Our Elections are now Complete - We have a New PM!

Here is your new Prime Minister - (yes, another minority government!)

What an election! Only 4 votes separated the top two candidates. We also had a stellar team of CEO's that coordinated and led the election across the entire school - WOW, what a job well done gals! Have a quick peek at our election process here at Wilcox!

The Human Body Studies and Culminating Task!

All of our Future Physicians! Have a look at the body systems - great work everybody!

June is Here!

Some Upcoming Events:

• Grade 6 EQAO - May 31-June4
• Grade 3 EQAO - June7-June11
• JUNE 7 - Track Meet
• JUNE 15 - Girls soccer semi finals
• JUNE 17 - Play Day (am), Awards - Sunflower, Spring Concert (6pm-7pm)
• JUNE 18 - Play Day rain day
• JUNE 21-23; Grade 6's - Sheldon Trip!
• JUNE 28 - Reports go home!!
• JUNE 29 - Last day for students!

The Final IB Culminating task! - 'Completed!'

... and the results were smashing! What a cracker this was!!

Egg Trap Challenge
‘Nature vs. Structures’
Due: Wednesday, May 19, 2010

This group project is broken down into components of structure strength, size and creativity. The students will construct an ‘egg trap’ structure that is made out of a set list of materials. The trap must be able to be dropped from a distance of 1 M, 2 M, and 3 M height and not have the egg break.

This second culminating task is related to our IB Unit titled ‘Nature vs. Structures’. Our Central Idea is: Pulleys and Gears enable us to create structures that are able to withstand natural forces that act upon them.

NOTE: You may research different types of structures to best help you design your ‘EGG TRAP’.

Structure Title:

Structure Expectation
Peer Initial
Confirmed
1. Use five sheets of craft paper (60 cm x 46 cm)
2. Use ten popsicle sticks
3. Use ten straws (approx. 25 cm)
4. Use two metres of masking tape
Other Criteria:
One piece of cardboard may be given to each group for additional structure support. 10cm x 30 cm

Structure Challenge - 'Completed!'
‘Nature vs. Structures’
Due: Wednesday, May 5, 2010

This group project is broken down into components of structure strength, size and creativity. The students will construct a ‘bridge type’ structure that is made out of a set list of materials. The structure must be able to hold the mass of a textbook and be tall enough to allow a tennis ball to roll under it without touching it.
This culminating task is related to our IB Unit titled ‘Nature vs. Structures’. Our Central Idea is: Pulleys and Gears enable us to create structures that are able to withstand natural forces that act upon them.

NOTE: You may research different types of structures to best help you design your ‘bridge’.

Structure Title:

Structure Expectation
1. Use five sheets of craft paper (60 cm x 46 cm)
2. Use ten popsicle sticks
3. Use ten straws (approx. 25 cm)
4. Use two metres of masking tape
5. Able to hold up a textbook (1.1 Kg)
6. A standard tennis ball able to roll under the supported textbook
7. Maximum size 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm
8. Minimum size 10cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

Other Criteria:
One piece of cardboard will be given to each group for additional structure support. 10cm x 30 cm
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Teacher comments and Assessment:

May Beginnings

A quick look ahead for MAY:

1. Jump Rope for Heart - Wednesday, May 5
2. Mother's Day - Sunday, May 9, 2010
3. Victoria Day - Monday, May 24
4. Cinco de Mayo - Wednesday, May 5
5. Asian Heritage Month
6. 25-28 May: Aboriginal Awareness Week
7. 30 May - 5 June: Canadian Environment Week (week that includes 5 June)
8. Spring Fair - Saturday, May 29

APRIL Stuff!

1. Pizza forms due today and latest tomorrow!
2. Panfest; Tuesday, April 27
3. Movie Day at Yorkdale, April 22, 2010: 'OCEANS'

4. EARTH Day - April 22, 2010
5. Multicultural Potluck - April 15 @ 6:30pm