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 in the Grade 6 group in Room 308.  We have all built upon many of our strengths and overcome many obstacles.  Thank you for inspiring me and each other to move forward in our learning community and to continue to make a difference by starting with ourselves.

Enjoy your summer time with family and friends, at home or away.  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 and selflessness are two 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)

The school year has ended and teachers/staff have begun to pack up school supplies for the summer clean-up.  Unfortunately, many resources are still missing from the classroom (e.g., math textbooks, chapter books, graphic narratives) as well as from the school library.  Please, search through items at home and return them tomorrow to the office.  If you should come across items/resources over the summer, please bring them during the first week of school so that new students have access to resources.  Your continued support is much appreciated.

The 2012 - 2013 Yearbooks have been distributed.  A special thanks to all the members of the Yearbook Committee for putting together this archive of memories.

The Provincial Report Card has been distributed.  Please connect with your child.  

We will be spending a portion of the day outside tomorrow.  Please bring plenty of drinking water and dress appropriate for the weather.

Please return all school supplies, resources and library books.

Congratulations to the Grade 6 Graduates of 2013!  What a wonderful day of celebrating all your hard work and accomplishments this school year.

A big thank you to all parents and students in Grade 5 for helping with set up and clean up which helped to make the day a great success.

GRAD: dress for success and arrive promptly at 12:30 pm for our afternoon ceremony.  Looking forward to a wonderful afternoon  :o)

SOCIAL STUDIES: we will be printing your global issues book jackets on Monday.  Please have them completed and ready.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship National/Global Issues Wiki

PAST DUE:

Preparing for the independent task: At-home time is needed to work on the following:

1.  Finalize your 150 word write up that connects PEEPS and your images

2.  Finalize your 250 word write up that discusses your issue and who will will bring about change

3.  Download all images and scan in all pictures
- Model is on your citizenship wiki

- On Tuesday June 18 you will be given time to put all the elements together to finalize your jacket cover-Due Wednesday June 19

Thank you for another wonderful afternoon today celebrating our many achievements and successes before/during & after Business Day.  The luncheon today was held in good company and tasty food  :o)

 

 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship National/Global Issues Wiki 

PAST DUE:

Preparing for the independent task: At-home time is needed to work on the following:

1.  Finalize your 150 word write up that connects PEEPS and your images

2.  Finalize your 250 word write up that discusses your issue and who will will bring about change

3.  Download all images and scan in all pictures
- Model is on your citizenship wiki

- On Tuesday June 18 you will be given time to put all the elements together to finalize your jacket cover-Due Wednesday June 19

Business Day Luncheon-wear your BD shirts.  We will be leaving during the lunch hour so pack a light lunch to eat before we leave.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship National/Global Issues Wiki 

Preparing for the independent task: At-home time is needed to work on the following:

1.  Finalize your 150 word write up that connects PEEPS and your images

2.  Finalize your 250 word write up that discusses your issue and who will will bring about change

3.  Download all images and scan in all pictures
- Model is on your citizenship wiki

- On Tuesday June 18 you will be given time to put all the elements together to finalize your jacket cover-Due Wednesday June 19

Correction:

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki 

First Draft of the Book Jacket is due Monday June 17th. 

Graduation: Thank you for submitting all forms allowing us to better prepare for graduation this year.  Please continue to connect with your child for any updates related to graduation.

Thank you for another awesome week!  We have an exciting and jam packed week coming up.  Please continue to be punctual and ready to actively participate in all tasks. Looking forward to what next week brings.

McM FUNFAIR has been postponed due to poor weather conditions.  We have rescheduled the event for next Wednesday, June 19th, 3:30-8:30pm.  Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki 

Preparing for the independent task: At-home time is needed to tweak short write-up (100 - 150 words) and collect supporting images (save to your USB key).  The back cover will be introduced tomorrow and time in-class will be provided to begin.  Students will need the weekend to import all parts (written and images) of their work into the Book Jacket template.
Final copy of the Book Jacket is due Monday June 17th.  

VISUAL ARTS: PAST DUE: Timetoast (online timeline) & embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

PAST DUE: guiding questions in PART B first draft.  

PAST DUE: a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a painting reproduction of for next Monday June 17th.

2012 - 2013 YEARBOOK pre-order forms + $15 due Friday June 14th.

McM FUNFAIR has been postponed due to poor weather conditions.  We have rescheduled the event for next Wednesday, June 19th, 3:30-8:30pm.  Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

SCIENCE: The kite build today filled with hustle and bustle as various kites were constructed.  Looking forward to flying them soon.  Be prepared to share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to your kite design. 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki 

Preparing for the independent task: At-home time is needed to tweak short write-up (100 - 150 words) and collect supporting images (save to your USB key).  The back cover will be introduced tomorrow and time in-class will be provided to begin.  Students will need the weekend to import all parts (written and images) of their work into the Book Jacket template.
Final copy of the Book Jacket is due Monday June 17th.  

VISUAL ARTS: PAST DUE: Timetoast (online timeline) & embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

PAST DUE: guiding questions in PART B first draft.  

PAST DUE: a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a painting reproduction of for next Monday June 17th.

MATH: Measurement: Chocolongo Bar Informercial, consider props and scripts to be ready for groups to begin filming/editing throughout this week. 

McMurrich's 5th Annual POETRY NIGHT was a wonderful evening.  Thank you to all students who hosted and performed; as well as our parents who supported this literacy evening.  

2012 - 2013 YEARBOOK pre-order forms + $15 due Friday June 14th.

SCIENCE: The kite build today filled with hustle and bustle as various kites were constructed.  Looking forward to flying them soon.  Be prepared to share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to your kite design. 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki 

Preparing for the independent task: At-home time is needed to tweak short write-up (100 - 150 words) and collect supporting images (save to your USB key).  The back cover will be introduced tomorrow and time in-class will be provided to begin.  Students will need the weekend to import all parts (written and images) of their work into the Book Jacket template.
Final copy of the Book Jacket is due Monday June 17th.  

VISUAL ARTS: PAST DUE: Timetoast (online timeline) & embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

PAST DUE: guiding questions in PART B first draft.  

PAST DUE: a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a painting reproduction of for next Monday June 17th.

MATH: Measurement: Chocolongo Bar Informercial, consider props and scripts to be ready for groups to begin filming/editing throughout this week. 

Looking forward to an evening of literacy tonight at 6:30pm with McMurrich's 5th Annual POETRY NIGHT event.  

SCIENCE: share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to various kite designs. Begin to bring in your materials for the Kite Build on Wednesday June 12th.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft due Thursday.

Preparing for the independent task: have the graphic organizer jot notes & supporting images completed and first draft ready to go for tomorrow.  Time in class has been provided.  At-home time is needed to tweak short write-up (100 - 150 words) and collect supporting images (save to your USB key).

VISUAL ARTS: PAST DUE: Timetoast (online timeline) & embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

PAST DUE: guiding questions in PART B first draft.  

PAST DUE: a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a reproduction of for next Monday.

MATH: Measurement: Chocolongo Bar Informercial, consider props and scripts to be ready for groups to begin filming/editing throughout this week. 

Sorry for the late post today / I hope everyone had a successful afternoon.

Looking forward to an evening of literacy tomorrow night at 6:30pm with McMurrich's 5th Annual POETRY NIGHT event.  

SCIENCE: share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to various kite designs. Begin to bring in your materials for the Kite Build on Wednesday June 12th.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft due Thursday.

Preparing for the independent task: have the graphic organizer jot notes & supporting images completed and first draft ready to go for tomorrow.  Time in class has been provided.  At-home time is needed to tweak short write-up (100 - 150 words) and collect supporting images (save to your USB key).
VISUAL ARTS: PAST DUE: Timetoast (online timeline) & embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

PAST DUE: guiding questions in PART B first draft.  

PAST DUE: a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a reproduction of for next Monday.

MATH: Measurement: Chocolongo Bar Informercial, consider props and scripts to be ready for groups to begin filming/editing throughout this week. 

It has been a great yet busy week!  Have an awesome long weekend! I can't wait to see what next week brings  :o)

SCIENCE: share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to various kite designs. Begin to bring in your materials for the Kite Build on Wednesday June 12th.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft due Thursday.

VISUAL ARTS: once you have selected an artist to research, begin to organize your research/dates on Timetoast (online timeline).  As you complete your timeline, embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

Begin to complete the guiding questions in PART B.  First draft is due Thursday.  Also, have a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a reproduction of for next Monday.

MATH: Measurement: Chocolongo Bar Informercial, consider props and scripts to be ready for filming early next week. 

SCIENCE: share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to various kite designs. 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft due Thursday.

VISUAL ARTS: once you have selected an artist to research, begin to organize your research/dates on Timetoast (online timeline).  As you complete your timeline, embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

Begin to complete the guiding questions in PART B.  First draft is due Thursday.  Also, have a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a reproduction of for next Monday.

MATH: Measurement: Chocolongo Bar Informercial, consider props and scripts to be ready for filming early next week. 

POETRY NIGHT will be hosted by the Be The Change student committee on Tuesday June 11th at 6:30pm.  Pre-order your tickets for only $5.  Looking forward to a wonderful evening of literacy.

SCIENCE: share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to various kite designs. 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft due Thursday.

VISUAL ARTS: once you have selected an artist to research, begin to organize your research/dates on Timetoast (online timeline).  As you complete your timeline, embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

Begin to complete the guiding questions in PART B.  First draft is due Thursday.  Also, have a colour copy of the painting you will be creating a reproduction of for next Monday.

POETRY NIGHT will be hosted by the Be The Change student committee on Tuesday June 11th at 6:30pm.  Pre-order your tickets for only $5.  Looking forward to a wonderful evening of literacy.

SCIENCE: share your expertise on the four forces of flight and relate it to various kite designs. 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft.

VISUAL ARTS: once you have selected an artist to research, begin to organize your research/dates on Timetoast (online timeline).  As you complete your timeline, embed it into your Kidblog Inspiring Leaders

POETRY: free-write poem inspired by this video.  Share first draft for tomorrow  :o)

Hello McMurrich Parents, 

I am writing to you again in the hopes of getting a more volunteers for the upcoming Fun Fair (June 13).  

We are getting to crunch time for our end of year bash and really need parents to help out! We need close to 100 volunteers for the entire event and are only about halfway there. 

 

Our Fun Fair is on Thursday June 13th, from 3:30-8:30pm. We have streamlined things quite a bit and are really excited about the day! 

If you have an hour or two to spare we would be so grateful for your contribution. At this point, we are almost full for the 3:30-4:30 time slot, so we need any time from 4:30-8:30. 

Please let me know the following by marking an x beside the time slots where you could help out:

___ I am available to help at set up (2pm-3:00pm)

___ I can help between 3:30-4:30pm

___ I can help between 4:30-5:30pm

___ I can help between 5:30-6:30pm

___ I can help between 6:30-7:30pm

___ I can help between 7:30-8:30pm

___ I can help with clean up 8:15-9pm

Also, please include your child's classroom and teacher's name as the class with the most parent volunteers will be winning a prize. 

School Council Committee

It has been quite a week and it's not over yet. We are continuing to move forward working on a variety of independent and group tasks online both in-class and at-home.

SCIENCE: share your last ideas and research on the assigned area in the four forces of flight.  You will be placed into your build groups and share your expertise.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft.

VISUAL ARTS: once you have selected an artist to research, begin to organize your research/dates on Timetoast (online timeline)

Congratulations Room 308 ! 

A big thanks to all of the students in Room 308 for being present and actively participating in complete the 2013 EQAO session.  I am so VERY proud of all of you, as each of you stepped up and put forth your best in the math and language tasks.

It has been quite a week and it's not over yet. We are continuing to move forward working on a variety on independent and group tasks online in-class and at-home.

SCIENCE: share your last ideas and research on the assigned area in the four forces of flight.  You will be placed into your build groups soon  :o)

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft.

VISUAL ARTS: once you have selected an artist to research, begin to organize your research/dates on Timetoast (online timeline)

Please continue to read the two posts below.

Call for Fun Fair Volunteers

The Count Down is non the McM Fun Fair 2013: Thursday June 13th from 3:30 - 8:30 pm!

The Fun Fair is a fun celebration and a chance to meet the kids, parents and teachers in the McMurrich School community.  It's also a big fundraiser for our school for stuff like...
- Enrichment activities like Scientists in the School
- New musical instruments
- Building an outdoor garden to extend classrooms outdoors
- special events

Step Right Up - We Need Your Support!
If there is a family member who can volunteer, please connect with the McMurrich School Council  :o)

Find us on the Web!  http://mcmurrichschool.blogspot.com/

McMurrich is having a waste audit done on the morning of Wednesday, June 5th. This audit is provided by the TDSB Eco Team and its success is dependent on volunteer help.

We are in need of 2-3 parents/supervising adults to record audit findings, take photographs and/or interpret for visiting classes. We will have a teacher present for the morning as well as 8-10 Jr. students who will help to facilitate set-up and auditing. Parents would need to arrive at school by 8:30 am.

This waste audit is being carried out to help with our Eco School Re-certification process and to inform our school community about our waste habits as we prepare to possibly apply for inclusion the board's green bin pilot project.

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McMurrich School Council

EQAO: Success Criteria:

1. be present  :o)
2. plenty of rest
3. have a healthy breakfast
4. bring in reusable water bottles
5. come in with a positive attitude

SOCIAL STUDIES: Citizenship Global Issues Wiki in a new wiki page, take your co-constructed paragraphs and organize them as a second draft.

VISUAL ARTS: once you have selected an artist to research, begin to organize your research/dates on Timetoast (online timeline)