Adventure Time

Today is another outdoor day, assuming it isn't raining.  We get busy outside gardening and digging and critter finding and bird watching.....so many fun experiences filled with learning opportunities.

Going outside today is room 107, 108, 210 and 211.

I say thank you to the rain for making all living things grow but also ask to hold off on the rain until after school.

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Melissa

Adventure Time

Today, I will head outside with rooms 108, 107, 109, and 211.  As we approach the end of the year, I like to go outside without a plan and in mind and support the students as they plan their own outdoor time.  The foggy weather today is very interesting...I hope it lasts until we get outside.

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Melissa

Can you spot the Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor)?

The Big Idea

This year, the main big idea we worked on is demonstrating an understanding of the natural world and the need to care for and respect the environment.  Children who love nature turn into adults who protect nature and develop environmentally friendly habits, like reducing their waste.

Remember, at Fraser Mustard, we recycle ink cartridges, cell phones and fabric.  Send in these items with your child so we can recycle them with our partners in the community.  Together, we can make a difference, create less waste and reduce the need for land fills.

Today, I say thank you to the sun for helping the plants to grow.

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Melissa

Butterfly Garden

The staff and students of Fraser Mustard have worked hard to create a butterfly and hummingbird garden in the learning yard.  We have planted seeds and plants that will attract butterflies and birds, including milkweed to attract the Monarch butterflies.  Ask your child to show you the garden, it will soon be very beautiful.

Thank you to the rain for helping all living things grow.
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Melissa

Toronto has Everything We Need

http://tpl100.ca/61#/reason-61

Check out this link to the Toronto Public Library.  It is 100 reason's to use the library.  Did you know you can borrow a laptop from the library?  

Thank you to our wonderful city for still having surprises for me.


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Melissa

The Salmon Release

I am very excited to release the salmon into the wild tomorrow.  We have learned so much about salmon while we watched them grow.  The forecast is for sunny weather and a high of 18.  Sounds like perfect weather for a day outside.  If your child is coming on the trip, I know they will have lots to tell you when they get home tomorrow.

:)
Melissa