Special presentation

Today we had a special presentation by Kate MacNeil from the Ottawa Carleton Wildlife Centre.  She spoke about the diverse wildlife we find in and around Ottawa and explained the importance of protecting our biodiversity.  Conflicts often arise when animals and humans share habitat in an urban area and so she gave us many suggestions to coexist peacefully with the many species around us.  We also got to hear some pretty cool animal noises (Oh!  So that's what the fox says!) and got to view some animal artifacts.  For more information about this fantastic organization please visit their website:

OCWC

Today's awesome thing

Candy bars

So.Much.Candy.  Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink.  A rainbow of options.  AWESOME!

Upcoming Math Test

We have been working really hard on place value over the past few weeks.  Our unit test will be this following Wednesday.  Don't worry, we will still be doing lots of review in class.  Here is what you will need to know for the test:

- Place value (from decimal thousandths up to a million...  0.001 to 1 000 000) - Compare and order numbers, including decimals (using <, >, = symbols and a number line) - Rounding whole numbers and decimals
- Number forms (standard, word and expanded form)

I am very excited for our Math stations tomorrow where you will have a chance to practice the skills you've been working so hard at! 

PS (post script!) So excited for your French presentations tomorrow!  Not to mention our guest speaker!   Tomorrow is going to be a fabulous day! 

Mme

Uh oh! Looks like I'm behind on my awesomes..

Monday's awesome

Watching someone learn to skate

On the sidelines, watching as wee little ones practice skating.  They get up and start to glide on the ice, until all of a sudden they collide.  Three of them topple one at a time, just like dominoes.  I know I probably shouldn't laugh, but I just can't help the giggle that escapes my mouth.  Awesome!   

Tuesday's awesome

Catching up with old friends

Could there be anything better than sitting at Starbucks, drinking a PSL and catching up with some friends you haven't seen in a while?  Awesome!

Today's awesome

Online shopping

No need to leave your house, just have it delivered right to your home.  Awesome!  

We Day

Today we watched some of the live coverage of the We Day in Toronto. We day is a youth movement that shows that we can all bring on change no matter how old we are. In fact, one of the founders of the we day, Craig Kielburger, co-founded his organization, Free the Children when he was only 12 years old! Talk about being a light to others! For more information on this amazing initiative you can click on the link below:

We Day

Free the Children

We will be learning more about Craig's incredible story this year!  Our school is also registered for Free The Children’s WeAct program – a commitment to one local and one global act of change making.  Stay tuned to find out more details! 

Thursday's awesome

 

Program Night

 

Finally, being on the other side of program night as a parent, not a teacher.  No reason to be nervous, just excited that your child has a teacher who is both passionate and caring.  AWESOME!

 

Friday's awesome

Baskin Robbin's Pralines and Cream ice cream cake

 

Could there be a better way to celebrate becoming both older and wiser?  Close your eyes, make a wish, blow out those candles and get ready for a slice of heaven.  AWESOME!

Program night

Well, I had a great time meeting your parents! I could see they were really impressed by our 6 words video.  I certainly was proud of the messages you chose :)

Today's awesome thing:

Finishing your first book for the 30 Book Challenge 

Woohoo!  Only 29 to go!  Gonna go start on number 2 right now!  AWESOME!

100% awesome!

Woohoo! We finished our 100% me poems and they turned out...well you know... pretty fantastic! I love the the way the graphs compliment the words - a true marriage of math and literature! I am so proud of you all! Can't wait for your parents to see them during program night tomorrow! I know they are going to be impressed!

Awesome thing of the day:

Pay at the pump

Perfect for those times when you are running late.  No need to go inside, just pay right at the pump. How convenient is that?  The best part?  When you're all finished and the screen flashes "Have an awesome day!".  You bet I will!  AWESOME!  

New French Homework Program

To make French homework a little more exciting, and to get students to practice their French at home, I introduced a new homework program today.  Every two weeks, starting next Thursday, students will be presenting for 3-5 minutes (including a question period) on a topic of their choice.  It can be any topic of their choosing as long as it is appropriate and most of all involves new learning.  Parents and teacher must approve the topic and once that topic has been covered, it is off limits to everyone else for the year.  The presentation must include a written, digital or physical component of some sort, and must be presented completely in French (does not need to be memorized).  All of the details of the mini-projects (including the assessment form) can be found in the top tab above.  I am so excited to see what topics you all pick!  Can't wait until next week!

Bonne soirée, Mme

Almost forgot...  Today's awesome:

Pictures

They say a picture is worth a thousand words (or six really well chosen ones at least!), well I couldn't agree more.  I absolutely adore taking photos and love reliving good times by browsing through them at a later date.  So go grab your camera and snap some Awesome!

Beautiful Trees

Today we did some really cool art that focused on positive and negative space. We also talked about symmetry, asymmetry, organic and geometric shapes. I am so amazed by how gorgeous they are looking and I can't wait to see all the final products!

Today's awesome thing

Getting unexpected flowers

What a way to start the day!  Awesome!