Inukshuk dans Norte Classe

This week, we read a book about Inukshuk. Students enjoyed the story that not only revealed the significance of this signature of the canadian landscape but also made them understand why Inukshuk is so special. The story made us think about ourselves. Each and everyone of us is special in a way because we bring something unique to this world. It was amazing to hear students share their ideas about why they are special.

Later, we decided to make our own special Inukshuk. We used boxes from tissues that we had collected earlier. Some math had to be done as we needed to know how many boxes we needed to implement our project. That involved counting, addition, revising place value. It turned out that the Inukshuk had 27 boxes to be constructed with!

To continue, every student worked with a partner to create a design and a model for the future Inukshuk. Cubes were very helpful!  We came up with 8 designs from which students chose the winner. Angie and Isaak's design won. 

Thanks to teamwork,  a very lovely Inukshuk appeared at the end of project Day 2. Just have a look!

A Good App to Practise Math Problem Solving in Summer

We went through a couple of problems on this app today. Kids loved it. It helps them show their thinking instead of giving the answer right away. 

Some News from Canadian Parents for French

Here are some excerpts from CPF June newsletter. For more information, please check the organization's link provided on this blog.

Summer French Fun 

The Toronto Public Library is offering FREE French activities at branches across the city. Contact your local branch for details and check here:www.tpl.ca/frenchprograms 

Celebrate Bastille Day in Toronto at Wychwood Barns on July 13: http://consulfrance-toronto.org/spip.php?article3277 

For Ontario wide ideas: http://on.cpf.ca/resources/for-parents/2014-summer-fun-in-french-2/ 

For camps across Canada:http://cpf.ca/en/files/CPFNat_2014SummerCampListings_eVersion.pdf 

 Franco-Fête July 4 - 6 at Yonge - Dundas Square

Help your kids flex their French muscles over the summer right here in Toronto…The annual French music and culture festival will be held from July 4-6 at Yonge-Dundas Square. There will be activities and entertainment for all ages. Mini TFO will be there!www.tfo.org/mini . The full program will be available soon (in English and French)www.franco-fete.ca  .

App Happy

TFO, our provincially funded French educational broadcaster, heard from parents that they were looking for someone to check out educational apps and make informed recommendations for parents. TFO formed review panels of teachers, parents and tech experts and their picks, both English and French can be found here at their new website: edululu.org/en 

Where is FSL on Twitter?

Many organizations, teachers and parents who support and promote French as a Second Language are on Twitter. Common hashtags are #onted #onfr #fsl #frimm #fslchat. Check these out:

@ocolCanada @YouthforFrench @explore_odyssey @OMLTA @IISLE_epsb @CPFontario @CDNP4F 

 You are invited!

Parents, students, trustees, teachers and staff are invited to attend and participate in FSLAC meetings. The Board’s mission for the FSLAC is:  “to consult with and advise the Board on French as a Second Language matters. As a Board community advisory committee, the FSLAC will contribute to the work of trustees and staff. This partnership of trustees, staff and parents will foster excellence and growth in FSL programs at the Board.” Meetings start at 7 pm at the TDSB offices at 5050 Yonge St., ground floor. FSLAC information is posted on the TDSB website: tdsb.on.ca/fslac.

Upcoming meetings: June 17, September 23, November 4, 2014.

More Collages from Forest Valley

Our Trip to Forest Valley