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

A surprise visit

My baby sister (well I guess she's not really a baby since she's 19) called to let me know she was in town for the night. So we got some take out, rented a movie and came home to spend some time together. Unexpectedly seeing someone you haven't seen in a while? Awesome!

Recount for the win!

Wow! We have been very busy looking at recount writing. Recount writing retells past events and aims to inform or entertain the reader. Today we looked at three different examples of a recount text: My Little Sister Ate One Hare, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and Chester (in French). We completed our Shape Go Map for two of these stories to help us understand the various elements of the text. I had a great time with these books! We have a few more interesting ones to come next week! Stay tuned!

Awesome thing of the day

Patterns

They are all around us. They can be found in nature, math, language, art, etc. They allow us to predict what's coming and solve problems quickly and effectively.

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

PS Since I forgot to write a post yesterday, here was my awesome thing:

Clearing up a misconception

A false idea or belief. Everyone has them at some point in their life. Perhaps you thought that an odd number was made up of only odd numbers or that it had to start with an odd number. Perhaps you thought that cricket and croquet were the same thing (who does that anyway?!). Having that ah-ha moment, realizing you were wrong and saving yourself a ton of embarrassment in the future... Awesome!

We Day

Today we watched a few minutes 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!

Awesome thing of the day

Lemon zest

Okay, you probably have heard the saying " When life gives you lemons, make some lemonade". Well I say, not only should you make lemonade, but you should use all of that fantastic zest to create something magical! Add lemon zest to your potatoes, your salads, your chicken, etc. The sky is the limit! Lemon zest makes everything taste fresh, citrusy, delicious and not to mention... Awesome!

Does air have mass?

Well, does it? And if it does, why is this important? How can it affect flight? So many questions... Stay tuned in class as we figure out the answers together :)
Awesome thing of the day

When someone holds the door open for you

Now I'm not talking about when someone holds it open and you manage to sneak through (seriously have never, ever, had this happen to me). I'm not even talking about when someone walks out the door and keeps it open for you. I am talking about a delibarate attempt that someone makes to open the door up for you. They are not going anywhere, there is no need for them to open up the door, yet they do it anyways. Finding out that chivalry is not dead - Awesome!

Dear Me

We are almost finished writing our Dear Me letters. I am excited to read all about your goals and see how I can help you achieve them. Your ability to set achievable and authentic (great word Ryan!) goals is a life skill that will help you succeed throughout your life. You are all already on the path to success! Woohoo!

Speaking of letters, here is my awesome thing:
Getting a homemade card in the mail

The fact that someone took the time to make you a card says they must really care about you. The fact that they took the time to mail it to you says they are a friend for life. Receiving a handwritten, handmade card in your mailbox - Awesome!

PS (Post-script!) Have a great weekend!

Retreat!

Today we were fortunate to spend an entire day away from school at Holy Redeemer Parish. We had such a great time exploring our faith and learning how we can be a light to others. There were games, skits, reflections, pizza, etc! Don't forget that tomorrow the Church has the Rock youth program that runs on Friday nights from 6:30pm. Tomorrow's is a pirate party - sounds like a lot of fun!
Awesome thing of the day

Reusable Water Bottles

I think we all know how I feel about single-use plastic water bottles. Seriously not a fan. So when I see people using reusable bottles it just makes me smile. Saving the earth one reusable bottle at a time....Awesome!

Program night!

Well, I had a great time meeting your parents! I could tell they were really impressed by the work you've been doing (I think they especially loved our six words video). I made sure to tell them what a fantastic group you were!

Tomorrow is retreat day - I am sure we are going to have a blast!

Today's awesome thing:

Finding something you thought you lost

For days now I have been searching for the elusive Global Challenge poster. I looked high and low and just when I thought it was a lost cause, it mysteriously appeared on Mrs. Leblanc's desk. What once was lost now is found.... Awesome!