Idioms!!

An idiom is a phrase that doesn't have a "literal" meaning. Write an idiom, and explain it's meaning. Read what has been written, and try to choose an idiom that others haven't added yet! :)Start looking for idioms in the books you are reading! Try using them more often in your own writing! :)

What would you try... if you knew you could not fail?

Sometimes in life we don't try things that we might want to in fear that we won't be successful. Imagine not worrying about failing... What might you try then?

Brainstorm, and leave a comment to share!

The Daily 5

Tell us about a book you are reading or have read recently during the daily 5. Tell us what the book title is, who wrote it, and write a short summary. Do you recommend the book to others? Why or why not? :) Keep reading! :)

Spelling Bee Finalists!!!

We held our first spelling bee reviewing all spelling words thus far! These kids are doing awesome with looking for the phonics patterns in their words. High frequency words are also added each week. These "high frequency" words can be tricky, as many of them DO NOT follow the rules of phonics. We are proud of our fifth graders for working so hard! These pictures are of the students still standing when each class ended. Good job Guys!
(Notice the crazy hair!!!... It was indeed, "Use your head, and don't do drugs" day!" :)

Red Ribbon Week!!!

Last week was Red Ribbon Week! Each day students were able to dress up to celebrate being drug free! Part of the festivities included a door decorating contest. Class officers were in charge, and did an AWESOME job decorating them!!! Thanks for the fun week PTA! Ashley fifth graders know the importance of being DRUG FREE!!!!! :)

Class Officers!!!!

Anderson\Henderson's Homeroom Officers:
President- JayeLyn
Vice- Nichole
Senators- Ici & Kyle
House of Reps- Amberle', Kaitlynn, & Christian


Green's Homeroom Officers:
President- Emmalee
Vice- Raegan
Senators- Montana & Corbin
House of Reps- David & Hunter


Brown's Homeroom Officers:
President- Tommy
Vice- Sergio
Senators- Dany & Scott
House of Reps- Amelia & Guin

Congrats to our new class officers. We had a crazy week campaigning, and the votes are in. We are confident that those voted to represent our fifth grade this trimester will set a good example, and be a great help in the fifth grade! Good job guys!

Our officers are expected to lead by example. Each job holds specific expectations. The officers as a "whole" make up our student council here at Ashley Elementary. These students will get special tasks and privledges by being elected into office! YAY!

Welcome Back!

Back to pencils. Back to books. Back to teacher's dirty looks!!! We are back in class! A lot has been forgotten over the summer! Please make sure you are practicing math facts and reading for 30 minutes each night! It is SO important in being successful in fifth grade! Keep checking in, as our blog will be updated weekly! :)