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Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?

2/28/2016

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The students were divided into two groups: one representing a family that will stay at their home, and one representing a family that will have to evacuate or leave their home,

Each group had to pack a large rubber tote with all of the emergency materials that would be required for 72 hours (3 days) that they then presented to the rest of the class.
​​Important items to remember:
  • important papers
  • extra sets of keys (house, car)
  • hand operated can openers
  • hand crank flashlights
  • medication
  • toilet paper
  • water
  • dog food, and bowls, leashes
  • food (dry goods, canned goods)
  • clothing for each family member
Do you have an emergency preparedness plan and list of important materials that you will need? 
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Google Hangout with Gr. 6's in Ellington, CT!

2/28/2016

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This week we had another Google Hangout with a gr. 6 class in Ellington, CT.
We were discussing Fish in a Tree, by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.  
In addition to the book, the students had a lot of other questions about what life is like at their school, and the differences in our schools and lives...  One big difference was the length and hours of our day. Our 9:05 start seems great, but then the day finishes at 3:25, Meanwhile, we love the idea of finished by 2:30, but starting at 8am seems pretty early!
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Non-Fiction Writing

2/28/2016

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Reading non-fiction posters and articles to give ourselves a better understanding of how to write non-fiction articles for our Biodiversity Newsletter and articles.

Questions to keep in mind:
  • What makes for an interesting title?  
  • How could subtitles better help us to understand this article?
  • How are the facts presented in this article?
  • What specific details how that the author researched the article?
  • Is there a clear point of view that matches the facts?
  • What is the author's purpose in writing this article?  (ex. informing, persuading, explaining, something else?)
  • How do the images support the authors purpose?
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Art Riddles for Our Art Pals in Finland

2/28/2016

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Flip books can be tricky... :)

These books are each as unique as their creators... Some are about their favourite foods, favourite animals, and favourite charcters from books or movies.

Will you be able to figure the riddle out?

Good luck to the grade 5's at The English School!

K. Losey
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Are YOU Ready for the Dance-a-Thon?

2/28/2016

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WHO: Students at Pioneer Park P.S. - calling all Panthers!
WHAT: Dance-a-thon and school fundraiser
WHEN: Thurs. March 10 - time, to be announced!
WHERE: Pioneer Park P.S. Gym
WHY: To have fun, get active, and raise money for the school!

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I Am a Walking Pattern

2/20/2016

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Our class has a new group of Art Pals in Finland, in 2016.  For this assignment, we have created masks using some of the patterns that we see on our own bodies, or using other inspiration.

Check out the following link to see some of the work of our Finnish Art Pals:
http://www.dearyouartproject.com/happenings/2016/1/31/the-english-school-find-creativity-everywhere

Here are some of our interpretations of patterns on our body, and other creative masks.
As always, it is interesting how different artists interpret the same assignment and task!

K. Losey
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Best Way to Feed Chickadees...

2/19/2016

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How to Feed Chickadees

2/19/2016

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Tips and tricks to feed the most chickadees:
* stand very still
* if you need to move, do so very slowly and quietly
* rest your arm on the railing if it's getting tired
* you may want to kneel down to do this more easily
* hold your hand away from your body so that the chickadees feel less threatened
* don't talk (if you need to, whisper)
* be patient!
* black sunflower seeds and striped sunflower seeds are VERY popular (so are peanuts, but be careful with allergies - we can't use them with the school)
* go to an area that chickadees usually frequent - perhaps where you have a regular feeder, close the feeder and hold a handful of seeds out and hope for the best!
Good luck trying to feed chickadees!

This video was shot in slow motion, and refined in HD - they move VERY quickly...
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February 19th, 2016

2/19/2016

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Biodiversity at Blair Outdoor Ed

2/19/2016

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Today the grade six class was fortunate enough to visit with Peter Raspberry at the Blair Outdoor Ed Centre where we were learning about and discussing biodiversity.

What is biodiversity?  In simple terms, the variety of living things.  Each living thing has it's own important role in the the natural world, and when this great variety of species works and interacts with each other correctly, everything is in balance.  However, whenever one plant or animal species becomes disturbed, interrupted, or displaced (through habitat loss, lack of food, natural disturbances, etc) it effects all other species that come into contact with that single species, either as predator, prey, or a more symbiotic relationship.

What does all of this mean? As humans, we need to become more aware of the potential risks that our behaviour has on other species and the habitats necessary for their survival.

Can you think of an action that humans do that may have negative impacts on a habitat or species in your area?  Please share your thoughts with us!  We look froward to reading them.
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