ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (coding map)
- demonstrate an understanding of habitats and an understanding of how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
- assess the importance of preserving wildlife to sustain the environment (e.g., humans, plants and animals) and the implications of different hazards that threaten environmental sustainability.

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom).  

Students coding in @scratch Canada with highlighting features that will include information about animals habitats & communities, natural resources, politics and industries with our Operation Game style interactive Canada Map @makeymakey @tdsb This is going to be awesome! pic.twitter.com/sRR4qjPiX2

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 31, 2019

Such a honour to host high school students from the @frc1325 robotics team sharing their learning experiences and leading STEM activities this afternoon @firstlegoleague @tdsb @PeelSchools pic.twitter.com/F1UpQakPyL

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 31, 2019

Crazy 8s "How might we leverage tech to spread awareness about supporting WE Movement & raising funds to support children access to education living in Tanzania. Speed Dating to pitch ideas for a potential solution #DesignThinking #GlobalCompetencies #Entrepreneurship pic.twitter.com/SfFpH34bEi

— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) January 31, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (coding map)
- demonstrate an understanding of habitats and an understanding of how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
- assess the importance of preserving wildlife to sustain the environment (e.g., humans, plants and animals) and the implications of different hazards that threaten environmental sustainability.

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom).  

Students are preparing for their student/teacher conference to discuss & determine their grade(s) after months of reflection and self-assessment (co-generated rubrics, success criteria, peer/teacher feedback) for Term 1 @tdsb pic.twitter.com/PRApsGor2Z

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 30, 2019

A bitter cold & windy day prompted an indoor recess. No worries here... an opportunity to build and talk about patterns and symmetry in our designs @KEVAplanks #MathIsEverywhere @tdsb pic.twitter.com/HDZnErC5mN

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 30, 2019

Ongoing student input: displayed a world map w/ pins leading to QRcode Scan it to a student recorded slide deck @Screencastify about an Ancient Society. 2nd QRcode takes you to Google Doc article highlighting significant sim/diff between Ancient Society & present-day Canada @tdsb pic.twitter.com/OP6O0A0Tvc

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 30, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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

SCIENCE: Inquiry project into Endangered Animals in Canada (coding map)
- demonstrate an understanding of habitats and an understanding of how structural adaptations allow animals to survive in specific habitats
- assess the importance of preserving wildlife to sustain the environment (e.g., humans, plants and animals) and the implications of different hazards that threaten environmental sustainability.

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Complete redesign of the culminating task for two units based on student input! Former students takes the lead introducing coding an interactive Canada map focussing which will share student understanding of Habitats & Communities and Political & Physical Regions of Canada @tdsb pic.twitter.com/3axNpUasDK

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 29, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Students had a great day jumping up cheering and dancing during the hockey teams competing today! #WeAreTO #BleedBlue @Varsity_Blues #lionpride @yorkulions @tdsb pic.twitter.com/zGB1nelVhB

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 29, 2019

Thank you to all the players for taking the time to give students a 'high 5'! Great game today! #WeAreTO #BleedBlue @Varsity_Blues #lionpride @yorkulions @tdsb A shoutout to all parent/guardian volunteers for joining us today; thank you for being a part of our school community! pic.twitter.com/Bha38Ln2va

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 29, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Students graphing bowling scores from individual to team scores & whole class totals! Learning about different ways to find average: mean, median, mode, range. Analyzing the importance of graphing specific types of data & providing peer feedback based on success criteria. @tdsb pic.twitter.com/xWZk5r4zz0

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 25, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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


HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Visual blocks of code to program/code our own video game with MakeCode Arcade #microsoftyorkdale @MicrosoftEduCA @MicrosoftStore @tdsb pic.twitter.com/Oz0326GYzB

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 24, 2019

We designed our own sprites and ate the donut! Visual blocks of code to program/code our own video game with MakeCode Arcade #microsoftyorkdale @MicrosoftEduCA @MicrosoftStore @tdsb pic.twitter.com/fSBVm5lHwB

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 24, 2019

Tomorrow: Dress for Success... travelling TTC. Bring a litter-less lunch.

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Business Day: 
All Members (students) 
- complete 2 online pre-surveys in Business Day Google Classroom 
- Community Walk template PAST DUE
- Company Start-Up Ideas template due Wednesday (at home) 

Today we launch into the #DesignThinking process, looking at #GlobalCompetency #Entrepreneurship as we begin our initial inquiry into the UN SDGs @GlobalGoalsUN and @WEMovement to support children in Tanzania accessing education. @tdsb @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC #tdsbdll #eaprogram pic.twitter.com/Yh1ZfCILT3

— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) January 22, 2019

Using the @tdsbVL to begin our research & to build understanding on our user needs- to support children in Tanzania accessing education. #DesignThinking #GlobalCompetency #Entrepreneurship @GlobalGoalsUN and @WEMovement @tdsb @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC #tdsbdll #eaprogram co-generate ?'s pic.twitter.com/aDuL0kg4aF

— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) January 22, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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

HEALTH: Time to begin our research via TDSB Virtual Library, next week in response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Business Day: 
All Members (students) 
- complete 2 online pre-surveys in Business Day Google Classroom 
- Community Walk template PAST DUE
- Company Start-Up Ideas template due Wednesday (at home)

Grade 4 students researching information based on their co-generated inquiry questions learning about at least one ancient society & making parallels in history to current Canada @tdsb Students recording their slide deck presentation via @Screencastify pic.twitter.com/QChLMWzZkI

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 21, 2019

TOMORROW is a PA Day. Enjoy your long weekend :)


MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

Business Day: 
All Members (students) 
- complete 2 online pre-surveys in Business Day Google Classroom 
- Community Walk template due Monday (at home)
- Company Start-Up Ideas template due Wednesday (at home)

Excited for a great afternoon @CBCKids Studio Tour! @tdsb can’t wait to visit the kids digital lab and studio 🎥🎤🎧🎬 pic.twitter.com/t91wjvGPp5

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 17, 2019

@CBCKids Studio Tour 🎥🎤🎧🎬 Students in the Digi Lab take a look at CBC Kids News website and provide feedback on the look, ease of navigation and interaction of the site @tdsb pic.twitter.com/DDNCFDE3Hg

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 17, 2019

@CBCKids Studio Tour 🎥🎤🎧🎬 Students in the studio take part in CBC Kids interview and learned about the 'CBC Kids News Toolkit': Topic, Plan, Question Line, Equipment, Subject @tdsb pic.twitter.com/1ezzawPlUC

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 17, 2019

@CBCKids Studio Tour 🎥🎤🎧🎬 Spoiler Alert! Students take part in the taping of birthday wishes while visiting Studio K. Check it out on Feb20th & 27th! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/1GWM2lL4Yx

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 17, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on


MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

#signaturestory: "When I started playing the violin I thought that it was impossible but eventually I overcame this with the help from my parents & of course my teacher. Perseverance, time & patience with myself I got to do my first performance." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/Mj6yjPLmLs

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 16, 2019

#signaturestory: "I like sleeping because it allows you to dream, and while you dream, you clear your mind. Giving ourselves a break, restorative sleep let's us recharge and ready for the next day. Unless you have nightmares. Sleeping is awesome." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/1vEHcYhWk6

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 16, 2019

#signaturestory: "While I was reading a book & my little brother playing his toys I noticed coins lying down on the floor. I then recognized how grateful I am for all that I have & that all saved up coins count to give us gifts of reading & play." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/cavUqoOjZQ

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 16, 2019

#signaturestory: "I have always been inspired by brother's commitment to climbing. As I learn to climb with The Ontario Climbing Federation I take from him the importance of training, perseverance and setting goals to compete." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/VVyZ8ifuAk

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 16, 2019

#signaturestory: "Playing games like Fortnite may not interest many people but for me it's a mind-stretcher. It has me planning, predicting and strategizing then seeing how it plays out. Re-strategizing when things go wrong it fun too." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/3lK4pPlYRj

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 16, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on


MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

#signaturestory: "I like to read fantasy stories because I enjoy losing myself in the visual images that the author has created in my mind. Words are great that way." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/TcM35sMj51

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 15, 2019

#signaturestory: "I want to continue being an activist for female athletes. Rules of the game need to apply to both genders, risk is risk and that is part of the game. Knowing our risk and making choices is also part of the game" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/PZR7RdiJXA

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 15, 2019

#signaturestory: "At first, my passion for running was not the same as my skill. It took support from my family, commitment to practice and train to build my stamina and move past my struggles to reach my goal to compete at track meets." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/Zhz4t3X1G8

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 15, 2019

#signaturestory: "Swimming has always excited me! However, at first I needed to trust others in helping me overcome my fear of water. Taking challenges does not always guarantee a success; but by doing so, you earn yourself an opportunity." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/4rEKvcvxAa

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 15, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on


MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

#signaturestory: "When I was younger, I avoided other people’s problems b/c it was just easier to ignore it. But no longer. I’ve learned that kindness doesn’t have to be one big action; it starts small & it will add up to something just as great." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/e8g4ZFSGjo

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 14, 2019

#signaturestory: "building with Lego bricks always me to focus on creating and this clears my mind, calms me down when I need to think things thru that might at first appear challenging but ends up being an opportunity for learning." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/xcYIATWubX

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 14, 2019

#signaturestory: "Arts & crafts allows me to express my creative self through drawing, sewing and so much more. I enjoy experimenting and building things while learning how things work like a claw machine or ticket dispenser." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/Ycm9bFysKM

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 14, 2019

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on


MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

#signaturestory: "through perseverance and my passion for reading and drawing, I continue working towards my goal to be an author and illustrator now and in the future" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/G4rN2tEfva

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 11, 2019

#signaturestory: "I believe creativity in all of us. That we all need to have an open mind new possibilities." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/twr0EZ4J1u

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 11, 2019

#signaturestory: "Feeling left out from teams is hard to deal with... But with support from my dad to build my skills and feeling positive about my ability, I have been able to be a part of friendly games and teams too" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/jlzhcxXCx9

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 11, 2019

#signaturestory: "Inspired by my grandfather's passion for baseball, we stared playing together, which strengthened our relationship. Now, I continue to train and set goals to be a player in the near future." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/0OWceieLla

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 11, 2019

The Scholarship Contest is underway and there are only 10 days left. EverFi has TWO $1000 RESP awards to give out to certified students in Canada.  I'd love to have our the EverFi team inundated with student entries from Ontario, especially our class community. Students, if you have completed the EverFi Ignition course your parents can submit an entry on your behalf.  Students certified in multiple courses can apply multiple times and increase their chances of winning. Learn more here on how to submit an entry. Entries are due January 18th.

You are welcome to explore: Future Goals - Hockey Scholar for Math!

ePortfolio Entry:  using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on


MATH: 
Data Management: introduction to looking at, representing and analyzing data - Bowling Project

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 

WRITING: students provided each other peer feedback on their stories; beginning their second draft for the Mystery Story. Later this week, after student/teacher conferencing, students will work towards writing their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop 

FORMS: 
** field trip/media release forms sent home, parent volunteers needed.
*** The Learning Partnership media release form; partner for our Entrepreneurial Adventure - Business Day 

#signaturestory: "through dance I show perseverance; trying, getting feedback, practicing, performing and repeat, for growth and to reach my goals" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/HtjPDHNvmG

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2019

#signaturestory: "inspired by my sister, it is through sports that my focus and perseverance has supported me to build a strong & healthy daily life and building relationships" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/rAAYJzeLUE

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2019

#signaturestory: "being different is what makes me unique, and although others may not appreciate it, they miss out on awesome opportunities to just be yourself" @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/ySyj68Px94

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2019

#signaturestory: "it is important to give time to yourself each day because life can be very busy. Self-care is important." @tdsb @breakoutEDU #breakoutEDU pic.twitter.com/urtpGt8C1s

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) January 10, 2019