Where do we come from?

I often share with my students that the coolest thing about this world is that we are all different. The first assignment in fifth grade is a way to learn about and celebrate each others' backgrounds and differences. I can't take credit for this idea, as I "borrowed" it from the wonderful fifth grade teachers at Fox Hill and brought it to Memorial. Each fifth grader is responsible for creating a Cultural Identity Quilt piece that showcases the country or countries from which his/her family came. These quilt pieces are then "woven" together to represent who we are, where we came from, and that together we make one unique (and pretty fabulous) classroom community. Today was our first day sharing. I can't wait to learn more tomorrow!  

Pari shared an amazing story of obstacles her father had to overcome while in Iran. 

Ava included some words in Italian AND French. 

Evan included a picture of a typical house in Madeira. 

Jack shared a picture of an Irish castle and some popular Italian food. Mangia! Mangia! 

Brody did a great job drawing the Swedish, German, and Italian flags. 

Maddie shared with us an important landmark in Canada. (And a picture of her new baby sister!)

Nolan explained the symbolism of cracking red eggs on Greek Easter. 

More to come...

Open House

It was so nice to meet you at Open House last week. Here is my presentation if you were unable to attend.


Also, I'm working on getting the iMovies to you! 

Bournedale Packing List

Here's what you need to know about Camp Bournedale in order for it to be a successful trip! 

• Luggage should be confined to one piece
• LABEL ANY BAGS WITH NAME AND SCHOOL 
• All medications should have been noted on the school health form and signed by doctor
• Medications will be given to the nurse the morning of departure

Must Bring: 

• Comfortable clothes
• PJs
• Towel (if you plan to shower)
• Sneakers
• Sleeping bag (or sheets & a blanket)
• Pillow
• Extra empty trash bag
• Soap/shampoo (if you plan to shower)
• Toothbrush & toothpaste

Can Bring:

• Sports items for recreation time (tennis, baseball, lacrosse, etc.)
• Disposable camera

Leave at home:

• Money
• Candy/gum
• Food
• Roller blades/skateboards
• Electronics
• CELL PHONES!!

Open House info

I look forward to meeting you at

Open House tomorrow night (9/14)

6:30-7:00 grade level presentations (room 235)

7:00-7:30 all school welcome in cafeteria

7:30-8:00 repeat grade level presentations 

This night is useful for ...

• Seeing our classroom and your child's work.
• Learning about 5th grade expectations, curriculum, and events.
• Signing up for conferences.
• Signing up to volunteer for 5th grade committee.

Kindly remember that individual discussions about your child will take place 

at conferences on December 1st. 

Day One

We had a fabulous first day together. Please fill out and return the forms at your earliest convenience. Here are some highlights from day one!

What do you know about Ms. Conceison?

We love Kahoot!

Room 235 scavenger hunt. Where do you put completed classwork?

Where are the band-aids?

Our year is going to be so bright, you're going to need sweet shades!

We ended our day with a kick off party.

Here's to a great year! 

This year is going to ROCK!

I hope you are having a restful and fun summer! The beginning of the year is right around the corner. Teaching is my absolute favorite thing to do. Don’t get me wrong- I love summer: the beach, time with friends, barbecues, and good books. Reading is one of my favorite summer activities. I hope that you’ve enjoyed some good books this summer! Remember that you need to read one MCBA book and fill out the note-taking paper that you got at the end of the year. Do you need another copy of the note-taking paper? Click here!

There are some “supplies” that you’ll need to bring with you to Room 235. Please bring a positive attitude, determination, curiosity, and respect. Do you remember the sign that’s hanging in the front of our classroom? It says “It Takes All Kinds of Kinds.” This is a daily reminder that it’s important to accept and embrace everyone’s differences. We are all different, which makes this world a fantastic place!

I’d love to hear from you before school starts. Feel free to email me at mconceison@bpsk12.org. You can share some things you’ve done over the summer, what you’re looking forward to, what you might be nervous about or even some suggestions for this year. Also, bookmark our classroom blog on your computer at home if you have one.

Enjoy the rest of your summer! Soak up the sunshine. Read a good book. Laugh with friends and family. Get ready for an awesome year!

I spent a lot of time on the beach this summer. 

My favorite part was spending time

with my niece, Olivia, in Maine and on Cape Cod.

Dunk Tank Fun