As a creative & inclusive Grade 4 class, we believe in teamwork, a growth mindset, taking risks, and being supports or leaders in our local & global community.
Friday, September 28, 2018
COMING SOON: In the upcoming weeks students will be invited to my class account (using generic information) launching into CSFirst Google and Scratch to begin our Coding learning that will lead later in the year, programming MicroBits, MakeyMakey devices, EV3 robotics and more! Also, we are fortunate to have a partnership with Royal Ontario Museum ROM Learning, and a guest joining us to launch our Minecraft program (using generic information, ROM server) digging deeper into learning about Rock & Minerals.
ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics
The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. POETRY: we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words: - create a list of descriptive words to describe an object of choice for a concrete poem that will be illustrated using ink on paper and a digital design
Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip has told Chanie Wenjack’s story through The Secret Path:Music Album & Graphic novel. Continuing our conversations about history of #ResidentialSchools in Canada & discussing intergenerational impact on Indigenous communities @tdsb#OrangeShirtDaypic.twitter.com/tP6QFbe6Ao
FORMS: several forms have been sent home ranging from IEP pages to TDSB documents to field trip forms; please return ASAP
Orange Shirt Day will be held Friday September 28th COMING SOON: In the upcoming weeks students will be invited to my class account (using generic information) launching into CSFirst Google and Scratch to begin our Coding learning that will lead later in the year, programming MicroBits, MakeyMakey devices, EV3 robotics and more! Also, we are fortunate to have a partnership with Royal Ontario Museum ROM Learning, and a guest joining us to launch our Minecraft program (using generic information, ROM server) digging deeper into learning about Rock & Minerals.
ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics
The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. POETRY: we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words: - create a list of descriptive words to describe an object of choice for a concrete poem that will be illustrated using ink on paper and a digital design
Students excited about using Google Sites for ePortfolio! A space to reflect, monitor & goalsetting. Student Feedback: "Easy way to design pages, insert work and image from our Drive and I get to be the creator!" @tdsb Tutorials to Google Sites check out:https://t.co/sBId1xVYBJpic.twitter.com/YBSgAFp7qb
Patience ... as we make our mark with our line drawings! straight or curved lines without gradations in shade to interpret and reproduce landscape paintings inspired by the Group of 7 @tdsb@mcacgallery#MakeYourMark Can't wait to display them all :) pic.twitter.com/d3QjJpSKUr
FORMS: several forms have been sent home ranging from IEP pages to TDSB documents to field trip forms; please return ASAP Terry Fox Run will be held during the morning of Thursday September 27th Orange Shirt Day will be held Friday September 28th COMING SOON: In the upcoming weeks students will be invited to my class account (using generic information) launching into CSFirst Google and Scratch to begin our Coding learning that will lead later in the year, programming MicroBits, MakeyMakey devices, EV3 robotics and more! Also, we are fortunate to have a partnership with Royal Ontario Museum ROM Learning, and a guest joining us to launch our Minecraft program (using generic information, ROM server) digging deeper into learning about Rock & Minerals.
ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics
The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. POETRY: we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words: - create a list of descriptive words to describe an object of choice for a concrete poem that will be illustrated using ink on paper and a digital design
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
FORMS: several forms have been sent home ranging from IEP pages to TDSB documents to field trip forms; please return ASAP Terry Fox Run will be held during the morning of Thursday September 27th Orange Shirt Day will be held Friday September 28th ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics
The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. POETRY: we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words: - create a list of descriptive words to describe an object of choice for a concrete poem that will be illustrated using ink on paper and a digital design
Our Google Classroom is our go-to space for many tasks and inquiry-based projects/challenges both independent and group access to share and build upon our learning. Thank you to everyone for submitting forms, including the TDSB Digital Learning Tools: bit.ly/TDSBDLT OPAL: Dress for success as OPAL is all year round, outdoor shoes / rain boots and perhaps a change of clothes.. a little bit of rain, or inclement weather, won't slow us down MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics
The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. Class Community: To help me better design lessons for our diverse and dynamic class, I need to learn a bit more about each of you. Please complete the Google Doc. Once done, click "submit". I can't wait to go on this teaching/learning journey with all of you this school year! (Google Classroom)
Our Google Classroom is our go-to space for many tasks and inquiry-based projects/challenges both independent and group access to share and build upon our learning. Thank you to everyone for submitting forms, including the TDSB Digital Learning Tools: bit.ly/TDSBDLT OPAL: Dress for success as OPAL is all year round, outdoor shoes / rain boots and perhaps a change of clothes.. a little bit of rain, or inclement weather, won't slow us down MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics
The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. Class Community: To help me better design lessons for our diverse and dynamic class, I need to learn a bit more about each of you. Please complete the Google Doc. Once done, click "submit". I can't wait to go on this teaching/learning journey with all of you this school year! (Google Classroom)
What is inquiry? Launching discussions about inquiry, generating open-ended questions for digging deeper into both research and understanding @tdsbpic.twitter.com/4NSPsNgduO
Having a Fixed and/or a Growth MINDSET: Ongoing discussions in class and at home are encouraged as students reflect & empower themselves as learners & contributing members in our class & world community @tdsbpic.twitter.com/ic3bf1nNkg
Our Google Classroom is our go-to space for many tasks and inquiry-based projects/challenges both independent and group access to share and build upon our learning. Thank you to everyone for submitting forms, including the TDSB Digital Learning Tools: bit.ly/TDSBDLT OPAL: Dress for success as OPAL is all year round, outdoor shoes / rain boots and perhaps a change of clothes.. a little bit of rain, or inclement weather, won't slow us down MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. Class Community: To help me better design lessons for our diverse and dynamic class, I need to learn a bit more about each of you. Please complete the Google Doc. Once done, click "submit". I can't wait to go on this teaching/learning journey with all of you this school year! (Google Classroom)
Exploring line and line drawing straight or curved lines without gradations in shade to interpret and reproduce landscape paintings inspired by the Group of 7 @tdsb@mcacgallerypic.twitter.com/6jmeyqh0ut
We are continuing our discussions to build deeper understanding of differing perspectives and relationships between people; as well as our own experiences @tdsb We documented our knowledge in a shared Google Doc and building our understanding together and working on inclusion. pic.twitter.com/NkwnxDlimg
Forms sent home: Student Data form, Terry Fox Run, Flipgrid, TinkerCAD, TDSB Digital Learning Tool Consent Form OPAL: Dress for success as OPAL is all year round, outdoor shoes / rain boots and perhaps a change of clothes.. a little bit of rain, or inclement weather, won't slow us down MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics The ARTS:line drawing textures and more textures. Class Community: To help me better design lessons for our diverse and dynamic class, I need to learn a bit more about each of you. Please complete the Google Doc. Once done, click "submit". I can't wait to go on this teaching/learning journey with all of you this school year! (Google Classroom)
Enouraging flexibility, perseverance and math discussions! Continuing with @joboaler inspirational math to develop our #mathmindset; looking at how people see the shapes in patterns @tdsbpic.twitter.com/kiHIiZ6Kzh
1/2 Our students were excited to be a part of launching @EarthDayCanada#OPAL for the school year! Dress for success as OPAL is all year round, outdoor shoes/rainboots and perhaps a change of clothes.. a little bit of rain, or inclement weather, won't slow us down @tdsbpic.twitter.com/SgHfJOKjWL
2/2 Our students were excited to be a part of launching @EarthDayCanada#OPAL for the school year! Dress for success as OPAL is all year round, outdoor shoes/rainboots and perhaps a change of clothes.. a little bit of rain, or inclement weather, won't slow us down @tdsbpic.twitter.com/p5CJI8394A
Forms sent home: Terry Fox Run, Flipgrid, TinkerCAD, TDSB Digital Learning Tool Consent Form MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics Class Community: To help me better design lessons for our diverse and dynamic class, I need to learn a bit more about each of you. Please complete the Google Doc. Once done, click "submit". I can't wait to go on this teaching/learning journey with all of you this school year! (Google Classroom)
After days of discussion, group activities & reflection students co-constructed success criteria for effective collaborative group work! @tdsb Really, our class community agrees that respecting each other and ourselves go a long way! pic.twitter.com/wqJEFAxwde
Please discuss and return these forms as we begin to showcase/highlight our class community of learners in our class Twitter account (@McM_MsT) and other forums. MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics Class Community: To help me better design lessons for our diverse and dynamic class, I need to learn a bit more about each of you. Please complete the Google Doc. Once done, click "submit". I can't wait to go on this teaching/learning journey with all of you this school year! (Goole Classroom)
CURRICULUM NIGHT:Tonight at 6:30pm, join us in Room 204 Please discuss and return these forms as we begin to showcase/highlight our class community of learners in our class Twitter account (@McM_MsT) and other forums. *Media Release form sent home **A TDSB package of forms (Permission, Medical Information) MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics; check out the 4 fours Puzzle & Solutions
Thank you to our parent(s) & guardian(s) who joined our class community tonight for Curriculum Night! Families were met at the door as students introduced them to various messages via QRcodes & @hpreveal#AR@McMurrichParent@tdsb looking forward to a great partnership this year! pic.twitter.com/wufqxzKg0f
All smiles here as we continue to build a class community of learners: trust, student agency & voice, beginning to share our lived experiences with goals of supporting and bridging our in/out School understanding and growth. Thank you for your courage, respect & trust @tdsbpic.twitter.com/FYELFhtDQ9
FIELD TRIP tomorrow: Dress for Success (appropriate for weather/outdoor walking), bring a litter-less lunch & a refillable water bottle. Parent volunteers welcome :) CURRICULUM NIGHT:Thursday September 13th at 6:30pm, join us in Room 204 Please discuss and return these forms as we begin to showcase/highlight our class community of learners in our class Twitter account (@McM_MsT) and other forums. *Media Release form sent home **A TDSB package of forms (Permission, Medical Information) *** Field Trip to Toronto Reference Library form sent home (DUE)
Indoor/Outdoor Shoes: to maintain our flexible seating options in our class community and to be prepared for gym during physical activities, please bring a pair of indoor shoes to wear during the instructional day and kept in their backpacks at the end of the day. MATH: Jo Boaler's Inspirational Days of Mathematics; check out the 4 fours Puzzle & Solutions Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects that share a bit about who they are (interests/passion) and their favourite book to share during their assigned date/time. Students, please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing :)
Students referring to the co-generated success criteria as a guide while providing peer descriptive feedback to peers for our motivational posters "What does success mean to you?" @tdsbpic.twitter.com/WJpT5uYyfI
CURRICULUM NIGHT:Thursday September 13th at 6:30pm, join us in Room 204 Please discuss and return these forms as we begin to showcase/highlight our class community of learners in our class Twitter account (@McM_MsT) and other forums. *Media Release form sent home **A TDSB package of forms (Permission, Medical Information) *** Field Trip to Toronto Reference Library form sent home (DUE)
Indoor/Outdoor Shoes: to maintain our flexible seating options in our class community and to be prepared for gym during physical activities, please bring a pair of indoor shoes to wear during the instructional day and kept in their backpacks at the end of the day. The ARTS: introduction to Colour Terminology, colour package/guide MATH: Throughout the school year, students will be encouraged to take on a math challenges focussing on making mistakes, getting/planning through them, while building appreciation in the value of looking at misconceptions, concept of several paths to a destination & re-strategizing their ideas/plans. Leap Frog Challenge Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects that share a bit about who they are (interests/passion) and their favourite book to share during their assigned date/time. Students, please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing :)
Examining rocks & describing them based on colour (1 or more), lustre (dull/shiny), texture (coarse/medium/fine) & composition (crystals/grains) @TUSCOEC@tdsbpic.twitter.com/sSV0tyfQ66
Our young "rock detectives" venture into "the field". A map, photo clues, magnifiers and cameras, students are challenged to find, describe, identify and photograph the rocks found on selected buildings/structures on the campus of the University of Toronto. @TUSCOEC@tdsbpic.twitter.com/EcYAfg3NDt
FIELD TRIP tomorrow: Dress for Success (appropriate for weather/outdoor walking), bring a litter-less lunch & a refillable water bottle. Parent volunteers welcome :) CURRICULUM NIGHT: Thursday September 13th at 6:30pm, join us in Room 204 Please discuss and return these forms as we begin to showcase/highlight our class community of learners in our class Twitter account (@McM_MsT) and other forums. *Media Release form sent home **A TDSB package of forms (Permission, Medical Information) ***Field Trip to TUSC Rock Walk form sent home (DUE) **** Field Trip to Toronto Reference Library form sent home (DUE)
Indoor/Outdoor Shoes: to maintain our flexible seating options in our class community and to be prepared for gym during physical activities, please bring a pair of indoor shoes to wear during the instructional day and kept in their backpacks at the end of the day. The ARTS: introduction to Colour Terminology, colour package/guide MATH: Throughout the school year, students will be encouraged to take on a math challenges focussing on making mistakes, getting/planning through them, while building appreciation in the value of looking at misconceptions, concept of several paths to a destination & re-strategizing their ideas/plans. Leap Frog Challenge Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects that share a bit about who they are (interests/passion) and their favourite book to share during their assigned date/time. Students, please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing :)
Building our class community relationships with team-building activities like stacking cups in unison! @tdsb Beginning to consider what Collaborative Groupwork looks like, sounds like and feels like... more discussions soon! pic.twitter.com/1Eexld7s85
What to do on a rainy ☔️ day during indoor recess? Build, build and build! Or, take a moment to find a quiet spot and read 🌧️ @tdsbpic.twitter.com/ELlYTXzEIM
Fun with math games & puzzles! The Leap Frog Challenge brought about frustration, perseverance (strategize & re-strategize) and cheers! @tdsbpic.twitter.com/eBfzCkUfrt
Students share their strategy for the Leap Frog Challenge with peers @tdsb talking out loud for everyone to hear their choice of words to support each other and work as a team! pic.twitter.com/uRtGCHBFM7
Congratulations!!! You have successfully completed your first week in school!! I look forward to working with all of you next week and throughout the school year! Thank you to students/parents who have brought in the necessary school forms and learning materials :o) Please discuss and return these forms as we begin to showcase/highlight our class community of learners in our class Twitter account (@McM_MsT) and other forums. *Media Release form sent home **A TDSB package of forms (Permission, Medical Information) ***Field Trip to TUSC Rock Walk form sent home (return form &/or funds by Monday Sept 10th) **** Field Trip to Toronto Reference Library form sent home (return form by Monday Sept 10th)
READING: students are reminded to bring a book to school to read, they are also invited to borrow books from our classroom library. DAILY reading at home is encouraged. The Toronto Public Library is a wonderful place to borrow and sign out books or ebooks. I have sent home a copy of a form to apply for a library card as we will be visiting them to sign out books and take part in events this school year.
Indoor/Outdoor Shoes: to maintain our flexible seating options in our class community and to be prepared for gym during physical activities, please bring a pair of indoor shoes to wear during the instructional day and kept in their backpacks at the end of the day. The ARTS: introduction to Colour Terminology, colour package/guide Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects that share a bit about who they are (interests/passion) and their favourite book to share during their assigned date/time. Students, please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing :)
Guest Author @alishasevigny joins us today and shares themes of her books Kissing Frogs focussing on endangered golden frog inspired by her trip to Panama and new book coming soon Summer Constellations! @tdsbpic.twitter.com/2r2Pzcztdv
Thank you @alishasevigny for joining our class community today! Sharing your journey as a writer, the many stages of rewriting based on feedback & ongoing editing @tdsb Being more kind towards ourselves as writers as we are at times our toughest critics :) pic.twitter.com/v6rCURKMeH
