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Reading Survey

Dear 5th graders, Please take the reading survey.

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Tweeting in 5th

Students have been enjoying tweeting weekly in class.  Mrs.Tolisano has been coming in each week to teach the process of tweeting.  She developed this info-graphic for us to follow. We are developing a routine in class so that students are able … Continue reading

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Learning to Create a Tutorial

Today in Math class, we started the process of learning how to create a tutorial.  Mrs. Tolisano came in and we did a “hands-on” activity which made us realize how important it is to have clear and simple directions when … Continue reading

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One Day by Matisyahu

The 4th – 6th grade are invited to sing ‘One Day’ at the JJC Kehilat Kesher service. The following are the youtube video and lyrics.  Enjoy!    

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DAILY 3 is off and running

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Kicking off the Daily 3

My professional goal this year is to implement the Daily 3 (an adapted version of the Daily 5).  The Daily 3 is a way of structuring our language arts block so every student is independently engaged in literacy tasks. These research-based … Continue reading

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Update in Language Arts

Fifth graders jumped right into reading this first week.  We started our first story Frindle. The students worked on some comprehension questions, and we discussed plot, character traits, and sequencing.  The class divided up into groups and acted out the beginning, middle, … Continue reading

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Welcome to Fifth Grade!

I can’t wait to see everyone Monday morning. I have posted Math and Social Studies homework for the week.  Make a copy for your binder.  (You can hand write it or print a copy.) Practice getting on your blog if … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Welcome to Fifth Grade!  Please check back on Sunday for next week’s homework and any other important information. I am looking forward to a great year! Mrs. Zavon

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Last visit with our VPK buddies

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjgds/sets/72157629953200742/ Today we had snack with our VPK buddies and then we played in their classroom.  Morah Liat says that she is not sure who had more fun, the preschoolers or the big kids.  

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