May opened with an afternoon of Scientist in the School. The students rotated through five stations, each exploring a different aspect of our energy study. Scientist Anna did a wonderful job and so did our fantastic helper Moms!! Have a look at our great afternoon!

We will continue to look at the role of the Sun as the initial input in Food Chains, especially in our next science unit, "Living Things"... Here's a great little video of growing seeds. At the moment we are conducting an experiment to see if plants need sunlight.

The children are hoping to present their "Trois petits cochons" to parents at about 2:20p.m. on Thurday, May 10th. This will be a very small, in class performance, by 2 casts. We'll be sending home an invitation so you can let us know if you are able to attend. I have already reminded the children that many Mummies and Daddies will not be able to leave work. Hopefully, we'll be able to capture the shows on video.

In math, we have started an introduction to 2D measurement and geometry: area and symmetry. Perhaps the most interesting part of this unit will be developing skills in giving and following spatial directions. We will need to be very confident of "droite" and "gauche". Here are some ideas to try at home.

We will then turn to a short unit on Patterning (extending what we learned in "suites" last September). Now the children will be able to create, describe, and grow patterns.

Our last field trip this year will be to Forthythe Farms, here in Markham. This well tie in beautifully with our Living Things unit. The excursion is planned for June 1st. Parents are welcome to come but will need to pay admission at the gate.