Monday, July 4, 2016

Wednesday, June 29, 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.




Monday, June 13, 2016

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




Friday, June 10, 2016

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

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

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



Tuesday, June 7, 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.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Preparing for Flight discussions and kite build next week... check out this video:

Friday, June 3, 2016

As we enter the last month of the school year I am excited to end the year with a bang.
Have a fantastic weekend!

VISUAL ARTS: finalize your jot notes and paragraph- Monday you will start your Powtoon or Timetoast
 
SCIENCE:Space: complete the extreme packing list based on essentials chart (google classroom)
Flight: begin collecting materials for Kite build next week
Bridge: begin to collect material for your bridge build
Finalize Human Body research

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Monday, May 30, 2016

Broadway Show June 1st: Stage Crew members please connect with parent(s)
Field Trip Forms: Business Luncheon & McMichael Art Gallery please return forms & funds 

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students. Get plenty of rest tonight, eat a hardy breakfast and bring a refillable bottle of water. For students who prefer using their own materials, it would be helpful to have extra pencils, an eraser, a ruler and a calculator. I have materials in class for students to use as needed.

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Broadway Show June 1st: Bring in all props needed for Wednesday

Field Trip Forms: Business Luncheon & McMichael Art Gallery please return forms & funds 

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students. Get plenty of rest tonight, eat a hardy breakfast and bring a refillable bottle of water. For students who prefer using their own materials, it would be helpful to have extra pencils, an eraser, a ruler and a calculator. I have materials in class for students to use as needed.

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher 






Wednesday, May 25, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS to students in Room 301 & 308 on receiving The Learning Partnership BMO Financial Group National Student Innovation Award. Category: Originality

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child. DUE this week.

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher




Friday, May 20, 2016

The second week of May was exciting and brought many learning opportunities from Track and Field to Silverbirch and prepping for EQAO.  Have a fantastic weekend be safe and enjoy time with family and friends.

RAGTIME:  
1.  Bring in Props
2.  Brainstorm ideas for tableau
3.  Start to write the introduction for our musical production.  (I have created a document and sent out an invitation. (the intro should include ideas from the play, the time period and creating justice for all)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Monday, May 16, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Local/Global Issues Wiki 

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Local/Global Issues Wiki 

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.



Tuesday, May 10, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Local/Global Issues Wiki 

 Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Monday, May 9, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki





This is a big week for the McMurrich Welcomes Refugees project! A professional artist will be working with the children to create artworks around the theme of "The Butterfly Effect," which will be displayed at an art show/bake sale/open mic talent night on Friday! Bakers and other volunteers needed! More info 
here: http://mcmurrichschool.blogspot.ca/2016/04/the-butterfly-effect.html or come to the McMurrich Welcomes Refugees committee meeting on Tuesday May 10th at 7 o'clock in the library.

Next School Council meeting is on Thursday May 19th.
McMurrich School Council

Friday, May 6, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid)
Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry
5- U7 L1 #1 2
6- U7 L2 Entrance Pass

 SOCIAL STUDIES: 
1.  Being a Global/Local Detective and share in Padlet
2.  Develop one additional inquiry question for your research area
3.  Find one website that can be used as a resource
     consider the following:
    - are you able to understand the text (5 finger rule)
    - does it connect to your topic and inquiry questions
    - read several parts of the website before selecting it

BUSINESS DAY:
1.  Reflection on Google Classroom- Past Due

Oral Response Questions (Business Day):
  1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
  2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
  3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
  4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
  5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.


Tuesday, May 3, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry
5- U7 L1 #1 2
6- U7 L2 Entrance Pass
SOCIAL STUDIES: Being a Global/Local Detective and share in Padlet
- Develop one additional inquiry question for your research area

BUSINESS DAY:
1.  Reflection on Google Classroom- Due Wednesday

Oral Response Questions (Business Day):
  1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
  2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
  3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
  4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
  5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.

Monday, May 2, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry

SOCIAL STUDIES: Being a Global/Local Detective and share in Padlet

Oral Response Questions (Business Day):
  1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
  2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
  3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
  4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
  5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Business Day: Reflection #2 assigned in Google Classroom

Oral Response Questions (Business Day):
  1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
  2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
  3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
  4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
  5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.




Thursday, April 28, 2016

Business Day 2016

Congratulations to everyone! 
 Today's Business Day event was a huge success as students hosted and sold their merchandise to the school community.  All students remained in role as they spread awareness about the importance of the pillar of education and supporting children in Haiti impacted by the 2010 earthquake.  Students connected with various guests and made a true impression on how knowledgable they were as entrepreneurs and the importance of their role in Business Day.  We are so proud! I am so proud to see you all step up as a leader!

A special thanks to our parents for your continued support, behind the scenes and upfront!

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

BUSINESS DAY activities for this week include the following listed below:
PART A:
Infographic: to be completed independently: paper/pencil plan; refer to the outline in your Business Day wiki.  Tuesday & Wednesday begin to create in Piktochart in-class. Printing on Wednesday evening.

PART B: Reflection on your learning over the past three months:
** What might be one thing you learned most about your learning experiences in preparing for Business Day 2016?
** Identify one take away from participating/learning experiences in Business Day 2016.
(recording individual student reflections Tuesday & Wednesday)

PART C:
Questions to consider responding to during Business Day:
  1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
  2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
  3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
  4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
  5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

BUSINESS DAY activities for this week include the following listed below:
PART A:
Infographic: to be completed independently: paper/pencil plan; refer to the outline in your Business Day wiki.  Monday & Tuesday begin to create in Piktochart in-class. Printing on Tuesday evening.

PART B: Reflection on your learning over the past three months:
** What might be one thing you learned most about your learning experiences in preparing for Business Day 2015?
** Identify one take away from participating/learning experiences in Business Day 2015.
(recording individual student reflections Tuesday & Wednesday)

PART C:
Questions to consider responding to during Business Day:
  1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2015?
  2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
  3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
  4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
  5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

BUSINESS DAY: It is important to organize your wiki when creating new pages.  Remember that your sidebar takes on the role of a table of contents.
Key Items to Work on:

-  Team Tasks 
       - Purple- finalize colouring pages (work on past due pages)
       DUE MONDAY- work on your 3 more pages (1-nature fantasy, 1 open page on pillar, 1 mandala)
       Colouring book is due Monday to Staples

-  Expository Essay 
       - Pillar of Education (reflect on the editing process)
       - Mission Statement (use success criteria, implement feedback and ensure essay links back to the
         big idea)
-  Investment money ($13) + T-shirt ($12) total $25 Past due in Monday April 11
- Research items that are specific to your team
        - Wellness Card
        - Health Card
- Business Plan package

Finance:  
- research the following:  profits, proceeds, revenue, expenses


PURPLE TEAM- DEADLINE MONDAY (book is going into Staples on Monday afterschool
- if you finish your work for Sunday I can edit before Monday send me an email once you are done
- I have created a google docs and shared with all members of the team with further instructions- this document can be should in your drive under shared with me.

1.   finalize your past due colouring pages
2.   complete last 3 pages (1-nature fantasy, 1 open page on pillar, 1 mandala)
3.   Write a paragraph on the following to include in your colouring book
        
      * Describe the importance of colouring and how it can support wellness
         (Kai and Ivana)

      * How might colouring promote calmness and lower stress
        (Nathan and Nasrin)

      * Describe how different colours relate to different moods 
         (Kate and Henry)

      * What is a mandala and how does it relate to wellness
          (Nelson and Tiffany, Simon)

4.  Write a paragraph to include by your open pages
  *  Describe your pillar and how it can support a family and community in Haiti (ensure that you site
      your sources)
  *  Write a clear prompt to include with your page




Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Several students were invited to present at the TDSB Unleashing Learning Conference this morning while others showcased their learning at the TLP Tribute Dinner this evening.  Both sessions focussed on being entrepreneurs, the inquiry process and creativity.

 CONGRATULATIONS to all students who stepped up as leaders for their class and school community to inspire others both teachers and business partners to continue to learn and innovate together.

These tweets are only a few of the many that were shared via twitter today highlighting student leadership!













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