Friday, March 29, 2019

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) SAVE THE DATE !!!
15th annual Business Day Event
Thursday May 9th
8:30am - 3:30pm
hosted in the school gym


Join us as potential customers!
Parent volunteers needed to support the event throughout the day.

 *** 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.

ONGOING...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 :)

Business Day: Team Google Site update as tasks are finalized
* Finance: Finalize sample population survey analysis, begin first draft of Investment Letter $25
* Research & Development: Donation Request Letter and Phone Script
* Manager and Marketing & Advertising: begin Graphic Organizer for WE Movement, UN SDGs and UN Convention Rights of a Child essay
* All Members:  
- Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 15th annual Business Day event
- brainstorming potential logo designs, next week, company names and slogans

MATH: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

Thursday, March 28, 2019

 *** 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.

ONGOING...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 :)

Business Day: Team Google Site update as tasks are finalized
* Finance: Finalize sample population survey analysis, begin first draft of Investment Letter $25
* Research & Development: Donation Request Letter and Phone Script
* Manager and Marketing & Advertising: begin Graphic Organizer for WE Movement, UN SDGs and UN Convention Rights of a Child essay
* All Members:  
- Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 15th annual Business Day event
- brainstorming potential logo designs, next week, company names and slogans

MATH: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

*** 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.

ONGOING...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 :)

Business Day: Team Google Site update as tasks are finalized
* Finance: Finalize sample population survey analysis, begin first draft of Investment Letter $25
* Research & Development: Donation Request Letter and Phone Script
* Manager and Marketing & Advertising: begin Graphic Organizer for WE Movement, UN SDGs and UN Convention Rights of a Child essay
* All Members:  
- Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 15th annual Business Day event
- brainstorming potential logo designs, next week, company names and slogans

MATH: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world


Tuesday, March 26, 2019

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.

ONGOING...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 :)

Business Day: Team Google Site update as tasks are finalized

* Finance: Finalize sample population survey analysis, begin first draft of Investment Letter $25

* Research & Development: Donation Request Letter and Phone Script
* Manager and Marketing & Advertising: begin Graphic Organizer for WE Movement, UN SDGs and UN Convention Rights of a Child essay
* All Members:  

- Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 15th annual Business Day event
- brainstorming potential logo designs, next week, company names and slogans

MATH: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

Monday, March 25, 2019

ONGOING...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 :)

Business Day: Team Google Site update as tasks are finalized

* Finance: Finalize sample population survey analysis, begin first draft of Investment Letter $25

* Research & Development: Donation Request Letter and Phone Script
* Manager and Marketing & Advertising: begin Graphic Organizer for WE Movement, UN SDGs and UN Convention Rights of a Child essay
* All Members:  

- Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 15th annual Business Day event
- brainstorming potential logo designs, next week, company names and slogans

MATH: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

Friday, March 22, 2019

ONGOING...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: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

Business Day: 

- brainstorming potential logo designs, next week, company names and slogans
- Inquiry research project on WE Movement, UN SDGs and UN Convention Rights of a Child
- next, independent class task, Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 15th annual Business Day event.
 

Thursday, March 21, 2019

ONGOING...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: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

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 15th annual Business Day event.
 



DAVENPORT LIBRARY 
We have an author, Natale Ghent coming to the branch to do a 4 week writers workshop after school 4 - 5:30 pm for kids ages 8 - 12 years.

It runs on Wednesdays March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2019.


Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Check this out: Women in Gaming Celebration at Yorkdale

ONGOING...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: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build.

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.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

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 15th annual Business Day event.
 

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

 ONGOING...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: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build.

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 PAST DUE, class time has been provided. Complete and submit to student leader compiling all class Slide Decks.

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 15th annual Business Day event.
 

Monday, March 18, 2019

ONGOING...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 / VISUAL ARTS: Geometry: exploring Transformational Geometry coding in Scratch, extending math thinking

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 PAST DUE, class time has been provided. Complete and submit to student leader compiling all class Slide Decks.

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 15th annual Business Day event.
 

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Friday, March 8, 2019

It's March Break! Don't forget to enjoy this time with friends and family. 
Or, enjoying some quiet time at home with a great book or doodle.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

SPIRIT DAYS:
On Friday we will all be celebrating the International Women’s Day by wearing some purple if we can.


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 / VISUAL ARTS: 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, March 6, 2019

SPIRIT DAYS:
Thursday will be “Throwback Day” (any past theme/decade etc.)
On Friday we will all be celebrating the International Women’s Day by wearing some purple if we can.


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.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

SPIRIT DAYS:
Wednesday will be “Blue and Gold (Yellow) Day” (our school colours)
Thursday will be “Throwback Day” (any past theme/decade etc.)
On Friday we will all be celebrating the International Women’s Day by wearing some purple if we can.


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.

Monday, March 4, 2019

SPIRIT DAYS:
Tuesday will be “Jersey Day”
Wednesday will be “Blue and Gold (Yellow) Day” (our school colours)
Thursday will be “Throwback Day” (any past theme/decade etc.)
On Friday we will all be celebrating the International Women’s Day by wearing some purple if we can.


Congratulations GREEN 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.

Friday, March 1, 2019

SPIRIT DAYS:
Monday will be “Backwards Day”
Tuesday will be “Jersey Day”
Wednesday will be “Blue and Gold (Yellow) Day” (our school colours)
Thursday will be “Throwback Day” (any past theme/decade etc.)
On Friday we will all be celebrating the International Women’s Day by wearing some purple if we can.


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

Congratulations ORANGE 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.