Thursday, May 28, 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS/ EVENTOS PROXIMOS






June marks our last month of school. We are planning lots of fun events.. Stay tune!

Junio es nuestro ultimo mes de escuela del año escolar. Estamos planeando mucho eventos divertidos, anotalos en tu calendario. 



June 2015 Calendar Template
June 4th- No school
(escuela estara cerrada)

June 8th- Field Day
(dia de recreacion)
(4th graders wear orange)
(5th graders wear yellow)

June 9th- Half Day
(medio dia )

June 15th - Half Day 
(medio dia) 

June 15-19th
Spirit Week
(semana de eventos)

June 23rd - Graduation Day 
and Prom night 
(graduacion y fiesta )

June 26th- Last Day of school
(ultimo dia de clases)

SPIRIT WEEK






In honor of our 5th graders, P.S126x will be having an entire week to celebrate 5th grade Spirit week. Look below to know what you have to bring/ or do on each day.


SPIRIT WEEK - June 15th- June 19th, 2015 


Monday, June 15th  2015 Professional Career Day!

* Dress like the career/ profession you want to have when you grow up. Doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.
Tuesday, June 16th 2015 - Senior Trip!  (Medieval Times Trip )

*Prepare to have fun at the castle.
Wednesday, June 17th 2015 - Awards Day! 

*Students will receive special awards for their hard work during this school year. Prepare to walk the red carpet in your fanciest attire!


Thursday, June 18th 2015- Crazy Hat And Sock Day!

*Create or bring a crazy /outrageous hat this day. 



Friday, June 19th- Twin Day! 
*Find a twin, and dress alike! 


Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Topics about Brazilian sports/ temas sobre los deportes brasileños


* Here are the main topics we will focus on about sports played in Brazil.You will see the topics and below you will find the direct links to keep researching. 

*Aqui encontraras los temas en que nos enfocaremos sobre los deportes de Brasil. Veras diferentes temas y debajo encontraras las paginas directas para seguir investigando*

2014 FIFA World Cup 

* Brazil hosted the lasted FIFA world cup in 2014. Here the world's best soccer teams played in Brazil to win the championship. 

Links: 

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/brazil2014/

http://www.brazil.org.za/2014-world-cup.html




Sports in Brazil 



*Brazilians are very athelic, they often find sports in everything they do. Although soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil, other known sports are martial arts (capoeira) , volleyball, basketball and many others. 

Links:
http://www.brazilcultureandtravel.com/brazil-sports.html

http://www.brazilcultureandtravel.com/brazil-sports.html

http://www.brazilcultureandtravel.com/brazil-soccer-fans.html

http://www.capoeira.bz/mestreacordeon/capoeira/history.html

Famous Brazilian soccer players




*Some of the world's best soccer players were born in Brazil. Due to the country's devotion to soccer, many begin to play the sport at a very young age.  In fact, Brazil has won the world cup championship 5 times becoming known as the "Pentacampeon"

Links:
http://www.brazilcultureandtravel.com/brazil-soccer-players.html

http://www.aboutbrasil.com/modules/brazil-brasil/top_10_brazil.php?hoofd=11&sub=53&art=917




Monday, May 18, 2015

Sports in Brazil / Los deportes de Brasil









 Brazil as we know is known for its sports. The most popular sport played in Brazil is soccer, but there are also other sports that Brazilians enjoy. In 2014 the country hosted the FIFA Soccer World Cup Brazil's weather also allows people to do lots of outdoor activities, including sports. Here are some links that will help you learn more about sports in Brazil.





**Como sabemos, Brasil es conocido por sus deportes. El deporte mas popular de Brasil es el futbol (soccer), pero tambien hay diferentes deportes que los brasileños disfrutan. En el año 2014, el pais fue anfitrion del mundial de futbol FIFA. El buen clima de Brasil permite que las personas hagan mas actividades al aire libre, estas incluyen los deportes. Aqui encontraras mas paginas para seguir aprendiendo de los deportes en Brasil.


http://www.brazil.org.za/2014-world-cup.html

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/brazil2014/

http://www.brazil.com/index.php?lang=en&s=articles&type=sports&cat=football&alias=football-in-brazil

http://www.brazilcultureandtravel.com/brazil-sports.html


Soccer Gallery:


world cup









Fans in the streets of Brazil cheering for their national team.




Official Brazil's national team


People of all social classes play soccer in the streets of Brazil. Many outdoor activities take place here, including soccer.


  "Brazuca" became the name for the official soccer ball used during the entire 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.


Many stadiums were built for the 2014 World Cup celebration.







Cities in Brazil built that hosted soccer matches for 2014 World Cup.





Countries that played in the 2014 World Cup hosted in Brazil.











































     Some of the best soccer teams, and their players battled to win the 2014 world cup.




world cup


  Soccer players in Brazil are icons in the country. They are treated with great respect and honors. Here is a mural of three of current world's best players (left to right: Messi (Argentina), Neymar (Brazil) and Ronaldo (Portugal)












world cup






Monday, May 11, 2015

Graduation music / Musica de graduacion




 Now that we are reaching the end of this school year, it is time to prepare for our graduation ceremony. Please remember, graduation is June 23rd, 2015. Rehersals will be everyday at 8:15am in the auditorium as the graduation date approaches. Also, here are the two songs we will begin to practice as our graduation music. Practice learning the lyrics for the songs and watch the music videos over and over. We will also do this in class.  You will receive a copy of the lyrics very soon. 

  Songs for graduation/ Canciones para la graduacion:

1) Count on me- Bruno Mars
2)  The world's greatest- R. Kelly 


Ahora que estamos llegando al final del año escolar, es tiempo de prepararnos para la ceremonia de graduacion del 5to grado. Por favor recuerda que la graduacion sera el dia 23 de junio del 2015. Las practicas paras la graduacion seran todas las semanas los lunes, miercoles y viernes. Tambien recuerda que ya tenemos musica para la graduacion. Practica aprenderte la letra de las dos canciones y ve los videos. Tambien practicaremos la letra en clase. Recibiras una copia de la letra de las canciones pronto. 





"The World's Greatest"

Yeah, uhh...
Uhh...
Yeah..
It's the world's greatest, yo,
It's the world's greatest, come on,
World's greatest, ever

I am a mountain
I am a tall tree
Oh, I am a swift wind
Sweepin' the country
I am a river
Down in the valley
Oh, I am a vision
And I can see clearly

If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say

[Chorus]
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey, I made it
I'm the worlds greatest
And I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it mmm
I'm the world's greatest

I am a giant
I am an eagle
I am a lion
Down in the jungle
I am a marchin' band
I am the people
I am a helpin' hand
And I am a hero

If anybody asks you who I am
Just stand up tall, look 'em in the face and say

[Chorus]
I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey, I made it
I'm the world's greatest
And I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the world's greatest

In the ring of life I'll reign love (I will reign)
And the world will notice a king (oh, yeah)
When all is darkest, I'll shine a light (shine a light)
And mirrors of success reflect in me (me)

I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey, I made it
I'm the world's greatest
And I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the world's greatest

I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey, I made it
I'm the world's greatest
And I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the world's greatest

I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey, I made it
I'm the world's greatest
And I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the world's greatest

[*]
It's the greatest
Can you feel it
It's the greatest
Can you feel it

[Repeat * while:]
I saw the light
At the end of a tunnel
Believe in the pot of gold
At the end of the rainbow
And faith was right there
To pull me through, yeah
Used to be locked doors
Now I can just walk on through
Hey, uh, hey, hey, hey
It's the greatest
I'm that star up in the sky

I'm that star up in the sky
I'm that mountain peak up high
Hey, I made it
I'm the world's greatest
And I'm that little bit of hope
When my back's against the ropes
I can feel it
I'm the world's greatest



Count on me- Bruno Mars 


[Verse 1:]
Oh uh-huh
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you

We find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need

[Chorus:]
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh yeah, yeah

[Verse 2:]
If you're tossin' and you're turnin'
And you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day I will remind you

Oooh
We find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need

[Chorus:]
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh yeah, yeah

You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go, never say goodbye
You know...

[Chorus:]
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh

You can count on me 'cause I can count on you


Sunday, May 10, 2015

All about Brazil / Todo sobre Brasil






 5th graders will learn all about Brazil for Multi- Cultural week at P.S 126, which will be celebrated the week of June 1st -5th of this school year.  Our class will focus on popular sports played in Brazil, specifically soccer which we all know Brazil is a world champion for. To continue learn about this country, you can explore the following websites for kids. 


Los estudiantes del 5to grado estaran aprendiendo todo sobre Brasil en nuestra celebracion de la semana multicultural en P.S 126, que se celebrara la semana del 1 de junio al 5 de este año escolar. Nuestra clase se enfocara en los deportes populares que se juegan en Brasil, especificamente en el futbol (soccer) que todos sabemos, Brasil ha sido coronado campeon mundial. Para seguir aprendiendo del pais, explora las siguientes paginas de internet creadas para niños y niñas. 

http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/brazil

http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/brazil-facts.html

Monday, May 4, 2015

What do you think about our blog? / Que piensas sobre nuestro blog?



In an effort to make this site the best I can, I will like to know the class opinion about our new blog. What will you like to see more? Make sure to vote by writing your vote on the comment box. You must have a Google/ Gmail account to write a comment. Leave your name and your vote, so it counts! 


Here are your options:


  1. More educational games
  2. More videos or movies 
  3. Educational Websites
  4. Suggested readings
  5. Parent newsletter
  6. Free school or neighborhood events
  7. Summer Camps  
  8. Homeworks/ assignments



Para hacer sacarle el mayor provecho a esta pagina, Me encantaria saber la opinion de la clase sobre nuestro nuevo blog.   Que te gustaria ver mas aqui?  Asegurate de dejar tu voto escrito en la caja de comentarios (comment) abajo. Deberas tener una cuenta de Google / Gmail para hacer esto. Deja tu voto escribiendo tu nombre y tu voto para que cuente. 

Aqui estan tus opciones:


  1. Mas juegos educativos
  2. Mas videos o peliculas
  3. Mas paginas educativas de distintas materias
  4. Sugerencias de lecturas
  5. Informacion para los padres
  6. Eventos gratuitos en la escuela o vecindario 
  7. Campamentos de verano 
  8. Tareas/ Asignaturas especiales 


Sunday, May 3, 2015

Graduation news/ Noticias de la graduacion





Dear parents, 
P.S 126 x will be hosting the 5th grade graduation on June 23rd, 2015. Graduation day is quickly approaching and we need to make sure students are taking responsibility in their school work as well as classwork. Please make sure your child is completing assignments on time, this is important as I will have to make the decision of who is passing and who is not very soon. I will continue to update this blog with more recent information about graduation. 

I will also like to remind you that senior dues must be paid if you want your child to attend graduation.  


Total cost= $125.00, which can be paid by sending cash with your child or a money order. Please pay as soon as possible, if you haven't already done so. 





Estimados padres,
La escuela P.S 126 estara celebrando la graduacion del 5to grado el 23 de junio del 2015. Esta fecha se esta acercando rapidamente, y debemos asegurarnos que los estudiantes este completando trabajos de la clase y tareas. Es importante que su hijo/a este completando los trabajos a tiempo, ya que estare tomando la decision de quien pasa al 6to grado y quien no muy pronto. Estare informandoles mas datos de este evento por este medio. 

Me gustaria recordarles que el costo de la graduacion es $125.00. Esto incluye la capa y toga, libro de autografos, camisa de graduados-clase 2015, paseo de fin de año y baile de graduados. El dinero puede ser enviado con su hijo/a en efectivo o por money orden. Por favor pague lo ante posible si no lo ha hecho todavia. 




African-Americans in the U.S / Los Afro-americanos en los E.E. U U






 Students in class 5-521 have been learning about African-American history in the United States, from the slavery period to today. I wish we had more time in class to watch many movies and videos about their important contribution and challenges in our history. However, I have listed some education websites were you can continue to learn about their journey to making the United States a better nation. 

Los estudiantes de la clase 5-521 han estado aprendiendo sobre la historia de los Afro-americanos en los Estados Unidos desde los tiempos de la esclavitud hasta hoy. Me gustaria tener mas tiempo en clase para mostrar muchas peliculas y videos sobre las importantes contribuciones y desafios de ellos en nuestra historia. Sin embargo, he agregado algunos sitios de internet donde puedes seguir aprendiendo sobre como hicieron de los Estados Unidos un mejor pais. 


http://african-americaninventors.org/index.php

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/timeline.html

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/video/ruby-bridges-goes-to-school/

(interactive voting booth) 
http://pbskids.org/democracy/

http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/underground-railroad

http://www.nevergiveupfilm.org/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/