April 28th to May 2nd

This week, the students took on the role of entrepreneur as they began working on creating their own food trucks. We began by looking at food trucks within our own city, discussing the different names and logos. The students found that they were drawn to some logos more than others. We then came up with concepts for our own food trucks. The students experimented with different truck types, names and logos. They then did some market research, surveying their peers before selecting their final design.

We then began working on developing our menus. The students worked to included a variety of descriptive language to make their menu more appealing to their customers. We had signature sauces drizzled on crispy chicken tenders, homestyle sesame crusted buns and hand pressed beef patties! The students were incredibly engaged as they worked to write menu descriptions that would help sell their creations to potential customers.

Next week, we will integrate math into the project by designing interiors that meet the needs of our truck. Menus with smoothies may need a freezer and blender, while menus with burgers and poutine may need a grill and a deep fryer. The students will then calculate the areas of their truck interiors. We will eventually build three dimensional trucks to showcase our work. The students will be sharing their work with you during our Celebration of Learning on May 27th!

Learning Outcomes:

I can create written texts for a variety of audiences and purposes.

I can use adjectives in a variety of sentences.

I can experiment with ideas and word choice.

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June 16th to June 20th

It is heard to believe that this was our final week week of the school year. The time has definitely flown past. Despite how close we are to the end of the year, the students have been working incredibly hard his week. We finished up our work in angles in math and the students completed their social studies research on The North West Mounted Police and early settlement in Alberta. Then, they worked to represent their learning in a Google Slideshow. This was a perfect connection to our Western Heritage Day where we enjoyed a pancake breakfast and afternoon of Western themes games with our buddies. We were also incredibly to learn about hoop dancing through a fantastic performance by Jay Genaille.

May 26th to May 30th

The start of our week was full with our final preparations for our Celebration of Learning. The students put the final touches on their food trucks and worked to fold and tape their two dimensional net into their three dimensional truck. The students were so excited to see their trucks come to life. For many, this final step was challenging as they worked to carefully cut and fold their trucks. We then did some work with three dimensional shapes including cubes, cylinders and cones as the students added toppers to their trucks. Students then had the opportunity to create a digital version of their food truck using Canva. They learned that by thinking carefully through their logo elements and describing them with a good amount of detail, they were able to create a digital logo that very closely resembled their hand drawn work. We may have some future graphic designers on our hands! Our Makerspace challenge this week was also connected to our trucks. Students were asked collaborate with ...

May 5th to May 9th

Over the last two weeks, the students have been highly engaged in our gymnastics unit in physical education. They have been exploring a variety of balances and methods of travel, working to challenge themselves to utilize differing levels such as a low balance such as the splits or a high balance on the balls of their feet. They were extremely excited when they entered the gym on Monday and found the equipment set up. They have had the opportunity to try ropes, ladders, beams and bars. It has been wonderful to see how different each student approaches each piece of equipment. Learning Outcomes: I can understand that elements of movement are integrated through various combinations to create movement. I can integrate elements of movement in various physical activities. I can engage in physical activities that are enjoyable or rewarding. Questions to ask your child: What apparatus have you enjoyed the most? (beam, bar, ladder...) Is there an apparatus you have found challenging? What is a...

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