Holiday Experiment: Instant Snow

Ms. Pavlicek and Mr. Musselman have done it again.  They have put together all you need for a great scientific experiment you can do at home with your family. Watch the video on the Science Center website, and go make some snow!❄☃

Winter Vacation Animal Sitting

Burlinton Science Center

The Science Center is looking for homes for some of its animals over

Winter vacation.

gerbils   box turtles  water turtles  hedgehog  rabbit  hamster    

--The Science Center will provide cage, food, shavings, and care sheet for each animal.

--CALL or Email  WENDY PAVLICEK AT (781)-270-2928 ASAP if interested.

--Animals are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

--All animals must be picked up by making an appointment with Ms. Pavlicek.

Thank you.

Kids Holiday

Pop-Up Shoppe

HOSTED BY FOX HILL PTO

December 8th and December 11-14th

SHOPPING

With help from volunteers, students may select gifts

from $1-$10 to give to family and friends.

Kids can bring in money to shop on the day their classroom is scheduled.

	Fri 12/8	Mon 12/11	Tues 12/12	Wed 12/13	Thurs 12/14
8:50 - 9:30	Ms. Miele	Mrs. Levesque	Ms. Keefe	Mr. Daley	Mrs. Bennett
9:40 - 10:10	Ms. Reilly Ms. Wood	Ms. Festa Mrs. Tigges	Mr. Raymond	Mrs. Jaffe	Ms. Slejzer Mrs. Veguilla Mr. Mowbray
10:10 - 10:40	Ms. Saia Mrs. Webb	Mrs. Snyder Mrs. Lisano	Mr. Norman	Mrs. Lee	Open
10:40 - 11:10	Ms. Stone Miss Christie	Mrs. Carroll	Mr. Lisano Mrs. Nolte	Mrs. Sawyer Mrs. Ray	Open

psst: this is a kid only event!

If you would like to volunteer, please contact nitekat79@hotmail.com

Picture Retake

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 29 students may have their school pictures retaken.

We Are Thankful!

At morning meeting last week we shared our gratitude.

 Click here to watch 

Seesaw Presentation

Have you connected with your child on Seesaw yet?
Check out this slide presentation from the Ed Tech Department:

Seesaw presentation for Families

Parent and Family Resources

Ms. Scheffer has shared a great list of resources that can help us monitor and navigate our children's Internet use.  You can find the link here as well as on my "Online Resources for Parents" page.

Bournedale 2017

Our experience at Camp Bournedale was a great success! Thanks to the many parents who helped make this trip possible, and an especially big thank you to Mr. Lisano for organizing this wonderful trip for all of Burlington's fifth graders!

Important Bournedale Information

Attention Camp Bournedale Kids and Parents!!!!

CHANGE IN ARRIVAL TIME!!!!!!!

To accommodate Memorial and Fox Hill students, all Fox Hill kids attending Camp Bournedale need to arrive between 8:15 and 8:30am on November 7th.  This is only a slight change from the original arrival time.

The UHaul will be parked in the back corner of the parking lot. Please park as far back as possible to ensure the safety of all students and buses arriving.  We will be loading luggage in the parking lot, taking attendance, and making sure we’re all set to go. In case of inclement weather, all students’ luggage will be dropped off in parking lot and students will be heading to the gym to wait for buses to depart for Bournedale.  Be prepared to say a quick goodbye to students, especially in the case of inclement weather.  

Also, students will arrive back at Fox Hill on Wednesday November 8th @ 1:30. They need to picked up at 1:30pm. They will not be able to take the regular dismissal bus home.  

Thanks for your understanding.

Mr. Lisano

lisano@bpsk12.org

Dia de los Muertos

After reading an article about the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, students decorated sugar skulls.  This lesson in Social Studies turned out to be an exciting Science lesson as well.  Little did we know that the glitter glue we used would dissolve the sugar! We had a great Science discussion about whether the sugar was dissolving or melting.  Ask your child to explain!

Math Olympiads

I will again be running the Math Olympiad program at Fox Hill. Below is the information that will be sent home next week with interested students.

Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) is a non profit public foundation which provides opportunities for children:

• To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics
• To introduce important Mathematical concepts
• To teach major strategies for problem solving
• To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
• To strengthen Mathematical intuition
• To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity
• To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges

MOEMS is designed for students who need a challenge in mathematics. Students should have a strong understanding of mathematical concepts and abilities to fully participate in MOEMS.  

MOEMS will meet for one-hour after school from 3-4 in room 13 at Fox Hill.  Students should bring a peanut-free snack and water.

Dates for MOEMS (please note on your calendar)           

November 6, 13, 20 (Contest day)  

December 4, 11, 18 (Contest Day)

January 8, 22, (Contest day) 29

February 5, 12, 26 (Contest Day)

March 5, 12, 19 (Contest day)

If your child is strong in math, loves a challenge, and is highly motivated to participate in MOEMS please return the bottom portion of the flyer to their homeroom teacher.  

There is no fee for this program and is based on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Math Help Tomorrow

Come on into room 13 for some extra math help Thursday morning.  I will be there early,  ready to coach my amazing mathematicians!

Great Tips for Commenting on Seesaw

Check out this  great video with some fabulous tips so that you can comment on your classmate's hard work!  Super job by our fifth graders!

 Tips for Commenting on Seesaw

Parent Volunteer Orientation

Fox Hill Parent Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, October 10th 9:30 am 

The last Parent Volunteer Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 10th at 9:30 am in the Fox Hill Cafeteria.

If you have not already attended one of the other sessions
and would like to volunteer this year,
please try to attend this last session.

Thank you!

Class Pictures

Student pictures will be taken Wednesday.  A packet is being sent home.  Please return on Wednesday with your order and payment.

Donate To Hurricane Victims

Coin Drive

Fund Raiser

For Hurricane Victims

Monday, September 25 - Friday, October 6

All Proceeds Benefit

Sponsored by the Fifth Grade

At Fox Hill School

A very enthusiastic group of committed fifth graders has organized a coin drive to raise money for victims of the recent devestating hurricanes. The coin drive begins on Monday, September 25 and lasts until Friday, October 6. Donation jugs will be placed in each of Fox Hill's pods, as well as the lobby. All proceeds from the coin drive benefit the American Red Cross.

Camp Bournedale Informational Meeting Tonight

Fifth grade teachers are holding an informational meeting about the Camp Bournedale trip for all current fifth grade parents.
The meeting is tonight at the Francis Wyman Auditorium at 6:00 pm.
Mr. Lisano will show a Power Point Presentation discussing the educational programs and facilities provided to all students who attend Camp Bournedale.
Teachers will be available to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have.
Hope to see you there.

Coin Drive

Fund Raiser

For Hurricane Victims

Monday, September 25 - Friday, October 6

All Proceeds Benefit
 

Sponsored by the Fifth Grade

At Fox Hill School

A very enthusiastic group of committed fifth graders has organized a coin drive to raise money for victims of the recent devestating hurricanes. The coin drive begins on Monday, September 25 and lasts until Friday, October 6. Donation jugs will be placed in each of Fox Hill's pods, as well as the lobby. All proceeds from the coin drive benefit the American Red Cross.

Please talk with your child about this fund raiser, and support this worthy cause by sending him/her to school with some change or dollar bills. We are so proud of our students' initiative!

Thank you!

Take the Preamble Challenge!

We learned a little about the Constitution in Social Studies this week as Sunday, September 17 was Constitution Day.  As part of this learning we read The Preamble and examined what each phrase means. 
I have challenged my students to memorize and recite the Preamble. 
Keep tuned to this blog to see the results!

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Back To School Night

Off To A Great Start!

Our class got right to work coming up with ideas for our Class Constitution!

This set of rules will embody the four core values of Fox Hill School:

Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, & Safety

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog!
I am happy and excited to be starting a new school year with all of you.  This blog is where you will find information about our classroom and school community.  As you explore you will find links to pages for homework (updated daily), our schedule, and other blogs and websites you will find helpful and informative.

This is just one of the many means of communication I will utilize.  Phone calls, emails, notices via backpack, and conferences are all valued ways of connecting with you to ensure a successful year for your fifth grader.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.
lee@bpsk12.org
781 238 5688

I look forward to getting to know your child and to working with you to make this a happy and productive year of learning.

Some images from our classroom!

Stay tuned for first week pictures!