The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Chris Van Allsburg

Harris Burdick Link

Each of the following images has a story.  As a matter of fact, each one has many stories.

You're invited to add yours.  Please look through the pictures and decide which one speaks to you.  

Compose a story, and tell us what the real mystery is about! Incorporate the caption in your story.

Have fun!

Week of 5/27/2014

I hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day Weekend! Don't forget, we have a field trip on Thursday. Walking Tour of Boston! To get ready for our trip, please use the link below to visit Ben Edward's website and answer a few questions. This should be done before Thursday.  

Field Trip Homework

April 28, 2014

Biography Project - Website

HW Cover Page

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, May 1st - Break Dancing Show

Monday, May 5th - Math MCAS

Wednesday, May 7th - Math MCAS

Monday, May 12th - Science MCAS

Wednesday, May 14th Science MCAS

Friday, June 13th - Biography Presentation (HH Gymnasium) @ 9:00 a.m.

Monday, April 14, 2014

The only homework for this week is to complete your iBook App Manuals.  Don't forget, these are due on Thursday, April 17th.  

Use the flipcharts we looked at in class to help you! 

April 7, 2014

Homework Cover Page

5th Graders at Happy Hollow are completing a cool take on a reading project! They are working on creating an iPad App manual for their chosen book.  Students may work on this at home and during free time at school.  This project is due on Thursday, April 17th.   Looking forward to seeing the final products!

iPad Manual

It's almost here! As part of the fifth grade curriculum, students select a famous person who has made a difference in the world to research.  This is the culminating 5th grade project and is lots of fun!  Stay tuned for more updates.  Check out the link below for your selection sheet (due Friday) and the biography list. Have fun!

Biography Selection

Biography List

Monday, March 31, 2014

Can you believe tomorrow is April! I sure can't, especially with this weather!

Homework Cover page


A special part of 5th grade is the Memory Book! At the end of the school year, each 5th grader will have a memory book full of pictures and memories of their time in elementary school.  As part of your homework this week, you will write a paragraph describing your favorite memory at Happy Hollow.  Use the link below to submit your paragraph. Be sure to proofread before submitting - it will be published in the book!

5th Grade Memory Book Link