Welcome Back!

Welcome to 5th grade!  I hope you have enjoyed your summer and are ready for the new school year. 
This year you are on a team of three teachers.  We each teach ELA (Reading and Writing), I teach Math, Mrs. Valzania teaches Social Studies, and Mrs Bouffard teaches Science. 

We will be using this classroom blog daily!  It is where homework is posted nightly, as well as pictures and useful resources that we use in the classroom.  On the right side there is a place for your parents to enter their email and they will get updates when new posts are added.  

We have a lot of fun activities planned for this year.  I am very much looking forward to this school year to begin.  

General: (1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder Colored pencils, crayons, or markers Pencils Colored Pens for correcting Glue Sticks Pencil box/pouch for your personal supplies Earbuds/headphones to be kept at school Thin Dry Erase markers (optional)
ELA:  (Mrs. Cummings) Small Post-It notes (2in x 2in) (1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder (1) Composition notebook

MATH:  (Mrs. Cummings)

(1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder

(1) Notebook with a pocket and at least 100 pages

SCIENCE: (Mrs. Bouffard)

(1) Composition notebook

(1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder

Safety Goggles to be kept at school

SOCIAL STUDIES:  (Mrs. Valzania)

(1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder

(1) 3-Subject notebook


Please take a minute to comment on the padlet below about your summer vacation. Make sure you include your name!

School's Out!!!

To my current 5th graders...
I had so much teaching you this year, even though I missed the last 2.5 months.  It is sad to see you go and not have you in my class next year, however I love that I get to see you in the halls!  You better come by and visit me.  Thank you for all the great memories. You will have a wonderful year in 6th grade! 

To my new 5th graders... 
It was very nice meeting you today.  I can't wait to see you all again in the fall.   If you have any questions, feel free to comment on this post or email me. 
Below I have provided our supply list and links to the Summer Reading requirements. I hope everyone has a wonderful, fun, eventful, and safe summer!! 

SUMMER READING
Here is a link to Mrs. Gadbois' blog where it gives information about your summer reading requirements.
Incoming Grade 5 Summer Reading

 SCHOOL SUPPLIES

General: (1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder Colored pencils, crayons, or markers Pencils Colored Pens for correcting Glue Sticks Pencil box/pouch for your personal supplies Earbuds/headphones to be kept at school Thin Dry Erase markers (optional)
ELA:  (Mrs. Cummings) Small Post-It notes (2in x 2in) (1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder (1) Composition notebook

MATH:  (Mrs. Cummings)

(1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder

(1) Notebook with a pocket and at least 100 pages

SCIENCE: (Mrs. Bouffard)

(1) Composition notebook

(1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder

Safety Goggles to be kept at school

SOCIAL STUDIES:  (Mrs. Valzania)

(1) Plastic/Laminated two-pocket folder

(1) 3-Subject notebook

Baby Cummings is Here!

Dylan Michael Cummings has finally arrived!  
He came a day late, on May 2nd at 1:11 pm.  Abhay guessed the date correctly.
He was 7 pounds 9 oz.  Nolan, Kyra, and Caitlyn all guessed 7 pounds 8 oz.
He was 20 inches long.  Bella and Ayden guessed correctly.
I have some treats set aside for you.   
He can't wait to meet you guys :) 

See You Soon!

I can't believe it is already time to say good-bye! This date just snuck up on us.  I wanted to thank you all for being a wonderful group of 5th graders this year.  You have been so much fun to teach and work with. 


I hope you continue to work hard in class but most importantly, treat everyone with kindness!!
I will miss each and everyone one of you very much! 
Video- Mrs. Cummings' class- 2017-2018
The video above is password protected.   I have given you the password in class, and emailed your parents.   You may download the video to your computers at home if you'd like.    The link will expire in a month- so download it now if you want to keep it. 
 I will post an update on the blog when new baby comes- and announce who was closest with date, height, and weight.   You will get a prize :)