Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Broadway Show June 1st: Stage Crew members please connect with parent(s)
Field Trip Forms: Business Luncheon & McMichael Art Gallery please return forms & funds 

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students. Get plenty of rest tonight, eat a hardy breakfast and bring a refillable bottle of water. For students who prefer using their own materials, it would be helpful to have extra pencils, an eraser, a ruler and a calculator. I have materials in class for students to use as needed.

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Monday, May 30, 2016

Broadway Show June 1st: Stage Crew members please connect with parent(s)
Field Trip Forms: Business Luncheon & McMichael Art Gallery please return forms & funds 

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students. Get plenty of rest tonight, eat a hardy breakfast and bring a refillable bottle of water. For students who prefer using their own materials, it would be helpful to have extra pencils, an eraser, a ruler and a calculator. I have materials in class for students to use as needed.

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Friday, May 27, 2016

What a fantastic week  :)
Have a wonderful weekend and try to stay cool.

Broadway Show June 1st: Stage Crew members please connect with parent(s)

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students. Get plenty of rest tonight, eat a hardy breakfast and bring a refillable bottle of water. For students who prefer using their own materials, it would be helpful to have extra pencils, an eraser, a ruler and a calculator. I have materials in class for students to use as needed.

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Thursday, May 26, 2016

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students. Get plenty of rest tonight, eat a hardy breakfast and bring a refillable bottle of water. For students who prefer using their own materials, it would be helpful to have extra pencils, an eraser, a ruler and a calculator. I have materials in class for students to use as needed.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child. DUE tomorrow

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS to students in Room 301 & 308 on receiving The Learning Partnership BMO Financial Group National Student Innovation Award. Category: Originality


Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child. DUE this week.

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

VISUAL ARTS: students have selected an artist to research (short bio). Begin to collect information using the guide in Google Classroom

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child. DUE this week.

EQAO: An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

VISUAL ARTS: the names of two artists (painters) you would like to research and later complete a painting reproduction of one artists' paintings

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Friday, May 20, 2016

Have a wonderful long weekend with family and friends  :)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

 VISUAL ARTS: the names of two artists (painters) you would like to research and later complete a painting reproduction of one artists' paintings

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

 Exploring iMovie on iPads: more fun trailers to come :)

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) REVIEW: multiplication tables

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) REVIEW: multiplication tables

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) REVIEW: multiplication tables

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Monday, May 16, 2016

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) REVIEW: multiplication tables

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

 Coding in the Elementary Grades: tips, tricks and refresher

Friday, May 13, 2016

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) REVIEW: multiplication tables

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki organize inquiry questions under PEEPS category. 

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

THANK YOU to all our Parents for our awesome lunch potlatch today celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. Everyone looked, smelled and tasted amazing.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki 
Team representative from Room 301 & 308 at the Rethink The Box challenge! Great teamwork, collaboration and problem solving :)




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Tuesday, May 10, 2016


This is a big week for the McMurrich Welcomes Refugees project! A professional artist will be working with the children to create artworks around the theme of "The Butterfly Effect," which will be displayed at an art show/bake sale/open mic talent night on Friday! Bakers and other volunteers needed! More info 
here: http://mcmurrichschool.blogspot.ca/2016/04/the-butterfly-effect.html or come to the McMurrich Welcomes Refugees committee meeting on Tuesday May 10th at 7 o'clock in the library.

Next School Council meeting is on Thursday May 19th.
McMurrich School Council
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We have started with EQAO preparations in our classes, and the pace is slightly different (slower) than it has been leading up to Business Day.  Please note that the students are taking part in the review process as it is a summary of learning of our Grade 6 program. Sample tasks from EQAO review booklets have been used and completed by students since the beginning of the school year. There are no moving targets of achievement, no tricks or surprises. An open-mind, a positive attitude and continuing to be contributing members in their own learning is needed from all students.

 Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please review Island School overnight camp forms with your child and return by the assigned due date.

 MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki 


Monday, May 9, 2016

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid) Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki



This is a big week for the McMurrich Welcomes Refugees project! A professional artist will be working with the children to create artworks around the theme of "The Butterfly Effect," which will be displayed at an art show/bake sale/open mic talent night on Friday! Bakers and other volunteers needed! More info 
here: http://mcmurrichschool.blogspot.ca/2016/04/the-butterfly-effect.html or come to the McMurrich Welcomes Refugees committee meeting on Tuesday May 10th at 7 o'clock in the library.

Next School Council meeting is on Thursday May 19th.
McMurrich School Council

Friday, May 6, 2016

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): several forms were sent home this week. Please review them with your child and return by the assigned due date.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid)
Share an examples of Global Tessellation patterns in PADLET

SOCIAL STUDIES: continue research in Global Issues Wiki
Oral Response Questions (Business Day):
1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.

BUSINESS DAY:
Reflection #3 in Google Sites ePortfolio (new page)
1. How might you access the value or importance of participating in Business Day?
2. How would you compare this experience to other experiences or companies within the community?
3. Describe some of the decisions your company has made this far and defend those choices.
4. What recommendations would you make to your company so that you are successful as a team?
5. Do you agree with the actions made by your company and with the outcomes so far? Why?
6. Describe the skills you have gained/learned and how will you use them in the future?

Thursday, May 5, 2016

We are partnering (learning buddies) with a Grade 2/3 class for a special project. Looking for a zipper laundry basket to house our 12 caterpillars or an aquarium we can borrow for a few weeks.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): several forms were sent home today. Please review them with your child and return by the assigned due date.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid)
Entrance Pass due tomorrow morning

SOCIAL STUDIES: each team member is to generate one inquiry question and share in the Global Issues Wiki
Find one website that can be used as a resource     
consider the following:    
- are you able to understand the text (5 finger rule)    
- does it connect to your topic and inquiry questions    
- read several parts of the website before selecting it

Oral Response Questions (Business Day):
1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.

BUSINESS DAY:
Reflection #3 in Google Sites ePortfolio (new page)
1. How might you access the value or importance of participating in Business Day?
2. How would you compare this experience to other experiences or companies within the community?
3. Describe some of the decisions your company has made this far and defend those choices.
4. What recommendations would you make to your company so that you are successful as a team?
5. Do you agree with the actions made by your company and with the outcomes so far? Why?
6. Describe the skills you have gained/learned and how will you use them in the future?




Wednesday, May 4, 2016


We are partnering (learning buddies) with a Grade 2/3 class for a special project. Looking for a zipper laundry basket to house our 12 caterpillars or an aquarium we can borrow for a few weeks.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): several forms were sent home today. Please review them with your child and return by the assigned due date.

 Spring Concert Thursday evening for students in Steel Pan, Choir, Strings and Band.

 ePortfolios using Google Sites.  There are several wonderful examples of students sharing and reflecting on learning throughout the term. Continue to build on your ePortfolio as it is an ongoing process, learning as assessment, monitoring your own progress and achievements.
Use your existing tasks both drafts and finalized pieces to support your reflection.

MATH: looking at transformation geometry (combined rotation, translation, reflection on a coordinate grid)
Entrance Pass due tomorrow morning

SOCIAL STUDIES: each team member is to generate one inquiry question and share in the Global Issues Wiki
Find one website that can be used as a resource     consider the following:    - are you able to understand the text (5 finger rule)    - does it connect to your topic and inquiry questions    - read several parts of the website before selecting it

Oral Response Questions (Business Day):
1. How did your sample population survey inform your group's decision to select the business concept, which is you product/service for Business Day 2016?
2. Identify and provide supporting details to 3 main ideas on the importance of the Pillar of Education.
3. Describe (provide examples) your character traits, which best support the role and responsibilities of your position.
4. How would you describe your group's cooperative skills and overall group experience?
5. Describe how you actively participate as a leader in your group.

BUSINESS DAY:
Reflection #3 in Google Sites ePortfolio (new page)
1. How might you access the value or importance of participating in Business Day?
2. How would you compare this experience to other experiences or companies within the community?
3. Describe some of the decisions your company has made this far and defend those choices.
4. What recommendations would you make to your company so that you are successful as a team?
5. Do you agree with the actions made by your company and with the outcomes so far? Why?
6. Describe the skills you have gained/learned and how will you use them in the future?
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