May

May summer bring you joy and blessings!

We have saved the best novels for last to read in May.  Tuck Everlasting and Number the Stars are such interesting books that will make you excited to continue to read during the summer months.  What five books are on your summer reading list? (Feedback welcomed!)  I recommend reading War with Grandpa, Wednesday Wars, Old Yeller, Whipping Boy, Heartbeat, Rules, and Holes.

At the end of the school year, I hope you enjoy the fun-filled activities to participate in such as field day and the award assembly.  Enjoy the wonderful learning experiences at the end of fifth grade!  What has been your favorite activity this year? (Feedback welcomed)

I have such Perry Pride because of the students I teach.  They make me smile and I am thankful to be their teacher.  Perry students exemplify hard work and a commitment to learning.  Thank you students for caring about your learning.  I am proud of you.  Enjoy your summer break and time off.  Remember to read and write abundantly and participate in Pfeiffer's Summer Reading Program.  Sixth grade....here we come!  We are excited about 6th grade because....(Feedback welcomed!)

April is blooming with reading!

April is blooming with reading!

Students just finished reading the novel Frindle. What names can you make up for items you use?
When reading for enjoyment, I recommend that you read Diary of a Wimpy Kid Roderick Rules. After you read, I suggest you rent the movie. It is a family activity that will bring lots of laughs! Please share with the class if you can participate in the extension activities.

This month students will prepare for the Ohio Achievement Assessment test on Wednesday, April 25th. I am proud of the effort they have displayed while preparing for the assessment. Good luck and do well!

Soon folktales will entertain us in class. Which folktale is your favorite story? (Feedback is welcomed).

In social studies, students just finished learning about slavery and the Revolutionary War.
I recommend that families visit Hale Farm and participate in their Underground Railroad experience. Visit their website to find out more information. (www.wrhs.org/index.php/hale )
(Feedback is welcomed!)

I hope every student enjoyed their spring break. Keep reading this spring! Let's end the year with a strong and positive finish to the school year!


Many blessings,

Mrs. Wells

March Wishes

My wish is that everyone reads!!

Thank you for all who attended conferences. It was nice seeing you. I wish you a safe and healthy spring! Now that we are in the middle of the third nine weeks, are you proud of your effort? Did you achieve your goals? (Feedback welcomed)

Throughout the year, we have practiced reading strategies. My favorite reading we are currently practicing is making inferences when reading. Also, please reread everything to improve fluency! What reading strategies help you to succeed? (Feedback welcomed). I hope you are reading good books!

Since we have been busy reading nonfiction stories, what has been your favorite? Explain (Feedback welcomed). In March, we will read several poems and learn about the elements of poetry. After that, we will read the novel, Frindle.

The OAA is quickly approaching. We have been actively practicing test taking strategies to help us do our best. Strategies that will work are: rereading passages, highlighting answers, setting goals for each selection, restating questions in your answers, and having high expectations for yourself. My wish for you is that you pass the OAA and not only meet your OAA goal, but overachieve!

Now that we have received letters back from Jean Craighead George, who do you want to write to next? (Feedback welcomed). Most importantly, I wish that you respond to this blog!!

Make a wish...Mrs. Wells

Mrs. Wells' classes welcome Mr. Kernan, a student teacher from Ashland University. We look forward to your instruction!

January

In January, students are reading nonfiction about animals and the Revolutionary War time period. Also, students will read about significant people in history who have contributed to society. Hopefully, these role models will inspire us at Pfeiffer to achieve in life and be the best we can be. What would you like to do when you grow up? How would you like to help society? Who do you admire in history? (Feedback welcomed).

After reading the novel, Tarantula in My Purse, we wrote to the famous author, Jean Craighead George. We are waiting patiently to hear back from her. Our next writing essay will be an autobiography project of ourselves to give to our parents. We will set writing goals for the rest of the year. What is your writing goal? (Feedback welcomed).

The genre, nonfiction, presents us with so many opportunities to learn. We challenge you to learn about something new today for enrichment. Be willing to share the information with the class! What are some of your favorite nonfiction topics? (Feedback welcomed).

Please join us for the Winter Carnival on Friday, January 27th! Hope to see you at conferences on February 14th and 16th!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Mrs. Wells