Fawcett's Class

A Grade 6Class at Rousseau Elementary School in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, sharing & and learning with others. Reach our teacher @michellefawcett

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We are enjoying the incredible art of Eva Campbell in @JennyKayDupuis’ new book #heartberrybling Without giving anything away —- we’ll just say that we’re already having deep discussions about culture and what it means to people and communities! @Rousseau_HWDSB @hwdsb

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Yesterday we participated in an interactive Live Zoom session with @Forests_Ontario to learn about #biodiversity and #trees
Our first Science unit is Biodiversity! @Rousseau_HWDSB @hwdsb #6thgrade

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Yesterday, we began a list of interesting vocabulary & new words —- usually sparked spontaneous learning moment in class. Each time, we look at root words, prefixes, suffixes, etc. To help us spell similar words.
Today we talked about “neuroplastocity”. @HWDSB
#growthmindset

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Thank you to Ayesha’s Mom for sharing her henna, or mehndi, art with us! We are all set to celebrate tomorrow!!! 🎉🎉🎉🤣@rousseau_HWDSB @hwdsb

#celebration #6thgrade #promotions

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Mrs. King is here to teach us about Cyber Safety. We’re starting by using the Two Row wampum to frame our convo about sharing time & space. Indigenous ways of knowing help us understand respectful relationships 💜🤍 @hwdsb @hwdsbindigenouseducation

#peace #friendship #respect

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Students who finished the regular coding assignment yesterday were invited to make another animation, possibly a celebration for Pride Month! Here’s the 3rd! ❤️🧡💛💚💜🖤🤍🤎
@hwdsb @HWDSB_WeHelp @Rousseau_HWDSB #weallbelong #pride2023🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

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Students who finished the regular coding assignment yesterday were invited to make another animation, possibly a celebration for Pride Month! Here’s the 2nd! The creator loves @eltonofficial ❤️🧡💛💚💜🖤🤍🤎
@hwdsb @HWDSB_WeHelp @Rousseau_HWDSB #weallbelong #pride2023🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

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Students who finished the regular coding assignment yesterday were invited to make another animation, possibly a celebration for Pride Month! Here’s the 1st! ❤️🧡💛💚💜🖤🤍🤎
@hwdsb @HWDSB_WeHelp @Rousseau_HWDSB #weallbelong #pride2023🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

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We love to #read! Especially with our flexible seating options! @Rousseau_HWDSB @hwdsb

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We worked in the partners to these picture clues and background word knowledge to figure out these palindromes!

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We have been making inferences and predictions….asking questions….connecting emotionally….thinking of other similar texts. What an incredible “read aloud”! We are going slow & steady, with a LOT of discussion @hwdsb @DaveAlexRoberts #thebarrengrounds

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Games day!! Pyjama day!! We are celebrating our gratitude for our amazing student teacher Miss Wong! @hwdsb @Rousseau_HWDSB

#community #rousseau #6thgrade

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We are using our T-table (input/output) skills, (e.g. finding a gap number & inferring the first step of a two step rule; or using guess & check. We are practising our communication skills (numbers, symbols, pictures and words) @HWDSBmath @hwdsb

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Thanks to Youth World Champion cyclist @carson.mattern for visiting our class to talk about cycling, science, and reaching your potential! Carson is a @fawcettsclass @hwdsb #Rousseau alumnus

#ancaster #cycling #champion #auccess #goalsetting #olympichopeful

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Involvement in cycling has inspired @carson.mattern to plan for future studies in medicine and sport and physics! Carson is currently enrolled @mcmasteru @hwdsb #cycling #champion #rousseaualumnus

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Racing bikes are hollow and made of carbon fibre. The tires are full of air but the tire is sealed to the rim. @carson.mattern #cycling #champion

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Involvement in cycling has inspired @carson.mattern to plan for future studies in medicine and sport and physics! Carson is currently enrolled @mcmasteru @hwdsb #cycling #champion #rousseaualumnus

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Only world champions like @CarsonMattern2 get to wear the rainbow jersey. Like the Olympics logo, each colour represents a continent. Carson is a @fawcettsclass @hwdsb alumnus! Thank you for visiting us! #cycling #champion

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Racing bikes are hollow and made of carbon fibre. The tires are full of air but the tire is sealed to the rim. @CarsonMattern2 #cycling #champion

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The 2022 Junior World Champion cyclist @CarsonMattern2 visiting our class today!! Carson is also a @fawcettsclass @hwdsb alumnus! #cycling #champion