Students, please share with your parents how to navigate through this class blog throughout the school year.  Remember to visit daily  :o)

Students completed surveys focussing on their attitudes towards math and writing. This information will better inform me on how to address individual needs based on how they see themselves as learners.

Students have their Room 308 welcome letter to share with parents.  Please, both parents and students, initial or sign the welcome sheet to indicate that you have both read and understood the information shared.  A letter has been sent home focussing on the use of online tools such as Blogs, Wikis, Google Drive, YouTube & Twitter (@McM_MsT).  Please discuss this letter with your child and return the form before or by Friday September 9th. 

Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects and their favourite book to share during the assigned time.  This activity "What's in the Sack" inspired by Shel Silverstein will continue to build our classroom community.  Please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing next week.

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided to complete the Colour Package   :o)

Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your signin information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment, but some home time will be needed as well.  

Agendas: each student has received an agenda as we will be using them on a daily basis to schedule class activities, trips and team events for the school year.  Remember to jot down information and check your agenda daily.

READING: students are reminded to bring a book to school to read, they are also invited to borrow books from the classroom.  Daily reading at home is encouraged.  When the school library schedule is created, we will be visiting it regularly to sign out books for enjoyment or research.  The Toronto Public Library is a wonderful place to borrow and sign out books or ebooks. 

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by Wednesday Sept. 14th.

Indoor/Outdoor Shoes:  students are reminded to bring in a second pair of shoes to leave at school (in their lockers) to wear during the instructional day.  This minimizes dirt on our classroom floor as we do sit on the floor often; as well as, to ensure safety in the gym during physical activities.

Tell me a bit more about you! Complete the short questionnaire; then record your personal results on the post-it note provided.  Read the strategies on your results page that are suggestions to further your success as a learner.
Click on the link below:
What's Your Learning Style?

Writing Attitude Survey

Math Attitude Survey

Students, please share with your parents how to navigate through this class blog throughout the school year.  Remember to visit daily  :o)

Students have their Room 308 welcome letter to share with parents.  Please, both parents and students, initial or sign the welcome sheet to indicate that you have both read and understood the information shared.  A letter has been sent home focussing on the use of online tools such as Blogs, Wikis, Google Drive, YouTube & Twitter (@McM_MsT).  Please discuss this letter with your child and return the form before or by Friday September 9th. 

Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects and their favourite book to share during the assigned time.  This activity "What's in the Sack" inspired by Shel Silverstein will continue to build our classroom community.  Please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing next week.

The ARTS: For your reference, please visit the Colour Terminology Prezi.  Class time will be provided next week to complete the Colour Package   :o)

Google Drive: Sign in to your google drive using aw.tdsb.on.ca and your signin information.  Locate your google classroom assignment.  Time will be provided in class to work on the assignment, but some home time will be needed as well.  

Agendas: each student has received an agenda as we will be using them on a daily basis to schedule class activities, trips and team events for the school year.  Remember to jot down information and check your agenda daily.

READING: students are reminded to bring a book to school to read, they are also invited to borrow books from the classroom.  Daily reading at home is encouraged.  When the school library schedule is created, we will be visiting it regularly to sign out books for enjoyment or research.  The Toronto Public Library is a wonderful place to borrow and sign out books or ebooks. 

MATH: "Math is Everywhere".  Complete the Entrance Pass sheet and place it in the Entrance Bin located on the shelf by the class door by Wednesday Sept. 14th.

Indoor/Outdoor Shoes:  students are reminded to bring in a second pair of shoes to leave at school (in their lockers) to wear during the instructional day.  This minimizes dirt on our classroom floor as we do sit on the floor often; as well as, to ensure safety in the gym during physical activities.

Ss participate in a variety of instructional strategies building risk-taking & accountability @tdsb #jigsaw #tps pic.twitter.com/t7PnLGAcqZ

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 7, 2016

Our classroom entrance is coming along! Still 'under construction' but Ss updating soon @tdsb WELCOME to ROOM 308! pic.twitter.com/rCobjZv0mO

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 7, 2016

Students, please share with your parents how to navigate through our 308 In Action blog throughout the school year.  Remember to visit daily  :o)

Students have their Room 308 welcome letter to share with parents.  Please, both parents and students, initial or sign the welcome sheet to indicate that you have both read and understood the information shared.  A letter has been sent home focussing on the use of online tools such as Blogs, Wikis, Google Drive, YouTube & Twitter (@McM_MsT).  Please discuss this letter with your child and return the form before or by Friday September 9th. 

Agendas: each student has received an agenda as we will be using them on a daily basis to schedule class activities, trips and team events for the school year.  Remember to jot down information and check your agenda daily.

READING: students are reminded to bring a book to school to read, they are also invited to borrow books from our classroom library.  DAILY reading at home is encouraged.  When the school library schedule is created, we will be visiting it regularly to sign out books for enjoyment or research.  The Toronto Public Library is a wonderful place to borrow and sign out books or ebooks. 

Origami Water Balloon; which will be modified into a paper lantern for our class community.

Indoor/Outdoor Shoes:  it would be helpful for students to bring in a second pair of shoes to leave at school (in their lockers) to wear during the instructional day.  This minimizes dirt on our classroom floor as we do sit on the floor often; as well as, to ensure safety in the gym during physical activities.

#TDSBfirstday a successful morning filled w/ icebreakers, friendship bracelets,paper lanterns & yearend goals @tdsb pic.twitter.com/YpsxT9xP9C

— Zelia (@ZeliaMCT) September 6, 2016

A gr8 afternoon! Ss #breakoutedu as a class team!TY @Scout7 4 sharing "oh the places we'll go" back 2 school! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/rPPJscLpYW

— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 6, 2016

Welcome Back :)

WELCOME BACK everyone!  It is an honour for me to have the opportunity to teach, learn and explore the curriculum and new initiatives with each of you this school year. This blog will compliment your school agenda as a  communication & organizational forum for class assignments and school activities. Items posted within the left side of the blog will be archived after a few days and can be retrieved from the Archives link at the bottom right of the blog. The items/gadgets on the right side of the blog will be updated as needed. Some items will remain in view throughout the year. Special events within the class and school community will also be posted within the right side of this blog.

Class In Action Blog Purpose

The purpose of this blog is to provide students with updates of class activities, timelines and dates of assigned tasks & events. This blog will showcase activities of student engagement and include links to active discussion via blogs and collaborative engagement within wikis. Links to subject specific blogs and wikis will be added as students are engaged in a variety of initiatives set up by staff and new challenges they organize themselves.