WELCOME 5^TH GRADERS

Hello! Well the summer is quickly drawing to a close and the new school year is right around the corner.  I would like to begin by introducing myself. My name is Mrs. Concepcion. I will be your 5^th grade teacher in the upcoming year. I am looking forward to meeting you and all the fun, and exciting activities we will be participating in throughout the year. 

          I hope you had a wonderful and restful summer. 5^th grade is one of the best years here at Crompond. Each subject we will be exploring will help you succeed in the middle school and beyond. This year you will meet Willy the Worldly Wizard. He will take you on a tour of different countries of the world. In return he would like you to teach him a little bit about The United States of America. One thing he is particularly interested in is who is in charge of our country. This coming year is an election year and we will be studying how America’s government works. In order to get a head start, I would like you to complete the “Who Wants to be President?” worksheet. Please bring this sheet on the first day of class, Thursday, September 2.  Also, please come prepared with the following school supplies:

-3 one inch binders (soft or hard) in the following colors:

- white (for science) -green (for social studies)

- blue (for English Language Arts (ELA)

-One package of wide labels AND One package of reinforcements

-One package of loose leaf dividers

-One folder, any design, labeled “HOMEWORK”

-One folder, any design, labeled “SCHOOL NOTICES AND NOTES”

-Two packages of loose leaf paper

-One package of 3 X 5 index cards stored in a Ziploc plastic bag

-One pair of small scissors AND One roll of cellophane tape

-Blue or black ink pens (one package) AND two red ball-point pens for self correcting

-Two boxes of #2 pencils

-Two black Sharpie markers for posters

-Two glue sticks

-One small pencil case (no boxes or containers, please)

-One package of thick magic markers AND two highlighters

-One 5 Pack of lined Post it sticky notes (3” x 3”)- any color

-One pocket dictionary and thesaurus (combined)

-One book that you are reading for pleasure

-One large box of tissues

-One box of baby wipes

-One pump soap dispenser
Most of these supplies can be purchased at the school store the week before school begins. Please also remember to bring lunch (or lunch money) and a healthy snack everyday.

If you would like to visit with me on Wednesday, September 1, I will be available in our room (#17) from 2:00-3:00. I can’t wait to meet you!

                                       Your Teacher,

                                      Mrs. Concepcion