Thursday, January 31, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (coding map)

- demonstrate an understanding of habitats and an understanding of how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
- assess the importance of preserving wildlife to sustain the environment (e.g., humans, plants and animals) and the implications of different hazards that threaten environmental sustainability.

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 
 

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (coding map)

- demonstrate an understanding of habitats and an understanding of how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
- assess the importance of preserving wildlife to sustain the environment (e.g., humans, plants and animals) and the implications of different hazards that threaten environmental sustainability.

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 
 

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (coding map)

- demonstrate an understanding of habitats and an understanding of how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
- assess the importance of preserving wildlife to sustain the environment (e.g., humans, plants and animals) and the implications of different hazards that threaten environmental sustainability.

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Monday, January 28, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Friday, January 25, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Thursday, January 24, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Tomorrow: Dress for Success... travelling TTC. Bring a litter-less lunch.

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: 

Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: 

Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 


Business Day: 

All Members (students) 
- complete 2 online pre-surveys in Business Day Google Classroom 
- Community Walk template PAST DUE
- Company Start-Up Ideas template due Wednesday (at home) 

Monday, January 21, 2019

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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: 

Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

WRITING: paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 



Business Day: 

All Members (students) 
- complete 2 online pre-surveys in Business Day Google Classroom 
- Community Walk template PAST DUE
- Company Start-Up Ideas template due Wednesday (at home)

Thursday, January 17, 2019

TOMORROW is a PA Day. Enjoy your long weekend :)


MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

Business Day: 
All Members (students) 
- complete 2 online pre-surveys in Business Day Google Classroom 
- Community Walk template due Monday (at home)
- Company Start-Up Ideas template due Wednesday (at home)






Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

Monday, January 14, 2019

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: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 


Friday, January 11, 2019

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: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

Thursday, January 10, 2019

The Scholarship Contest is underway and there are only 10 days left. EverFi has TWO $1000 RESP awards to give out to certified students in Canada.  I'd love to have our the EverFi team inundated with student entries from Ontario, especially our class community. Students, if you have completed the EverFi Ignition course your parents can submit an entry on your behalf.  Students certified in multiple courses can apply multiple times and increase their chances of winning. Learn more here on how to submit an entry. Entries are due January 18th.
You are welcome to explore: Future Goals - Hockey Scholar for Math!
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: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day