Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Today we took advantage of the amazing weather to sketch our favorite trees on campus, in connection with our novel, My Side of the Mountain. With so many trees to choose from, we were all over the campus! Mr. Allen even offered to answer some questions for us.















Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Peer Conferencing Day

Today we shared our Persuasive Letters with classmates to get feedback. It was a great opportunity to hear thoughts from others.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Persuasive Observations

Today, we discussed the different types of persuasion that are out in the world. Students brought in examples and we discussed some of the more common approaches. 


Working on the School's Newsletter

Fifth graders are excited to be writing articles for the school newsletter. After completing their interviews, they begin working on their articles. 



Friday, March 20, 2015

The Doggie-Blader by Sophia C.

Flipping for Lila by Bettina

Puppies Learn Karate by Robert

Stella and Finny by Isabella

Soccer Dog by Nicholas D.

Eduardo's Disney Trip by Stephan

Pinky and the Puppy by Sophia S.

The Crazy Cheetah by Ella Rose

Saving the Sky World by Garrett

Put Your Head Up in Bad Times by Jorge

The Jaguars Take on the Cougars by Aiden

Ryan and the Lion by Andres

An Unexpected Kidnapper by Geronimo

An Imposter by Martin

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Jack's Big Break by Anderson

Lily Learns to Read by Juju

Bella and Sophie's Christmas Adventure by Alessandra

An Unlikely Friendship by Delfina

Sophia and Ruby by Heidi

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Phia Saves the Day by Madeline

A Quest to Save the Gems! by Sara A.

Disney is Magical by Ryan

Always Paint New Colors by Lauren

Last Minute by James

ix Magical Bunnies by Ana Maria

The Fishing Trip by Fernando

The Big Kick by Nicolas F.

The Race to the North Pole by Mark

Peter Learns Something New by Edward

Grayson's Wild Adventure by Adriana

Joe Finds a New Friend by Rylan

Grace and Pinkie by Audrey H.

A Big Choice by Oliver

The Best Day of My Life by Mateo

Kyla and her Amazing Adventure by Kira O.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race by Caleb C.

Cameron the Pink by Laura D.

Clementine Finds a New Friend by Alessia P.

Valentina's Disney Adventure by Amelia F.

What It Takes To Read by Jonathan S.

Ariel's Mission by Nicole R.


Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Connecticut Colony Commercial by Delfina and Andres


Maryland Colony Commercial by Mark, Aiden, and Jorge


Rhode Island Colony Commercial by Nicole, Mateo, and Lucian


New York Colony Commercial by Isa, Kayli, and Alessia


New York Colony Commercial by Maddie and Oliver


Massachusetts Colony Commercial by Kira and Martin


New York Colony Commercial by Amelia, Sara, Garrett, and Caleb


Massachusetts Colony Commercial by Juju, Laura, Sophia S., and Anderson


New York Colony Commercial by Heidi, Seby, and Bettina


Virginia Colony Commercial by Lawrence and Ana María


Maryland Colony Commercial by Ryan, Geronimo, and Stephan


New York Colony Commercial by Sean, Nicky D., Adriana


New Jersey Colony Commercial by Alessandra and Sophia C.


Maryland Colony Commercial by Lauren and James