Monday, June 12, 2017
Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.
13 Days of School LEFT....
Tuesday June 13: several students showcasing at TLP Coding Quest, flying Kites with Room 207 buddies
Wednesday June 14: Guest, Indigenous Blanket Activity (covered by Enrichment fund) during morning
Thursday June 15: mystery guest author (yes, I managed to squeeze one more in before year end)
Friday June 16: P.E.E.P.S. social issue book jacket design: let's do some research first then get designing
Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm
Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect
ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed)
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Monday June 12: morning building kites (bring items to build your own design)
Tuesday June 13: several students showcasing at TLP Coding Quest
Wednesday June 14: Guest, Indigenous Blanket Activity (covered by Enrichment fund) during morning
Thursday June 15: mystery guest author (yes, I managed to squeeze one more in before year end)
Friday June 16: P.E.E.P.S. social issue book jacket design: let's do some research first then get designing
Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm
Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect
ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed)
Judge Annette Dimond giving the jury instructions on how to proceed in jury room @OBAlawyers @tdsb pic.twitter.com/j7imTGiIvH— Ms.Rambaran (@McM_MsR) June 8, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
Ss nominated by team companies who stepped up as a leader in group; going beyond their role 2support team & personal goals! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/b01XX0kdga
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) June 5, 2017
Members in r class community who stepped up throughout our entrepreneurial venture! Congrats Students, Co-op students & Teacher Candidates! pic.twitter.com/N5e7pPP4F9
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) June 5, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Friday May 26th
Monday May 29th
Wednesday May 31st
ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed)
The ARTS: Artist Project (Google Classroom)
BUSINESS DAY: ALL Members: UPDATE THE TEAM GOOGLE SITE with individual and team tasks
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Things are taking shape in Convocation Hall! Only 2️⃣0️⃣ hours to go until #GoNorthU @googlecanada @ActuaCanada @TDSB_STEM 😱😄! pic.twitter.com/FBzxtf7FY8
— Engineering Outreach (@UofTEngOutreach) May 18, 2017
Live on location @McMBusinessDay #mcmbizday I think things are Trending up! @tvokids pic.twitter.com/iOc3lqrPUN
— Sandra Chow (@watnunu) May 18, 2017
#bathbots ready 2 greet guests with handmade soap products & @sphero obstacle course #mcmbizday pic.twitter.com/TSDHYvDUnJ
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) May 19, 2017
#mcmfidgetit ready 2 greet guests with creative nuts & bolts fidget toys & jewelry #mcmbizday pic.twitter.com/INjIpe0W4w
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) May 19, 2017
#ravesquares ready 2 greet guests with their new & improved recipe for tasty treats #mcmbizday pic.twitter.com/OGrec0Lnrb
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) May 19, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
- Video Reflection writeup
"How might we support WE Movement to raise funds and spread awareness about families in Haiti impacted by the 2010 earthquake in an innovative way?"
Review & prepare to speak about:
- The Inquiry Process
- Design Thinking Model (based on your product/service)
- Global Competencies
Ss from #ravesquares busy baking new & improved tasty treats! TY teacher candidate MrKleinman & @TDSB_Oakwood 4 sharing ur space! pic.twitter.com/80IWWIexB1
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) May 16, 2017
Thursday, May 11, 2017
MATH: looking at probability
LANGUAGE: looking at evaluating a text
BUSINESS DAY: ALL Members: UPDATE THE TEAM GOOGLE SITE with individual and team tasks
- Video Reflection writeup
"How might we support WE Movement to raise funds and spread awareness about families in Haiti impacted by the 2010 earthquake in an innovative way?"
Review & prepare to speak about:
- The Inquiry Process
- Design Thinking Model (based on your product/service)
- Global Competencies
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES: "identify a problem you want to solve"When we started Business Day back in January, our challenge was to design an innovative item to raise funds & spread awareness about Haitians in need. Check out this challenge faced by many Filipino families in need: Let's reflect to ourselves...
Monday, May 8, 2017
MATH: looking at ratios
BUSINESS DAY: ALL Members:
- Video Reflection writeup
"How might we support WE Movement to raise funds and spread awareness about families in Haiti impacted by the 2010 earthquake in an innovative way?"
Review & prepare to speak about:
- The Inquiry Process
- Design Thinking Model (based on your product/service)
- Global Competencies
HUMAN BODY-finish write up for tomorrow to start operation game
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Predator&Prey GAME ON! Owl vs Mice! Learning about biodiversity, human impacts & survival @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/niiuLxfO4f— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Predator & Prey... run little field mice, run @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/7p6SqNZtD9— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Predator & Prey! Meet up with decomposed, do a little dance for a chance at an extra life @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/gDVIlHmoHd— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Predator & Prey seeking water & plant stamps to survive @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/tnoJGMTt4g— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Predator & Prey with less space to hide due to human impact, surviving as a mouse is more difficult @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/jFzB17OxQj— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Taking an evening stroll through #Toronto islands amazing views @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @McMurrichParent pic.twitter.com/Wvrj2EOZGH— Ms.Rambaran (@McM_MsR) May 3, 2017
The Bears team ready for a morning of hiking & outdoor collaborative games @tdsb @islandoutdoored @tdsb_stem pic.twitter.com/k3hWdkDLix— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
The Ravens team community studies compare/contrast Toronto island life 2 city life @tdsb @islandoutdoored pic.twitter.com/or05r3kRHM— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
The Foxes team minds on activity setting them up 4 outdoor biodiversity discussions & scavenger hunt of living things @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd pic.twitter.com/VQ03E8vbUQ— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Food Energy carbon footprint scavenger hunt at Franklin Park @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd pic.twitter.com/g9EALV9zSj— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Enjoying tasty treats baked w/ herbs from school garden @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/jfDIsCeolF— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Wonderful time in school garden learning about benefits of growing own food @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/ymkhHL4oFm— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Having fun looking at the world around us, a city in a park Outdoor Science learning @McMurrichParent @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/T0Ms252i94— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Ss totally in great company with #McMurrichJPS staff & @OISEUofT teachers candidates! @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb @McMurrichParent pic.twitter.com/4jOH1yM6Ky— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Teacher Candidates from @TCWindesheim Netherlands join us on our Algonquin Island community tour @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/f3rHIdI9TH— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The weather will not dampen our excitement & adventurous spirit! @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/gftcIkGly9
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 2, 2017
We are off the ferry & setup in our dorms! Can't wait for the welcome message from awesome staff! @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/6rVqoME46y
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 2, 2017
Cooperative games, building new friendships with the spider team @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/wnBXjxKscm
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 2, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
1) Media Release form sent home for Samsung Canada "Solve for Tomorrow" Education Contest video submission DUE TOMORROW MORNING
2) Let's Talk Science field trip forms for the club members DUE TOMORROW MORNING
3) Media Release form sent home for activities during Business Day on May 18th.
4) Field Trip form send home for STEM UofT Engineering Day May 19th.
TORONTO ISLAND SCHOOL:
May 2: ** regular morning start
- leave luggage along wall by the glass display case
- line up for regular morning routines
May 5: **return to school around 2:15pm
- parents please pick up students in front of school upon arrival from the Island School 2:15
- otherwise, students will be dismissed at 3:10pm from the office
Packing- students come dressed for the weather remember we are outside for3 outdoor programs each day. Come each day dressed for success.
No lunch is needed- it will be served at the Island School.
Friday, April 28, 2017
MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to calculate the volume of a rectangular/triangular prism
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
COMPANY TASKS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
Island School is just one school day away please refer to your packing list while packing this weekend.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed)
MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to calculate the volume of a rectangular/triangular prism
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
COMPANY TASKS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed)
MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to calculate the volume of a rectangular/triangular prism
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
COMPANY TASKS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
Monday, April 24, 2017
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
COMPANY TASKS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism
MOCK TRIAL: We will be engaging in a two week mock trial with a member of the Ontario Bar Association. Review the video and the Charter of Rights and Freedom so you are prepared for tomorrow
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
COMPANY TASKS
** Expository ESSAY
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Mission Statement- Congrats
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
-return to school asap (tomorrow and it will be completed at school if you have consented to finishing survey)
ISLAND SCHOOL forms and money due in Thursday April 13
MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism
MOCK TRIAL: We will be engaging in a two week mock trial with a member of the Ontario Bar Association. Review the video and the Charter of Rights and Freedom so you are prepared for tomorrow
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
COMPANY TASKS
** Expository ESSAY
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Mission Statement- Congrats
Monday, April 10, 2017
SAVE THE DATE: Please join the students of Room 301 & 308 on Thursday May 18th as they host the 13th 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 are becoming agents of change.
Friday, April 7, 2017
-return to school asap (tomorrow and it will be completed at school if you have consented to finishing survey)
ISLAND SCHOOL forms and money due in Thursday April 13
MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to find the surface area of a variety of shapes
5- Unit 4 - Unit Problem
6- U9 L8 #1abc 2abc 4ab 5-9
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
COMPANY TASKS
** Expository ESSAY
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Mission Statement- Congrats
Thursday, April 6, 2017
SAVE THE DATE: Please join the students of Room 301 & 308 on Thursday May 18th as they host the 13th 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 are becoming agents of change.
-return to school asap (tomorrow and it will be completed at school if you have consented to finishing survey)
ISLAND SCHOOL forms and money due in Thursday April 13
MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to find the surface area of a variety of shapes
5- Unit 4 - Unit Problem
6- U9 L8 #1ab 2ab 4a 5 7 8
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
COMPANY TASKS
** Expository ESSAY
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Mission Statement- Congrats
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: on google classroom 4 reading packages will guide you through the eras of history (ancient civilization to current times) after your initial research you will create a timeline of events to present to the class. Complete timeline on Sutori
#BathBots prototyping recipe 4 a soothing scent/texture & sharing @sphero obstacle course concept w/@WhelerJuli @TLPCanada #mcmbizday #tlpea pic.twitter.com/vbY67KTBrD— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) April 6, 2017
#McMFidgetIt share their prototype of a fidget toy concept as jewellery accessories @WhelerJuli @TLPCanada #mcmbizday #tlpea pic.twitter.com/azfpBLHRh3— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) April 6, 2017
#RaveSquares pitching their tasty, tart pastry recipe w/ @WhelerJuli @TLPCanada #mcmbizday #tlpea pic.twitter.com/tUaraFbY1m— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) April 6, 2017