Dear Parents,
Yesterday, we spent some time in the Parenting Centre yard, putting up our bird feeders. We hope that the community will appreciate them and you'll watch out to see if you see any birds around them when you go past before and after school. This morning, I saw some chickadees (and a squirrel) enjoying themselves.
Another teacher, Ms. Lock's structures and mapping unit recently culminated with students building structures from their community. Since they were done with the base map, we seized the opportunity for a similar class challenge. Students brainstormed a list of important structures (libraries, police and fire stations, grocery stores, apartment buildings, etc.), then worked either alone or with a partner to create a structure to place on the map.
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| The aquarium also contains a zoo |
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| Working together to make a school |
After we had finished, we brought the map outside, where students could play on and around it for the remainder of the day. You may have seen some of the structures coming home this evening. I was entertained to see many of the birdies and stuffies students bring outside at recess climbing the C.N. Tower.
A final note: Our field trip to the AGO is next Tuesday. I hope to connect once more with parents who are planning to attend and confirm involvement. Unfortunately, I only have room for 3 parents under the field trip costs. If you would like to come, but are not one of the parents who responded first, you are still welcome to attend, but you will need to be responsible for your own transit and admittance cost to the AGO ($14).
Sincerely,
Lisa Goegan
