Thursday, June 15, 2017

Monday, June 12, 2017

Bring in McMichael Art Gallery forms & funds by Wednesday June 14th.
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

FunFair TONIGHT... enjoy... take pictures with groups of friends and selfies. Email me to include in our class yearbook ($16). 14 Days of School LEFT....
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)


The crown is ready to show that Quirky intentionally took electronic devices @OBAlawyers pic.twitter.com/M1ElcI3fAa
— Ms.Rambaran(@McM_MsR) June 8, 2017
Ssexcited to be hearing @kevinsandsbooks discuss his book Blackthorn Keys @tdsb @McM_MsT pic.twitter.com/0yM41HssVp
— Ms.Rambaran(@McM_MsR) June 8, 2017

Monday, June 5, 2017

Friday, June 2, 2017

BUSINESS LUNCHEON: Dress for Success: Business Day T-Shirt & pants, bring a small lunch (restaurant meal not until 1pm)

Thursday, May 25, 2017

EQAO: each student is requested to please bring a refillable water bottle, pencils and a calculator
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

Tomorrow: bring a litterless lunch, the t-shirt for the STEM Student Conference "Go North U"will be provided after morning attendance.
Business Day 2017

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 Haiti impacted by the 2010 earthquake.  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!

Monday, May 15, 2017

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  


Thursday, May 11, 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: 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

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: 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

We will be returning to McMurrich JPS shortly after 2pm today




Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Day 2 has come to an end and we had a great day learning in our environment.  Students were risk takers in their learning while building new friendships.


 
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
Day 2 at the Island it is sunny and breezy morning andthe students are about to go outdoors and engage in their learning while building new friendship and an appreciation for the environment. 

























Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Parent(s): I will do my best to tweet out snapshots of our daily activities. However, the wifi/data service on my phone is a bit unreliable on the Island... and in the moment photos will not be shared as quickly as I would like. Please feel free to check my class twitter account @McM_MsR

Monday, May 1, 2017

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 :)

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

Media Release form sent home today for activities during Business Day on May 18th. 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
SCIENCE: 
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY

CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team

Island School is just one school day away please refer to your packing list while packing this weekend.
Have a great weekend!


 

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Media Release form sent home today for activities during Business Day on May 18th.

 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
SCIENCE: 
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY

CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team
 
Math
Grade 6 finish U9 L7 #9 on a separate piece of paper ready to share tomorrow

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Media Release form sent home today for activities during Business Day on May 18th.
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
SCIENCE: 
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY
CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team
 
 

Monday, April 24, 2017

MATH: Measurement-calculating and investigating how to calculate the volume of a rectangular/triangular prism

SCIENCE: 
Grade 5- Human Body research due Wednesday
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY
CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

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
SCIENCE: 
Structures & Mechanisms Wiki  Finalize research for structures and flight
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY
** Investment Past Due

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY
** Global Goals Research
FINANCE:  
** Expository ESSAY
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
** Survey Analysis
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Phone Scripts (Organge)
CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

STUDENTS SURVEY:  DO NOT COMPLETE AT HOME
-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

SCIENCE: 
Structures & Mechanisms Wiki  Finalize research for structures and flight
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY
** Investment Past Due

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY
** Global Goals Research
FINANCE:  
** Expository ESSAY
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
** Survey Analysis
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Phone Scripts (Organge)
CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team

Monday, April 10, 2017

PARENT(s) / GUARDIAN(s)

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

STUDENTS SURVEY:  DO NOT COMPLETE AT HOME
-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
SCIENCE: 
Structures & Mechanisms Wiki  Finalize research for structures and flight
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY
** Investment Past Due

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY
** Global Goals Research
FINANCE:  
** Expository ESSAY
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
** Survey Analysis
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Phone Scripts (Organge)
CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team

Thursday, April 6, 2017

PARENT(s) / GUARDIAN(s)

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.
STUDENTS SURVEY:  DO NOT COMPLETE AT HOME
-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

SCIENCE: 
Structures & Mechanisms Wiki  Finalize research for structures and flight
**Energy Diet: finalize presentations
BUSINESS DAY
** Investment Past Due

COMPANY TASKS
** Survey Analysis
** Expository ESSAY
** Global Goals Research
FINANCE:  
** Expository ESSAY
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
** research companies to support your business day concept idea
MARKETING AND ADVERTISTING
** Finalize Donation Letter
** Survey Analysis
MANAGERS
** Business Day Proposal
** Review all other company tasks
** Phone Scripts (Organge)
CONGRATULATIONS:
**  Company Name and Logo (finalized) -CONGRATULATIONS
** Mission Statement- Congrats
** Investment letter-finalized CONGRATULATIONS
** Phone Script (Red Blue Team

 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