Decimals

CLICK HERE

for a cool way to see how little tenths and hundredths of seconds really are!

Mummification Links

Hi Egyptian Mythology!

Here is a great website for info on mummification

CLICK HERE

Please check it out and use what you learn to

design a sarcophagus for your apple mummy!

ELP APPLICATIONS ARE HERE!

It is going to be an awesome Fall, with the very capable Mrs. Beaudin ( formerly known as Miss Blanchette) taking the reins while Ms. Cullinan enjoys some bonding time with her new son. 

Brennan Kent Schaub arrived July 1st, and clocked in at 9 lbs. and 11 oz. Ms. C will be out on maternity leave until after Thanksgiving.

Luckily, we don't have to wait that long for ELP! The new applications are out and due back on the 14th for 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

Costume Design,  Egyptian Mythology,  Improv & Public Speaking, Lego Robotics and Griffins' Nest are available this Fall semester. 

Please email Ms. C with any questions!!

End of the Year

Dear ELP Families,

We've had a great year in ELP filled with lots of hands on learning and great successes! I appreciate all of your support and your students' enthusiasm.

ELP will be wrapping up slightly early this year, due to my upcoming maternity leave. The last day of ELP classes is officially June 10^th, with some classes finishing earlier in that week.

My maternity leave will extend through the Fall, and I will return after Thanksgiving. While I am gone, there will be a substitute who will be starting the year off, so that it begins smoothly.

It has been a fun year with all of the students. We still have some great work ahead before June 10^th, but if I do not see you to tell you in person, have a great summer. I will look forward to seeing all of you in the Fall!

Sincerely,

Maryanne Cullinan

Reflection Video from Griffins' Nest

Here is a quick video of some of our Griffins reflecting on what they liked and what they learned this year.

CLICK HERE for the link!

GBS Recycled Fashion Show a Hit!

Here are pictures from our 1st ever Recycled, Repurposed and Reused Fashion Show! It featured designs from our Costume Design Class. It was FABULOUS!

 A tie skirt and repurposed t-shirt top.

 A red dress of recycled paws, a green dress of repurposed grain bags and a shirt of reused ribbons, buttons and fabric.

 Reused carpet foam, duct tape and grain bags.

Various reused lace curtains and netting make this ensemble.

 A feed bag makes this dress.

 Recycled paper from the trash makes a splash!

 This ensemble is all recycled clothing.

This was put together from many water bottles and duct tape.

 On the left, a party ensemble from a reused pair of jeans and a lace curtain.

The jumper is from pellet stove bags.

 Recycled tshirt, lace curtain and carpet foam make this white dress.

Trashbags and sheets were sewn together to create the stripes on this look.

Logic Puzzle

Click HERE 5th grade mathematicians, then go to the page that says " Interactive Grid." You can use it to help you solve the puzzle!

Improv at Children in the Arts Day

Come see our improv group, RECYCLED TALENT, perform from 1:15-2 pm at the Mariposa this Saturday in Peterborough! It will be awesome and hilarious for sure!

While you are there, be sure to see the costume sketches made by our ELP Costume Design Class, hanging at Joseph's Coat in Peterborough!

Silent Movies!

We are going to see two silent movies as a whole ELP group on Thursday.

That means over 115 students are invited!

We are going to see  Sherlock, Jr.  and  One Week , two famous Buster Keaton comedies.

If you click on the links above, it will bring you to the movies themselves, which are online through Google videos.

Jeff Rapsis will be playing piano for us again this year. He was a big hit last year. It will be an awesome end of the year celebration and cultural experience for everyone!

Clips and Pics From THE MAKING OF MATH MEDUSA

Three Legged Twin Costume

Here are some highlights from the fantastic play that performed April 14th and 15th! Check them out!

Jack Versus the Banana


Math Medusa ( The Play Within the Play)


Director Auditions

The 30 members of the cast and crew did a phenomenal job bringing it all together. Check out the awesome costumes and props created by ELP classes as well! 

Making the wiener dog costumes in Costume Design

Working on some lunch trays for Props and Set Design

Creating the cave set piece in Costumes and Props

GREAT JOB ALL! 

Logic Puzzle

Hello 5th grade mathematicians!

Grab a partner, and see if you can solve this puzzle!
CLICK HERE


This is a classic puzzle to introduce you to our next unit - logic puzzles! Have fun!

Upcoming Events

We have lots of upcoming events this spring in ELP...

The spring play The Making of Mad Medusa,  is performing during school hours on April 14th and in the evening on April 15th. Come check it out, it's free! and it features the work of the costume designers, props and set crew, script writers, and of course the fabulous cast and crew!

May 19th, Jeff Rapsis, our favorite silent movie buff and piano player is coming to accompany a trio of silent movies as a celebration for a year of great work in ELP.

May 21st, the improv group is performing at Children and the Arts Day. So, check it out if you are in Peterborough!

TBA in late May is the improv evening show and perhaps a trash fashionshow by the costume designers.

May 27th is a contra dance during the day for the Griffins' Nest.

Wow! We certainly have a lot going on! Stay tuned!

Happy Pi Day!

This past week, we celebrated Pi Day, which is on March 14th.

We ate Pi-pie, and learned about the area and circumference of circles.

Congrats to Jesse Whicker, who won first dibs on all the pie, by memorizing 41 digits!

If you want to check out a really cool musical interpretation of Pi, check out this video. It gave us a whole new sense of what Pi could be!


HERE

Mathmagicians At It Again!

Hello mathematicians!


I have a few things for you to do today. I am in Ms. Blair's room, with my daughter, talking about child development. We'll be down later to check on you. :)


1.First, please play this game HERE .
It is simple and easy, but be careful you don't get tricked!


2.Next, check out this activity. Try the middle and expert levels. HERE Please try at least 10 patterns.

Pi Day is coming up soon, on March 14th. Do you know why we celebrate it that day? 


3.Please check out the brainpop site. You will watch a movie and take a little quiz. You need to send me the results. Please retake the quiz until you get an 80% or better on it. You should email me the results at mcullinan@conval.edu. You will need to do this!


Here is the link to the movie and quiz HERE
 You will need to sign in. Ask Ms. Egan for the username and password :) You'll need headphones, too.


PS--
Tomorrow, you need to be ready to listen to Chris teach a lesson. He will expect you to understand translation, reflection and rotation. Do you know what they all mean?

If you want to play a game about rotation, or you have a few extra minutes, play it here. Good luck!

Hi There Grade 5!

Hello My Mathematical Magicians,


I am sorry I can't be with you today, but I've left you some things to do. I hope that you work hard, have fun and learn about reflections today. Please be polite and helpful to the sub. I know you will do a great job. Make sure to read all the directions below :)


Tomorrow, when you come to class, I will ask you...


1. What is the mathematical definition of a reflection?
2. To show me that you can reflect over the x and y axis. So be ready!




TO DO:


First, please read this website HERE and try the practice problems with your partner.


Next, read this site and do the activities HERE


Third, write out the letters in my last name  ... CULLINAN... on a piece of paper. Make sure to use capitals with block lettering. How many of them have a vertical (up and down) line of reflection? How many have a horizontal (back and forth) line of reflection?


Now, take the letters in your last name. Do the same thing. TURN IT IN TO THE INBOX.


Lastly, check out this game. HERE. It's fun. Do you see the math in there?


See you tomorrow!

Shout Out!

 Have you checked out the ELP e-zine, Shout!, lately? If not, you should! The link is to the right of this post, or you can click here!


Look for advice, students of the week, book reviews, news updates and more!

Inspired by Len Cabral

We recently met a very cool storyteller named Len Cabral, who taught us all about storytelling and engaging our audience. You can see his website HERE.

Students in Improv and Public Speaking practiced their own takes on famous stories and we went next door to AES to share them with students. We hope to keep going and do more storytelling with our across the parking lot neighbors!

Please click HERE to see a movie featuring some of our improvers, telling stories to students at AES.

Probability Games

Right before the Holiday Break, 5th grade mathematicians made some fabulous probability games. Then all the 5th graders played them! Congrats to Lily, Nick and Scott for making the most "profit" from their games, and to everyone for a fun and mathematical time!

Here are some pictures!

New Year, New Classes!

We are very excited to be offering two new classes for the second half of the year...

Prop and Set Design

 &

Flip Vid Movie Making

Prop and Set Design will be for students who like to work with wood and create 3D projects. Their creations will feature in our spring play in April!

Flip Vid movie makers will creat short videos of their own, and work together to make a welcome video for the upcoming 5th graders. We may also make music videos or other projects.

Applications are going to be out soon, so keep your eyes peeled!