Monday, April 30, 2018

***Students not attending Island School with us this week will begin EACH morning and afternoon connecting with Danielle in the McMurrich Office to take attendance and pick up the schedule with activities for the day.

Toronto Island School packing list below. 
NEEDED: a positive attitude, an open-mind and adventurous spirit to learn, build friendships and make new ones :)

TORONTO ISLAND SCHOOL:
May 1: ** regular morning start
- leave luggage along wall by the glass display case
- line up for regular morning routines
May 4: **return to school around 2:15pm
- parents welcome to wait outside or by the gym to pick up their child
- otherwise, students will be dismissed at 3:10pm

     

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Friday, April 27, 2018

Toronto Island School next week... packing list below. 
NEEDED: a positive attitude, an open-mind and adventurous spirit to learn, build friendships and make new ones :)

TORONTO ISLAND SCHOOL:
May 1: ** regular morning start
- leave luggage along wall by the glass display case
- line up for regular morning routines
May 4: **return to school around 2:15pm
- parents welcome to wait outside or by the gym to pick up their child
- otherwise, students will be dismissed at 3:10pm

     
REMINDER:
Grade 5 students will be at Toronto Science Island School camp from May 1st - May 4th back at 2pm...ish.
Grade 4 students will be provided a schedule for tasks and class assignments Tuesday morning


ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios

Business Day: reflection task #3 (post-reflection)

Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Business Day 2018

Congratulations to everyone! 
 Today's Business Day event was a huge success as students hosted and sold their merchandise to the school community.  All students remained in role as they spread awareness about the importance of the pillar of education and supporting children in Sierra Leone by rebuilding schools through WE.org.  Students connected with various guests and made a true impression on how knowledgable they are as entrepreneurs and the importance of their role in Business Day.  
We are so proud! 
I am so proud to see you all step up as a leader!

Thank you to the students who helped out with the set-up and clean-up of the gym!
A special thanks to our parents for your continued support, behind the scenes and upfront!

Photos of the day can be found at our project Twitter account: @McMBusinessDay 

Maze Craze interview with MindShareLearning

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Parent(s): JOIN US on Thursday April 26th between 9am - 3:30pm as students will be showcasing their Entrepreneurial Projects in the school gym.

BUSINESS DAY:  Dress for Success and bring the best (well-rested & optimistic) version of yourselves! This is you day to lead, shine and inspire peers, community members, family and educators!
  • Thursday morning 8:30 am laptops, projectors, products
    • Thursday: bring a litterless lunch
    • late dismissal 4pm

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Business Day: April 26th... 
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)

Business Day: 
(all resources, shared documents in Google Classroom) this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: independent summary of learning infographic poster
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Posters, Video
Research/Development: Essay first draft
Manager: updating company site

Monday, April 23, 2018

Business Day: April 26th... 
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)

Business Day: 
(all resources, shared documents in Google Classroom) this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: independent summary of learning infographic poster
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Posters, Video
Research/Development: Essay first draft
Manager: updating company site

Friday, April 20, 2018

Business Day: April 26th... 
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)

CHECK THIS OUT: 
Enter the EVERFI Scholarship Contest to share your story! The deadline to submit an entry is May 11, 2018 at 5pm EST. 
Two winning students will: Receive a $1,000 scholarship to be deposited into a RESP Savings Account.
- Students in our class community have been active participants thru the online EVERFI courses focussing on Digital Responsibility & Fluency and Math: Financial Literacy. 
- This is an opportunity to share how the EVERFI course have a positive impact on your life? Did you learn something that will help you succeed now or in the future? 
*** Once your students have completed an EVERFI course, they can visit everfi.com/k-12/everfi-scholarship-contest-canada to submit their entries before 5pm EST on May 11, 2018.


ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios

Business Day: April 26th... Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)
(all resources, shared documents in Google Classroom) this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Team focus group infographic poster
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Posters, Video
Research/Development: Essay first draft
Manager: updating company site

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

CHECK THIS OUT: 
Enter the EVERFI Scholarship Contest to share your story! The deadline to submit an entry is May 11, 2018 at 5pm EST. 
Two winning students will: Receive a $1,000 scholarship to be deposited into a RESP Savings Account.
- Students in our class community have been active participants thru the online EVERFI courses focussing on Digital Responsibility & Fluency and Math: Financial Literacy. 
- This is an opportunity to share how the EVERFI course have a positive impact on your life? Did you learn something that will help you succeed now or in the future? 
*** Once your students have completed an EVERFI course, they can visit everfi.com/k-12/everfi-scholarship-contest-canada to submit their entries before 5pm EST on May 11, 2018.


ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios

Business Day: April 26th... Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)
(all resources, shared documents in Google Classroom) this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Team focus group infographic poster; Mission Essay referring to group jot notes
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company site, Business Proposal

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Marlies playoff games, this weekend!
Game 1 - Saturday, 4/21 at 4:00pm
Game 2 - Sunday, 4/22 at 4:00pm
Please use this link to show your interest. The tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please forward to your students’ parents, so they can take advantage of this opportunity too. 

ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios

Business Day: April 26th... Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)
(all resources, shared documents in Google Classroom) this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Team focus group infographic poster; Mission Essay referring to group jot notes
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company site, Business Proposal

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

More images can be found on our class Twitter account: @McM_MsT 

Monday, April 16, 2018

Field Trip: dress appropriate for weather and bring a litterless lunch

ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios

Business Day: April 26th... Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)
(all resources, shared documents in Google Classroom) this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Team focus group infographic poster; Mission Essay referring to group jot notes
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company site, Business Proposal

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.
                     



                     

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Business Day: April 26th... Parent(s)/Guardian(s) welcome! Volunteers needed :)
(all resources, shared documents in Google Classroom) this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Team focus group infographic poster; Mission Essay referring to group jot notes
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company site, Business Proposal

Friday, April 13, 2018

Field Trip / Business Day: thank you for bringing in funds and forms
Grade 5: Island Natural Science School overnight camp (May 1 - 4) information package and forms have been sent home today

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios


Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.

Business Day: this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org; Resume
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial, Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: each student in Room204 will have an opportunity to showcase their Business Day project in one of these venues. I have already connected with students about preferences. More information will be sent home early May. Congratulations everyone in Room 204!!!
- TDSB IEI STEM & Robotics May 15 
- TLP Entrepreneurship May 23 
- TLP Coding June 13 

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Field Trip / Business Day: thank you for bringing in funds and forms
Grade 5: Island Natural Science School overnight camp (May 1 - 4) information package and forms have been sent home today

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios


Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.

Business Day: this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org; Resume
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial, Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: each student in Room204 will have an opportunity to showcase their Business Day project in one of these venues. I have already connected with students about preferences. More information will be sent home early May. Congratulations everyone in Room 204!!!
- TDSB IEI STEM & Robotics May 15 
- TLP Entrepreneurship May 23 
- TLP Coding June 13 

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

HUMBOLDT BRONCOS - Jersey Day Tomorrow: On Friday, April 6th, 2018 there was a tragic accident involving a junior hockey team, the Humboldt Broncos, from Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Fifteen team members lost their lives and thirteen are still in hospital. Thursday, April 12th is Jersey Day at schools and businesses across Canada. Tomorrow, we invite McMurrich students and staff to wear a hockey jersey in honour of the Humboldt Broncos who lost their lives and in support of their friends, families and community. If you do not have a hockey jersey, please wear Green and Yellow (the team colours). 

PARENT(s) / GUARDIAN(s) we want to thank you for your ongoing support as we near Business Day (April 26th)! Parents have volunteered to drop off donation request letters, pick up supplies and volunteer in the classroom. If you are available to support us in this way, please connect with your child as we welcome volunteers this week Wednesday to Friday and the following week of April 16th.

Field Trip / Business Day: thank you for bringing in funds and forms
Grade 5: Island Natural Science School overnight camp (May 1 - 4) information package and forms have been sent home today

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios


Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.

Business Day: this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org; Resume
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial, Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: each student in Room204 will have an opportunity to showcase their Business Day project in one of these venues. I have already connected with students about preferences. More information will be sent home early May. Congratulations everyone in Room 204!!!
- TDSB IEI STEM & Robotics May 15 
- TLP Entrepreneurship May 23 
- TLP Coding June 13 

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

PARENT(s) / GUARDIAN(s) we want to thank you for your ongoing support as we near Business Day (April 26th)! Parents have volunteered to drop off donation request letters, pick up supplies and volunteer in the classroom. If you are available to support us in this way, please connect with your child as we welcome volunteers this week Wednesday to Friday and the following week of April 16th.

Field Trip / Business Day: thank you for bringing in funds and forms
Grade 5: Island Natural Science School overnight camp (May 1 - 4) information package and forms have been sent home today

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios


Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.

Business Day: this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org; Resume
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial, Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results

STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: each student in Room204 will have an opportunity to showcase their Business Day project in one of these venues. I have already connected with students about preferences. More information will be sent home early May. Congratulations everyone in Room 204!!!
- TDSB IEI STEM & Robotics May 15 
- TLP Entrepreneurship May 23 
- TLP Coding June 13 

Monday, April 9, 2018

PARENT(s) / GUARDIAN(s) we want to thank you for your ongoing support as we near Business Day (April 26th)! Parents have volunteered to drop off donation request letters, pick up supplies and volunteer in the classroom. If you are available to support us in this way, please connect with your child as we welcome volunteers this week Wednesday to Friday and the following week of April 16th.

Field Trip / Business Day: thank you for bringing in funds and forms
Grade 5: Island Natural Science School overnight camp (May 1 - 4) information package and forms have been sent home today

**STEM supplies needed: cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, unwanted school appropriate graphic t-shirts

SAFETY FIRST: Building Sessions ... over the next two weeks, several groups of students will be engaged in building, coding, sewing and so much more, as we create our products for Business Day. We review daily safety routines in our class community but need discussions to continue at-home focussing on tools/equipment being used are used for their intended purpose. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated.

ONGOING: updating personal educational ePortfolios


Social Studies:
Grade 4: How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? in-class research
Grade 5: To be active and effective citizens, Canadians need to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as understand who the different stakeholders are and their perspectives.

Business Day: this week we will be focussing on... 
All Members: Generating inquiry questions and researching information about WE.org; Resume
Finance: Revenue and Cost planning
Marketing/Advertising: Commercial, Posters, Video
Research/Development: Global Competencies, Inquiry, Design Thinking jot notes
Manager: updating company Google Sites, Business Proposal

MATH: Probability: Predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results