MATH:  our learning goal for today was to order fractions using a number line 

Class time was provided to finalize work both independently and collaboratively.

 

Grade 5- U8 L3 #1-2, 4 6 7-9 reflect

Grade 6- U8 L3 #1-2 3 4ab 5ab 8-11 reflect

 

MATH:  Looking at equivalent fractions. Share ideas, strategies and thought on the Pizza Night challenge in the Math NSN Blog. We will be discussing suggestions later this week into next week!

Grade 5 will be analyzing challenge 1 & 2

Grade 6 will be analyzing challenge 1-3

Practice your multiplication tables for 2 and 3 timestablle next week we will be working on 4x

Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

You can also create flash cards, write out times table on paper, or use dice to help create questions so that you can practice

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!!

MATH:  our learning goal for today was to order fractions using a number line 

Class time was provided to finalize work both independently and collaboratively.

 

Grade 5- U8 L3 #1-2

Grade 6- U8 L3 #1-2

 

MATH:  Looking at equivalent fractions. Share ideas, strategies and thought on the Pizza Night challenge in the Math NSN Blog. We will be discussing suggestions later this week into next week!

Grade 5 will be analyzing challenge 1 & 2

Grade 6 will be analyzing challenge 1-3

Practice your multiplication tables for 2 and 3 timestablle 

Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

You can also create flash cards, write out times table on paper, or use dice to help create questions so that you can practice

POETRY: Pollination Poem with the list of descriptive words inspired by the Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination. (scroll to 3:20 to begin viewing the timelapse video)  Google Classroom assignment. First Draft is Due Sept 28

MATH:  our learning goal for today was to find equivalent fractions by using multiplication and division.

Class time was provided to finalize work both independently and collaboratively.

 

Grade 5- U8 L2 #1ab 2 3ab 4-7 reflect

Grade 6- U8 L2 #1ab 2a 3 5-7

 

MATH:  Looking at equivalent fractions. Share ideas, strategies and thought on the Pizza Night challenge in the Math NSN Blog. We will be discussing suggestions later this week into next week!

Grade 5 will be analyzing challenge 1 & 2

Grade 6 will be analyzing challenge 1-3

Practice your multiplication tables for 2 and 3 timestablle 

Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

You can also create flash cards, write out times table on paper, or use dice to help create questions so that you can practice

POETRY: Pollination Poem with the list of descriptive words inspired by the Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination. (scroll to 3:20 to begin viewing the timelapse video)  Google Classroom assignment. First Draft is Due Sept 28

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MATH:  our learning goal for today was to find equivalent fractions by using multiplication and division.

Class time was provided to finalize work both independently and collaboratively.

 

Grade 5- U8 L1 #1ab 2a 3 4 5 Reflect

Grade 6- U8 L1 #1ab 3 4ab 5 8 10abc 11 reflect

 

MATH:  Looking at equivalent fractions. Share ideas, strategies and thought on the Pizza Night challenge in the Math NSN Blog. We will be discussing suggestions later this week into next week!

Grade 5 will be analyzing challenge 1 & 2

Grade 6 will be analyzing challenge 1-3

POETRY: Pollination Poem with the list of descriptive words inspired by the Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination. (scroll to 3:20 to begin viewing the timelapse video)  Google Classroom assignment. First Draft is Due Sept 28

Practice your multiplication tables for 2 and 3 timestablle 

Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

You can also create flash cards, write out times table on paper, or use dice to help create questions so that you can practice.

MATH:  our learning goal for today was to find equivalent fractions by using multiplication and division.

Class time was provided to finalize work both independently and collaboratively.

Grade 5- U8 L1 #1ab 2a 3 4 5 Reflect

Grade 6- U8 L1 #1ab 3 4ab 5 8 10abc 11 reflect

POETRY: Pollination Poem with the list of descriptive words inspired by the Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination. (scroll to 3:20 to begin viewing the timelapse video)  Google Classroom assignment. Second draft DUE Wednesday September 28th ready for peer feedback.

Practice your multiplication tables for 2 and 3 timestablle 

Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

You can also create flash cards, write out times table on paper, or use dice to help create questions so that you can practice.

Have a fantastic week we had an amazing week learning, collaborating and venturing out to fan village.

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

Excited to have Microsoft Education Ambassador Ms Golani join us today discussing Sway slides/website and Creative Commons Licensing (copyright).

POETRY: finish rough drafts
- name poem (acrostic poem)
- shape poem (list of descriptive words)
- shape poem (list of descriptive words)

MATH:  finish in-class math task on place value.  Monday we will be launching into our fractions unit-consider how fractions are used in your daily lives.
Grade 5 U2 L2
Grade 6 U2 L1, 2

Practice your multiplication tables for 2, 3 times table

Check out these sites for practice:  Math is Fun  or Table Trees

You can also create flash cards or write out times table on paper

Shoutout to our parent volunteers for joining us today! Students had a great time listening to connections between STEM and Hockey! Thank you for a great day today :)

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on describe what you know about poetry?

In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
- write an acrostic poem using your name (in class)

-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem in Tagul (in class)
-  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 (tonight select an object and write a list of words on google doc and/or paper pencil)

Curriculum Night

There will be BBQ for all families starting at 5:30 we are asking that all parents meet in Room 308 for a presentation that will be hosted by Ms. Rambaran and Ms. Tavares.  Following our presentation you can visit either room and then other classes if needed

POETRY:  Share your thoughts on describe what you know about poetry?


In-class we have started to write poetry focussing on descriptive words:
- write an acrostic poem using your name (in class)

-  create a list of descriptive words to describe any object of choice for a concrete poem in Tagul (in class)
-  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 (tonight select an object and write a list of words on google doc and/or paper pencil)

Curriculum Night

There will be BBQ for all families starting at 5:30 we are asking that all parents meet in Room 308 for a presentation that will be hosted by Ms. Rambaran and Ms. Tavares.  Following our presentation you can visit either room and then other classes if needed. 

MEDIA LITERACY: How would you define the term "success"? Many posters have been submitted are all have powerful messages about 'success' and motivating others. I look forward to more submissions in-class tomorrow. Planning sheets are now past due.

Poetry- using the link describe what you know about poetry?

MEDIA LITERACY: How would you define the term "success"? Many posters have been submitted are all have powerful messages about 'success' and motivating others. I look forward to more submissions in-class tomorrow. Planning sheets are now past due.

Poetry- using the link describe what you know about poetry?

Poetry- using the link describe what you know about poetry? MEDIA LITERACY: How would you define the term "success"? Many posters have been submitted are all have powerful messages about 'success' and motivating others. I look forward to more submissions in-class tomorrow. Planning sheets are now past due.

Poetry- using the link describe what you know about poetry?

Our second week has come to an end and we are continuing to build a strong community of learner so that we are able to take risks and learn together MEDIA LITERACY: Bring in all your ideas... we will meet in small groups to share on Monday Success Poster: students have their planning sheets due Thursday September 15th, completed and they with then begin taking photos for their poster. How would you define the term "success"? Posters will be due Monday September 19th * Success Criteria is listed below.

MEDIA LITERACY: Bring in all your ideas... we will meet in small groups to share on Thursday

Success Poster: students have their planning sheets due Thursday September 15th, completed and they with then begin taking photos for their poster. How would you define the term "success"? Posters will be due Monday September 19th

* Success Criteria is listed below.

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

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by PAST DUE

PLEASE bring in:
*Indoor/Outdoor shoes
*Class Media Release Form
*Green Package of School Forms
*Field Trips forms + Acknowledgement & Release form for 2016 World Cup of History

* Class Supplies (5 duo tangs, pencil crayons, pencil, eraser, one package of bond paper, 2 boxes of tissues, USB key, headphones/ear buds)

Ss returning and excited for #WorldCupOfHockey @AirCanada to cheer on #canada ty @EverFi_Canada @AT_EverFi pic.twitter.com/399uSiZDZ7

— Kamla Rambaran (@kamla_sharbear) September 14, 2016

The science of creating ice for hockey games @EverFi_Canada #STEM #WorldCupOfHockey2016 pic.twitter.com/OrKHLtitgN

— Kamla Rambaran (@kamla_sharbear) September 14, 2016

Shoutout to our parent volunteers for joining us today! Students had a great time listening to connections between STEM and Hockey! Thank you for a great day today :)

MEDIA LITERACY: Bring in all your ideas... we will meet in small groups to share on Thursday

Success Poster: students have their planning sheets due Thursday September 15th, completed and they with then begin taking photos for their poster. How would you define the term "success"? Posters will be due Monday September 19th

* Success Criteria is listed below.

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

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by PAST DUE

PLEASE bring in:
*Indoor/Outdoor shoes
*Class Media Release Form
*Green Package of School Forms
*Field Trips forms + Acknowledgement & Release form for 2016 World Cup of History

* Class Supplies (5 duo tangs, pencil crayons, pencil, eraser, one package of bond paper, 2 boxes of tissues, USB key, headphones/ear buds)

           

Be at school for 8:00am we will be leaving after taking attendance.
- Bring a lunch, water and snacks

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 this week.

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

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by Wednesday Sept. 14th.

Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your signin information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment, but some home time will be needed as well.  

MEDIA LITERACY: Success Poster: students have their planning sheets due Thursday September 15th, completed and they with then begin taking photos for their poster. How would you define the term "success"? Posters will be due Monday September 19th

* Success Criteria is listed below.

PLEASE bring in:
*Indoor/Outdoor shoes
*Class Media Release Form
*Green Package of School Forms
*Field Trips forms + Acknowledgement & Release form for 2016 World Cup of History

* Class Supplies (5 duo tangs, pencil crayons, pencil, eraser, one package of bond paper, 2 boxes of tissues, USB key, headphones/ear buds)

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 this week.

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

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by Wednesday Sept. 14th.

Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your signin information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment, but some home time will be needed as well.  

MEDIA LITERACY: Success Poster: students have their planning sheets due Thursday September 15th, completed and they with then begin taking photos for their poster. How would you define the term "success"? Posters will be due Monday September 19th

* Success Criteria is listed below.

PLEASE bring in:
*Indoor/Outdoor shoes
*Class Media Release Form
*Green Package of School Forms
*Field Trips forms + Acknowledgement & Release form for 2016 World Cup of History

* Class Supplies (5 duo tangs, pencil crayons, pencil, eraser, one package of bond paper, 2 boxes of tissues, USB key, headphones/ear buds)

Ss brainstorm success criteria 4 r class motivational posters; next planning sheets b4 taking photos @tdsb pic.twitter.com/rfBqGaszg8

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 12, 2016

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)

WOW our first week back and we are building a strong community whereby considering what we need to be safe as a person and as a learner.  You were all did amazing job handing the heat! Can't wait until next week.

Students have their Room 301 welcome letter to share with parents.  Please, both parents and students, initial or sign the welcome sheet to indicate that you have both read and understood the information shared.  A letter has been sent home focussing on the use of online tools such as Blogs, Wikis, Google Drive, YouTube & Twitter (@McM_MsR).  Please discuss this letter with your child and return the form PAST DUE 

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.

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

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by Wednesday Sept. 14th.

Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your signin information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment, but some home time will be needed as well.  

PLEASE bring in:
*Indoor/Outdoor shoes
*Class Media Release Form
*Green Package of School Forms
*Field Trips forms + Acknowledgement & Release form for 2016 World Cup of History

* Class Supplies (5 duo tangs, pencil crayons, pencil, eraser, one package of bond paper, 2 boxes of tissues, USB key, headphones/ear buds)

Students, please share with your parents how to navigate through this class blog throughout the school year.  Remember to visit daily  :o)

Students have their Room 301 welcome letter to share with parents.  Please, both parents and students, initial or sign the welcome sheet to indicate that you have both read and understood the information shared.  A letter has been sent home focussing on the use of online tools such as Blogs, Wikis, Google Drive, YouTube & Twitter (@McM_MsR).  Please discuss this letter with your child and return the form before or by Friday September 9th. 

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.

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

Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your signin information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment, but some home time will be needed as well.  

Agendas: each student has received an agenda as we will be using them on a daily basis to schedule class activities, trips and team events for the school year.  Remember to jot down information and check your agenda daily.

READING: students are reminded to bring a book to school to read, they are also invited to borrow books from the classroom.  Daily reading at home is encouraged.  When the school library schedule is created, we will be visiting it regularly to sign out books for enjoyment or research.  The Toronto Public Library is a wonderful place to borrow and sign out books or ebooks. 

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by Wednesday Sept. 14th.

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.

Tell me a bit more about you! Complete the short questionnaire; then record your personal results on the post-it note provided.  Read the strategies on your results page that are suggestions to further your success as a learner.
Click on the link below:
What's Your Learning Style?

Writing Attitude Survey

Math Attitude Survey

Students, please share with your parents how to navigate through this class blog throughout the school year.  Remember to visit daily  :o)

Students have their Room 301 welcome letter to share with parents.  Please, both parents and students, initial or sign the welcome sheet to indicate that you have both read and understood the information shared.  A letter has been sent home focussing on the use of online tools such as Blogs, Wikis, Google Drive, YouTube & Twitter (@McM_MsT).  Please discuss this letter with your child and return the form before or by Friday September 9th. 

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.

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

Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your signin information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment, but some home time will be needed as well.  

Agendas: each student has received an agenda as we will be using them on a daily basis to schedule class activities, trips and team events for the school year.  Remember to jot down information and check your agenda daily.

 

READING: students are reminded to bring a book to school to read, they are also invited to borrow books from the classroom.  Daily reading at home is encouraged.  When the school library schedule is created, we will be visiting it regularly to sign out books for enjoyment or research.  The Toronto Public Library is a wonderful place to borrow and sign out books or ebooks. 

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by Wednesday Sept. 14th.

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.