Mrs. Carfora's Class Journal

MINI SOCIETY

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Mon, 12 May 08 20:03:00 UT

We will once again visit the fifth grade mini society on Thursday afternoon. Students may purchase mini society money to participate in fun games or to buy items offered by the fifth graders. Mini society money is 25 cents for each dollar purchased.

BOOK FAIR

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Mon, 12 May 08 20:00:00 UT

We will visit the book fair on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. On Wed. we will visit to preview the books and make a wish list. If you would like to send money for books we will be returning on Thursday morning to purchase. Each child will be given a coupon for $4 from the PTO to purchase a book of their choice.

Who am I?

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Fri, 25 Apr 08 20:46:00 UT

How well do you know Mrs. Carfora?

What's my favorite color?
What do I like most about teaching?
What is my favorite thing to eat? hmmmmm?

Take a guess or ask me a question of your own! You can even share something interesting about yourself too!

New Story: Beginner's World Atlas

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Fri, 25 Apr 08 05:37:00 UT

Next week's story is titled "Beginner's World Atlas". Predict what you think our story will be about. Is it fiction or nonfiction? Explain your prediction. Always be sure to restate the question....RARE Response!

Science: What do you predict?

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Thu, 24 Apr 08 20:12:00 UT

Yesterday we made our compost bags and added the decomposers (worms). What do you think will happen in our bags over the next several weeks? What do you predict you will find in your bag at the end of our investigation?

Where Do Dead Plants Go?

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Wed, 23 Apr 08 20:09:00 UT

Explain what happens when plants die. Where do dead plants go? Use the words organic, inorganic, hummus, decomposers, and soil in your explanation.

Science: Soil Predictions and Observations

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Tue, 22 Apr 08 20:04:00 UT

Predictions and Observations:

What did you predict you would find in your soil sample?

What did you observe?

Was your prediction correct? Did you find anything that you found odd or unusual or even surprising?

Share your prediction and observation.

Story of the Week: "Abuela"

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Mon, 21 Apr 08 20:01:00 UT

Adventure in the Air

Imagine that you are flying around your own neighborhood like Rosalba and Abuela. Write a story to tell about your adventures.

National Pet Owner's Day

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Fri, 18 Apr 08 05:12:00 UT

April 18th is âNational Pet Owners Day.â Choose one of the questions to write about:

1. If you could own any animal as a pet, what would it be and why?
2. Do you think itâs okay for people to own wild animals as pets? Why or why not?

National Wildlife Week

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Thu, 17 Apr 08 05:11:00 UT

The third week of April is known as âNational Wildlife Week.â What is one way you could preserve or protect the various types of wildlife found around your school or neighborhood?

Upcoming Events

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Wed, 16 Apr 08 20:16:00 UT

We are just about finished with our Holistic Assessment. Everyone has been working really hard adding details to their writing and revising and editing their work to create their masterpieces. Hang in there....we're almost there! On Friday we'll be enjoying Safety Town and the many activities that have been planned.

What are your dreams for the future?

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Wed, 16 Apr 08 05:10:00 UT

On this day in 1867, aviator Wilbur Wright was born. Through a lifetime of work and commitment, the Wright brothers performed the first ever manned powered flight. What type of lifetime dreams do you have for yourself?

Leonardo da Vinci - Artist and Inventor

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Tue, 15 Apr 08 05:06:00 UT

On April 15,1452, artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci was born. He created plans for a number of flying machines, including a four man helicopter. Design your own type of flying machine. Be sure to describe how your machine works and include a drawing of the invention.

What do you think?

Denise.Carfora@cr.k12.de.us — Mon, 14 Apr 08 05:03:00 UT

On April 14,1828, the Websterâs Dictionary was first published. Each year a number of new words are added to the dictionary. One of the new words added in 2006 was âringtone.â What do you think one of the new words added may be this year and why?