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Remote Learning Update 06/21.

It's hard to believe that this is our last full week together as a class! Students are aching to be free and also a little bit sad to be moving on. We'll be spending the week finishing up a couple of activities, having some fun, and reflecting on our learning this year. Please take note of the events this week, as there is a lot happening!

Monday June 21
- National Indigenous People's Day, workshops hosted by Ste Marie Among the Hurons
- Gr 5 students presenting Global Scholars Projects

Wednesday June 23
- Room 214 Digital Scavenger Hunt

Thursday June 24
- Room 214 year-end celebration online - we will be making our own ice cream (please see recipe) and playing online games together
- Grade 6 graduation ceremony


Friday June 25 - please see instructions in Mrs. O'Toole's message from June 18
- No AM classes for grade 5/6 students
- Return all materials to school between 10AM - 12PM this is for ALL students in the class as each student has at least 2 books that belong to room 214 (their book club books in French and English)
- Grade 6s pick up their year-end swag and certificates between 10AM - 12PM
- PM classes will take place as scheduled
- Report cards sent electronically

Global Scholars - project sharing release forms
Last week I was contacted by a member of the Global Scholars admin team, who expressed that the team has been very impressed with the Community Action Projects developed by students in room 214. Global Scholars has requested to share the students' projects with a broader audience, which may include their promotional materials and on their website. In order to do this, Global Scholars requires permission to share the students' work. Please complete the online form to indicate that you do (or do not!) consent to your child's work being shared as part of the Global Scholars program. They have provided an information letter with further details. Well done 214 students!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE FORM 
(even if you do not consent, please complete the form)


Report Cards - excerpt from Mrs. O'Toole's message on June 18

The TDSB has decided again, for this reporting period, that report cards will also be sent to students in Grades 4-8. This is not a school-based decision. Especially given the stress around the lockdown and virtual learning for some students, I want families to be aware. Regardless, report cards are written for parents.

The report card for grades 1 to 6 provide marks and comments that indicate how students are doing in relation to curriculum expectations for their grade and the work done since February (the last reporting period) and includes work done in-person and online. 
 
When talking to your child about his/her report, as a parent, you know your child best and you are the best judge of how to share the information in the report card with your child. Here are some things to consider:

  • Our children are living through a pandemic. Their academic progress has likely been affected. We need to evaluate based on Ministry expectations (which have not changed) but we also need to teach students where they are. We will do that in September. Don’t worry about dips in grades as they are to be expected. Our school will support our children in the fall. Report cards should not add to the stress that is already enough right now from COVID. No talk about tutoring in the summer or concern about the fall. Your children should read, disconnect from technology and enjoy time outdoors this summer (hopefully with more family and friends as vaccine counts increase and case counts decrease). Trust me, this is what our children need right now.
  • The first, and most important, section of the report card is comments on student work habits and learning skills.
  • Students’ skills develop at different rates and they demonstrate understanding in different ways, with varying levels of independence.
  • Marks on the report card can sometimes be discouraging for students who are working hard and/or are receiving support in specific subjects; although they are making significant progress, their performance doesn’t yet meet Ministry expectations.
  • Model a growth mindset by including the word "yet" in your discussion.


I'm looking forward to a fantastic week ahead with our class!

All the best,
Andrea

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