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

JR Wilcox is #1 !

We were selected as the most improved school 'academically' out of all elementary schools in Ontario (over the past five years of data).

Yes, the best in all of the approximately 3,000 schools province wide. WELL DONE staff and students!

MEDIA - 30 second radio or TV commercial

Commercial Expectations:

Due: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 (work should be near completion)

1. Write a 30 second spot for television or radio that is selling a product or service.

2. You may use cue cards, posters/manipulatives (T.V. only)

3. Use all of the 'commercial' characteristics discussed and posted in the class.

4. Be creative and remember your presentation rubrics!

CANADA - The Best Place In The WORLD

Canada and Our Politics have begun!

Please complete your maps (Wed., Mar. 10, 2010 - due tomorrow!)

Try these links for the coat of arms for all Provinces and Territories.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/cansymbols.htm

Here is another link to the governments of each province and territory.

http://canada.gc.ca/othergov-autregouv/prov-eng.html

http://www.elections.ca/

ELECTIONS Wilcox are now complete!

...and our new Prime Minister is...

Wait until Monday for the results:

Here are our five candidates:

Music Style Project

Music Genres
My New Music is:

Due: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

This project is broken down into several genres of music that have not been studied before. The students must research their choice of music and provide an example of the style of music. Please use a poster board or any unique method of presenting your style of music.

The research project expectations are as follows:

NOTE: Do not read from the presentation boards! Please use cue cards to assist you.


Areas of Research
1. Style of Music: name and introduce the style of music. Give a brief history (give dates – or ‘times’ and samples of the music) and origin of the music.

2. Artists / Composers: Name some of the composers / artists who created the style of music. ‘Pioneers’ of the music! (include pictures of artists)

3. Popularity and Purpose: Describe how and why the music shaped the people and cultures of the time (example: music during WWII).

4. Media Reach: how did this music reach the listeners?

5. Personal Reflection: Outline what you have learned about the style of music and evaluate how this project has changed your music awareness.

RED and WHITE Day!

Reminder to wear you brightest RED and WHITE clothing tomorrow to show support for our Olympic Athletes, Valentines' Day, Lunar New Year and Flag Day.

Also... Have a great time with the FAMILY on Family Day.

SCIENTIST IN ROOM 23 - FEB. 2010

Putting the pieces back together! GREAT ACTION Gang!