It’s the Final Countdown!

Hello Everyone!

Here are some things we are finishing up this week and next:

  • Independent Project Notes and Bibliography, due today June 7th
  • Applied Design Nature Scale Model, ongoing with hope to finish by June 12th
  • Presentation Materials for Independent Project, due June 13th
  • French Weather Vocabulary and Song, ongoing through next two weeks
  • E-Port entries on math, language arts (Skeleton Tree book), and end of our nature connection unit
  • Finish Connections Slideshow presentations by Monday, June 10th end of day
  • Continued discussions around social responsibility, geometry as time allows during project time
  • Battle of the Books Project Reading, with Battle on June 21st

For Independent Project, here are some things to think about for the presentation on June 13th 12-2:30 PM. We have already talked about these in class:

  • You need something visible to show. Doesn’t need to be a trifold or poster, but you need something people can look at. Many of you are doing slideshows, models, trifolds, and posters. 
  • Boxes, poster board, bristol board, coloured paper, white standard paper in multiple sizes, modelling clay, and building supplies are available in the classroom to use. Just ask! Lots of options!
  • Print a copy of your bibliography to show at your presentation spot in the classroom.
  • Think about your “talking points.” Good idea to have 5 key things you would really like to communicate. Also, be able to answer, “Why did you choose this topic?” 
  • Make sure Ms. D has any zines or handouts by the morning of June 12th for photocopying.
  • Gather together any materials you will need for interactive displays. If you are going to have food, how will it get to school? How will you serve it? Do you have toothpicks, napkins, and serving utensils? How will it keep cold? If you have something messy, how will you keep your space clean?
  • If you have large items coming for your presentation, please don’t bring until after Monday, June 10th.

After Independent Project, what’s going on????

  • Student Reflections and Parent Questionnaires Due June 14th in the morning at the latest.
  • Sports Day on Friday, June 14th! Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM
  • Nature Art — Details to be announced as we have to see if we have enough time
  • Nature Park Visiting Challenge Winner Announced June 17th Monday
  • Parent Volunteer Tea on June 20th, Thursday 2-3:30 PM. Division 5 will be helping to serve at this event from 2-3 PM and needs to wear white shirts and black pants.
  • Battle of the Books Battle on June 21st!
  • Reading Around the World completion deadline for free lunch June 21st!
  • Ocean Acidification Lab, One-Cut Geometry Activities, French Singing 
  • Year-End Recognition Assembly, Monday June 24th 9:00 AM. Many students from our class are being recognized. You are welcome to attend.
  • Year-End Party TBD, likely outdoor picnic!
  • Last day June 27th 9-10 AM only. Report Cards distributed.

If anything changes, I will let you know! Stay tuned for the next post, which will be an overview of our learning from term three. Make sure to check e-portfolios for reflections and pictures of our work, as well as Ms. D’s Twitter feed, which can now be seen on the home page of this blog.

Almost done with the year!!!!