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

Earth Parade Pics

Earth Parade

This Thursday, April 22nd, is Earth Day, and it's also the day of our 2nd annual Earth Parade. We will be marching around the perimeter of the school (Windor to Terrace to Sherman and back to the school yard). We will also be holding the ribbon cutting for our school's new Garden. Please come by and cheer us on! The parade will start at about 2:15 p.m.

Science Fair!

The school's science fair is set for May 10-13 in the MMR. A science project is a MANDATORY assignment for 5th graders, and only a small fraction of students have handed in their proposals.

Please be sure to come up with your project idea and submit it Ms. Giamboi ASAP!

For science project ideas, visit some of these links:

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml

http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

http://www.sciencebob.com/sciencefair/ideas.php

Class 5-307's Mayan Museum

Please enjoy these photos from Class 5-307's Mayan Museum and celebration. We munched on homemade tortillas will all of the accoutrement, and students created and described Mayan artifacts. Congratulations to Olivia and Sydney for receiving First and Second Place awards for their artifacts.