First Day

It was great meeting and getting to know all of you today! What a fabulous first day of school!

Fifth Grade Teachers

It's Almost Here....

Can you believe it's almost Back to School time? You'll be starting 5th grade soon - what an exciting year this will be!

I can't wait to meet everyone in Class 5-307. The first day is Wednesday, September 9th. Below is the 5th grade supply list so you can start (or continue) your school shopping.

If you have questions, please feel free to email me at msfought@gmail.com and I will try to get back to you as soon as I can.

See you soon,
Ms. Fought

P.S. 154

5^th Grade Supply List

6 Composition Books

1 sturdy plastic pocket folder with metal prong fasteners in the middle (orange preferred – Five Star makes a good one)

8 pocket folders (variety of colors)

1 pack Lined Post-it notes (3 in. x 3 in.)

1 pack Lined Post-it notes (3 in. x 5 in.)

2 Boxes of Markers (like Crayola or Mr. Sketch)

2 packs #2 Pencils (pre-sharpened, if possible)

Pink or white pencil erasers

Pencil Sharpener with cover

Pencil pouch or small box

1 Box Colored Pencils

1 pack of Blue or Green Pens

1 Package of Glue Sticks

Girls: 1 Package of Index Cards 3x5

Boys: 1 Package of Index Cards 5x7

4 Expo Markers

1 or 2 Highlighting Markers

1 Pair of Scissors

2 Packages of Loose Leaf

1 Pump-bottle of Hand Sanitizer

2 Boxes Tissues

2 Rolls of Paper Towels (Recycled or Select a Size preferred!)

2 containers of Clorox Wipes

Girls: 1 Box Gallon Size Ziploc

Boys: 1 Box Sandwich size

Girls: 5 Blank DVDs

Boys: 5 Blank CDs

Wish List:

1 Package of Recycled White Computer Paper

1 Package of Colored Computer Paper

1 Roll Scotch Clear Packing Tape

1 Package of Napkins

1 Box any size tip or color of Sharpie markers

You may also purchase a Flash Drive for your child to use on the computer

Congratulations!

It's been a hectic few weeks, so there have been few posts!

We are so proud of all of our 5th graders. Best of luck to you in all of your new middle schools.

Come visit us!

India Arie's Beautiful Day

Practice the Graduation Song - Click Here!

Congratulations, Dancers!

We are so proud of the 154 representatives to the Brooklyn Quarterfinals Ballroom Dance competition. They danced beautifully and earned Silver honors at the contest!

Events coming up!

Tuesday: Teachers/Students Kickball is postponed due to rain. More details TBA.
Wednesday: 5th Grade Luncheon
Thursday: Field Day

Next Week:
Possible Teachers/Students Kickball Game

Last Week of School:
Monday: Graduation Practice in the MMR 6th and 7th periods
Tuesday: Graduation Practice at PS 295 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Graduation Day starts at 9:30 at PS 295
Friday: Last Day of 5th grade!!

Ballroom Dance Recital

View some pics from our Ballroom Dance Event!

Ballroom Dance Recital - Tonight!

Come dressed in your elegant best for the 5th grade Ballroom Dance Recital. The show starts at 6:30 - students should arrive at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. See you then!

Visit from Debra

Ms. Penny, a representative from Debra, a non-profit organization that benefits children and adults with EB disease, visited class 5-307 to answer student questions about the disease. We also presented her with a $250 grant that we earned as part of Penny Harvest. As a thank you, Ms. Penny brought bracelets and pens for the students.

Our Author Visit with Lisa Graff

Lisa Graff, author of The Thing About Georgie, came to 5-305 and 5-307 today to discuss her books, her life and her writing. The students created similes, and some students were even given Georgie magnets as a prize. Lisa autographed postcards for everyone. Thanks to Lisa, and for the parents who organized her visit. To learn more about Lisa Graff, visit LisaGraff.com.

Earth Week

View some of our photos of the 5th grade during our Earth Week Parade:

Fifth Grade Events (for now....)

Friday, May 8th: 5th Grade hosting the mother's Day Plant Sale in the School Yard.

Friday, May 29th: 5th Grade Trip to Poconos. Chaperones needed!

Tuesday, June 9th: Kickball Game with 5th Graders versus Staff.

Wednesday, June 10th: 5th Grade Luncheon at Bay Ridge Manor (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 24th at 9:30 a.m.: Graduation at P.S. 295/New Voices Auditorium.

Also, Ms. Fought is collecting digital photos of our 5th grade students from years past. They can be emailed to msfought@gmail.com. Photos that need to be scanned should be given to Emma Meyerson in Class 5-305 as soon as possible. Please be sure to put your name on the back of any photo you turn in so that it can be turned in to you.

Brooklyn Museum Photos

Fifth grade students visited the Brooklyn Museum week to enhance their learning of Slavery and the Civil War. Please view our photos!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Next Thursday, March 19th, will be Parent Teacher Conferences. The afternoon session runs from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and the evening session from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Notices about appointments went home at the beginning of the week, and not all have been returned. Please let us know if you need a form so we can set up a time for your family.

Book Fair!

Next week, our school will be hosting its bi-annual Book Fair in the MMR. Books of all genres and for all ages will be available, with most priced between $2 and $20. Classes will be visiting Tuesday - Thursday to purchase books, and the book fair will also be during Parent-Teacher conferences.

Time For Kids Earth Day Photo Contest

Earth Day Photo Contest

Calling All Photographers!

TIME For Kids has an assignment for YOU. We've told you about global warming, endangered animals, hybrid cars, and green schools. Now we want YOU to show us What does Earth Day mean to you?

Rainey Lynch Last year's winner Rainey Lynch, 11, of Dallas, Texas, found these three green anoles in her backyard. Her photo is titled "Looking out for each other."

If you are a photographer, and you care about the environment, we invite you to submit your original photograph for the TIME For Kids Earth Day Photo Contest. The grand prize winner will receive a digital camera and publication of his or her winning photo in the April 17, 2009 Earth Day issue of TIME For Kids.

Get all the details at timeforkids.com/photocontest. The deadline for the contest is March 31, 2009.

Snow Day/ Math Test Update!

We know you've all been on the edge of your seats, wondering "How will this snow day affect the state math test?" Here is your answer: the tests will be postponed one day, so part one will be this Wednesday, March 4th, and part two will be Thursday, March 5th.

The 307 Gerbil Construction contest winners!

Class 5-307 had a design contest to build chewable furniture and homes for our beloved class gerbils. Our winners were:

Most Original Design: Tjharyd Murray







Best Design Overall: Ejup Radoncic

Congratulations to our winners, who will receive special time to play with the gerbils.