At Muskoka Falls we spent time yesterday furthering our understanding of the language curriculum -B3 and the important role syntax plays. These were some of our favourite visuals and evidence based instructional routines —Sentence Slam anyone? ⚡️ #lightninglearners TLDSB

April 10th is International Day of Pink— we invite our ⚡️Lightnings to wear pink tomorrow in support of kindness, visibility and inclusion TLDSB

“Text-level fluency develops with extended opportunities to practice oral reading.” (Zimmermann et al., 2021) We are partner reading all over Muskoka Falls PS in order to build fluency & it shows! Today, the gr 1/2s read with the 6/7s. ‘Miles on the page!’ TLDSB Literacy

Week 28 at Muskoka Falls— while our junior/intermediates explored the x and y axis using pattern blocks our primary students reviewed number facts ⚡️ way to go Lightnings! TLDSB

Recently, 4 classes of Gr 5-7 students from Bracebridge PS, Monck Public School, and Muskoka Falls PS took part in a mental health awareness activity that encouraged students to learn about local community partners. Read the full story: ow.ly/W7bn50RleqO

These exceptional educators joined our lunch & learn focused on paragraph shrinking - an evidence based instructional sequence that gets to the ‘gist’ or main idea of a paragraph in 10 words or less — from educator desk to student desk⚡️ #impact Ms. Richter Leigh Fettes TLDSB

Week 30 at the Falls: engaging read aloud selection= thoughtful learning. Our junior students discuss what it means to Be a Good Ancestor, what that looks and sounds like, from individual actions to system actions. ⚡️ TLDSB

Our community partners are incredible— Thank you Walmart Canada for an awesome school wide lunch!! Our Lightnings ⚡️ so enjoyed the grilled cheese! TLDSB Ms. Richter

This week 267 acts of kindness were recorded and added to the kindness chain —our school community is awesome⚡️Thankyou Ms.Suddaby and Ms. Richter! TLDSB

Math curriculum and mental wellness in action —our Families joined us for an evening of engagement, games and discovery — thanks for a great evening! ⚡️TLDSB

Week 31 and 32 — from bus safety to intentional use of math manipulatives, curriculum dives to progress monitoring ⚡️ the Lightning community is a learning community! TLDSB

TLDSB celebrates Pride! We recognize the positive impact that 2SLGBTQIA+ people have had on history, and work to ensure a continued commitment to equity, dignity, well-being, diversity, & inclusion for all in TLDSB. Learn more: ow.ly/t8LV50S4qXE #Pride2024 #InclusionForAll

Week 33 and 34- learning about evidence based instructional practices —including semantic gradient and shades of meaning —helps our students expand their vocabulary - Lightnings are learners⚡️ TLDSBCurriculum TLDSB Ms. Richter Leigh Fettes

With all of this nice weather we’ve been busy sharing #firesafety messages with students across #Bracebridge! Thanks Muskoka Falls PS and Lodestar Montessori for participating this week!

Week 35 and 36– our Intermediates are exploring mixed media creating bowls with clay. First step: design and prototype with plasticine — amazing! TLDSB

Week 37 at Muskoka Falls— We are so excited to welcome our newest school community members for a classroom visit— we are glad you are here! We look forward to your upcoming junior kindergarten year here at Muskoka Falls- Go Lightning’s⚡️⚡️ TLDSB TLDSBCurriculum