Please click the link below to join our Class Dojo page.

https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?c=CU8EVEL

The 2021-22 school supply list for class 

5-1:

•5 spiral notebooks OR a binder with dividers and loose leaf

•4 folders

• 3 boxes of pencils

•Soft pencil case (please no hard cases)

• a flash drive

• 1 pack of highlighters

•Disinfectant wipes

•Paper towels

*****A REUSABLE SPILL PROOF WATER BOTTLE*****

Enjoy the last few days of summer vacation. I can’t wait to see you all on the 3rd.

Welcome to class 5-1. Things are always happening and changing. Remember to check your Clever page everyday at 8:35 for assignments, meeting and other notices. 

Welcome to our class. We are very excited to meet with all of our new and wonderful 5th graders. This year we are making history together! Never in the history of public education, or any form of schooling, has the year started like this one.  But we know no matter how we start, we are all in this togther.

We are asking that you join our CLassDojo page.

https://classdojo.com/invite/?c=C2Z5GWG

Please send me your email and cell phone number ASAP to LTierney@YonkersPublicSchools.org 

We look forward to seeing all your smiling and eager faces. 

Mrs. Leonor Tierney

Mrs. Jennifer Cogan

JCogan@YonkersPublicSchools.org

Ms. Nicole Ferrara

NFerrara@YonkersPublicSchools.org

****June 11th****

****MATH****

Zearn  PLEASE complete up to lesson 7 . Those of you who are up to date on Zearn can log onto Sumdog and complete the Thursday Throw Down Competition. If you have been completing any work in the packets or the textbook please make sure you submit us proof. It can be sent as a picture via email, text  or Class dojo.

****ELA****

Yesterday we finished Superfudge Tootsie Speaks Out. Your final assignment will be a book review. You will have until Wednesday to submit it. We will not be assigning any new daily assignments from here on out. It is our expectation is that you will spend the last remaining days writing a quality piece of work.

****June 10th****

****ELA****

Today we will finish Superfudge. We will

meet at 12 pm for a Zoom and read the the last chapter as a class. If you cannot make the Zoom I will be uploading and sharing the final chapter later in the day.

Same Zoom meeting ID and password as always.

****MATH****

Zearn  must be completed up to lesson 7 if you haven’t already. Many of you are not logging on please do so if you have internet and computer access. If you’re up to date on Zearn then you can log onto Sumdog and complete the Wednesday Windup challenge that is posted. As always if you are unable to get onto the computer you may continue to do work in your math textbook or the district issued packets.

****June 9th****
Tomorrow we will finish Superfudge. Today you will make a prediction about how the story ends. Based on what you have read and the events in the story write a well written story about the Hatcher family. How do you think this last chapter will end? You’re writing must be at least 8-10sentences in length.

WE WILL ZOOM AS A CLASS TOMORROW AT 12.

****MATH****
Continue to work up to lesson 7 of Zearn if you haven’t already. If you have caught up, log onto Sumdog and complete the Tough It Out Tuesday challenge posted. As always if you are unable to get onto the computer you may continue to do work in your math textbook.

***June 8th***

***ELA***

Today you are going to read chapter 11 , Catastrophe of Superfudge.  You will read independently. After reading complete the following comprehension questions:

Chapter 11

1. Why wasn’t Peter worried about his parents getting a divorce?  p.150
2. Why did Fudge get so many cuts and bruises while riding his bike?  p.151
3. Who did Fudge have Brian Tumkin draw? p.157
4. What is a catastrophe? Based on the events from the chapter why do you think it was named catastrophe?

****MATH****

If you have not completed up to lesson 7 of Zearn please do so. If you are all caught up and have completed all of the lessons please log onto Sumdog and complete the class competition that has been posted. If you are unable to get onto the computer you may continue to do work in your math textbook.

****Work for June 5th****

Today is fun Friday so please catch up on any missed work or assignments. You should’ve worked up to lesson 7 on Zearn. I’d you have not please do so. This is for the children that have computer access, only.

Today is the final day of the district wide Sumdog competition. Please do your 1,000 questions.

Have a great day.

***June 3rd***

***ELA***

Today you are going to read chapter 10, Santa Who? of Superfudge, independently. Tomorrow we will meet for a Zoom meeting to discuss the events that took place in chapter 10. There is no written work for today just reading. That means all you need to do today is READ and THINK about some of the funny and important events that took place in chapter 10.

***MATH***
Continue to work on the district SumDog competition.

****WORK June 2ND**** 

“Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.” ~William Penn

In light of recent events in our country. Today we’d like for the children to take the day to reflect on acts of love and kindness. We’d like for your children to take the day to reflect on all the people in the their community that work hard every day to ensure that they are loved, cared for and treated with equality and justice.

We want them to know that as educators our first mission is to love and protect every one of our students. And that our school, its community and the city of Yonkers are places where inequality and injustice will not be tolerated.

The children are more than welcome to express any of their feeling or thought in any way they’d like al be it through actions, drawings, writings, talking or just quiet reflection.

Initially, it was our intention to have a Zoom meeting today but we will be attending an important Zoom meeting for the BOE. For this reason myself and Mrs. Cogan will not be available for the first 1/2 of the morning. We will look to Zoom on Thursday instead.

I will also be at Family School the next 2 days cleaning out the classroom. If there is anything that you know you or your child are missing please let me know and I will keep an eye out for it.

*MATH*
Continue to work on the district Sumdog competition

Spread love, Give love
❤️🧡🧡💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

In light of recent events in our country. Today we’d like for the children to take the day to reflect on acts of love and kindness. We’d like for your children to take the day to reflect on all the people in the their community that work hard every day to ensure that they are loved, cared for and treated with equality and justice.

We want them to know that as educators our first mission is to love and protect every one of our students. And that our school, its community and the city of Yonkers are places where inequality and injustice will not be tolerated.

The children are more than welcome to express any of their feeling or thought in any way they’d like al be it through actions, drawings, writings, talking or just quiet reflection.

Initially, it was our intention to have a Zoom meeting today but we will be attending an important Zoom meeting for the BOE. For this reason myself and Mrs. Cogan will not be available for the first 1/2 of the morning. We will look to Zoom on Thursday instead.

I will also be at Family School the next 2 days cleaning out the classroom. If there is anything that you know you or your child are missing please let me know and I will keep an eye out for it.

*MATH*
Continue to work on the district Sumdog competition

Spread love, Give love
❤️🧡🧡💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

****WORK FOR June 1st****

****ELA****

Today you will reread chapter 9 of Superfudge, independently. Then complete the following activity:

Tootsie has learned to crawl. Write a fictional story about the time that Tootsie crawled out the front door when no one was watching. Add an illustration of a photo that a neighbor might have taken when they saw Tootsie after her escape. Have fun and be creative.

 ****MATH****

The final districtwide Sumdog competition is running right now until Thursday at 5pm. Please log on and complete your 1,000 questions.

This is the only math I will be assigning this week so please make sure it’s getting done so you can receive credit for the week. If you’re unable to get onto Sumdog let us know and we can assign you work from the textbook.

****WORK FOR June 1st****

****ELA****

Today you will reread chapter 9, Superfudge  independently and complete the following activity:

Tootsie has learned to crawl. Write a fictional story about the time that Tootsie crawled out the front door when no one was watching. Add an illustration of a photo that a neighbor might have taken when they saw Tootsie after her escape. Have fun and be creative.

 ****MATH****

The final districtwide Sumdog competition is running right now until Thursday at 5pm . Please log on and complete your 1,000 questions. This is the only math I will be assigning this week so please make sure it’s getting done so you can receive credit for the week. If you’re unable to get onto Sumdog let us know and we can assign you work from the textbook.

****May29th****

Good morning parents and guardians and happy Friday. Last night you should have received a phone call from Mr. Jacobs regarding the Digneo family’s sudden and shocking loss this past weekend. As we are a very close school community we are clearly upset and heartbroken for our fearless leader. In the spirit of our school’s family community, we would like to gather today for a quick zoom meeting to speak with the children about the kindness project that we would like to create for Dr. Digneo to uplift her days.

If you don’t feel comfortable with your child attending the meeting or would like to talk to them on your own about what has transpired we understand. We plan to put up a video after the meeting to explaining the project.

We will meet from 10:30-11.

Please click the link below to join.
It’s the same meeting ID and password from the last time.

Mrs. Cogan will not be Zooming individually as she will be at the meeting with us to discuss as a class what we will be doing for Dr. Digneo

Leonor Cassese-Tierney is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Leonor Cassese-Tierney’s Personal Meeting Room

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5757351048?pwd=VDhzZkp6eVdKUzY0RmIwRUw3T1pOUT09

Please private message me for the meeting ID and password

****WORK FOR MAY 27th ****

****ELA****

Today you will reread chapter 8, Naturally Fortified. Click the link and complete the chapter 8 quiz

https://quizizz.com/join?gc=2070513

If the link doesn’t work you can just answer the game code number: 207-0513.

This will bring you directly to the quiz. Please write your name in the box, start the quiz and have fun! 

 ****MATH****

Today you will do lesson 5 of module 6 on Zearn. If you do not have the ability to get on them please complete pages 400-401 of the EnVisions math textbook.

****SCIENCE*****

Write your final journal for the butterflies. What did you think of the entire process? Was there something new that you learned? Is there something that you wish we would have been done differently?  Reflect of the last 2 1/2 weeks of the metamorphosis what do you think the butterflies were experiencing?

****WORK FOR MAY 26th ****

****SCIENCE****
Today at 12:30 we will name and release the butterflies. Please join our Zoom meeting. The meeting ID is 575 735 1048

Please private message or text me before 12:30 for the password.

We cannot wait to see all your smiling faces.

****ELA****

Today you will read chapter 8, Naturally Fortified, independently. Then answer the following questions about what you read. We will be doing chapter 8 over the course of the next 2 days. These are the questions for today and are due by 5 pm today:

1. Whose painting did Peter see in the art gallery? p.100
2. Why is Peter’s mom going back to work in the dentist office?   p.102
3. Why didn’t Peter tell Beverly the story of how the painting became Anita’s Anger?p.111
4. We feel a lot of different emotions. Anger is one of those very human emotions. When I become upset or angry I do a 4 square breath or I listen to music, sing and dance to cope. Some people go for walks or exercise. Jimmy’s dad painted.  Think of a time when you may have become angry or overcome with emotions. What did you do to help cope with your anger and surge of emotions?

  ****MATH****

Today you will do lesson 4 of module 6 on Zearn. If you do not have the ability to get on them please complete pages 398-399 of the EnVisions math textbook.

****WORK FOR MAY 22nd ****

*
It’s Fun Friday. So catch up on any work and let’s do something FUN!!

Monday is Memorial Day and the district is asking that the students create a Memorial Day themed project or assignments to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed all for our country. In the theme of our classroom’s curriculum and current lessons I thought it would be fun to create memorial day posters and or cards with patriotic butterflies on them. Butterlies are symbols of transformation and rebirth. Yesterday you watched a video on Discovery Ed about Memorial Day and took notes. Use some of the information that you learned yesterday in your picture/poster/card.

For those of you who don’t know my husband is a member of the United States Marine Corps. He is also a patient at James J Peters VA Memorial Hospital in the Bronx. Once a month he visits the hospital for his appointment and has agreed to bring the posters, cards and pictures to the men and women who are patients there.

As always you can email me or post your pictures on your portfolios and I will download and print them from there. THIS IS DUE ON TUESDAY MORNING!

****ELA***
Your final Butterfly Naming Essays are due TODAY. PLEASE HAVE THEM IN BY 5PM. So that I may draft a list of names for the class to vote on over the weekend.

Enjoy the weekend and time with your families. Remember to stay safe, healthy, and wash your hands!

***WORK FOR MAY 21st ****

****ELA****
Continue working of the Butterfly Naming Essay. Don’t forget to pick ONE name for the butterflies and write an essay about the name choice. Your final essays are due Friday.

****MATH****
It’s Throw Down Thursday! Log on to Sumdog for our weekly competition.

****SCIENCE****
Add today’s observations to your butterfly journal.

****SOCIAL STUDIES****
Watch the video on Memorial Day and take notes. Tomorrow you will have to create a picture or poster to commemorate the holiday. You will use some of the information you learned in the video in your poster or drawing .

Click link below

Discovery Education Memorial Day video

THE USERNAME AND PASSWORD FOR DISCOVERY
EDUCATION IS: mont10
                       discovery

****WORK FOR MAY 20th ****
****ELA****
Today you will read chapter 7, A Very Cultured Bird , independently. It’s another long chapter but as always highly entertaining. When you’re done reading think of chapter 7’s events, answer the following comprehension questions. Be sure to use details and examples from the story to support your answers.
1. What kind of bird does Fudge want and why? Page 82
2. Why was it ironic (irony is the opposite of what you think something means or coincidentally funny or odd) that the bird was copying Fudge? p.88
3. Who helped Fudge sleep in his own room again? p.89
4. In your honest opinion , do you think it’s fair that Fudge received a pet at the age of five but Peter had to wait until fourth grade to own a turtle? Also be mindful that Peter’s mother was never happy that Peter had Dribble as a pet.

Due today by 5pm
 
 ****MATH****
Today you will do lesson 3 of module 6 on Zearn. If you do not have the ability to get on them please complete pages 396-397 of the EnVisions math textbook.
 
Due by 5pm today

 
****SCIENCE/ELA****

5-1 Chrysalides

Continue to observe the daily videos and write in your portfolio or logs about your observations.

The butterfly naming essays are due Friday. Please continue to work on them.

Essay due on Friday
Observations ongoing over the next couple of weeks.

****WORK FOR MAY 19th ****

****ELA****

Yesterday Farley Drexel met Rat Face and went to school for the first time. Many of you have younger siblings in school with you. Today you’re going to create a fun, well written and creative version of yesterday‘s events from the chapter but this time imagine Fudge was your brother and he was attending Family School 32 for the first time. How do you think Dr. Digneo and Mr. Jacobs would have handled the situation with Fudge? Please make sure to use details from the story as well as knowledge of your principals and how they’ve dealt with similar situations in our school.

*****Here’s the best part!!  We will be sharing your writing with both Dr. Digneo and Mr. Jacobs. Let’s make it fun so that they can have a few laughs just like we have had too. Your paragraph should be well written, at least 6 to 8 sentences in length, contain rich vocabulary,  proper grammar and punctuation with a strong introduction and closing.

Due today at 5 pm

 ****MATH****

We are going to start a new topic in math on coordinates. Today you will do lesson 2 of module 6 on Zearn. If you do not have the ability to get on them please complete pages 3 94-395 of the EnVisions math textbook.

Due by 5pm today

****SCIENCE/ELA****

Observe today’s videos and write your observations in your portfolio or logs about what you see.  Continue working on the butterfly naming essay. The essay is due on Friday so that we can draft a list of names to vote on next week.

Essay due Friday

Journals ongoing over the next couple of weeks

****WORK FOR MAY 18th ****

****ELA****

Today you will read Chapter 6 Farley Drexel Meets Rat Face, independently. When you’re done reading think of chapter 6’s events, log onto FlipGrid and respond to today’s video.

 Due today at 5 pm

 ****MATH****

We are going to start a new topic in math on coordinates. Today you will do lesson 1 of module 6 on Zearn. If you do not have the ability to get on them please complete pages 392-393 of the enVisionMath textbook.

Due by 5pm today

****SCIENCE/ELA****

Continue to observe the daily videos and write in your portfolio or logs about your observations.

This week you are going to be writing an essay to name our butterflies. CLICK the essay to name our butterfly link for directions.

Essay due on Friday

Ongoing over the next couple of weeks

****WORK FOR MAY 14th ****

****ELA****

You are going to read chapter 5 Small Ones are Sweeter , independently. After reading reflect on the events from chapters 4 and 5. Pretend you are Fudge (and you have the ability to write). Write a journal entry explaining how you felt about all the events in Chapters 4-5 from your point of view and what you think about Peter’s decisions. Try to use language that Fudge would use in the journal entry. Be creative, stay on topic and use details and events from the story to support your writing.

 Due today at 5 pm

 ****MATH****

Solve these fun butterfly math problems. Respond in either your portfolio, Class Dojo messenger or email us your work.

A butterfly has a head, thorax, abdomen and four wings. It also has six legs, however, only four of them are actually are used. The butterfly also has two eyes made up of 10,000 lenses. If we have ELEVEN (11) butterflieshow many total butterfly:

HEADS-

THORAX-

ABDOMENS-

WINGS-

LEGS(both functional and non-functional)-

EYES-

Will we have?

Write the number of lenses using exponents. (Hint: 10 to the ____ power)

How many total lenses is that for all 11 butterflies? Express the answers using exponents.

Due by 5pm today

****SCIENCE****

The chrysalides appear to shake and “tremble” when loud noises or a sudden movements occur. Why do you suspect this happens? (HINT: Think of animals’ actions in the wild when they feel threatened)

Ongoing over the next couple of weeks

****WORK FOR MAY 13th ****

ELA

Today you are going to read chapter 4 independently. once you’ve Finished reading chapter for off-the-wall please log onto Flipgrid and respond to the video that was posted. If you’ve chosen not to respond via video you must submit your answer on a separate sheet of paper and a well written for 4 to 6 sentence response. responses must be submitted via Flipgrid, ClassDojo portfolios, or email.

Chapter 4 Off the Wall

Due today at 5 pm

****MATH****

Log onto Sumdog and complete today’s challenge. If you don’t have the ability to get onto Sumdog you can complete Pg 326-327

Due by 5pm today

****SCIENCE****

Our larvae have officially gone into their chrysalis stage. Watch the video and write about your observations.

Ongoing over the next couple of weeks 

****WORK FOR MAY 12th ****
ELA 
Log onto FlipGrid and listen and read along to
the second part of Chapter 3: Another Something Wonderful. The move to New Jersey AND Peter will have a new schoolmate, FUDGE. Answer today’s comprehension questions on a separate sheet of paper or in your portfolio section of your Class Dojo page.

Chapter 3
What news did Peter’s parents share with him and Fudge in this chapter? p.31
Why was Peter upset that in Princeton, Fudge will be in the same school? p.35
Why was Peter’s father taking a leave of absence from work? p.38
Using what you know about Peter and his relationship with little brother what could possibly go wrong with fudge attending the same school as his older brother Peter?


https://flipgrid.com/25a7a48f

Due today at 5 pm


****MATH****
Log onto Sumdog and complete today’s challenge. If you don’t have the ability to get onto Sumdog you can complete Pg 319
Due by 5pm today

****SCIENCE****
Observe the video attached to today’s work and write about what you observe. It’s safe to say that we have entered the chrysalis stage. Based on what you know and the video that you will watch on Discovery Ed today. Take notes as you watch:

https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/player/e3362462-f112-4bbd-a3fa-60f678f78fc1

What do you think is going on inside of the chrysalis?Be specific when write your response. Make sure your responses are well written, include vocabulary that you learned about the topic and has a strong introduction and closing.

Ongoing over the next couple of weeks

****WORK FOR MAY 11th ****

ELA

Log onto FlipGrid and listen and read along to

The first part of Chapter 3: Another Something Wonderful.

Peter has just completed his last day of 5th grade and is ready to start his summer vacation BUT mom and dad have “another something wonderful” to announce. Please listen, read along and reply to the question on Flipgrid. Please respond  via video. If you chosen not to I must have a written response submitted. Please  submit your response via your class dojo portfolio, email or text a picture of your work.

https://flipgrid.com/26d9ea89

Due today at 5 pm

****MATH****

Log onto Sumdog and complete today’s Area and Volume review challenge. If you don’t have the ability to get onto Sumdog you can complete Pg 326 of the enVisions math textbook set E and F

Due by 5pm today

****SCIENCE****

Observe the video attached to today’s work and write about what you observe. There have been many changes in the larvae’s environment, what do you note and see about your larvae? How has it changed since the last last video? Be specific when write your response. Make sure your responses are well written, include vocabulary that you learned about the topic and has a strong introduction and closing.  Larvae

Ongoing over the next couple of weeks

*****WORK FOR MAY 8th******
It's fun Friday! Please make sure you are finishing up any work that has not been handed in and that you are spending fun, quality time with your family while staying focused, active, and engaged. Be on the lookout for your teacher who will be dropping off care packages. If you're not in the area or haven't gotten us your current living address continue to check the mail for a special delivery from Mrs. Tierney, Mrs. Cogan and everyone's favorite TA, Ms.Ferrara! 

****WORK FOR MAY 6th ****
ELA
Log onto FlipGrid, listen and read along to
the remaining part of Chapter 1: Guess What, Peter? and the first part of Chapter 2: Cutchie-Cutchie-Coo.
It turns out that Peter doesn’t run away after all. In chapter 2, the baby has finally arrived but now it’s the baby and Fudge that have gone missing. Please listen and read along and reply to the question on Flipgrid. If you’re still too shy to respond via video. Then you must submit a written response to me using your Class Dojo portfolio, email, or text a picture of your work.

https://flipgrid.com/aaf6ca4d

Due today at 5 pm


****MATH****
Log onto Zearn and complete lesson 11 and only 11. If you don’t have the ability to get onto Zearn you can complete Pg 325 of the enVisions math textbook set C and D
Due by 5pm today

****SCIENCE****
Observe the video attached to today’s work and write about what you observe. It’s only been one day since the larva have arrived but what have you noticed from yesterday‘s observation to today’s observation? Be sure to note not only the larvae's appearance but their habitat, the cup. What do you notice compared to yesterday‘s video about the cup? Submit your work on your portfolio, email, or text a picture.
Ongoing over the next couple of weeks

****WORK FOR MAY 5th****

SCIENCE
Our butterfly larva have arrived. Observe the picture attached to today’s work and write about what you observe. Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be keeping a butterfly journal. Be sure to use the vocabulary from yesterday’s Brain Pop lesson in your writing. I am going to create an area in the portfolio section of Class Dojo so you can write your observations directly there or as always you can text or email me a picture of your work.

Vocabulary from Brain Pop
egg, larva, pupa, adult, metamorphosis, chrysalis

Due over the course of the next couple of weeks


MATH
Log onto Zearn and complete lesson 10 and only 10. If you don’t have the ability to get onto Zearn you can complete Pg 324 of the enVisions math textbook set A and B
Due by 5pm today


ELA
Log onto FlipGrid and listen and read along to
Chapter 1: Guess what, Peter?
I stopped reading the chapter right before it finished. I left you with what we call a “cliffhanger”. Think of what the term cliffhanger sounds like. It sounds like someone hanging off the side of a cliff; leaving you in suspense. Peter has officially had it after hearing the news his parents tell him. Today you get to be an author. What do you think happens next? You’ll get to decide by writing the end of the chapter. Have fun and be creative. Use prior knowledge from Tales of Fourth Grade Nothing and what you know about the Hatcher family to help you draw some conclusions.

https://flipgrid.com/4d77f2aa

I will attach Chapter 1 Guess what, Peter? in the next post.

Due today at 5 pm

****WORK FOR MAY 4th****

It’s Star Wars Day across the world!!! May the force be with you. Check out mine and baby Yoda’s video on Flipgrid don’t forget to reply for some points!!!


****ELA****
On Friday Governor Cuomo announced all NYS public schools will be closing for the remaining part of the year. How do you feel about this? Share your feelings and thoughts in either a video, writing piece, and or picture. You can add this to your portfolio section, text, Dojo message or email it to me.
Due by 5pm today

****MATH****
Log onto Zearn and complete lesson 7 and only 7. If you don't have the ability to get onto Zearn you can complete Pgs 322-323.
Due by 5pm today


****SCIENCE****
Log onto BrainPop and complete the lesson of metamorphosis. This week I am expecting a delivery of butterfly larva. Our class will be raising butterflies and keeping a journal about our larva and their growth. Today on BrainPOP as you watch the video, take notes, complete the vocabulary section and take the quiz. Think about what we should expect to experience with our butterfly larva.

https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/a74af5b1ce22df2c/periods/90aceca4a89429e7

This is Due by 5pm today

****WORK FOR FRIDAY MAY 1st****

Today is Fun Friday! Your projects are due TODAY, BY 5pm. I’m creating a portfolio for your projects. You can post pictures of the completed dioramas and essays there, email OR send them privately in a message on Dojo.

I have created a Volume Competition on Sumdog that’s starts at 9:30 and ends at 5pm.

As always, use this time to catch up on any work that is incomplete or has not been done. You can also share what you’re doing to keep busy and active with your families.

*****PARENTS*****

Today, the governor is expected to make a decision about schools for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. If he says we are not to return until the fall, we would like to get your thoughts on what has worked for you and your family and how you envision the rest of the year going. We would love your honesty and opinions on what has not worked and what we could do moving forward to make it easier on you and the children. What has been the best way to communicate for you and your families? What lessons and assignments did you and the students find most effective? What assignments were best/shouldn’t be done again? Would you like to see more or less technology? Is there a website or program we’ve used that you really like/dislike? etc.       We acknowledge how hard this has been for you, your families that is why we want your opinions. We would love for yours and your children’s voices to be heard. This is your classroom too. Keep in mind we do have a curriculum and plans to follow so our lessons do have to reflect that. We hope that we have been helpful and understanding during these trying and uncertain times. Please know that we all love and miss your children with all of our hearts. We want to be back in school more than you can imagine. Hopefully, we will all be together soon and be able to laugh at some of the experiences we have shared. No one will ever forget the March of 2020 when we hugged, said our good byes and time stood still.
Never forget we are living through history.
💙💛
We are Family.
We are YPS strong.
Love all your 5-1 teachers,
Mrs.Tierney
Ms. Ferrara
Mrs. Cogan
Mrs. Libow
Mrs. Montemurro
Ms. Sanchez
Ms. Smith
Ms. Altomare
Mrs. Rossi
Ms. Curtis

****WORK FOR APRIL 30TH****
ELA
Continue working on your diorama projects and essays. They are DUE TOMORROW, MAY 1st BY 5PM.
Remember to plan accordingly and have fun.
If you finish before you can go to Raz Kids and continue to work on leveling up.

MATH
Log onto Zearn and complete lesson 6 and only 6. If you don't have the ability to get onto Zearn you can complete Pgs 322-323

SCIENCE
Please remember to watch the video about asteroids on Brain Pop. Take notes as you watch the video, complete the quiz and write a summary about what you learned. Please write your response in the portfolio section on Dojo or email or text your work to me by 5pm TODAY.

ONLY 6 people have completed the work so far.

https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/c34de9202c2bcc2b/periods/90aceca4a89429e7

****WORK FOR APRIL 29TH****
ELA

Continue working on your diorama projects and essays. They are DUE FRIDAY, MAY 1st BY 5PM.
Remember we are here to help you. By today, you should be starting to put together and creating your dioramas. Please don’t wait until the last minute. Remember what I always tell you: 

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”

So plan accordingly and have fun.
If you finish before you can go to Raz Kids and continue to work on leveling up.

MATH
Log onto Zearn and complete lesson 5 and only 5. If you don't have the ability to get onto Zearn you can complete Pgs 320-321

    ****WORK FOR APRIL 28TH****
ELA

Continue working on your diorama projects and essays. They are DUE FRIDAY, MAY 1st BY 5PM.
We are here to help you with any questions and concerns. If you finish before you can go to Raz Kids and continue to work on leveling up.

MATH
Log onto Zearn and complete lesson 4 and only 4. PLEASE DO NOT GO AHEAD! We only give credit for the ONE lesson that we assign. If you don't have the ability to get onto Zearn you can complete Pgs 318-319.

I NEED YOUR HELP!!!! I have to paint my kid's bathroom and I don't know if I have enough paint. Log onto FlipGrid using your 6 digit ID and comment in the reply section on the video. There are 10 points up for grabs for the correct answer. I am relying on my resident mathematicians to help me out. Click on the link below to get started.

https://flipgrid.com/1152f492

****WORK FOR APRIL 27th****

ELA/S.T.E.A.M.

To help you learn more about the details of the story we just finished and to find out more about your classmates favorite parts of the book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing  you will create a diorama (a scenic representation in which sculpted figures, cut out drawings and or pictures and/or lifelike details are displayed) showing your favorite selected scene in a three dimensional representation. This also ties in nicely to the new topic in math; volume.

DIRECTIONS:

To create the diorama project a shoe box or other small box may be used as the space for the scene to be created. You  may use a plastic or vinyl toy for your characters or mold one from clay. You can also simply draw a picture and cut it out. Materials such as magazines (for photos), silk or plastic plants, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, glue, construction paper, and other craft items may be used. In the theme of Earth day and celebrating our earth this entire month look through your recycled home items and see what you can use as objects to create your scene and diorama. WE DO NOT EXPECT ANYONE TO GO OUT TO PURCHASE ITEMS. PLEASE USE ITEMS FROM YOUR HOME. Creativity is encouraged!

HOW TO MAKE A DIORAMA

1. Find a box at least as big as a shoe box - a slightly larger box works even better. Cover the outside of the box with construction paper, paint, foil, wrapping paper newspaper or any other paper that you can find around your home.

2. Decide on a scale. This is key, because a diorama becomes believable when it looks  “real." Find and/or create the main characters first so you can decide how big the rest of the scene should be.

3. Collect your materials - drawings, toys,  figures, toothpicks to recreate the jungle gym Fudge”flew” off of.

4. Decide on a background - you can paint or draw your own or use wallpaper or wrapping paper (or anything else you can find). Remember, though, that the background images should be consistent with the size of the character(s) you’ve chosen or made. Decorate the Walls: Most every diorama has three walls or views, a ceiling or sky and a floor, ground or base. You need to decorate these inside walls first. There are many ways to do this. You can paint them or color them with markers, crayons or paint. You can measure them, cut construction or other paper to fit on them, and glue that on. Or you can go to your computer and design something to look more realistic.

5. Build your diorama working from the back to the front - start with the background (don't forget the sky/ceiling and ground/floor). Then place large objects such as beds, tables, shoe store. The smallest objects should go farthest forward. Use glue, tape or staple to secure the objects in place. Objects such as birds, clouds, balloons, and airplanes can be hung from the top using thread. Tape or tie the thread to the object and to the box.

6. Attach a title to the box where it can easily be seen.

You will then write an essay about your diorama. Remember essays are at least 5 paragraphs long. The first paragraph should contain your topic sentence and main idea. The next three paragraphs must include your favorite part of the story, why it was your favorite part, and how you created the diorama. Your final paragraph should be your closing. Remember to include good details and rich vocabulary. Site details from the story and be sure to include reasons why you enjoyed the story and that particular “scene.”

If you were not able to read along with us you can pick your favorite part from any book you’ve read in the past. Please let us know if this is what you do.

This is due on Friday, May 1 by 5 pm. You can email, message me on Class Dojo or post your work on your Class Dojo portfolio.

We will be available throughout the week to help you with any questions or concerns about the project. As always if you need any materials please let me know. I will find a way to get you anything if you’re in need.  I have also posted  pictures and examples of some ideas that you can use.

MATH

Log onto Zearn and complete lesson 3 and only 3. If you don't have the ability to get onto Zearn you can complete Pgs 316-317.  Log onto FlipGrid using your 6 digit ID and comment in the reply section on the question that is being asked about the 3-D figure and my video about lesson 3 on volume.

****WORK for FRIDAY, APRIL 24****

Good morning today is fun Friday! Please catch up on any work that you may not have submitted or work that still needs to be done. The HMH assignment “Potatoes on Rooftops” on pgs 312-329 is due by 5 PM today. In order to get credit please take a picture and post it on your portfolio, write it on your work logs or send it to me via email or dojo on if you have not done so already.

Check out Flip Grid on your Clever page or go to Flipgrid.com and put in your login information. There is a cool video on volume and a morning message from me. Click on the green circle with the white + to reply to the videos. We will be giving out Flipgrid points on Class Dojo every time you leave a reply or comment.

https://flipgrid.com/5d05ac3d

This also a fun way for us to see each other and communicate.


The Family School Fun Squad led by Mrs. Rossi, Mrs. Altomare and Mrs. Agranoff has created another fun activity for you to do with your families. Click on the link and try a little rainbow scavenger hunt from the comforts of your home.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=37QhaoC6M3k

****WORK FOR THURSDAY APRIL 23rd****


****MATH****
Continue to work on your 1,000 questions on Sumdog for the district wide competition.
I also put up a Thursday throw down challenge for the class to compete against each other.
+++Competition ends on Thursday, April 23rd at 8pm


****SCIENCE****
Watch the following video on Discovery Ed take notes.

https://cleversso.discoveryeducation.com/learn/player/3ab2662d-3b31-4b98-8e6d-532c1ca99f08

When you are done watching the video respond to the following question. What was the reason for the first Earth Day? As a result, what agency was created? What was the name and mission of this new government agency?

+++Due Today Thursday April 23rd by 5 pm

****ELA/SCIENCE ****
Read the story Potatoes on Rooftops in your MyBook on pages 312- 329. Because of the issues we had I extended the due date to Friday, 4/24 at 5pm. Please write your responses directly in the book. You can take pictures and post it on your portfolio or email them to us on Dojo or our personal email.

++This work is due on Friday, April 24th by 5:00pm

****WORK FOR APRIL 22nd****

****ELA****
Today you will read the last chapter of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Brace yourself for a twist and quite a crazy ending.


Chapter 10 starts at minute 33:15

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxA08cr38Hw


In a well written, 2 point response, explain why Peter got a dog? Your response must be at least one paragraph long and include at least 2 pieces of evidence or details from the text.

+Due today Wednesday, April 22 by 5 pm


****MATH****

WE ARE STUCK IN 6TH PLACE. LET’S DO THIS AND TAKE FIRST.

Continue to work on your 1,000 questions on Sumdog for the district wide competition.

+++Competition ends on Thursday, April 23rd at 8pm


****SCIENCE****
Today is Earth Day. Go outside or observe the world from your home. Why is Earth Day such a special day? Reflect on how you can help older generations and future generations keep the earth safe and protected. After you’ve thought of some ways to save the Earth, read the following article on Greta Thunberg.
When you are done reading, you will have a chance to write a review and comments on the article just like you did yesterday for chapter 9. You can even rate how you feel about Greta and her accomplishments.

https://www.natgeokids.com/nz/kids-club/cool-kids/general-kids-club/greta-thunberg-facts/

+Due today Wednesday, April 22nd

****ELA/SCIENCE CONTINUED****
Log into HMH via Clever or by clicking the link below.

https://www.hmhco.com/one/login/

Your username is your six digit code. Your password is the @ symbol followed by your 6 digit code, NO SPACES. Go to assignments on the top of the page. You will see an assignment for the story: Potatoes on Rooftops. Click on it and follow the directions. REMEMBER TO PLEASE CLICK I AM DONE WHEN YOU ARE DONE!!! You will NOT have your answers submitted on my end, otherwise.


+++This work is due on Thursday, April 23rd by 5:00pm








+ Due 4/22
+++ Due 4/23

****WORK FOR APRIL 21st****
Just a quick reminder:
Mrs. Tierney is available 9:00-12:30 M-F
(914) 979-8464
ltierney@YonkersPublicSchools.org
Or on ClassDojo

Ms. Ferrara is available 10-1:30 M-F
(914)846-8361
nferrara@YonkersPublicSchools.org
Or on ClassDojo

Mrs. Cogan has scheduled times to work with her students. She can be reached via email jcogan@YonkersPublicSchools.org OR by text.
Or on ClassDojo
However, should you choose to text
Mrs. Cogan bare with her as she is working with children in various grades and classes.

****ELA****
Poor Fudge gets himself into a lot of trouble at the movies. Write a movie review based on what happened to Fudge at the movies. Identify the different moods in this chapter (9). Be sure to identify which parts were funny, scary, exciting, etc. Rate this chapter (9) using a creative-symbol rating system such as 5 Fudgsicles or 3 turtles or maybe even 10 flying trains. You can publish your reviews as a movie review in the portfolio section under videos OR write it up and send it to me however you wish.

+Due today Tuesday, April 21 by 5 pm

****MATH****
Continue to work on your 1,000 questions on Sumdog for the district wide competition.

+++Competition ends on Thursday, April 23rd at 8pm


****SCIENCE****
Tomorrow is Earth Day, create a picture or poster that shows different ways to honor the the Earth and why it should and can be saved.
Please post pictures on portfolio or message/email them to me.

+Due by 5pm today, Tuesday April 21.


****ELA/SCIENCE CONTINUED****
Log into HMH via Clever or by clicking the link below.

https://www.hmhco.com/one/login/

Your username is your six digit code. Your password is the @ symbol followed by your 6 digit code, NO SPACES. Go to assignments on the top of the page. You will see an assignment for the story: Potatoes on Rooftops. Click on it and follow the directions. REMEMBER TO PLEASE CLICK I AM DONE WHEN YOU ARE DONE!!! You will NOT have your answers submitted on my end, otherwise.


+++This work is due on Thursday, April 23rd by 5:00pm








+ Due 4/21
+++ Due 4/23

Chapter 9 Another Rainy Day******WORK FOR APRIL 20th*******

As some of you know this was supposed to be our week off for Spring recess but with everything that is going on in NYS, Governor Cuomo thought it would be a better idea to keep the schools open so that children and their parents could have an ongoing community connection and place to go.
We acknowledge that these past weeks have been very emotional, scary, and overwhelming. We are still required to check in with you every day and make sure that the students are engaged in learning. That is why, as a school, we have decided to do either a project-based activity for the week or give any students who may have not handed in any of the work over the past 3 weeks an opportunity to make up the work that has not been done. However, for the most part, everyone in the class has been doing their work.

So with that said, please enjoy one of the three projects to do with your family over the course of the week. I will still be available from 9 am to 12:30 pm every day for any questions or concerns.
While this experience has proven to be too much at times let’s reflect on the opportunities it has given us to be with our loved ones. We can make this experience a fun, loving and exciting time to be with our families You will choose one of the following that will be due on 4/14.

1) Create a time capsule to be opened 20 years from now. Include news articles, pieces of work, things you are doing, what you look like, and fun information about yourself and your family over the last three months of 2020 (I have included the worksheets for the time capsule if you choose to do this one)!

2) Select one family member to call and interview about their life story. Try to pick a family member that is much older than you and has memories of what life was like long ago. Your grandparents are probably missing you right now and would love to spend some special time talking about their life. Write their biography using the Book Creator app on Clever. You can use these questions to help you with your family interview:
What’s your first memory?
Who’s the oldest relative you remember? What do you remember about him or her?
How did your parents meet?
Tell me about your childhood home.
How did your family celebrate holidays when you were a child?
How did you meet your spouse?
Tell me about your wedding day.
Tell me about the day your first child was born.
What were your favorite school subjects?
Tell me about your favorite teacher.
Tell me about some of your friends.
Describe your first job.
What did you do with your first paycheck?
What was your favorite job and why?
Who are some of your heroes?
Where were you on September 11th, 2001?
What is your first experience like using a smartphone?

3) Create a journal of any kind (video, art, photo, etc. and of course, it must have a written element) to document the next week of your life during social distancing. The journal must include an entry for everyday this week. This is a historical human experience. Let’s document it.

As with all assignments you can post it in the portfolio section, email/message it, or text a picture of it when it’s completed. Please do not submit any completed work before to Tuesday, April 14.

ENJOY THIS TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY

Hello 5-1 families,

During these uncertain times, I would like for all of my classroom families to know that I am still here for you. My distance-learning hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12:30 PM. I have been posting assignments and work for students via my clever in class dojo pages. I have attached a hyperlink below to join the page. If you have not joined the class page please try and do so. There are many ways for your children to stay engaged and active in learning. I am planning as I normally would and working hard to get you the best resources available. Please continue to keep in touch with me. You can call me at 914-979-8464 or emailing me at Ltierney@YonkersPublicSchools.org 

Nicole Ferrara is the TA for this class. Should any of you need her assistance. She is available from 10-1:30 every day and can be reached through the class dojo, or through her email: nferrara@yonkerspublicschools.org