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