Family Recipes

Before Thanksgiving I had the idea of collecting family recipes from my students. For homework students were asked to bring in a copy of the recipe, as well as a picture.

Using google docs, students wrote the recipes and then copied them into the app Book Creator.

 This led to the creation of a class family recipe book.

You can also find these recipes on the students' kidblog pages. 

They would love it if you visited and left them a comment.

Click on the image below for the ibook version of their recipe book which is accessible on an iPad in either book creator or ibooks.

Click on the image below for the PDF version.

Tech Tip:

When opening the digital book on your device you will get this message.

Choose either Open in iBooks or Book Creator. 

The Hour of Code

The goal for Hour of Code is for tens of millions of students to try an hour of coding during December 7-13, in celebration of Computer Science Education Week.  This opportunity gives every student a chance to learn computer science skills.  It helps teach problem-solving skills and creativity.  We are all very lucky to be part of this wonderful celebrations!

Below are the students working hard solving problems and creating computer games.

Preparing for SGT DelGuidice

Today we started our letters to SGT DelGuidice.  He will be visiting our class on Friday, December 18, 2015.  SGT DelGuidice is a former Masco graduate and is currently serving in the US Army.  He has written to my class for 3 years now and is very excited to meet this year's class.  Last year while he was in Kuwait, my class sent care packages to his squad and wrote letters to the soldiers.  They sent us pictures and wrote back to the class.  It was exciting for the students!  Having SGT DelGuidice visit will be a special treat.  We will have a special day planned for him.  Stay tuned!

Writing a letter to SGT DelGuidice.

Writing a letter to SGT DelGuidice.

Hard at work writing a letter.

Hard at work writing a letter.

SGT DelGuidice and his squad

Year Book Help Needed

The Yearbook Committee is asking for classroom parent volunteer(s) to capture classroom memories throughout 2015-2016.  These photos can be easily uploaded onto the website for use in the upcoming yearbook, and will help us capture the great 2015-2016 school year memories.  Please contact Cathy Phillips (cathycphillips@gmail.com) or Linda Ross (lindaschoi@gmail.com) if you or others are interested.  Thank you.

Reminder

Tomorrow our class will be taking a trip to Strawbery Banke.  Please dress for the weather.  It is expected to be about 10 degrees cooler than it was today.  The museum is also located along the water in Portsmouth, NH so it might be a bit cooler there.

We were also asked not to bring glass bottles or cans.  So please do not send your child with either of those items. Remember a bag lunch with all items that can be thrown away. Lastly, please be on time. The buses will leave promptly at 9:00 A.M.

Thank You!

Cardboard Challenge 2016

Last week the students showcased hours of hard work.  All fifth graders came together as one grade to display their hard work and determination. The students were inspired by a young boy named Caine from LA.  You can see his story here:

 http://cainesarcade.com/

Below are some pictures of our class and their incredibly creative games.  These are the results of planning, building, rebuilding, and final models.

It's Been Busy In 102

I hope everyone has enjoyed the beautiful long weekend!  We are all ready to get back to work after some rest and relaxation.  We have been very busy at Proctor.  Below you will see some of the interesting projects we have been working on.

Red Cup Challenge - You couldn't touch the cups!

Red Cup Challenge

Red Cup Challenge

Red Cup Challenge

Scientific Method Project - Pencil and a Bag

Pencil and a Bag

Pencil and a Bag

Pencil and a Bag

Pencil and a Bag

Pencil and a Bag

How Many Drops of Water Fit on a Penny?

Drops of Water on a Penny

Drops of Water on a Penny

Drops of Water on a Penny

Drops of Water on a Penny

Stay tuned for the Cardboard Challenge that will be taking place at the end of this week.  The students have been working extremely hard and have some interesting projects to display. Those pictures will be coming soon!

Welcome Students and Parents

Welcome to a new year! I hope everyone had a relaxing summer and is ready to start the school year.  I know this will be an exciting time for all of us.  There is much to do ahead of us, but we will have fun getting all of this work done. Stay tuned to for all the details.

Welcome back!

Care Packages and Baseball Game

Thank you to all students and parents who donated treats for our soldiers.  I sent off two very large boxes filled with all kinds of delicious treats that the soldiers asked for, things they missed from home.  Below are some pictures of the student's letters and a class photo of all of our goodies to be mailed.  It was a fun experience for all involved.

We also had the opportunity to spend last Wednesday, as a school, at the Navigator's Baseball Game in Lynne.  It was a great opportunity to hear our fabulous school band play in front of a very large crowd, bond as a school, and as a class.  It was a lot of fun for students and teachers!  Here are some pictures of our day.

Care Package Being Mailed on June 5th

In the spirit of Memorial Day, we will be helping our brave soldiers stationed overseas in Kuwait.  Sergeant Jay DelGuidice, a graduate of Masconomet High School, contacted me asking if my students would like to write to his platoon. The students will be writing letters over the next two weeks.  During this time, I would like to gather some items that the soldiers are missing from home.  These items are Goldfish crackers, Cheese Its, Pringles, candy bars, magazines, and any random goodies you think would be appropriate. 

Below is a picture of SGT DelGuidice and his platoon in Kuwait.  I appreciate your support as will the soldiers in Kuwait.  I will be mailing the package to the platoon on June 5th.  So please support our soldiers and send in treats for them.