OUR CLASS MISSION STATEMENT: As a Grade 6 class community we collaborate with a positive mindset towards risk taking & moving forward as respectful global citizens.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Thank you for an awesome time at Toronto Island School !
Predator&Prey GAME ON! Owl vs Mice! Learning about biodiversity, human impacts & survival @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/niiuLxfO4f
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Predator & Prey... run little field mice, run @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/7p6SqNZtD9
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Predator & Prey! Meet up with decomposed, do a little dance for a chance at an extra life @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/gDVIlHmoHd
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Predator & Prey seeking water & plant stamps to survive @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/tnoJGMTt4g
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
We are getting on the bus heading home! @McMurrichParent we will see you soon! Ss have many stories 2share @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/4H4HRVpsCI
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Parent(s): I will do my best to tweet out snapshots of our daily activities. However, the wifi/data service on my phone is a bit unreliable on the Island... and in the moment photos will not be shared as quickly as I would like. Please feel free to check my class twitter account @McM_MsT
Predator & Prey with less space to hide due to human impact, surviving as a mouse is more difficult @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/jFzB17OxQj— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
The Bears team ready for a morning of hiking & outdoor collaborative games @tdsb @islandoutdoored @tdsb_stem pic.twitter.com/k3hWdkDLix— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
The Ravens team community studies compare/contrast Toronto island life 2 city life @tdsb @islandoutdoored pic.twitter.com/or05r3kRHM— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
The Foxes team minds on activity setting them up 4 outdoor biodiversity discussions & scavenger hunt of living things @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd pic.twitter.com/VQ03E8vbUQ— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Food Energy carbon footprint scavenger hunt at Franklin Park @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd pic.twitter.com/g9EALV9zSj— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Enjoying tasty treats baked w/ herbs from school garden @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/jfDIsCeolF— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Wonderful time in school garden learning about benefits of growing own food @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/ymkhHL4oFm— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Having fun looking at the world around us, a city in a park Outdoor Science learning @McMurrichParent @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb pic.twitter.com/T0Ms252i94— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Ss totally in great company with #McMurrichJPS staff & @OISEUofT teachers candidates! @TOES_TDSB @IslandOutdoorEd @tdsb @McMurrichParent pic.twitter.com/4jOH1yM6Ky— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Teacher Candidates from @TCWindesheim Netherlands join us on our Algonquin Island community tour @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/f3rHIdI9TH— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Dorm room group shot! Looking great but a bit tired ;) @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/evyq739oUU
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Our evening hike around the Toronto Islands is filled with sunset glow, laughter & fun! @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/7ihp0ql1Xe
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
Awesome group shot of our #McMurrichJPS student @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB @McMurrichParent pic.twitter.com/uQCxp3Z0Cd
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 3, 2017
A bridge! @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB pic.twitter.com/mxmciwKINW
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Another wonderful day at Far Enough Farm @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TOES_TDSB Filled with colour & beauty! pic.twitter.com/Av2wEvHIz2
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 4, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The weather will not dampen our excitement & adventurous spirit! @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/gftcIkGly9
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 2, 2017
We are off the ferry & setup in our dorms! Can't wait for the welcome message from awesome staff! @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/6rVqoME46y
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 2, 2017
Cooperative games, building new friendships with the spider team @tdsb @IslandOutdoorEd @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/wnBXjxKscm
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 2, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
1) Media Release form sent home for Samsung Canada "Solve for Tomorrow" Education Contest video submission DUE TOMORROW MORNING
2) Let's Talk Science field trip forms for the club members DUE TOMORROW MORNING
3) Orange Team field trip form sent home DUE TOMORROW MORNING
4) Media Release form sent home for activities during Business Day on May 18th.
5) Field Trip form send home for STEM UofT Engineering Day May 19th.
TORONTO ISLAND SCHOOL:
May 2: ** regular morning start
- leave luggage along wall by the glass display case
- line up for regular morning routines
May 5: **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 ask students to reflect on their learning weekly, here are two blog post reflections of my own that I would like to share with you, the students of Room 308. Looking forward to two more months of awesome teaching and learning along your side.
TDSB Google Camp
TDSB Unleashing Learning Conference

Japanese drummers @rawtaiko dynamic movement & powerful sound! TY @McMurrichParent council for organizing! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/1D3E8v43si— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 1, 2017
Japanese drummers @rawtaiko setup & ready to put on a show @McMurrichParent @tdsb pic.twitter.com/E3WRz9WUfY— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 1, 2017
Ss super excited 2 finalize a few experiments/reflections prior 2 tomorrow #letstalkscience event #steam @TDSB_STEM https://t.co/W4mRqX9dZy pic.twitter.com/hlXHFcdW64— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) May 1, 2017