Thursday, February 28, 2019

PARENT(s) / GUARDIAN(s)

SAVE THE DATE: Please join the students of Room 204 & 308 on Thursday May 9th as they host the 15th annual Business Day event throughout the school day in the McMurrich gymnasium (9am - 4pm). Students will be promoting inquiry, creativity and entrepreneurship through their innovative products and/or services. Come see our students, your children in action as they continue to lead by example as agents of change.




ORANGE TEAM (Amira, Sora, Melanie, Jeffrey, Jing, Ander) Dress for Success, job interview 
(Friday March 1st)


GREEN TEAM (Aubrey, John, Yurika, Asa, Amy, Fiero, Farley) Dress for Success, job interview (Monday March 4th)


Congratulations BLUE TEAM on completing your job interview today!

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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

 SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? Students will program an interactive map based on the provinces and the guiding bid idea question.

 SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (Google My Maps)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site

 Business Day: conducting school-wide survey of potential Product or Service for Business Day
- next, analyzing the sample population data
- next, independent class task, Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 14th annual Business Day event.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

BLUE TEAM (Margo, Boris, Mina, Kollel, Abby, Santiago): Dress for Success for your job interview tomorrow afternoon (Thursday February 28th)

 ORANGE TEAM (Amira, Sora, Melanie, Jeffrey, Jing, Ander) Dress for Success, job interview 
(Friday March 1st)

 GREEN TEAM (Aubrey, John, Yurika, Asa, Amy, Fiero, Farley) Dress for Success, job interview 
(Monday March 4th)
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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? Students will program an interactive map based on the provinces and the guiding bid idea question.

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (Google My Maps)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site

Business Day: Finalize and ready to publish
- Job application
- Job Interviews and Interview Questions (dress for success)


Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Tomorrow is PINK DAY check out more information here - http://pinkday.redcross.ca/ 

 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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry


 SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? Students will program an interactive map based on the provinces and the guiding bid idea question.


 SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (Google My Maps)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site

Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- begin to compose first draft of job application
- Job Interviews (dress for success)

Monday, February 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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? Students will program an interactive map based on the provinces and the guiding bid idea question.

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (Google My Maps)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site

Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- begin to compose first draft of job application
- Job Interviews (dress for success)

Friday, February 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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? Students will program an interactive map based on the provinces and the guiding bid idea question.

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (Google My Maps)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site

Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- begin to compose first draft of job application
- Job Interviews later next week (dress for success)

Thursday, February 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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

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

SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? Students will program an interactive map based on the provinces and the guiding bid idea question.

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (Google My Maps)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site

Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- begin to compose first draft of job application
- Job Interviews later next week (dress for success)

Wednesday, February 20, 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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

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


SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities?


SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (coding map)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site


HEALTH: moving on to the publishing stages of our Magazine Cover and Article

Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- discuss roles, responsibilities and qualities of Research & Development, Manager, Finance, Marketing & Advertising
- complete job questionnaire
- discuss Interview Skills in preparation for 3-Step Interview
- begin to compose first draft of job application
- Job Interviews later next week (dress for success)

Tuesday, February 19, 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: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry


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)- student leaders uploading completed research slide decks into a class Google Site


HEALTH: moving on to the publishing stages of our Magazine Cover and Article


Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- discuss roles, responsibilities and qualities of Research & Development, Manager, Finance, Marketing & Advertising
- complete job questionnaire
- discuss Interview Skills in preparation for 3-Step Interview
- begin to compose first draft of job application
- Job Interviews later next week (dress for success)

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


MATH: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

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)
- finalizing the slide deck based on student-generated inquiry questions

HEALTH: moving on to the publishing stages of our Magazine Cover and Article

Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- discuss roles, responsibilities and qualities of Research & Development, Manager, Finance, Marketing & Advertising
- begin to reflect on our own experiences, interests, strengths and complete job questionnaire
- discuss Interview Skills in preparation for 3-Step Interview
- begin to compose first draft of job application

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Dress for Success: field trip tomorrow morning, dress appropriate to travel on the TTC, bring snacks and a litter-less lunch.

Term 1 Report Cards were distributed today. Scheduled Student/Parent/Teacher Interview are recorded on the envelope.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019


I hate winter 
I will miss all of the fun learning together today with all of you 
BUT no worries, we will pick up where we left off tomorrow. 
Be safe, stay warm and enjoy your SNOW DAY!
Bitmoji Image

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


MATH: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry

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)
- finalizing the slide deck based on student-generated inquiry questions

HEALTH: moving on to the publishing stages of our Magazine Cover and Article

 Business Day: over the next two weeks we will: 
- discuss roles, responsibilities and qualities of Research & Development, Manager, Finance, Marketing & Advertising
- begin to reflect on our own experiences, interests, strengths and complete job questionnaire
- discuss Interview Skills in preparation for 3-Step Interview
- begin to compose first draft of job application

Friday, February 8, 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: Bowling Project DUE

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: moving on to the publishing stages of our Magazine Cover and Article

Thursday, February 7, 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, February 6, 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, February 5, 2019

Just wanted to let you know that your experience at CBC Kids News is now on the CBC Kids News website! You can watch the highlight video here: https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/take-the-tour-cbc-kids-news-welcomes-students 

 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, February 4, 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).  
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