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Friday 22 May 2015
Team "puzzle peaces!" #rover #nasa #DesignSquad @designsquadnation
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Team "rockets and the rollers!" #DesignSquad #rover #nasa @designsquadnation
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Wednesday 20 May 2015
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Friday 15 May 2015
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Rainy Day Geocaching!
Good evening everyone!
I just checked tomorrow's forecast. It is looking like a soggy day with a 90% chance of rain in the afternoon!
Tomorrow I had scheduled to do a few geocaches along the Harte Trail on either side of Municipal (with parking at Fraser Grove Park). Unfortunately, Municipal becomes pretty much impassable in even light rain due to its poorly maintained gravel surface.
I am still game for grabbing a couple of geocaches in spite of the rain, but understand completely if the thought is unappealing to the rest of you. I am, however, making the excursion a little more hospitable, and plan to search for geocaches along Rannock- there is one at the corner of Rannock and Municipal, another at Pepperloaf and a third at Harstone.
If you would like to join me, I plan on leaving from the school at 4:15pm. If the rain is light, I will be walking- otherwise I will take my vehicle. As always, you are all welcome to join me!
:)
I just checked tomorrow's forecast. It is looking like a soggy day with a 90% chance of rain in the afternoon!
Tomorrow I had scheduled to do a few geocaches along the Harte Trail on either side of Municipal (with parking at Fraser Grove Park). Unfortunately, Municipal becomes pretty much impassable in even light rain due to its poorly maintained gravel surface.
I am still game for grabbing a couple of geocaches in spite of the rain, but understand completely if the thought is unappealing to the rest of you. I am, however, making the excursion a little more hospitable, and plan to search for geocaches along Rannock- there is one at the corner of Rannock and Municipal, another at Pepperloaf and a third at Harstone.
If you would like to join me, I plan on leaving from the school at 4:15pm. If the rain is light, I will be walking- otherwise I will take my vehicle. As always, you are all welcome to join me!
:)
Monday 11 May 2015
Article 8- everyone has the right to an identity. @beaumontpt #mbedchat
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Saturday 9 May 2015
Friday 8 May 2015
Surprised to find out he'd fit in the payload- albeit uncomfortably!
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Tuesday 5 May 2015
Brainstorming 30 things to do outside for the 30x30 challenge. #natureiscalling
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All Ye Lubbers and Lass'
Congratulations to all of our grade 5/6 students and the fantastic job they did on this year's spring musical, Pirates. We had a terrific turn out this year and the music, costumes and performances were AMAZING! Fine work!
Now with the musical over, we are into the final stretch of our school year. There is a lot underway in 5/6 We this term, and hopefully we are not being to ambitious!
In Science, students are learning all about the engineering and design process through our work with the NASA Design Squad challenges. Our goal is to get kids thinking about engineering as a career, and to promote the development of teamwork, collaboration and problem solving skills to create prototypes of space vehicles. So far our teams have completed 2 of 4 challenges and hope to have time to complete a couple of bonus challenges later on in June!
In Social Studies, students are beginning work on developing an essential question and area of focus for their year-end Inquiry Project. Students will be using research, writing and presentation skills culminating in a Canadian Museum Open-House on June 22nd. We are just in the introductory stage of the project, so keep you eyes peeled for more information that should be going home soon!
In Language Arts, we have been working on using the compare/contrast in our informational writing. We are practicing this format to help us out when it comes time to write the informational report requirement for our year-end Social Studies inquiry project. We have also been practicing on-line skills such as learning to cite sources and use strong search terms during research.
Math also continues to be a major focus in the classroom. We just completed a mini-unit on measurement and have jumped feet first into the study of Experimental Probability. Students are applying skills learned throughout our multiplication, division, fractions and decimals lessons to calculate the probability of unique, random and related events. The discussions and evidence of deeper thinking shared by our students is incredible! Keep up the terrific effort!
With the terrific weather this spring, our students have some additional opportunities to strengthn their connection to the outdoors and nature. Mrs. Isaac has enrolled the school in the May Walk/Bike to School challenge, and all students are encouraged to use their "personal power" to get to and from school each day. I have also signed up our classroom to participate in David Suzuki's 30 x 30 Challenge which encourages to get outside for 30 minutes each and everyday (in addition to recess!). Whenever possible, whether it is Power Up, Phys Ed, Science, Art, silent reading or Social Studies, we are going to try to bring our learning outdoors this month!
Whew! Busy days ahead!
Now with the musical over, we are into the final stretch of our school year. There is a lot underway in 5/6 We this term, and hopefully we are not being to ambitious!
In Science, students are learning all about the engineering and design process through our work with the NASA Design Squad challenges. Our goal is to get kids thinking about engineering as a career, and to promote the development of teamwork, collaboration and problem solving skills to create prototypes of space vehicles. So far our teams have completed 2 of 4 challenges and hope to have time to complete a couple of bonus challenges later on in June!
In Social Studies, students are beginning work on developing an essential question and area of focus for their year-end Inquiry Project. Students will be using research, writing and presentation skills culminating in a Canadian Museum Open-House on June 22nd. We are just in the introductory stage of the project, so keep you eyes peeled for more information that should be going home soon!
In Language Arts, we have been working on using the compare/contrast in our informational writing. We are practicing this format to help us out when it comes time to write the informational report requirement for our year-end Social Studies inquiry project. We have also been practicing on-line skills such as learning to cite sources and use strong search terms during research.
Math also continues to be a major focus in the classroom. We just completed a mini-unit on measurement and have jumped feet first into the study of Experimental Probability. Students are applying skills learned throughout our multiplication, division, fractions and decimals lessons to calculate the probability of unique, random and related events. The discussions and evidence of deeper thinking shared by our students is incredible! Keep up the terrific effort!
With the terrific weather this spring, our students have some additional opportunities to strengthn their connection to the outdoors and nature. Mrs. Isaac has enrolled the school in the May Walk/Bike to School challenge, and all students are encouraged to use their "personal power" to get to and from school each day. I have also signed up our classroom to participate in David Suzuki's 30 x 30 Challenge which encourages to get outside for 30 minutes each and everyday (in addition to recess!). Whenever possible, whether it is Power Up, Phys Ed, Science, Art, silent reading or Social Studies, we are going to try to bring our learning outdoors this month!
Whew! Busy days ahead!
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