Parent(s)/Guardian(s) RE: Attendance Our instructional day begins at 8:45am.  The morning attendance is taken before 9am. If your child arrives into the classroom after 9am, they are marked absent on the attendance form and will need to go to the office for a late slip to avoid the automated system from calling home. Please connect with your child about being punctual to school as several students have a pattern of arriving to school late. 


SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected; co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

SOCIAL STUDIES: visit the Indigenous Objects project in Google Classroom; offer supportive, positive and constructive feedback to the student work samples shared

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

WRITING: continuing paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

SOCIAL STUDIES: visit the Indigenous Objects project in Google Classroom; offer supportive, positive and constructive feedback to the student work samples shared

SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected; co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

WRITING: continuing paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

SOCIAL STUDIES: visit the Indigenous Objects project in Google Classroom; offer supportive, positive and constructive feedback to the student work samples shared

Our class community is so excited to partner with our Deaf & Heard of Hearing peers during the #MicroBit workshop this morning with German @KidsCoding #kids2030 We start off the day with unplugged coding activities and review the awesomeness of https://t.co/wwsMtCFVN8 pic.twitter.com/3BKCuCEuja

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 30, 2020

Partnering with our Deaf & Hard of Hearing peers exploring loops & functions, conditionals & variables, an intro to coordinates! #MicroBit Wonderful practice look directly at our partner, face them when communicating, signal their attention before speaking #kids2030 #CS4all pic.twitter.com/GRKAaMEHVY

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 30, 2020

Such a great afternoon listening to @robin_stevenson talk about herself as a writer, being an observant person and a good listener. Her book Ghost's Journey: A Refugee Story inspired by the true story of two gay refugees told through the eyes of their cat.https://t.co/NQ2OYby3oG pic.twitter.com/ziZTfeN11V

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 30, 2020

SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected... soon, co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

WRITING: continuing paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

SOCIAL STUDIES: visit the Indigenous Objects project in Google Classroom; offer supportive, positive and constructive feedback to the student work samples shared

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Our words matter. Our actions matter. Today & each day, we engage in reflection &discussion to help dispel the stigma around mental health, to help promote &raise awareness to promote mental health &well-being #BellLetsTalk #mentalhealth Remember @KidsHelpPhone is available 24/7. pic.twitter.com/rD9bUXp4jS

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 29, 2020

Celebrating our #DigitalLiteracy media project (digital storytelling) to share our learning about an Indigenous object & looking at present day innovations with other schools. Indigenous Digital Learning Program #hacktheROM #ROMlearning #Minecraft @PlayCraftLearn @MicrosoftEduCA pic.twitter.com/wrqcairWvh

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 29, 2020

SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected... soon, co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

WRITING: continuing paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Welcome to our class community Alec Taylor VP of Services @MicrosoftEduCA, Bilal Azeem & @rileydbooth!
Engaging students in discussions about computer science, coding and interacting with technology in our daily lives. #HourOfCode activities year round https://t.co/M9oA6mQvfF pic.twitter.com/Tyuwx1Hf2Z

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 28, 2020

Ss using self-led tutorials to code a maze in Minecraft using blocks or script. Review vocabulary: 'Program - An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine'
Alec Taylor @MicrosoftEduCA Bilal Azeem @rileydbooth @TDSB_Colin https://t.co/M9oA6mQvfF pic.twitter.com/JLbfqOtzZ3

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 28, 2020

Using words & actions showing appreciation! Students supporting each other overcoming challenges, working within the constraints of each challenge and having fun! Alec Taylor @MicrosoftEduCA Bilal Azeem @rileydbooth #HourOfCode activities year round https://t.co/M9oA6mQvfF @tdsb pic.twitter.com/ZcQrP0uT0P

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 28, 2020

Thank you Alec Taylor @MicrosoftEduCA Bilal Azeem @rileydbooth for joining our class community today! We appreciate you sharing your stories, experiences and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to solve problems!#HourOfCode activities year round https://t.co/M9oA6mQvfF @tdsb pic.twitter.com/tk6Tnkj7SF

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 28, 2020

SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected... soon, co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results


WRITING: continuing paragraph writing, structure, co-constructed success criteria and peer feedback over the next few weeks (descriptive paragraph, summary paragraph)


HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines
CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Getting ready for peer feedback, making Iterations to our storyboard to better plan a path to share our learning abt an Indigenous object; & looking at present day innovations. Indigenous Digital Learning Program #hacktheROM #ROMlearning #Minecraft @PlayCraftLearn @MicrosoftEduCA pic.twitter.com/Yu8pT3ykxN

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 27, 2020

learning abt an Indigenous object; & looking at present day innovations. Indigenous Digital Learning Program #hacktheROM #ROMlearning #Minecraft @PlayCraftLearn @MicrosoftEduCA @tdsb https://t.co/6mCvKfP57W

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 27, 2020

Team 7 learning abt an Indigenous object; & looking at present day innovations. Indigenous Digital Learning Program #hacktheROM #ROMlearning #Minecraft @PlayCraftLearn @MicrosoftEduCA @tdsb https://t.co/ojRbeGgO81

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 27, 2020

SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected... soon, co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

We have taken our inquiry project, generated open-ended questions for digging deeper into both research and understanding:
4: Animal Habitats
5: Human Organ Systems
Time to bring it all together to co-create a class collaborative resource using Google Sites@tdsb pic.twitter.com/Rlw8xBtacf

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 24, 2020

SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected... soon, co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

#signaturestory: "Using my imagination to make up multi-player games to entertain myself at home. This is one way that I deal with boredom at home and at school we have time to be creative with technology." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/tUkpbluzzv

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 23, 2020

#signaturestory: "Working hard means getting better through practice, like I do during hockey practices to improve my skills & techniques. This is how I persevere on the ice with my team and in the classroom when I am learning too." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/9ZPHTFwrhN

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 23, 2020

#signaturestory: "To achieve my dream of being a hockey player, I have learned to persevere by working hard, falling and getting back up, failing and trying again. Having support from my parents, family & friends encourages me to reach my goal." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/OOLm2HBvF6

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 23, 2020

Students share their learning about an Indigenous object thru digital storytelling in #MinecraftEDU @GabbiePangan @jessiejakumeit @MuseumGirlSarah today focus on present day innovation #hacktheROM #ROMlearning
Indigenous Digital Learning Program pic.twitter.com/cDkiqnVXXq

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 23, 2020

Students share their learning about an Indigenous object thru digital storytelling in #MinecraftEDU and receive feedback/support from @GabbiePangan @jessiejakumeit @MuseumGirlSarah today focus on present day innovation #hacktheROM #ROMlearning
Indigenous Digital Learning Program pic.twitter.com/gbKAWmK21G

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 23, 2020

SCIENCE: inquiry questions generated and research collected... soon, co-creating a focus website
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? 

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

#signaturestory: "My parents supported me since in was jumping around excitedly through our house to redirect my abundance of energy into sports seeing myself as an athlete; through practice, overcoming obstacles and injuries they are my mentors" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/5NxSE0OeEA

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 22, 2020

#signaturestory: "Baking as a family is always fun and tasty. Over time, there have been baking fails and even though I know how to bake now there's still room for improvement. It's the same with any other thing we learn, just keep on trying!" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/9PRHjxD3xZ

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 22, 2020

#signaturestory: "when taking on challenges in subjects that we think we don’t like it's easy to give up but I began to change my mindset & focus on overcoming that fear through practice, asking for support and keep trying different strategies" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/4TCwBU9Hsm

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 22, 2020

SCIENCE: 
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? 

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Bulletin boards showcasing student learning and inviting guests to check out our math designs, science riddles and be inspired by our community of learners @tdsb pic.twitter.com/0ZfTB3iG2F

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 21, 2020

PA DAY tomorrow (Friday January 17th); no school for students

ETFO Labour Actions: ETFO will conduct a one-day strike on Monday January 20th should there not be progress in negotiations. Elementary schools will be closed to students. More information will be provided to parents by TDSB later today... check your email and/or visit tdsb.on.ca


SCIENCE: 
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? (Presenting at the ROM January 29th)

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

HEALTH: Exploring and understanding the Canada's Food Guide, deeply considering how our personal eating choices might compare to the CFGs guidelines

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Iterations to our storyboard to better plan a path to share our learning about an Indigenous object; & looking at present day innovations. Indigenous Digital Learning Program #hacktheROM #ROMlearning @JessieJakumeit @GabbiePangan @tdsb #Minecraft @PlayCraftLearn @MicrosoftEduCA pic.twitter.com/JkzHkIA4K6

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 16, 2020

SCIENCE: 
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? (Presenting at the ROM January 29th)

MATH: gathering data using surveys and organizing the information to draw conclusions and make decisions; considering how a variable can affect survey results

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

SCIENCE: 
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? (Presenting at the ROM January 29th)

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Grade 5 students solve my @breakoutEDU one-word lock box challenge. I share my 'signature story'. Students will create their own mini #breakoutedu challenge for peers to solve and also share their own signature story

Grade 4 students will be hosting #BreakoutEDU challenge soon! pic.twitter.com/dLpey1Cl8d

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 14, 2020

Launching discussions about inquiry, generating open-ended questions for digging deeper into both research and understanding. Referring to our anchor charts.
4: Animal Habitats
5: Human Organ Systems@tdsb pic.twitter.com/XQDft1S3au

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 14, 2020

Grade 4&5 reconnecting after our Grade 5s returned from their overnight camp last week! Students created & conducted a survey, collected data, and are producing a bar graph. Next they will interpret the data: What do you notice? Does anything surprise you? @tdsb #MathIsEverywhere pic.twitter.com/nq1sCNno9O

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 14, 2020

SCIENCE: 
4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
5: understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health; technology, social and environmental factors affect human health

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? (Presenting at the ROM January 29th)

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

What am I? How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary? Having some fun with Rocks & Minerals Digital Microscopic Photography project, accompanied with riddles too! @tdsb @TDSBScitechkits 3/4 pic.twitter.com/0Iin9mNmRi

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 13, 2020

What am I? How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary? Having some fun with Rocks & Minerals Digital Microscopic Photography project, accompanied with riddles too! @tdsb @TDSBScitechkits 4/4 pic.twitter.com/jG8G70NyYu

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 13, 2020

SCIENCE 4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? (Presenting at the ROM January 29th)

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

What am I? How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary? Having some fun with Rocks & Minerals Digital Microscopic Photography project, accompanied with riddles too @tdsb @TDSB_Arts @TDSBScitechkits more coming soon :) pic.twitter.com/bjYUEgBq7d

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2020

After studying Andy Goldsworthy’s art in nature, students collected natural resources on the beach and created their own art pieces. @IslandOutdoorEd @toes_tdsb @tdsb pic.twitter.com/T9BbK1dKBa

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2020

Just awesome feeling a cool breeze while taking a ferry ride across the lake with a great view of the Toronto skyline. @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @tdsb pic.twitter.com/mKztXe8OA4

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2020

@McMurrichParent All smiles, grateful for the opportunity of learning outdoors; thank you to teachers & staff at @IslandOutdoorEd and a shoutout to our McMurrich teachers, especially @Ms_T_Isaac for all going beyond! But missing home and a bit tired :) https://t.co/Hqu73ZKNod pic.twitter.com/8EMz5dzmmm

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2020

SCIENCE 4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats

SOCIAL STUDIES: Building their story on their new learning in Minecraft Education Edition.
How might differing perspectives and relationships with the environment impact relationships with groups over time? (Presenting at the ROM January 29th)

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Students share their learning about an Indigenous object thru digital storytelling in #MinecraftEDU and receive feedback/support from @mr_aquil1 Indigenous Digital Learning Program @GabbiePangan @jessiejakumeit @ROMtoronto #hacktheROM #ROMlearning @MicrosoftEduCA @PlayCraftLearn pic.twitter.com/8it0Uot66r

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 9, 2020

Students continue to build understanding & share learning about an Indigenous object thru digital storytelling in #MinecraftEDU Indigenous Digital Learning Program @GabbiePangan @jessiejakumeit @ROMtoronto #hacktheROM #ROMlearning @MicrosoftEduCA @PlayCraftLearn @tdsb pic.twitter.com/xWhZaHYW3F

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 9, 2020

@GabbiePangan connecting with each team as we make iterations to our storyboards to plan a path to share our learning about an Indigenous object #Minecraft. Indigenous Digital Learning Program @jessiejakumeit @ROMtoronto #hacktheROM #ROMlearning @PlayCraftLearn @MicrosoftEduCA pic.twitter.com/V9bvC8f3vi

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 9, 2020

The common room is such a welcoming space to listen to session introductions, reflect on our experiences within the environment, connect with peers, enjoy our tasty meals, play evening cooperative games and just be ourselves @IslandOutdoorEd @toes_tdsb @tdsb pic.twitter.com/kJE16uRgnu

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2020

SCIENCE 4: looking at habitats and how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Thank you Lorie for guiding us through the Apraxia Awareness Presentation this morning. Building understanding, communication, relationships and creating inclusive learning environments https://t.co/9mYTIkuZJt pic.twitter.com/VcNaWkpJML

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 8, 2020

This was our view of Toronto skyline seen from Toronto Centre Island last night. Taking a seat and enjoying the view, and maybe catching our breathe before continuing our evening walk :) @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @tdsb pic.twitter.com/JIqqTcDHlH

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 8, 2020

1/2 Students explore biodiversity with nature walk and bird feeding. Despite the appearance of a sharp shinned hawk, we still managed to feed some chickadees, red breasted nuthatch and more! @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @tdsb pic.twitter.com/NjFSex9ml4

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 8, 2020

Beautiful! Students explore biodiversity with nature walk and bird feeding. Despite the appearance of a sharp shinned hawk, we still managed to feed some chickadees, red breasted nuthatch and more! @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @tdsb pic.twitter.com/gbCHohFxiX

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 8, 2020

2/2 Students explore biodiversity with nature walk and bird feeding. Despite the appearance of a sharp shinned hawk, we still managed to feed some chickadees, red breasted nuthatch and more! @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @tdsb pic.twitter.com/1Tn2BHTCLZ

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 8, 2020

Reflection:  Happy New Year 2020.  Please share your reflection on your learning experiences for the first four months of school and how they will impact the next six months  (for example: what worked well and why, include strategies AND what is still growing and why, include strategies). 
(3-5 paragraphs)

POETRY: Brainstorming to prepare to write a poem about a journey an animals embarks upon as they try to survive in a natural environment that has been negatively impacted by a local of global issue (written from the perspective of the animal)

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom (Class Community) 

Students solve my @breakoutEDU one-word lock box challenge. I share my 'signature story' inspired by #GoogleEI #TOR16 Students will create their own mini #breakoutedu challenge for peers to solve and also share their own signature story @tdsb pic.twitter.com/lF2RiQKcmi

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 7, 2020

Our Grade 5 students & @Ms_T_Isaac are off to their 4-day adventure at Island Natural Science School! So excited that our classroom learning environment for the open outdoors hosted by the @IslandOutdoorEd staff! @TOES_TDSB @tdsb @McMurrichParent pic.twitter.com/CCXviOkcv8

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 7, 2020

This week the Grade 5 students & @ms_t_isaac will be tweeting from @McM_MsT Toronto Island Natural Science School! Will not necessarily be in real time as we want to be mindful & immersed within our outdoor learning environment @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @tdsb pic.twitter.com/mYyr2lTLe6

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 7, 2020

Having fun looking at the world around us through cooperative games, a city in a park Outdoor Science learning @McMurrichParent @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/NGFuXSChGf

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 7, 2020

Students making new friends & strengthening friendships through cooperative games! Great view of downtown skyline of Toronto! @TourCNTower @cityoftoronto @CentreIslandTO @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/liFtaJ7Wry

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 7, 2020

Reflection:  Happy New Year 2020.  Please share your reflection on your learning experiences for the first four months of school and how they will impact the next six months  (for example: what worked well and why, include strategies AND what is still growing and why, include strategies). 
(3-5 paragraphs)

POETRY: Brainstorming to prepare to write a poem about a journey an animals embarks upon as they try to survive in a natural environment that has been negatively impacted by a local of global issue (written from the perspective of the animal)




GRADE 5 STUDENTS:
We are so excited about Island School! Please ensure you have packed all equipment, clothing and personal items that you need for our outdoor adventure this week!

NEEDED: a positive attitude, an open-mind and adventurous spirit to learn, build friendships and make new ones :)

January 7: ** regular morning start
- leave luggage along wall by the glass display case
- line up for regular morning routines
January 10: ** 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

I hope that you all had an opportunity to have your own time

spent in peace or adventure and/or with your family & friends.

Looking forward to seeing our class community together again!