McMurrich JPS & Albion Heights JMS students recently received National awards from @TLPCanada for business ventures https://t.co/U4QpRkRg2m

— Toronto DSB (@tdsb) July 4, 2016

Dear 301,

Our last post for the school year!  Thank you for an amazing year of learning and excitement.  Wow I can't believe how 10 months of learning have flown by.  As a class community we have collaborated, created and communicated effectively to become active and engaged learners.  You have motivated each other to do an amazing things and inspired me to bring in new initiatives into the class and grow as an educator.  As a class community we have grown together to support not only each other but those beyond the wall of McMurrich.   Good luck in Grade 6 and Grade 7 and remember to accept new challenges with positivity and excitement.   Remember reach for the moon even if you miss you will land amongst the stars.  As Nelson Mandela once said "Education is the most powerful weapon we have to change the world."  Be the leaders you were meant to be.

Last piece of homework for the summer:

1.  Lots of rest

2.  Eat lots of great food

3.  Sleep In

4.  Play and enjoy the outdoors (be summer safe)

5.  Read a new book

6.  Build or create new things from items in your immediate environment

7.  Visit with friends and family

8.  Take time to imagine and create new ideas

9.  Go swimming, ride a bike, take a walk, go running, play basketball, baseball, soccer tennis.... stay active

10. Watch a great movie, tv show or play a great game 

Be safe and remember you are amazing individuals and let your voices be heard.

Thank you to the parents in Room 301 for your support and commitment to room 301.  

Lv. Ms Rambaran

P.S. Thank you to everyone for your generous gifts and warm wishes.  I will miss you all and have a great summer.

An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students. Yes, we only have a few short days left in the school year BUT we are certainly not done working as a class community.

Graduation: return information sheets asap.

McMichael Art Gallery: forms and funds due

VISUAL ARTS:  (Coloured copy of artist study painting ready for painting day)

*** Bring in an artifact/item that would be interesting to photograph up close with a digital microscope for tomorrow

** Photography with Guest Artist Michael Dauda, prints will be done soon.

* Artist bio creating your TimeToast or PowToon. Presentations will continue this week.

SCIENCE: Space: complete the extreme packing list based on essentials chart (google classroom)

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher 

Human Body- finalize research so that you are ready to design your operation game

The first week of June is now done and now we are prepping for Island School.

We had another great week of learning a trip to the Barns, an author visit, and worked on a collaborative art project.

Over the weekend continue working on your Powtoon and Social Studies Research.

This is a DEVICE FREE excursion

Packing List
General Clothing:
- Pyjamas
- slippers or indoor shoes
- underwear (3)
- socks (4-6)
- sweatshirt/sweater
- warm jacket for the evening activities
- long pants

Spring Items
- shorts
- sun hat with brim
- t-shirt (2)
- insect repellent (DEET less than 10% liquid or stick not aerosol)
- running shoes /hiking shoes (flip flops not recommended as outdoor shoes)
- water bottle

Bedding
- sleeping bag or 2 sheets
- pillow and pillow case

Toiletries
- prescription medication needed during the trip (+ 1day extra for emergencies)
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- soap
- shampoo
- towel and wash cloth
- deodorant
- hairbrush/comb
- sunscreen
- lip balm

Optional
- book/magazine
- watch
- sunglasses
- playing cards
- board games
- bag for dirty laundry
- moisturizing cream
- ear plugs for light sleepers
- water bottles

The island school has a supply of rain ponchos and rain boots for those who need to borrow them.

DO NOT BRING:
- Snacks gum candy, drinks
- ipod or mp3 players, electronic games, cell phones, or cell phone cameras
- money, valuables, knives, matches
- perfume, cologne

FunFair tomorrow... don't miss out  :)

What did you do today?
Well we....

1. Went to the Barn to finish our Sustainabiltiy Program
2. Sketching our self portrait smash plans for grad mural
3. Exploring by the Seat of your Pants: Google Hangout session with Grace Young.
4. Testing our kite designs/build

Tonight Review and Bump up
1. Science and Social Studies Research
2. Powtoon- Due Tuesday

TY @TheStopCFC Xuan-Yen&Kanaka providing Ss with the opportunity to learn about creating a sustainability community pic.twitter.com/u3qAVMtb4w

— Kamla Rambaran (@kamla_sharbear) June 8, 2016

@encausticman using inspiration from #trimagnus @aaron_leighton @cton to create a #collaborative art piece @tdsb pic.twitter.com/6bpxlPznMR

— Kamla Rambaran (@kamla_sharbear) June 8, 2016

Ss testing kite designs and considering the 4 forces of flight @tdsb @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/TTplBeJpVX

— Kamla Rambaran (@kamla_sharbear) June 8, 2016

Graduation: a package has been sent home today. Ms Tavares will be retaking the grad photo.  Her hope is that everyone will be at school tomorrow or Thursday (FunFair) and we will retake the photo at the front of the school. Please return and RVSP sections to me or parent email provided.

Building kites & discussing how the 4 forces of flight act on them:messy/inventive Can't wait to test them out @tdsb pic.twitter.com/RfrFcNIF1J

— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) June 7, 2016

Business day companies reflecting on their learning experience at pickle barrel @McMBusinessDay @TLPCanada @tdsb pic.twitter.com/qapHYmyrdl

— Kamla Rambaran (@kamla_sharbear) June 6, 2016

At business day luncheon to celebrate @McMBusinessDay journey @TLPCanada @tdsb pic.twitter.com/kjjkl6SAWZ

— Kamla Rambaran (@kamla_sharbear) June 6, 2016

Congrats 2 all Ss nominated by peers: leaders, innovators & risk takers @tdsb @TLPCanada @WhelerJuli #mcmbizday pic.twitter.com/EE3TchQzHJ

— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) June 6, 2016