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Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 19th:
Good Morning One Final Time 5th Graders,
Today is our last day of school for the 2019-2020 school year!! You have all completed your 5th grade year at the conclusion of this school day. Throughout this year, you have all grown so much. You truly are well prepared and ready for middle school. You have learned everything that you need to know to be successful as you move on to the next stage in education. As I have had the privilege and the opportunity to get to know you throughout this school year, I have witnessed and learned about the many unique interests, hobbies, and passions that you all possess. In middle school, you will finally get the chance to explore and develop these passions in school through different programs, electives, clubs, and sports that they have to offer you.
Although this year has ended significantly differently than any of us could have ever suspected it would in September, my hope is that you were all able to enjoy your final year at Holman Elementary. I have always believed that your final year in elementary school should be special. In my eyes, 5th graders have spent the last six years with the same group of friends, you all have learned at Holman and been around each other for every big event from Dr. Suess Nights, Paint Parties, Trunk-or-Treats, Fall Festivals, Movie Nights, Field Trips, Field Days, and so many more. Each of the events that you experience so far in your life, as well as your own personal experiences at home, have helped shape who you are as a person. I have seen your kindness and your good intentions, I have witnessed your caring attitude, and your selflessness in the compromises that you have made.
As you are aware, my favorite subject is history. Due to my many, many more years of life than you, I can let you know from experience that there are moments and times that you will never forget. I can promise you that you will never forget your 5th grade year. Focusing on the positive, I have had the honor to get to know all of you in a different light than I have ever known any other class that I have taught in the past. This year you have shared things and projects you have made during your time remote learning, we have met all of your pets multiple times, we have played games together over spring break... you have given us a glimpse into your life that a typical classroom environment could never accurately capture. And for that I am grateful.
Next year, you will meet truly new people that have come from different elementary schools. You will strengthen current friendships while welcoming new people with similar interests into your circle. As you grow, you will learn that change is a common theme. Times change and so will you. Throughout our lives we all change, and change is good. You have to keep moving forward and growing as a person, just be mindful to remember who you are at your core. I am proud of the person that each of you are, and I look forward to seeing all that you are going to accomplish.
Finally, to the parents, thank you for allowing me to teach your child. As a whole it has been a wonderful and rewarding year with the class. The final months of school truly were a team effort, and our success started with your support and the student’s dedication to their education. This year has been a pleasure. If you ever need anything, please reach out.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 18th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is our last Fifth Grade Google Meet! We hope to see all of you there!! Check your email around 10AM for the link.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 17th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today's National Day celebrates a fellow teacher!!! That's right, today is National Sewart's Root Beer Day!!!! For many years now, June 17th has the distinction of being National Stewart’s Root Beer Day. Celebrating this holiday each year is easy, just enjoy some of Stewart’s Root Beer. Originating in 1924 in Mansfield, Ohio, Stewart’s Fountain Classics were a brand of old-fashioned fountain sodas. They are a brand of premium soft drinks made in the United States. Founded by Frank Stewart, he set up his first drive-in root beer stand to supplement his income as a school teacher. Commercial root beer production in the United States has been around since 1875. Producers traditionally use molasses and elements of sassafras as the main ingredients. Today, over 100 brands of root beer are produced with a range of flavors. Some add extra punches of vanilla while others lean on the caramel flavors. Some have a bitter bite while others are smooth from start to finish.
For my 5th grade inspiring chefs:
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 15th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Nature Photography Day!!! The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) along with millions of photographers and photography lovers across the nation observe Nature Photography Day on June 15th. Nature lovers and photographers alike celebrate this day with enthusiasm. They capture the breath-taking beauty all around us and encourage others to see the wonders of our natural Earth. Whether they take photos of wildlife, landscapes or both, the do so with a sense of awe. It’s in the spirit of preservation of these wonders that NANPA created the celebration. Every image that inspires us to care for our surroundings and preserve it for future generations celebrates the day.
Check out some of my Nature Photography:
Yesterday's Sunset from my Street
Layla Fighting a Giant Python in the Living Room
For my 5th grade inspiring chefs:
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 12th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Baking up some goodness on June 12th each year, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day celebrates the only cookie holiday in June. The day allows cookie lovers and peanut butter lovers to step away from the pies and cakes to indulge in a little peanut butter and cookie therapy.
Alabama’s American agricultural extension educator, George Washington Carver, promoted the peanut extensively. Well-known for his promotions, Carver compiled 105 peanut recipes from various cookbooks, agricultural bulletins, and other sources. In 1916, he created a Research Bulletin called How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human Consumption. The bulletin included three recipes calling for crushed or chopped peanuts as one of its ingredients. However, peanut butter cookies were not one of them. It was in the early 1920s peanut butter began to be listed as an ingredient in cookies. Incidentally, The peanut butter we know and love today didn’t become commercially available until the 1920s. In 1922, Joseph Rosefield kept the peanut oil from separating from the solids through this process. Afterwards, he patented the process of homogenization and sold it to a company that began making a peanut butter called Peter Pan. No one knows why we press crisscrossed fork marks into our peanut butter cookies before baking. However, homemade peanut butter cookies would just not be the same without the bit of decoration.
For my 5th grade inspiring chefs:
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 11th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
On June 11th, National German Chocolate Cake Day celebrates a cake with American roots. It also happens to be one of the top 10 favorite cakes in America. Although the name may sound like the cake originated in Germany, it did not. The cake’s roots can be traced back to 1852 when American Sam German made a type of dark baking chocolate for the American Baker’s Chocolate Company. Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate’s brand was named in honor of Sam German. Over 100 years later in 1957, a recipe for “German’s Chocolate Cake” appeared as the Recipe of the Day in the Dallas Morning Star. This recipe, created by Mrs. George Clay, used the Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate, and it became quite popular. During this time, General Foods owned the Baker’s brand and distributed Mrs. Clay’s recipe to other newspapers around the country. The current name of German Chocolate Cake, as we know it today, came to be as publications started dropping the ‘s.
For my 5th grade inspiring chefs: Kira's Kitchen
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 10th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
National Iced Tea Day on June 10th each year celebrates one of summer’s favorite drinks. Whether you prefer sweetened or unsweetened, with or without lemon, many love and enjoy iced tea by the glass full all summer long. Creating your custom iced tea is as easy as adding a hint of flavor. Whether you add a squeeze of lemon or the juice of raspberries, lime, passion fruit, strawberry, or cherry, make your iced tea your way. An alternative to carbonated soft drinks and quite popular in the United States, iced tea makes up about 85% of all tea consumed. Restaurants, convenience stores, vending machines, grocery stores and self-serve soda fountains make finding iced tea easy and convenient. Recipes for iced tea have been found dating back to the 1870s. The Buckeye Cookbook, published in 1876, and Housekeeping in Old Virginia, published in 1877, both contain iced tea recipes. It is believed, however, that iced tea started to appear in the United States in the 1860s and became widespread in the 1870s. During that time, hotels offered iced tea on their menus and railroad stations offered the beverage as well. In 1904, the beverage was introduced at the World’s Fair in St. Louise causing its popularity to explode.
For my 5th grade inspiring chefs: Kira's Kitchen
To celebrate Iced Tea Day - > Lemonade Tea
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 9th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
National Donald Duck Day on June 9th each year commemorates the birthday of a funny animated cartoon character. Donald Duck made his first screen debut on June 9, 1934, in The Wise Little Hen. Usually wearing a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie, Donald Duck is most famous for his semi-intelligible speech along with his mischievous and irritable personality. He has appeared in more films than any other Disney character. Donald was also declared in 2002 by TV Guide as one of the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time. His middle name is Fauntleroy. The name means “child king” and derived from Old French. During Donald’s second appearance in Orphan’s Benefit, he introduced his comic friend, Mickey Mouse. Donald’s girlfriend, Daisy Duck, along with his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, were introduced shortly after that. In addition to animation, Donald is also known for his appearance in comic books and newspaper comic strips. One of Donald Duck’s famous sayings is “Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.”
Check your email for the Google Meet Invite shortly before 10AM.
For my 5th grade inspiring chefs: Kira's Kitchen
(This is a series of kid friendly recipes done by a student just a little bit older than you. I really enjoyed the icebox cake.)
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 8th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
On June 8th, honor your closest and dearest friend on Best Friends Day. The relationship between best friends is often fierce and can withstand distance, storms and silence. Whether we’ve known them all our lives or they are more recently acquired, best friends make tough times bearable, fun times memorable, and memorable times priceless. When it comes to best friends, they run the gamut. They may be exactly like us or our complete opposite. According to a Pew Research poll, 98% of teens have one or more close friends. And 78% of them say they have one to five close friends. However, as we move into adulthood, our friendship-making ability changes, along with our priorities. Whether our best friends are from childhood or later in life varies. But one thing is sure: best friends smooth over the rough edges in life and make the rest of it quite interesting. No matter how many best friends surround you, reach out to them and celebrate the day!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 5th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
‘Tis the season to celebrate National Gingerbread Day. While that may sound strange, on June 5th each year, gingerbread lovers across the country celebrate by sampling their favorite recipes and gingerbread treats. Whether in the form of bread, cakes, bars, biscuits, or cookies, they’re delicious any time of year. The term “gingerbread” originally referred to preserved ginger, later referring to a confection made up of honey and spices. Gingerbread is a sweet food that typically uses honey or molasses rather than just sugar and is flavored with ginger. Gingerbread foods range from a soft, moist loaf cake to something closer to a ginger biscuit. It is believed that gingerbread was first brought to Europe in 992 by an Armenian monk. He lived there for seven years teaching gingerbread cooking until his death in 999. It wasn't until the 18th century, gingerbread became widely available. So in honor of National Gingerbread Day, break out your favorite gingerbread recipe. Another way to celebrate is by visiting your local bakery. Pick out a variety of gingerbread treats to share. Be sure to give your bakery a shout out, too! We even have a few recipes for you to try. It’s not just for cookies, you know.
Recipes you can try with your parents:
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 4th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Moooove over whiners! June 4th is National Cheese Day! An encyclopedia of cheese will cover the alphabet and broaden your vocabulary. It will undoubtedly contain more varieties of cheese than what’s found at the local grocer. Cheese is produced from the pressed curds of milk. The milk can come from cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. Temperature and aging affect the flavor and texture of the cheese, as well as spices and other seasonings added during the process.
Check your email for the link to the Google Meet right before 10AM
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 3rd:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Each year, National Chocolate Macaroon Day celebrates a tasty treat. Last month we celebrated National Macaroon Day on May 31st. But now we add a little chocolate to the mix, sweetening the deal, and a new National Day is required! The main ingredient is always shredded coconut, usually sweetened and sometimes toasted. Other ingredients include flour, sugar or sweetened condensed milk, and egg whites and flavoring. Once the ingredients are combined, the mixture is dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked. Chocolate is added either to the batter or the baked cookie is dipped into melted chocolate. While these cookies are quite beautiful, people either love or hate coconut. These sturdy cookies go well with coffee and tea, too. Serve them with biscotti, shortbread or lemon cookies to add variety. Bake up chocolate macaroons for your chocolate and coconut loving friends and family. Share your favorite recipes and combine milk, dark and white chocolates in your recipes. If you’re looking for one to make, enjoy this Chocolate Macaroons recipe.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 2nd:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
June 2nd is a day made for chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts. It’s National Rocky Road Day! In the United States, the most popular way to eat Rocky Road is in ice cream. Although there are many variations, traditionally, Rocky Road ice cream was made of chocolate ice cream, nuts, and marshmallows. Today, there are variations with vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, and almonds. People have been enjoying this delicious combination for many years. There are varying accounts of the origin of this ice cream, as there often are with the creation of something new. Sometime during the late 1920s, William Dreyer used inspiration from his partner Joseph Edy’s chocolate candy to make rocky road ice cream. Dryer did something he was probably told a hundred times not to do. He used his wife’s sewing scissors to chop up marshmallows and walnuts and added them to chocolate ice cream. Of course, it tasted good, so he was probably forgiven for using her good sewing shears for anything but fabric! Another who laid claim to the creation of rocky road ice cream was George Farren. He had simply blended a candy bar into chocolate ice cream creating the creamy dessert. Soon after, the stock market crashed, and the ice cream was given the name Rocky Road to bring smiles to faces during the Great Depression.
Check your email for our Google Meet right before 10AM
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
June 1st:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
On National Say Something Nice Day we have an opportunity to make June 1st extra pleasant for everyone. The purpose of this holiday is to counteract bullying and the lack of civility and common courtesy that is growing among people in today’s world. Hopefully, the practice of saying something nice today will continue into all tomorrows. When we were young, many of us often heard, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” One of the many reasons our parents taught us that is because once we say those words, we can’t take them back, no matter how true we think they might be. We all know someone whose true nature is kinder than most. Perhaps we even wish we could emulate them more than we do. Do they pay compliments or do they follow this old saying? Perhaps a little of both. But there are a few other lessons we can learn from generally nice people. It’s more than saying nice things to others. They genuinely listen to others and tend to put others first. When they pay a compliment, it isn’t usually practiced. Their sincerity is felt by the receiver.
Activity - > Say something nice to someone today.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 29th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Paperclip Day!!! National Paperclip Day on May 29th each year celebrates a small but unusually useful invention. Yes, even the paperclip has its own day of honor. The day celebrates the well-known piece of curved wire that keeps our papers together and helps us stay organized. While many may have claimed earlier invention of the paperclip, according to the Early Office Museum, Samuel B. Fay received the first patent for a “bent wire paper clip” in the United States in 1867. The original intention of Fay’s clip was to attach tickets to fabric. However, U.S. patent 64,088 recognized that it could also be used to attach papers together. As many as 50 others received patents for similar designs prior to 1899. One other notable name receiving a patent for his paperclip design in the United States was Erlman J. Wright in 1877. At that time, he advertised his clip for use in fastening newspapers. The Gem paperclip, which was most likely in production in Britain in the early 1870s by The Gem Manufacturing Company, was never patented. It is the most common type of wire paper clip and is still in use today. It was introduced to the United States around 1892 and in 1904, Cushman & Denison registered a trademark for the “Gem” name in connection with paper clips. Paperclips are still sometimes called Gem clips. Today, paperclips come in various sizes, shapes, and colors and can make your paperwork look more fun and lively.
Paperclips are not just for holding papers together. There are many other things that you can do with them!
- Replace a zipper tab
- Unclog a spray bottle
- Unclog a single-serve coffee maker
- Hem holder
- Emergency hooks for broken necklaces
- Making art
- And so much more
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 28th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
If you hear a sizzle and your mouth begins to water, it just might be National Beef Burger Day! On May 28th and all summer long, there’s no better time to enjoy a juicy beef burger. The day is all about kicking off the grilling season and honoring America’s favorite grilling protein – beef! A beef burger starts with real ground beef on a bun or between two slices of bread. And don’t forget the toppings like cheese, onions, pickles, and condiments. Each one allows for the perfect customization – the mouthwatering possibilities are endless. Of course, some of us like ours double stacked, and others prefer them spicy. Add those seasonings, too, if you want. What’s really important is what’s in the middle – that delicious beef burger.
Activity - Check out these Awesome Burger Recipes
Check your email around 10am for the Google Meet.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 27th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Since summer is just around the corner, May 27th calls for warm weather, sunshine, and National Grape Popsicle Day. That's right, today is National Grape Popsicle Day!! In San Francisco, California, in 1905, 11-yr-old Frank Epperson was outside on his porch, mixing water with a white powdered flavoring to make soda. Upon going inside, he left it there on the porch with the stirring stick still in it. That night the temperature reached a record low and the following morning, Frank discovered the drink had frozen to the stick. Years later, in 1922, Epperson introduced his treat at a fireman’s ball where it was a huge success. Then in 1923, he made and sold his frozen treat-on-a-stick at an amusement park in Alameda, California. Epperson applied for a patent in 1924 for his frozen confectionery, which he called “Epsicle” ice pop. He then renamed it “Popsicle“. Popsicles are one of summertime’s favorite treats for kids of all ages. National Grape Popsicle Day honors one of the most popular flavors!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 26th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
On May 26th each year, National Paper Airplane Day commemorates the simple aeronautical toy that’s been around for thousands of years. Flying paper planes is an inexpensive and awesome form of entertainment. So, put down your smartphones and get outside for some primitive fun – even if for only a few hours one day of the year. The use of paper airplanes is believed to have originated 2,000 years ago in China. The earliest known date of the creation of modern paper planes was said to have been in 1909.
Did you know?
The largest paper aircraft had a wingspan of 59.74 ft. Students and employees made it in Germany on 28th September 2013.
The distance record (226 feet, 10 inches) was set by Joe Ayoob, with a plane in February 2012.
The record time for the longest-lasting paper airplane flight is 29.2 seconds.
Activity - There’s more than one way to fold paper for a test flight. Find tips for designs at www.foldnfly.com
Check your email around 10am for the Google Meet.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 22nd:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
It is Flex Friday! Also today is National Road Trip Day!! The Friday before Memorial Day is declared National Road Trip Day and serves as the official kickoff of the summer road trip season. Millions of Americans hit the road each year over the long weekend, visiting friends and family while paying tribute to our American heroes. Two-thirds of American drivers report an increase in the number of trips they plan to take this summer and more than half of people plan to take a road trip. And we may see a new trend on the rise, with people reporting that the pandemic has made them more likely to take an outdoors-focused trip.
It’s clear that the open road calls when long weekends and Fridays roll around. We pack up, fuel up, stock up, and then crank up the tunes. In fact, road trippers say that having good music, audiobooks, and/or podcasts to listen to are the most important parts of a successful road trip. Additionally, say that having good snacks and drinks for the road, finding great places to eat on the way, and finding clean bathrooms to use while traveling are their most important parts of a successful road trip.
If you were planning a road trip, where would you go?
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 21st:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Every year on May 21st, International Tea Day promotes ways to sustain the production and consumption of tea. It’s also a day to spread awareness of the importance of tea in fighting hunger and poverty. You might be surprised to know that tea , not coffee, is the preferred beverage of choice for millions of people in the world. Every second, people consume 25,000 cups of tea worldwide. This equals 2.16 billion cups of tea per day. As the world population increases, so will the number of tea drinkers. Tea is especially popular in India and China. These two countries account for 37% of the world’s total population. Tea has a rich history in the world. According to legend, Emperor Shen Hung discovered tea when leaves from a tree blew into his pot of boiling water. This event happened in ancient China nearly 5,000 years ago. People in China and around the world have been drinking tea ever since.
Besides drinking it for taste, many tea drinkers enjoy the many health benefits of tea. These benefits include:
- Contains antioxidants
- Reduces one’s risk of heart attack and stroke
- Aids with weight loss
- Protects the bones
- Prevents tooth loss
- Boosts the immune system
- Soothes the digestive system
- Helps the body to feel more relaxed
Also, green tea seems to have more health benefits than black tea.
Check your email around 10 for the invite to our Google Hangout
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 20th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Juice Slush Day! It is always celebrated on the third Wednesday of May. National Juice Slush Day celebrates the icy delight that has come to be known as frozen juice slush. Royal courts from ages past used to bring down freshly fallen snow from mountain tops and spread crushed berries and mashed fruit on top. Little has changed. Billions of servings later the refreshing taste of icy fruit slush still thrills all ages. The world spins faster now. There just isn’t enough time to do everything that needs to be done. National Juice Slush Day dials back the pace and brings us to a more relaxed place. No Rush…Go Slush!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 19th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Devil’s Food Cake Day. It is enjoyed by chocolate cake lovers throughout the country and around the world. Devil’s Food Cake is a heavenly chocolate cake. It differs from a regular chocolate cake by its darker color and tends to be more moist and airy. Devil’s Food cake recipes use hot or boiling water as the primary liquid. Cocoa is typically utilized in the batter, as opposed to chocolate, and coffee can be added for a distinctive flavor. A delicious chocolate frosting usually accompanies the cake.
Recipe-> Devil Food Cake I
Check your email around 10 for the invite to our Google Hangout
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 18th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy National National No Dirty Dishes Day! This holiday is a challenge to step out of your normal routine and conquer the used not clean dishes. Anyone can use a dish, but can you immediately clean it to ensure that there are no dirty dishes in your home? Some helpful hints that may make your holiday a bit easier:
- Use disposable plates, cups, and silverware. To stay earth-friendly, choose ones that are biodegradable.
- Eat only foods that come in their own containers and eat small meals. For example, eat a banana for breakfast. Prepare hard-boiled eggs the day before (providing you made this yesterday) and enjoy them for lunch.
- Finally, avoid dirty dishes by washing every dish you use as you use it. That way, no dirty dish ends up in the sink.
I have faith that you call can master this holiday!
Activity: Clean all dirty dishes as soon as they are used!!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 15th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! Have you ever wondered how a single ingredient would change a recipe? If it weren’t for one curious baker, it would be hard to imagine where we would be without the invention of chocolate chips. In 1937, Ruth Graves Wakefield of Massachusetts must have been curious about what a little bit of chocolate would add to her cookies. While working at the Toll House Inn, she added cut-up chunks of a semi-sweet Nestle chocolate bar to a cookie recipe. The cookies were a huge success and in 1939 Wakefield signed an agreement with Nestle to add her recipe to the chocolate bar’s packaging. In exchange for the recipe, Wakefield received a lifetime supply of chocolate. The Nestle brand Toll House cookies were named for the Inn. This holiday is celebrated every May 15th.
May 15th is the 3rd Friday of May this year! Which means it is als National Endangered Species Day! Each year on the third Friday in May, National Endangered Species Day offers an opportunity for everyone to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species. The observance also encourages learning about wildlife habitats and the actions necessary to protect them. Every year you can participate along with thousands of others at events hosted by wildlife refuges, zoos, parks, community centers, aquariums, botanical gardens, libraries, and schools. Below you can find live video footage of animals in wildlife refuges, some zoos, a few aquariums, and a couple of farms. All of these animal cams were setup so students like you could see these animals, scientist could study these animals, and people as a whole could protect our endangered species from becoming extinct.
Awesome Animal Cams --->
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 14th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy National Underground America Day! This day recognizes the approximately 6,000 people who live in some form of underground architecture across North America. The holiday is observed on May 14th annually. It celebrates the lifestyle, architecture, and benefits of underground living. Subterranean living boasts energy conservation as one of its top advantages. Completely covered homes or earth-sheltered homes are covered on all sides with soil while earth-bermed homes leave one side exposed. Both allow for more stable temperatures within the home and less exposure to the elements. However, there are also some disadvantages. If you like lots of light and throwing open the windows on a summer day, this type of house might not be for you. While the underground lifestyle may not be for everyone, the holiday allows us to explore this technical marvel. Below is a google slide that I put together of some different types of underground homes for you to check out. They are really cool looking.
Awesome pictures ---> Underground Slide Show
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 13th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Apple Pie Day! That is right, it’s America’s favorite dessert! It is observed annually on May 13th. The very first apple pie recipe that we know of dates back to 1381 in England. The list of ingredients included good apples, good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and coffyn. Coffyn is a middle english term that refers to a type of pastry crust. Although apple pie can be traced back to England, the eastern shores of what is now The United States claimed the dessert as its own. You may have heard the phrase “as American as apple pie”, it has been around for more than 100 years. During the turn of the 20th century when whole toasted cereals were becoming the ‘health food’ fad, pie gained a bad reputation. Apple pie saved the day! According to some, apple pie is more nutritious than other pies. Soldiers during World War II were often quoted they were fighting “for Mom and apple pie.” In 1970, advertisers used the patriotic connection with a commercial jingle “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet.” As you can see National Apple Pie Day is a big deal. How can you observe this holiday? You can celebrate it by giving a shout out to your favorite apple pie baker. If you and your parents are up for a baking session you can try the recipe below.
Apple Pie ---> Click Here for the Recipe
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 12th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Limerick Day,
It is celebrated on the 11th of May.
The first two lines rhyme with the fifth line,
Line 3 and 4 rhyme to make it sound fine.
You can even write your own poem this way.
This poem was popularized by Edward Lear,
Who told people that poetry should not be a fear.
He wrote the Book of Nonsense in 1846,
Composed of limericks of humor and nonsense all in a mix.
The sight of a limerick is usually seen quite clear.
Appear Mrs. Berger and Mr. Hynes will,
On Google Hangout, the hour 10 am they shall fill.
Check your email for the line to join,
It’s easier than flipping a coin.
it’s going to be happening, fun, and real chill.
Check your email for the class meeting invite.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 11th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Submitted for your approval. Today is a National Twilight Zone Day! This day celebrates the iconic show that features mysterious twists and turns highlighted with eerie background music and unexplainable occurrences. The television show The Twilight Zone was created, written and narrated by Rod Serling. It premiered on October 1, 1959. The episodes were wildly popular, stretched the imagination, and captivated viewers. The show aired from 1959-1964. Your teacher would come home from school and watch an episode every day! The Twilight Zone and Rod Sterling created the groundwork for the genre of science fiction that you know today.
“You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension—a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.”
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 8th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Have a Coke Day. Coca-Cola has been around for 134 years. Coke distributes products in over 200 countries around the world as consumers down more than 1.8 million company beverage servings each day. While the holiday focuses on the bubbly, carbonated beverage, the drink and it’s associated memorabilia inspires collectors across generations. From sign art to vintage soda fountain glassware, collectors love to replicate classic flavors with authentic style. In the late 19th century, John Pemberton invented Coca-Cola, at Pemberton’s Eagle Drug and Chemical House in Georgia. He intended to patent the beverage as medicine. However, it turned out not to be medicine and a business man named Asa Griggs Candler bought the recipe for Coke for $1,750. Candler’s vision and marketing for Coke led to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century. Below is a short timeline and some commericials throughuot the year. Keep in mind the orginal commericals and ads weren't on TV because TV was invented in 1927.
Timeline
1891 – Bottling of Coco-Cola begins for the first time at the Biedenharn Candy Company in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
1894 – The first outdoor wall advertisement promoting the Coca-Cola drink was painted in Cartersville, Georgia
1914 – Atlanta’s Fleeman’s Pharmacy opens its doors. The longest-running commercial Coca-Cola soda fountain anywhere became a historic landmark of Atlanta and Coca-Cola. The pharmacy closed its doors in 1995 after 81 years.
1944 – The Coca-Cola Company manufactures its one-billionth gallon of Coca-Cola syrup on July 12th.
1955 – The company produces its first cans of Coke.
Check out these Ads across: CNN Coke Ads
Send Mrs. Henry your Fan Friday Photos
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 7th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National World Password Day. Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, banking, social media, private work, and life communications. In a cyber world, secure passwords are important. Other than keeping your information offline, long, unique and complex passwords protect your valuable information best. Another tactic is changing your passwords every few months or any time you think your accounts have been compromised.
Check your email around 10 for the invite to our Google Hangout
Send Mrs. Henry your Throwback Thursday Photos
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 6th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
I hope everyone enjoyed their Cinco De Mayo!! Today is National School Nurse Day, it is celebrated on May 6th and it honors all school nurses who care for the children in the schools every day. School nurses promote learning through healthy children. They provide bandaids for scrapes on the playground and check for fevers when a child shows the first sign of illness. School nurses are the first responders for medical concerns that may happen during the school day. Today is also National Crepe Suzette Day! The recipe first appeared in the 19th century in Paris courtesy of Chef Henri Charpentier. According to the chef’s memoir, he accidentally ruined a sauce for the crepes he was serving Prince Edward of Wales and his guests. With no time to recover, he tasted the burned sauce and discovered the flavors blended deliciously. When he served the dish, Charpentier named it Crepes Princesse. However, when the prince gently protested, Charpentier changed the name to Suzette in honor of the one female guest at the table. And now it has its own national day! Below is a recipe for you and your parents to try together (if they'd like).
Check email for National School Nurse Google Slide Card
Check out this recipe -----> Crepe Suzette Recipe
Send Mrs. Henry your Wacky Wednesday Photos
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 5th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy Cinco De Mayo!! Each year Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the 5th of May. Some ways it is celebrated include displaying banners, events highlighting Mexican culture, music, and regional dancing. School districts also hold special events to educate students about its historical significance. Every year Senora teaches you about Cinco de Mayo and this year I believe she has a fun Kahoot planned for you. Check her Google Classroom page for more information. Today is also National Cartoonist Day, so take a moment to draw something. Below are two sites to help you unleash your inner artist and a Cinco de Mayo activity. Check your email just for 10 to join our class meeting.
Try These -----> Cartoon with Disney
And These -----> Draw with Pixar
And This -------> Cinco de Mayo
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 4th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is May 4th, it is Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you each year on National Star Wars Day. Or is it, “May the force be with you?” It all depends on whether you like using puns or not. Thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the nation. Some people celebrate by wearing their Wookie costume or bring their lightsaber wherever they go. They prepare for warp speed, and say, "May the fourth be with you." Also you could celebrate by watching some Star Wars films or play some trivia. Make some outer space snacks to enjoy, too.
Watch this ------> Star Wars 40th Anniversary Tribute to a New Hope
Checkout this ----> Star Wars Fun Science Projects!
And this --------> 5 Activities to do on Star Wars Day
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
May 1st:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Space Day! It is celebrated on the first Friday in May. The day acknowledges the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The goal of the holiday is to promote math, science, technology, and engineering education in young people. The hope is to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in space-related jobs. Space travel needs way more than just astronauts. Careers in space involve a wide range of specialties. Going to space requires many working parts, and that’s not just the parts that go into space. All kinds of engineers build the equipment, computers and make the computations. Accountants and public relations manage the books and the press. Meteorologists, chemists, physicists, and biologists analyze data and doctors monitor the health of the astronauts. As preparations are underway, photographers and writers record the events. While we’ve only been exploring space for less than 60 years, we continue to learn so much. Imagine all the roles in space travel you could fill.
Watch this story read to you from space ------> Hey-Ho to Mars We Go
Checkout this ----> Apollo 11
And this --------> One Giant Leap for Mankind
And these pictures ------>NASA Images of the Day Gallery
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 30th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Bugs Bunny Day!! Bugs Bunny first appeared in a short film on April 30th in 1938. Bugs Bunny became an instant hit for the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Cartoons. At one time or another you all have seen him on tv, in movies, commercials, at Great Adventure, or all other medias. But did you know that his famous catch phrase, " Eh, what's up, doc?" wasn't said until 1940, two full years after he began the most famous cartoon rabbit in history! In honor of Bugs Bunny's Birthday, and like his castmates Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Porky Pig, Pepe Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, and Elmer Fudd, I will be celebrating his 82nd birthday with a carrot cake.
Checkout this video ----> Bugs Bunny Through the Decades (its 2 minutes and 40 seconds.... wait until you see how famous Bugs actually is.)
Check your email right before 10am for our morning meeting hangout.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 29th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is International Dance Day! It is celebrated all around the world. It is a celebration of how dancing positively impacts our lives. The human body’s ability to move, groove, pop, and lock has captivated the way we interact with music and express ourselves artistically. This day was created to allow the world to recognize dance as a professional art form. Dancing gives us the ability to communicate emotions frequently deeper than our own language. International Dance Day is a tribute to millions of people across generations who have dedicated their lives to this craft of enchantment. Dancing is an action shared by both professionals and amateurs alike and is enjoyed in all parts of the world. This day is all about celebrating the history of dance and recognizing its monumental place across all cultures. Challenge yourself by learning a new dance you’ve always wanted to know. You can do this by yourself or with a group of friends!
Activity: Try to learn a new dance.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 28th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Super Hero Day! A Marvel Comic's employee created the holiday in 1995. National Super Hero Day recognizes and celebrates the real and fictional heroes in our lives. Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Hulk, and Spiderman are just some of the superheroes whose names we recognize. Even though they are fictional, these superheroes are great role models for our children. They serve and protect while fighting evil. Our real-life superheroes may not have superpowers or wear capes, but they are also great role models who serve and protect while fighting evil. Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, doctors, and teachers are just a few of the heroes who protect us on a daily basis. You can celebrate by wearing a super hero shirt or by simply thanking someone you consider a hero in your life.
"Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary." ~ Gerard Way
Check your email (Around 9:55) for our Morning Meeting Google Hangout at 10.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 27th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Tell a Story Day! Each year in the United States, National Tell a Story Day encourages people of all ages to share all kinds of stories. Whether it’s read from a book, one from your imagination, or an actual story from a childhood memory, the day supports gathering with friends and family to share those stories. Storytelling is an ancient practice used to hand down knowledge from one generation to the next. It’s a wonderful way to pass on family traditions, histories, and long told tales and can be entertaining as well as educational. Some of the very best stories come from real-life experience.
Morning Activity: Complete this ------> April 27th Share
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 24th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is Arbor Day!! It is celebrated on the last Friday of April each year. National Arbor Day encourages us to celebrate and plant trees. Arbor Day started in Nebraska, it challenged people to plant trees and they planted more than 1 million trees in the first year. Trees provide vital protection for the Earth’s topsoil from erosion, oxygen, and homes for wildlife. They also are a renewable resource that provides a variety of materials for building, fuel, and office supplies.Trees beautify our environment, provide shade on a sunny day, and improve our quality of life. The day celebrates all these things and aims for American generations to enjoy all the benefits trees have to offer.
Morning Activity: Check this out -> History of Arbor Day
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 23rd:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is 2 pretty awesome national days. Now that we have a renewed interest in protecting our planet Earth. April 23rd is National Picnic Day!! On this day people are encouraged to back a lunch and celebrate this day by having a picnic of your own. Pack up a cooler or basket with a few of your favorite items. Make sure to include a drink, like water, to go along with your meal. Be sure to keep perishable items on ice so no one gets sick. Visit an outdoor area. Lay the blanket out in the sun or shade (whichever you prefer) and enjoy the day with a meal under the sky. If the weather does not cooperate, have a picnic in your home on the living room floor! April 23rd is also National Poem in Your Pocket Day! A day that you are suppose to read your favorite poem and share it with others. In celebration, you share your favorite poem with someone at your house.
Check your email around 9:50 for the link to our Morning Meeting.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 22nd:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is Earth Day.
It is observed each year on April 22nd. Learn more about Earth Day and participate in the events digitally this year at the official Earth Day Website. https://www.earthday.org/ The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something
today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. ~ Gaylord Nelson – Founder of Earth DayCheck your email for a Google Slide Activity.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 21st:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Kindergarten Day!! Each year on April 21st, National Kindergarten Day honors the birthday of the man who started the first Kindergarten. Friedrich Wilhelm August Frobel who was born on April 21, 1782 and eventually died on June 21, 1852. He is credited with starting the very first Kindergarten in Germany in 1837. Frobel was a German teacher and he laid a foundation for modern education, recognizing that children learn through play and experience.
The first kindergarten, which means garden for the children, was developed in Blankenburg, Germany. The kindergarten fostered Frobel’s social experience for children, which would allow them to transition from home to school more smoothly. So in honor of the day email your kindergarten teacher and wish them a Happy Kindergarten Day and theank them for all their hard work!
"Holman Students are Working Hard" VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
Send a picture of you working hard on school assignments. 50 students have sent a picture so far!
Send a picture by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd to be featured in a new video!
Remember to send your pictures to lahenry@jacksonsd.org
Check your email for the 10 AM meeting.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
April 20th:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Welcome back from spring break. We hope you had a relaxing time off from school. Today is our first day back, so it is time to return to our school routines. It is also National Upside Down Pineapple Cake! Also, remember to send in your pictures for the next video.
"Holman Students are Working Hard" VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
Send a picture of you working hard on school assignments. 50 students have sent a picture so far!
Send a picture by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd to be featured in a new video!
Remember to send your pictures to lahenry@jacksonsd.org
Additionally, Answer our share question below.
Click to complete --------> Day 19 Share
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 18:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Zoo Lovers Day!!!! You can celebrate by exploring a zoo virtually. Each year millions of people visit zoos and learn about the many animals that live there. These facilities help protect species that are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered. They also provide education to the public about a broad variety of animals and their habitats, that most people would never get the chance to see in the wild. Enjoy seeing your favorite animals swinging from the trees or splashing in the water and have a fun-filled day.
A few zoo facts:
- The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo and was opened to the public in 1765.
- The United State’s first public zoo is the Central Park Zoo in New York. It opened in 1874.
- There are 350 zoos in the United States. New Jersey has 12 Zoos and 1 is located right in Jackson, NJ at Six Flags.
Activity: Virtual Zoo Trip
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams <------Scroll down and select an animal to watch live!
Click to complete --------> Day 18 Share
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 17:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Today is National Coffee Cake Day. It is observed each year on April 7. Coffee cake is a cake that is intended to be eaten while enjoying a cup of coffee, maybe for breakfast or during a coffee break. One may choose to serve this cake to guests around their coffee table. Did you know that coffee cake itself does not contain any coffee. They are usually single-layer cakes made in square, rectangle or ring-shaped pans. Coffee cakes are often flavored with cinnamon or other spices, seeds, nuts and fruits, such as blueberries or apples. Typically they have a crumb topping or a glaze drizzle. You may not have a coffee cake at your house but you can celebrate by having a tasty treat at somepoint today.
Click to complete --------> Day 17 Share
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 16:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
We hope you enjoyed your time off from school. Over the weekend, it was NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY. On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They’re also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning.Their work is an impressive accomplishment.
At Holman Elementary School Mrs. Schadl provides guidance and exposes you not only to texts, print media, and literature but to digital resources and the technology, too. These resources connect them to libraries around the world. A school librarian’s ability to manage scores of media and a library full of students with numerous projects and schedules astounds us. As you know, Mrs. Schadl puts together all of Read Across America Week and coordinates a play featuring your teachers, and a night of pajamas and read alouds as well.
If we were in school we would make Mrs. Schadl a Card thanking her for being a wonderful librarian. Be sure to check your email for the Morning Meeting Google Slide. We will be making her a Virtual Card and we will send it to her tonight.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 15:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today kicks off our Remote Learning - Fun Challenge Week. Each day will give you a task to complete. Today’s challenge is 'Draw a picture or write a letter to a friend'. Also remember to send in your pictures to us and Mrs. Henry.
Today is also NATIONAL FIND A RAINBOW DAY! Each year on April 3rd, National Find A Rainbow Day challenges us to look to the sky and find a colorful rainbow in the distance. Of course, finding a rainbow is not as easy as it sounds and if you are lucky enough to find yourself outside just after a rainstorm in early April, you may just be able to catch a quick glimpse and even take a snapshot of one of these wonderful natural events. Many people see as an artistic masterpiece in the sky. It is also said that every person sees a rainbow slightly differently. Good luck in your hunt for a rainbow today, the weather seems to be cooperating for this holiday! A Hynes Helpful Hint: Once you have the two things that you need which are rain and sunshine. Stand so your back is to the sun and the rainbow should be infront of you.
Optional: Rainbow Directions if you can't find one outside ----> Make your own Rainbow Directions (When you get this to work, take a picture and send it to me.)
Be sure to check your email for the Morning Meeting Google Slide.
REMOTE LEARNING - FUN CHALLENGE WEEK
Friday 4/3: Draw a picture or write a letter to a friend
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 14:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today kicks off our Remote Learning - Fun Challenge Week. Each day will give you a task to complete. Today’s challenge is 'Write your name with sticks, rocks, or other outdoor material'. Also remember to send in your pictures to us and Mrs. Henry.
Today is also WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY! The United Nations General Assembly declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness day in 2008 to draw attention to the growing need for innovative programs designed to support those with autism. Throughout the day, organizations hold events supporting autism awareness. Show your support for someone you know. Share your story and make your voice heard. While the day also celebrates the stories and lives of those with autism, it’s also important to remember that autism is a life long condition with varying degrees of severity. It’s important to continue to support research for treatment and therapies that will improve the lives of those with autism.
Be sure to check your email for the Morning Meeting Hangout Invitation at 10.
REMOTE LEARNING - FUN CHALLENGE WEEK
Thursday 4/2: Write your name with sticks, rocks, or other outdoor materials
Friday 4/3: Draw a picture or write a letter to a friend
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 13:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today kicks off our Remote Learning - Fun Challenge Week. Each day will give you a task to complete. Today’s challenge is 'Play a Card Game or Board Game with your Family'. Also remember to send in your pictures to us and Mrs. Henry.
Today is also April Fools' Day! April Fools’ Day is celebrated on April 1st each year. It has been celebrated for several centuries all around the world though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools’ Day traditions include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, often yelling “April Fools!”
Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar, where the New Year was celebrated at the spring equinox, to the Gregorian Calendar which is the calendar we use today. Back then without cellphones, phones, facetime, computers, tv, the internet, modern technology, or great teachers like myself or Mrs. Berger, people were slow to get the news. Some that did get the news did not realize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1. They continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1, and they became the target of jokes. The people that celebrated that week were called “April Fools.”
According to the History Channel, some very notable modern day April Fools’ Day Pranks include: In 1957, the BBC reported that Swiss farmers were experiencing a record spaghetti crop and showed footage of people harvesting noodles from trees. In 1985, Sports Illustrated writer George Plimpton tricked many readers when he ran a made-up article about a rookie pitcher named Sidd Finch who could throw a fastball over 168 miles per hour. In 1996, Taco Bell, the fast-food restaurant chain, duped people when it announced it had agreed to purchase Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and intended to rename it the Taco Liberty Bell. In 1998, after Burger King advertised a “Left-Handed Whopper,” scores of clueless customers requested the fake sandwich. And Google has notoriously hosted April Fools’ Day prank that have included everything from “telepathic search” to the ability to play Pac Man on Google Maps.
Watch the Actual News Report from 1957 --> The Great Spaghetti Crop April Fools Joke
Click to complete ----->Day 13 Share
REMOTE LEARNING - FUN CHALLENGE WEEK
Wednesday 4/1: Play a card game or board game with your family
Thursday 4/2: Write your name with sticks, rocks, or other outdoor materials
Friday 4/3: Draw a picture or write a letter to a friend
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 12:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today kicks off our Remote Learning - Fun Challenge Week. Each day will give you a task to complete. Today’s challenge is 'Take a Walk or Bike Rde with a Family Member Day.' Also remember to send in your pictures to us and Mrs. Henry.
Today is also National Crayon Day! Crayons were invented by Edwin Binney, and it is his creatation of the brightly colored crayons that we are familiar with today. He was part owner of Binney & Smith, a company that produced products such as paint, pigments and slate pencils for schools. In 1903, Binney & Smith created the Crayola Division and produced colored wax crayons for children for the first time. So in honor of the day, opening up a box of crayons and color up a world of imagination for hours of fun.
Be sure to check your email from Mrs. Berger for the Morning Meeting Hangout Invitation.
Coloring Page to enjoy -----> National Crayon Day Page
REMOTE LEARNING - FUN CHALLENGE WEEK
Tuesday 3/31: Take a walk or bike ride with a family member
Wednesday 4/1: Play a card game or board game with your family
Thursday 4/2: Write your name with sticks, rocks, or other outdoor materials
Friday 4/3: Draw a picture or write a letter to a friend
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 11:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today kicks off our Remote Learning - Fun Challenge Week. Each day will give you a task to complete. Today’s challenge is 'Read somewhere Comfy and Cozy.' Also remember to send in your pictures to us and Mrs. Henry.
Today is also National Virtual Vacation Day! National Virtual Vacation Day is here reminding us all to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate no matter where we are. If you can dream it, you can achieve a virtual vacation. Enjoy an exciting African safari. Or hike the exotic Amazon rainforest. Explore a space vacation if you dare! Adventurers to armchair travelers thrill at the possibilities. Check your email for this morning activity.
Vacation to enjoy ----->Check your Email for a Google Slide.
REMOTE LEARNING - FUN CHALLENGE WEEK
Monday 3/30: Read somewhere comfy and cozy
Tuesday 3/31: Take a walk or bike ride with a family member
Wednesday 4/1: Play a card game or board game with your family
Thursday 4/2: Write your name with sticks, rocks, or other outdoor materials
Friday 4/3: Draw a picture or write a letter to a friend
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 10:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy Scribble Day! Today people all over the world celebrate by drawing and doing other artsy things! Our themed days continue and so should your pictures!! Each day, take pictures of yourself and send them to us!! Today is Holman Spirit Wear Day!!! So do your school work today while you wear either your Holman Gear, Red, or Black! Watch the video below and then AFTER watching the whole video, click on the link for the share.
Click to Watch ---->Holman Spirit Week
Click to complete ----->Check your Email for a Google Slide.
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 9:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy International Purple Day! Today people all over the world celebrate by wearing purple! Purple happens to be my second favorite color! It is also National Spinach Day. Like Popeye, people celebrate by eating spinach, getting strong, and saving Olive Oil! Our themed days continue and so should your pictures!! Each day, take pictures of yourself and send them to us!! Today is Favorite Mug or Cup Day!!! So do your school work today while you drink from your favorite mug or cup! Watch the video below and then AFTER watching the whole video, click on the link for the share.
Click to Watch ---->Favorite Mug or Cup Day Reading
Click to complete ----->Day 9 Share
If you are in my literacy class, please check your school email.
The rest of the weeks spirit days:
Friday 3/27 - Holman Spirit Day - Wear your Holman colors!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 8:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy National Waffle Day! Today people celebrate by eating waffles! Waffles are an excellent breakfast food, they are fantastic for lunch, you can be paired with chicken for dinner, and finally cover them in ice cream and whip cream for dessert! Our themed days continue and so should your pictures!! Each day, take pictures of yourself and send them to us!! Today is Crazy Hair and Silly Sock Day!!! So do your school work today in your silly socks with crazzy hair! Watch the video below and then AFTER watching the whole video, click on the link for the share.
Click to Watch ---->Crazy Hair and Silly Sock Day Reading
Click to complete ----->Day 8 Share
If you are in my literacy class, please check your school email.
The rest of the weeks spirit days:
Thursday 3/26 - Favorite Mug/Cup Day - Use your favorite cup or mug while doing your schoolwork!
Friday 3/27 - Holman Spirit Day - Wear your Holman colors!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 7:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy National Cheesesteak! Today annually people celebrate by eating cheese steaks! I plan to celebrate twice, once during lunch and then again during dinner. Our themed days continue and so should your pictures!! Each day, take pictures of yourself and send them to us!! Today is Disney Shirt Day!!! So do your school work today in your Disney shirt! Watch the video below and then AFTER watching the whole video, click on the link for the share.
Click to Watch ---->Disney Shirt Day Reading
Click to complete ----->Day 7 Share
The rest of the weeks spirit days:
Wednesday 3/25 - Crazy Socks and Hair Day - Wear your crazy socks with crazy hair!
Thursday 3/26 - Favorite Mug/Cup Day - Use your favorite cup or mug while doing your schoolwork!
Friday 3/27 - Holman Spirit Day - Wear your Holman colors!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 6:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. This week we have an exciting five days of themes planned for you. As you participate each day, take pictures of yourself and send them to us!! Today is Pajama Day!!! So do your school work today in your favorite pair of pajamas! Watch the video below (it only took like 14 takes so bare with me, I’m sure they’ll get better as we go on) and then AFTER watching the whole video, click on the link for the share.
Click to Watch ---->Pajama Day Reading
Click to complete ----->Day 6 Share
The rest of the weeks spirit days:
Tuesday 3/24 - Disney Shirt Day - Wear a Disney shirt or outfit!
Wednesday 3/25 - Crazy Socks and Hair Day - Wear your crazy socks with crazy hair!
Thursday 3/26 - Favorite Mug/Cup Day - Use your favorite cup or mug while doing your schoolwork!
Friday 3/27 - Holman Spirit Day - Wear your Holman colors!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 5:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Congratulations on completing your first week of remote learning!! You have all been working so hard. Also, Mrs. Berger and I miss seeing you everyday. There is a share this morning, it is just not a question like usual. If you all check your emails, I have shared with you a google slides presentation. It should be there now. When you open it you will see your morning meeting share and activity for today! Follow the directions and be creative. Happy Fun Friday!!!
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 4:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Happy Spring!! The first day of spring is marked by the vernal equinox. This is the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, or imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator. If you remember when we attempted to be planets, we were revolving around the rotating planet which were rotating on its axis and revolving around the sun in the middle of the room.... If we made it from the front board to Mrs. Berger's desk, we would have simulated the vernal equinox happening. Spring is usually on the 20th, but since leap year occured this year, we celebrate it on the 19th!
Click to complete --------> Day 4 Share
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 3:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
We hope you are all enjoying your remote learning experience. This is new for all of us, so today for share we are looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the last two days. Additionally, I have prepared a morning meeting game for us to play with the share from yesterday. How well do you know your classmates? Open the matching game and select the name that goes along with their favorite thing that is green. If you are correct the tiles will light up green and if you are incorrect it will flash red. How fast can you match our class??
Click to play the Game --->Morning Meeting Game!!!!!!
Click to complete --------> Day 3 Share
Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 2:
Good Day Lads and Lassies,
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Did you know that he first St. Patrick’s Day parade, though, took place not in Ireland, but the United States, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York in 1762. As the years went on, the parades became a popular celebration of Irish-American heritage. Today, March 17 is a day of international celebration, as millions of people around the globe put on their best green clothing and watch parades.
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Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
Morning Meeting! The Remote Learning Edition
Day 1:
Good Morning 5th Graders,
Welcome to day one of remote learning. We hope you enjoyed your time off this weekend. As we begin to learn remotely over the next two weeks, this will be the home of our morning message! You can click on the link below to answer the Morning Meeting Question. Each day you will have a new morning meeting share to kick start the day. You only need to submit your answer once a day. I will share the results of these shares later in the week and possibly even host a morning meeting game!!
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Your Teachers,
Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Berger
P.S. On my remote learning page, I will be putting notes, reminders, and examples to help you complete your Math and Science Activities. You also can contact us with any questions through email: khynes@jacksonsd.org or sberger@jacksonsd.org
