Monday, August 14, 2017

I have one student leading a session on QRCodes and Aurasma, and Nathan will share how we use BookTrack. Hoping to have a student lead a session on Paper Circuits.

Opportunity: I am hoping to have 2 students from Room 308 to present to a small group of teachers at the TDSB Beginning Teachers Summer Institute during the morning of August 22nd at the Japanese Cultural Community Centre. Please email me is you are interested is presenting.
Topics: 
1)  Writing in Google Docs and creating an eBook using BookTrack
2) Paper Circuits
3) QRCodes and Aurasma

Monday, July 3, 2017

Opportunity: I am hoping to have 2 students from Room 308 to present to a small group of teachers at the TDSB Beginning Teachers Summer Institute during the morning of August 22nd at the Japanese Cultural Community Centre. Please email me is you are interested is presenting.
Topics: 
1)  Writing in Google Docs and creating an eBook using BookTrack
2) Paper Circuits
3) QRCodes and Aurasma

Sunday, July 2, 2017


Check out the TVOKids Canada 150 Video: at 42secs & 1:41 sharing our excitement & pride

Congratulations on providing student leaders ideas and feedback for the Class Legacy Video. I can't wait to share it with my students in the new school year!

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Thank you all, students and parents for another wonderful year of learning at McMurrich!!!

It is hard to believe that only 10 months ago we embarked on this journey as a Grade 6 group in Room 308.  We have all built upon many of our strengths and have overcome many obstacles.  Thank you for inspiring me and each other to move forward in our learning as a class community and to continue to make a difference by starting with ourselves.

Enjoy your summer time at home or away, with family and friends.  May you face new challenges head-on and continue to build upon your voice, because each of you has something of value to share with others. Perseverance, a positive attitude and selflessness are words that come to mind when I think of our class community.

Good luck on your Grade 7 journey! I look forward to whatever the next school year brings  :o)

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

“Be the change you want to see in the world”
Ghandi

“The graduating class of 2017 Rocks”
Ms. Tavares
The video’s broadcast premiere will be on TVO Thursday June 29 at 6pm right after Dino Dana (tune in a little early to be sure to catch it).  When I have a link to watch it on tvokids.com .  Here is the link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_yuggsNvqg


Our class loot bag of messages, accomplishments and souvenirs gathered throughout the school year! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/jX8pBqZdRq



Wednesday, June 28, 2017

1 Day of School Left:

Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Report Cards have been sent home.
Bring a litterless lunch tomorrow for our field trip.

2 Days of School Left:


Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

Friday, June 23, 2017

GRADE 6 GRADUATION : an up-close and wonderful celebration of the great things students have accomplished this year and during their time as a student at McMurrich.  Thank you to the families who were able to bring in food and other items to make our reception special.  A special thanks to the teachers and parents who helped out with the decorations, and to Ms. Rambaran for creating a memorable year-in-review video for the graduating students.  

To quote Dr. Seuss:
And my personal favourite from Dr. Seuss:


“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”


My challenge for you is that you continue to persevere and move forward in your adventures (small or large) within your learning and throughout your lives.  "Be the change you want to see in the world" (Ghandi) as you have already started to make a difference in the lives of those around you and those you may not ever meet; you have inspired me and I look forward to when our paths will cross again, this year and in the years to come!

“The graduating class of 2017 Rocks”

Ms. Tavares
4 Days of School Left:
Monday June 26: Canada 150 assembly during the morning, continue presentations Artist Study & Science Breakout EDU 
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, athletic assembly during the morning, class yearbooks will be distributed during the afternoon
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

Thursday, June 22, 2017

If students are absent for the morning, please notify the school office.
Students MUST be in class for afternoon attendance 12:30pm.
Parents, please make your way to the school gym. Ceremony to begin at 1:15pm.

5 Days of School Left:
Friday June 23: Grade 6 Graduation


Monday June 26: continue presentations Artist Study & Science Breakout EDU 
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16   LAST CALL tomorrow!

6 Days of School Left:
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: continue presentations Artist Study & Science Breakout EDU 
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.

7 Days of School Left:
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE & Science Breakout EDU
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Monday, June 19, 2017

Bring in McMichael Art Gallery forms & funds by Wednesday June 14th PAST DUE
Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.

8 Days of School LEFT....
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Friday, June 16, 2017

Bring in McMichael Art Gallery forms & funds by Wednesday June 14th PAST DUE
Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.
Grad packages were sent home today with students, please review them together. 

9 Days of School LEFT....
Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Thursday, June 15, 2017


Bring in McMichael Art Gallery forms & funds by Wednesday June 14th PAST DUE
Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.
Grad packages were sent home today with students, please review them together. 

10 Days of School LEFT....
Friday June 16: P.E.E.P.S. social issue book jacket design: let's do some research first then get designing

Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Bring in McMichael Art Gallery forms & funds by Wednesday June 14th.
Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.
Grad packages were sent home today with students, please review them together. 

11 Days of School LEFT....
Thursday June 15: mystery guest author (yes, I managed to squeeze one more in before year end)
Friday June 16: P.E.E.P.S. social issue book jacket design: let's do some research first then get designing

Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Bring in McMichael Art Gallery forms & funds by Wednesday June 14th.
Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.
Grad packages were sent home today with students, please review them together. 

12 Days of School LEFT....
Wednesday June 14: Guest, Indigenous Blanket Activity (covered by Enrichment fund) during morning
Thursday June 15: mystery guest author (yes, I managed to squeeze one more in before year end)
Friday June 16: P.E.E.P.S. social issue book jacket design: let's do some research first then get designing

Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 

Monday, June 12, 2017

Bring in McMichael Art Gallery forms & funds by Wednesday June 14th.
Students interested in a Class Yearbook please bring $16 by Wednesday June 21st.
Grad packages were sent home today with students, please review them together.


13 Days of School LEFT....
Tuesday June 13: several students showcasing at TLP Coding Quest, flying Kites with Room 207 buddies
Wednesday June 14: Guest, Indigenous Blanket Activity (covered by Enrichment fund) during morning
Thursday June 15: mystery guest author (yes, I managed to squeeze one more in before year end)
Friday June 16: P.E.E.P.S. social issue book jacket design: let's do some research first then get designing

Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed) 


Thursday, June 8, 2017

FunFair TONIGHT... enjoy... take pictures with groups of friends and selfies. Email me to include in our class yearbook ($16).

14 Days of School LEFT....
Monday June 12: morning building kites (bring items to build your own design)
Tuesday June 13: several students showcasing at TLP Coding Quest
Wednesday June 14: Guest, Indigenous Blanket Activity (covered by Enrichment fund) during morning
Thursday June 15: mystery guest author (yes, I managed to squeeze one more in before year end)
Friday June 16: P.E.E.P.S. social issue book jacket design: let's do some research first then get designing

Monday June 19: painting reproductions during the morning (must have a colour print-out ready to go)
Tuesday June 20: science BreakoutEDU DUE, make it awesome for us to learn & explore
Wednesday June 21: Artist Study (5 slides in Google Slides) DUE, make it awesome
Thursday June 22: grad rehearsals during the afternoon
Friday June 23: notify office if absent during the morning, GRADUATION students in class by 12:30, ceremony begins at 1pm

Monday June 26: just wrapping up awesomeness
Tuesday June 27: term Report Cards go home
Wednesday June 28: McMichael Art Gallery excursion
Thursday June 29: last day of school, class yearbooks will be distributed ($16)
Friday June 30: PA Day, I will be in the school if you need to connect

ePortfolio: update with tasks in-progress or published, include various reflections on learning & goal setting. 3-5 entries per week (in-class time is provided, at-home time may be needed)