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

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

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

A gr8 collection of musical pieces from Broadway Shows performed by Ss 2night #mcmurrich @tdsb pic.twitter.com/PiACfVQI85

— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) June 2, 2016

snapshot of talented performers 2night #mcmurrich @tdsb honoured @coleen_vieira Retiring after 47yrs of teaching! pic.twitter.com/qOqVthPeXO

— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) June 2, 2016

snapshot of talented performers 2night #mcmurrich @tdsb honoured @coleen_vieira Retiring after 47yrs of teaching! pic.twitter.com/kAREkiknxF

— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) June 2, 2016