MATH:  Measurement Entrance Pass: tip, consider finding the same unit of measure for dimensions of paper first. (1 squared meter = 10 000 squared centimeters)

Digital Fluency: students will be completing in-class a series of online lessons focussing on digital literacy and responsibilities, Everfi Ignition

LANGUAGE: 
SUMMARY Writing: read your assigned text and begin collaborating on writing the paragraph first draft, referring to the group co-constructed graphic organizer in Google Classroom
POETRY: analyzing poetry package, Entrance Pass

Ss participating n #mysteryskype #SkypeaThon w/ @MrsMurrayAg07 @nodooley TY 4 the opportunity 2 learn more abt other classes @SkypeClassroom pic.twitter.com/7yoe7E1nfL

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 29, 2016

#teachercandidate MsSkirrow leading student discussions around analyzing poetry @tdsb @OISEUofT pic.twitter.com/7s9Jv7O8Lh

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 29, 2016

Ss complete performance task & share during #mathparliament strategies & math thinking #coteaching @tdsb @TDSBmath411 pic.twitter.com/qELadSy8HF

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 29, 2016

What is history? Looking at perspective, who's telling story/narrative, bias @tdsb @oessta1 sharing r own stories thru #datinggame pic.twitter.com/n7z0Kv1Zy3

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 29, 2016

MATH:  Measurement Entrance Pass: tip, consider finding the same unit of measure.

Digital Fluency: students will be completing in-class a series of online lessons focussing on digital literacy and responsibilities, Everfi Ignition

LANGUAGE: 
SUMMARY Writing: read your assigned text and begin collaborating on writing the paragraph first draft, referring to the group co-constructed graphic organizer in Google Classroom
POETRY: Type first draft of Spoken Word poem in Google Classroom, reciting poems throughout the week
Mindset Poem first draft, review videos and class generated anchor charts in Google Classroom

Ss recite #poetry session Spoken Word via Google Hangout with @tanyapoet @McM_MsR @CanadianPoets pic.twitter.com/W4A9h17wj8

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 28, 2016

Ss excited abt using class tutorials 2 New Google Sites 4 ePortfolio! Fdbk:"Ease of layout, professional clean look & inserting GApps" @tdsb pic.twitter.com/Qqpcc2Pyun

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 28, 2016

MATH:  Measurement Unit: how might use to solve the Chocolongo Bar Challenge within the Math Blog and package (inclass time provided, some at-home time may be needed)

Digital Fluency: students will be completing in-class a series of online lessons focussing on digital literacy and responsibilities, Everfi Ignition

LANGUAGE: 
SUMMARY Writing: read your assigned text and begin collaborating on the graphic organizer in Google Classroom
POETRY: Mindset Poem first draft, review videos and class generated anchor charts in Google Classroom

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. PAST DUE 

We started r day w/ coding in @scratch & frustrations arose but Ss offered 2 test each other's code &gave tips 2debug or sequence code @tdsb pic.twitter.com/oaaAhppN2W

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 25, 2016

Impromptu playback of phrases inviting peer feedback: intonation & movements/tableau @CanadianPoets @tanyapoet @tdsb #poetry #spokenword pic.twitter.com/POE3FatWFy

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 25, 2016

Ss eagerly wait 2 share their #poetry 4 feedback w/ @tanyapoet @CanadianPoets #spokenword bumping up poems, going thru several drafts @tdsb pic.twitter.com/HA0i0Fyn50

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 25, 2016

Lunch Routines: parents please connect with your child regarding arrangements made to leave school property, returning to the schoolyard and following through on safety expectations. Also, discuss impromptu lunch house visits which are putting pressure on peers to eat at others' homes especially without prior arrangements. The ongoing out-for-lunch interactions require conflict resolution time throughout the afternoon during the instructional day. Your continued support is always very much appreciated.

MATH:  Measurement Unit: how might use to solve the Chocolongo Bar Challenge within the Math Blog and package (inclass time provided, some at-home time may be needed)

Digital Fluency: students will be completing in-class a series of online lessons focussing on digital literacy and responsibilities, Everfi Ignition

LANGUAGE: 
SUMMARY Writing: read your assigned text and begin collaborating on the graphic organizer in Google Classroom
POETRY: Mindset Poem first draft, review videos and class generated anchor charts in Google Classroom

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. PAST DUE 

You Matter: You Matter! More importantly, before convincing anyone else that they matter, we must first remind ourselves that WE MATTER. Inspired by Angela Maiers. 

We will be sharing your statements on our 'tree of lights' within our class community. This is our way of continuing to build upon changing our mindset and moving forward thru our learning journey this year and beyond. Share a post in padlet

Ss @breakoutEDU 1word lock box. I share my 'signature story' inspired by #GoogleEI #TOR16 Ss will create own mini #breakoutedu 2 share @tdsb pic.twitter.com/iTCDKMb6py

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 24, 2016

@tanyapoet launches the 2 day workshop w/ a quiz on how much we know & appreciate ourselves. #spokenword #poetry Intro own #PoetrySlam @tdsb pic.twitter.com/ArwHiNI7fn

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 24, 2016

@tanyapoet #poetry identity,pride,family,friends. "google it: how 2 b a better ally!" #humanrights #spokenword @CanadianPoets @tdsb @LGBTfdn pic.twitter.com/szofPTGsIC

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 24, 2016

The silence & intensity as Ss take part in short bursts of #freewrite #poetry @tanyapoet @CanadianPoets @tdsb pic.twitter.com/J8rMDpZ7iC

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 24, 2016

Students do group work to create a poem/story together for our spoken word workshop w delightful results! @McM_MsT pic.twitter.com/YrDQqCd3qf

— Tanya Neumeyer (@tanyapoet) November 24, 2016

Lunch Routines: parents please connect with your child regarding arrangements made to leave school property, returning to the schoolyard and following through on safety expectations. Also, discuss impromptu lunch house visits which are putting pressure on peers to eat at others' homes especially without prior arrangements. The ongoing out-for-lunch interactions require conflict resolution time throughout the afternoon during the instructional day. Your continued support is always very much appreciated.

MATH:  Measurement Unit: Begin sharing strategies that you might use to solve the Chocolongo Bar Challenge within the Math Blog

Digital Fluency: students will be completing in-class a series of online lessons focussing on digital literacy and responsibilities, Everfi Ignition

LANGUAGE: 
SUMMARY Writing: read your assigned text and begin collaborating on the graphic organizer in Google Classroom
POETRY: Mindset Poem first draft, review videos and class generated anchor charts in Google Classroom

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. PAST DUE 

You Matter: You Matter! More importantly, before convincing anyone else that they matter, we must first remind ourselves that WE MATTER. Inspired by Angela Maiers. 

We will be sharing your statements on our 'tree of lights' within our class community. This is our way of continuing to build upon changing our mindset and moving forward thru our learning journey this year and beyond. Share a post in padlet

Ss r writing daily on various topics, themes & feelings. Can't wait 4 2days of Poetry Workshop w/ Tanya! @tanyapoet #spokenword @McM_MsR https://t.co/tZ5yb364gx

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 23, 2016

MATH:  Measurement Unit: Begin sharing strategies that you might use to solve the Chocolongo Bar Challenge within the Math Blog

Digital Fluency: students will be completing in-class a series of online lessons focussing on digital literacy and responsibilities, Everfi Ignition

LANGUAGE: 
SUMMARY Writing: read your assigned text and begin collaborating on the graphic organizer in Google Classroom
POETRY: Mindset Poem first draft, review videos and class generated anchor charts in Google Classroom

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. PAST DUE 

You Matter: You Matter! More importantly, before convincing anyone else that they matter, we must first remind ourselves that WE MATTER. Inspired by Angela Maiers. 

We will be sharing your statements on our 'tree of lights' within our class community. This is our way of continuing to build upon changing our mindset and moving forward thru our learning journey this year and beyond. Share a post in padlet

MATH:  Wrapping up our unit on Geometry: identifying and constructing figures
Measurement Unit launching this week... begin sharing strategies that you might use to solve the Chocolongo Bar Challenge within the Math Blog


Digital Fluency: students will be completing in-class a series of online lessons focussing on digital literacy and responsibilities, Everfi Ignition

LANGUAGE: 
POETRY: Mindset Poem first draft, review videos and class generated anchor charts in Google Classroom

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. PAST DUE 

You Matter: You Matter! More importantly, before convincing anyone else that they matter, we must first remind ourselves that WE MATTER. Inspired by Angela Maiers. 

We will be sharing your statements on our 'tree of lights' within our class community. This is our way of continuing to build upon changing our mindset and moving forward thru our learning journey this year and beyond. Share a post in padlet

If History is a story, who is telling the story? Discussions around bias, perspective & point of view @tdsb #oessta pic.twitter.com/qHiYbNJQkf

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 21, 2016

It was a pleasure to meet with many of the parents during parent/teacher interviews on Thursday and Friday.  I look forward to meeting with others throughout next week.  Students will be asked to reflect on their Progress Report next week and to consider the following (as these were a common trend in our class community of learners):

• Daily reading at home and at school
• In class (at home as needed) task completion (both online and paper & pencil tasks)
• Self Advocating, Risk Taking, Asking Questions
• Contributing member of your own learning (and the learning of others)

MATH:  Google Classroom: BUMP UP based on feedback during class discussions: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles 

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) PLEASE REVIEW AND BUMP UP

LANGUAGE: 
POETRY: Mindset Poem first draft, review videos and class generated anchor charts in Google Classroom

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. DUE November 21st.

@saisiv joins us intro 2photography inspiring Ss 4upcoming schoolwide photo exhibit #butterflyeffect #syrianrefugee #artday @McMurrichParent pic.twitter.com/Zk7Bhffow9

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 17, 2016

"U look, 2 see, 2 enjoy" @saisiv begins 2share aesthetics & technical aspects of photography @McMurrichParent @tdsb #artday #butterflyeffect pic.twitter.com/GbvIkrS3vL

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 17, 2016

Ss excited abt how a camera works, inverted images inside camera, how film exposure reacts 2 light @saisiv @McMurrichParent @tdsb #artday pic.twitter.com/wG4s1XfA9o

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 17, 2016

TY @McMurrichParent 4 organizing photographer @saisiv 2 launch this years focus #butterflyeffect #artday #syrianrefugee fundraiser @tdsb pic.twitter.com/KmVCfZlm99

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 17, 2016

MATH:  Google Classroom: BUMP UP based on feedback during class discussions: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles 

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) PLEASE REVIEW AND BUMP UP

LANGUAGE: 

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. DUE November 21st.

#justinholl #rinatvaliev discuss leadership & perseverance #MarliesLive #youthspeak @tdsb pic.twitter.com/12xB6DH1kq

— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) November 16, 2016

TY @McMurrichParent for organizing this assembly! #MarliesLive #youthspeak @tdsb pic.twitter.com/p3J3ElW89e

— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) November 16, 2016

Progress Reports sent home with your child today. I look forward to meeting with parent(s)/guardian(s) over the next few days.

MATH:  Google Classroom: BUMP UP based on feedback during class discussions: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles 

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) PLEASE REVIEW AND BUMP UP

LANGUAGE: 

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. DUE November 21st.

Ss testing out each other's code in @scratch offering ways to debug @tdsb @GoogleCSFirst pic.twitter.com/lRjUe0WaQ9

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 15, 2016

Progress Reports will be going home with your child tomorrow.

MATH:  Google Classroom: BUMP UP based on feedback during class discussions: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles 

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) PLEASE REVIEW AND BUMP UP

LANGUAGE: 

**Remembrance Day Assembly: Students will write a reflection on their Dance Movement honouring Canadian Veterans. 

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): students were introduced to TimeToast.com an online interactive timeline they will be using for their short Biography. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed. DUE November 21st.

Letters going home tomorrow for the 2Day workshop.

Excited to have @tanyapoet come in for a 2 day workshop to share her love of spoken word #poetry @McM_MsT @tdsb pic.twitter.com/YbHJQ0oACS

— Ms.Rambaran (@McM_MsR) November 14, 2016

Remembrance Day assembly today was emotional and a moving experience.  Our school community came together to take a few moments to recognize and be thankful for all of the sacrifices made by the many children, women and men in the past, present and future.

My Ss wait in somber silence 4 their tribute dance movement honouring Canadian #veterans #lestweforget @tdsb pic.twitter.com/FlEusMlHMZ

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 11, 2016

'A pittance of time' during the presentation of our wreath during Remembrance Day assembly #lestweforget @tdsb pic.twitter.com/Uiak3snAkn

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 11, 2016

McM Remembrance Day 2016 my Ss tribute 2 Canadian #veterans #lestweforget @tdsb https://t.co/R53yj4per7

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 11, 2016

DRAMA: please share the finalized Shadow Performance scripts with me so that I may have them printed out for groups

MATH:  Google Classroom: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles 

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment)

LANGUAGE: review below for Remembrance Day activities/tasks:

**Remembrance Day Assembly: Students will write a reflection on Monday on their Dance Movement honouring Canadian Veterans.
**REMEMBRANCE DAY POEM: Google Classroom using peer feedback poem for printing DUE Monday 

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): open the assignment in Google Classroom.  Once you have selected a Canadian Was Hero, please connect with me before beginning your research. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed.

Our assembly tomorrow will begin at 10:30am in the school gym. Dress for Success: dark pants. A red t-shirt will be provided to wear on top of your clothing for the performance. Rest, take pride in knowing that you are ready and that you are honouring great Canadians across our Nation.

MATH:  Google Classroom: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles  PAST DUE

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) PAST DUE

LANGUAGE: review below for Remembrance Day activities/tasks:

**Remembrance Day Assembly: Memorize the poem "In Flanders Fields" to recite on Friday during assembly. Rehearse your dance (30secs) sequence for group performance. We will practice a clapping sequence for transition between dance and poem recital.

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): open the assignment in Google Classroom.  Once you have selected a Canadian Was Hero, please connect with me before beginning your research. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed.

MATH:  Google Classroom: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles ENTRANCE PASS

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) DUE Wednesday November 9th.

LANGUAGE: review below for Remembrance Day activities/tasks:

**Remembrance Day Assembly: Memorize the poem "In Flanders Fields" to recite on Friday during assembly. Rehearse your dance (30secs) sequence for group performance. We will practice a clapping sequence for transition between dance and poem recital.

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): open the assignment in Google Classroom.  Once you have selected a Canadian Was Hero, please connect with me before beginning your research. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed.

What is a biography?

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by John McCrae, May 1915

Ss use line 2 convey movement & rhythm in landscapes. Inspired by Canadian artists #groupof7 @mcacgallery @tdsb @TDSB_Arts pic.twitter.com/njKZGieobi

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 9, 2016

Powerful Personal Messages! Ss design their own mission statement 2 help build class community. Inspired by @BardorfM @StoupasTeresa @tdsb pic.twitter.com/qA2Nu4nsMC

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 9, 2016

MATH:  Google Classroom: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles ENTRANCE PASS

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) DUE Wednesday November 9th.

LANGUAGE: review below for Remembrance Day activities/tasks:

**Remembrance Day Assembly: Memorize the poem "In Flanders Fields" to recite on Friday during assembly. Rehearse your dance (30secs) sequence for group performance. We will practice a clapping sequence for transition between dance and poem recital.

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): open the assignment in Google Classroom.  Once you have selected a Canadian Was Hero, please connect with me before beginning your research. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed.

What is a biography?

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by John McCrae, May 1915

Ss super excited 2 capture r Canadian guest Jill's stories & adventures cave diving! #explorers @jillheinerth @CanGeoEdu @rcgs_sgrc @tdsb pic.twitter.com/xDsc47rJEO

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 8, 2016

Jill enjoys entering doorways into an exciting world by swimming thru caves! #explorers @jillheinerth @CanGeoEdu @rcgs_sgrc @tdsb pic.twitter.com/znkG4I0hK2

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 8, 2016

gr8 image of Jill taking notes of a Mayan skull sharing history of honour/respect #explorers @jillheinerth @CanGeoEdu @rcgs_sgrc @tdsb pic.twitter.com/TDeyF6hhyM

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 8, 2016

MATH:  Google Classroom: looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent/similar sides and angles ENTRANCE PASS

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) DUE Wednesday November 9th.

LANGUAGE: review below for Remembrance Day activities/tasks:

**Remembrance Day Assembly: Memorize the poem "In Flanders Fields" to recite on Friday during assembly. Rehearse your dance (30secs) sequence for group performance. We will practice a clapping sequence for transition between dance and poem recital.

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): open the assignment in Google Classroom.  Once you have selected a Canadian Was Hero, please connect with me before beginning your research. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed.

What is a biography?

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by John McCrae, May 1915

Ss design their own mission statement 2 help build class community. Inspired by @BardorfM @StoupasTeresa more 2 come! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/mgZp4z1kzR

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) November 7, 2016

MATH:  looking at polygons identifying attributes, congruent sides and angles

SCIENCE: Google Classroom assignment: post Cedarvale Park activities focussing on perspectives (positive & negative impacts of humans on the environment) DUE Wednesday November 9th.

LANGUAGE: review below for Remembrance Day activities/tasks:

**Remembrance Day Assembly: Memorize the poem "In Flanders Fields" to recite on Friday during assembly. Rehearse your dance (30secs) sequence for group performance. We will practice a clapping sequence for transition between dance and poem recital.

**REMEMBRANCE DAY (CANADIAN WAR HERO): open the assignment in Google Classroom.  Once you have selected a Canadian Was Hero, please connect with me before beginning your research. Class time will be provided each day; some home time may be needed.

What is a biography?

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by John McCrae, May 1915