Today I will be tweeting my first student spotlight! With student and parent permission, I am excited to highlight student awesomeness happening inside and outside of the classroom! Stay tuned Gleneagles Ch’axay WestVanSchools

This is nothing new. This conversation is nothing new, it certainly started before today & will not end today. Today we continued to unpack the world around us - both current & historical We used our read-alouds from T1, tweets & images to create a big picture Gleneagles Ch’axay

Unpacking equality Students were tasked w/ a common goal, specific materials & instructions Plot twist - only 1 group actually received all of the materials & instructions they needed We reflected & navigated our feelings after Top 2: frustrated & annoyed Gleneagles Ch’axay

Exploring Hopkinson’s purpose of introducing the stories of different passengers, crew and figures involved in the Titanic. All I did was scribe on the board while the students ran the discussion. I could stare at this awesome-ness all day!! Gleneagles Ch’axay

In Art we are exploring the concept of “perspective” through our understanding and exploration of diversity, balance and different perspectives. So impressed with how these pieces are coming together and how students are expressing their understanding. Gleneagles Ch’axay

Few words for what an amazing process this was Trying, testing, re-doing, a few Ms. W oopsies, a lot of laughs and a pretty sweet rap about the skeletal system. We are so excited to record podcasts next week! Watch out world, these ladies can drop a beat! Gleneagles Ch’axay

Continuing to build our understanding of perspectives and diversity... this time focusing on women 💪 Happy International Women’s Day! Artwork inspired from “Inspirational People Posters” by @ElemInTheMitten Shout out to all the women who inspire me daily Gleneagles Ch’axay

Shhhhhhhhh recording in session!!! 🎧🎙 Gleneagles Ch’axay #podcastproject

A little excited for our outdoor learning today! Gleneagles Ch’axay

The squad & nature.... the perfect afternoon Gleneagles Ch’axay

Behind the scenes! Gleneagles Ch’axay

Today, students found their spot and spent time drawing what they noticed and connected with. Some students focused on a small part of a flower and others drew the whole landscape. Gleneagles Ch’axay

Our art studio and classroom today 😍 Gleneagles Ch’axay

Our outdoor adventure was all about math and measurement today! Gleneagles Ch’axay

Reading is better outside in the sunshine with friends An awesome book helps too! Happy Earth Day 🌱 🌎 Gleneagles Ch’axay

Noticing nature bulletin board 🌱 Gleneagles Ch’axay

We are so excited to be featured in the North Shore News “Kids Design the Ads” issue Check out our advertisements for WestVanSchools, Fawcett Insurance, Patrick Weiler and Maple Leaf Gardens!

Art lesson run by “Art n’ Stuff”! Phenomenal artists and awesome teachers Here is an example of one of their drawings they casually whip off during free drawing time! P.S. they also sell custom merch! T-Shirts, hoodies and crew necks #proudteacher #entrepreneur #shading