Friday, September 29, 2017

Monday: Dress for Success, bring a litterless lunch, meet in class at 7:45am

Global Read Aloud:
Share your predictions in Padlet based on the synopsis of the book: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Share a book recommendation "I'm a Reader of..." in Padlet.

MATH: 
4: looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals
5: looking at equivalent fractions using numbers, words and diagrams (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions) 
4&5: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of diceCheck out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY: In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE: students begin to share your research in Google Classroom
4: select an endangered species in Ontario and/or Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build


Thursday, September 28, 2017

Mystery Skype meeting students participating in the Global Read Aloud.
Global Read Aloud: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Share a book recommendation "I'm a Reader of..." in Padlet.

MATH: 
4: looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals
5: looking at equivalent fractions using numbers, words and diagrams (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions) 
4&5: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of diceCheck out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY: In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE: students begin to share your research in Google Classroom
4: select an endangered species in Ontario and/or Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Mystery Skype meeting students participating in the Global Read Aloud.
Global Read Aloud: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Share a book recommendation "I'm a Reader of..." in Padlet.

 MATH: 
4: looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals
5: looking at equivalent fractions using numbers, words and diagrams (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions) 
4&5: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of diceCheck out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY: In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE: students begin to share your research in Google Classroom
4: select an endangered species in Ontario and/or Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Shoutout to our parent volunteers for joining us today! Students worked in teams during a timed Minecraft build challenge and created wonderful spaces for discovery! Thank you for a great day today :)

 MATH: 
4: looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals5: looking at equivalent fractions using numbers, words and diagrams (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions) 4&5: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of diceCheck out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY: In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE: students begin to share your research in Google Classroom
4: select an endangered species in Ontario and/or Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build


Monday, September 25, 2017

MATH: 
4: looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals5: looking at equivalent fractions using numbers, words and diagrams (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions) 4&5: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of diceCheck out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY: In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE: students begin to share your research in Google Classroom
4: select an endangered species in Ontario and/or Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build

Friday, September 22, 2017

MATH: 
4: looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals
5: looking at equivalent fractions using numbers, words and diagrams (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions) 
4&5: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of dice
Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on "What does poetry mean to you?" in Padlet.  
In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE:
4: select an endangered species in Ontario and/or Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build

Thursday, September 21, 2017

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)
MATH: 
4: looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals
5: looking at equivalent fractions using numbers, words and diagrams (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions) 
4&5: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of dice
Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

Challenge: Which doesn't belong?

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on "What does poetry mean to you?" in Padlet.  
In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE:
4: select an endangered species in Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)
MATH: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of dice
Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

Challenge: Which doesn't belong?

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on "What does poetry mean to you?" in Padlet.  
In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

SCIENCE:
4: select an endangered species in Canada, research 5W's (who, what, where, why, when.... and how)
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) research 5W's and potential models to build

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)


MATH: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of dice
Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on "What does poetry mean to you?" in Padlet.  
In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
- write an acrostic poem using your name 
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem in Tagul
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be 

written and later inked in with marker

SOCIAL STUDIES / HEALTH: looking at & understanding Prejudice, Bias, Discrimination & Stereotyps

Kid President: Pep Talk for Teachers & Students
You Matter!
You are Awesome!
No Matter Who You Are You Are Teaching Someone!
What you Are Teaching the World? class discussion later this week :)

 



Monday, September 18, 2017

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)
MATH: Practice your multiplication tables for 3, 4 & 6: try rolling a pair of dice
Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on "What does poetry mean to you?" in Padlet.  
In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
- write an acrostic poem using your name 
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem in Tagul
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be 
written and later inked in with marker

Friday, September 15, 2017

MATH: *** Throughout the year, students will be encouraged to take on a variety of math challenges focussing on making mistakes, getting through them and appreciating the value of looking at misconceptions and restarting ideas:  Leap Frog Challenge 

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on "What does poetry mean to you?" in Padlet.  
In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
- write an acrostic poem using your name 
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem in Tagul
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Thank you all parents who joined us yesterday for Curriculum Night.

 Shoutout to our parent volunteers for joining us today! Students had a great time listening to an introduction to 3D printing (next we prepare to design)! Thank you for a great day today :)

 MATH: *** Throughout the year, students will be encouraged to take on a variety of math challenges focussing on making mistakes, getting through them and appreciating the value of looking at misconceptions and restarting ideas:  Leap Frog Challenge 

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on "What does poetry mean to you?" in Padlet.  
In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
- write an acrostic poem using your name 
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem in Tagul
-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem that will be written and later inked in with marker

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Field Trip tomorrow leaving promptly at 8:45 am. Bring a litter-less lunch and dress for success (appropriate for the weather)

 MATH: *** Throughout the year, students will be encouraged to take on a variety of math challenges focussing on making mistakes, getting through them and appreciating the value of looking at misconceptions and restarting ideas:  Leap Frog Challenge 

 The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects and their favourite book to share during the assigned time.  This activity "What's in the Sack" inspired by Shel Silverstein will continue to build our classroom community.  Please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing next week.

 MEDIA LITERACY: Motivational Posters "What does success mean to you?" Peer sharing in class tomorrow  :)


Monday, September 11, 2017

Field Trip Forms: several forms have been sent home for our first of many excursions and learning experiences beyond the classroom walls. Please complete all forms and return by Tuesday September 12th

Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects and their favourite book to share during the assigned time.  This activity "What's in the Sack" inspired by Shel Silverstein will continue to build our classroom community.  Please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing next week.

MEDIA LITERACY: Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your sign-in information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment. Students are welcome to work on their posters at home.  
INDEPENDENT: students complete their planning sheet to design a Motivational Poster based on the question "What does success mean to you?" DUE tomorrow
GROUP: designing 4 Agreements posters (Mutual Respect, Appreciation, Right to Participate, Attentive Listening) DUE tomorrow

Indoor/Outdoor Shoes:  students are reminded to bring in a second pair of shoes to leave at school (in their lockers) to wear during the instructional day.  This minimizes dirt on our classroom floor as we do sit on the floor often; as well as, to ensure safety in the gym during physical activities.

Friday, September 8, 2017

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)

Field Trip Forms: several forms have been sent home for our first of many excursions and learning experiences beyond the classroom walls. Please complete all forms and return by Tuesday September 12th

Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects and their favourite book to share during the assigned time.  This activity "What's in the Sack" inspired by Shel Silverstein will continue to build our classroom community.  Please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing next week.

MEDIA LITERACY: Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your sign-in information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment. Students are welcome to work on their posters at home.  
INDEPENDENT: students complete their planning sheet to design a Motivational Poster based on the question "What does success mean to you?"
GROUP: designing 4 Agreements posters (Mutual Respect, Appreciation, Right to Participate, Attentive Listening)

Indoor/Outdoor Shoes:  students are reminded to bring in a second pair of shoes to leave at school (in their lockers) to wear during the instructional day.  This minimizes dirt on our classroom floor as we do sit on the floor often; as well as, to ensure safety in the gym during physical activities.
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