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Wednesday 31 May 2017

Wonder

Today we read the last two chapters of the incredible book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Reading the book aloud to the students over the past couple of months was a powerful and bonding experience for our class. Auggie Pullman, the main character in the book taught us a lot about acceptance, gratitude, friendship and kindness. I think the book inspired all of us to be "kinder than necessary" and to share our light with the world. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to discover this book with this awesome group of students!


Thanks Ms. Giles

Ms. Giles left this message for the 3W students today as they wrote their final EQAO test! Yippee!


I am so proud of their hard work as well! 



Wednesday 24 May 2017

Post Day 1 EQAO Disco Party!

The students worked so hard this morning on EQAO. They worked off some steam this afternoon with great moves, tunes and disco lights!





Wednesday 17 May 2017

Paper Below Ponytail Airplane!

The 3W actors performed their plays in the learning commons today for a few other classes. They are  so looking forward to performing for some parents tomorrow at 12:30!






Monday 15 May 2017

Week at a Glance - May 15th to May 18th

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
▫OAC Field Trip & EQAO Letters Goes Home
▫Gym



▫Perform plays for a few classes



▫Gym
▫Play Performances for parents!
▫PD Day


This week’s homework is to continue working on the Robert Munsch Plays!  Performances are this Wednesday (for other students) and Thursday (for parents and Ms.Sam)!

Friday 12 May 2017

Mrs. Frangione's Thespians!

Mrs. Frangione's 2/3 classes treated us to their Robert Munsch plays today! We will return the favour next week!





Tuesday 9 May 2017

Sprouted Bean Seeds!

We discovered today that bean seeds do not need light to sprout -as the ones in my shoe in the dark cupboard sprouted like crazy!


The students sketched what their seeds looked like today on Day 7 - most had sprouted! Looks like we will be planting them before the weekend!



Probability Experiments

We have been talking probability this week in Math. This morning, the students played a variety of fair and unfair probability games to test the likelihood of winning. They have been practising using probability terms such as certain, impossible, equally likely, likely and unlikely.



Monday 8 May 2017

Week at a Glance - May 8th-12th

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
▫Reach for the Stars Assembly
▫Gym
▫Scholastic order goes home


▫Library


▫Gym

▫Gym
▫Scholastic order due

This week’s homework is to really work on the Robert Munsch Plays! The students will be performing these plays for their fans on:


Thursday, May 18th@  12:30 pm in the classroom!

Reach for the Stars!

Congratulations to Ria, Joshua and Lauryn who received certificates today at the Reach for the Stars Assembly! Josh earned the French Award, while Ria and Lauryn were recognized for their Stewardship for Creation!


A big shout out to Destin whose name was drawn from the Caught You Caring Jar - he received a much deserved W.W.J.D bracelet for showing kindness!



Also, SaMY surprised his fans at the assembly today and encouraged everyone to wear red tomorrow to encourage our SENS!



Friday 5 May 2017

SMY's Got Talent!

Here are some pics of the students sharing their talents at the successful show! Congratulations - you were all wonderful and brave!









Thursday 4 May 2017

Angela's Colourful Airplane Dashboard!

Angela at the helm of her airplane!
Ariana created this awesome prop for the play she is working on with her group! The students are encouraged to make simple props at home and bring them in. Hopefully they have been practising their lines at home as well. 

The students will be performing their plays on Thursday, May 18th for any parents who can make it. I can video and post them on the Blog if you are unable to make this date!

Wednesday 3 May 2017

Making Mother Earth Smile!

The students helped clean up our primary yard today during SMY's Annual Yard Clean-Up Day!


Tuesday 2 May 2017

Munsch Plays

The students went home yesterday with a copy of their script for their Robert Munsch play. The plan is to have the plays ready for the week of May 15th. The students are asked to memorize their lines over the next couple of weeks in preparation for the performances. We will perform the plays for other classes during that week as well as for any parents who want to see them. Narrators are not expected to memorize their parts. 

Zumba and Patterning!

Today we talked about how repeating patterns are used in dance (Zumba) and music. We then got our bodies moving dancing Zumba for our SMY NumerARTcy Day!





Moisture and Light?

Today during Science, we hypothesized whether a seed needs light as well as moisture to sprout. 


Each student was then given 2 bean seeds which were placed in moist paper towel, in a baggie and taped to the window. 



We are sticking my two bean seeds in my stinky running shoe (the fumes might help!) in the dark closet. 

We shall keep misting our seeds and see if they sprout in the next 6 to 14 days!

Monday 1 May 2017

Catholic Education Week Choir Concert and Liturgy

Mrs. Mclachlan and her talented choir launched Catholic Education Week this morning by treating the classes and families to a terrific concert. Here is a link to some footage - their voices are sensational!

Land of the Silver Birch

Week at a Glance: May 1st - May 5th

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
▫Catholic Education Week Liturgy & Choir Concert!
▫Gym

▫NumerArtcy: Patterning and Zumba!

▫Spring Clean the Capital Day @ SMY (Yard Clean-up)
▫Library


▫Gym

▫Talent Show @ 12:30 pm



This week's Word Wall Words are:


▫happiness  ▫winner  ▫drink ▫general ▫crash