Volunteer Appreciation

Volunteer Appreciation

Dear Parents/Guardians, The students and staff of Kenneth D Taylor School want to thank all of our volunteers who have worked so hard at making this first year so successful. We are inviting all of our school volunteers to join us in our Learning Commons on Friday, June 2nd at 1:30 PM.  This celebration will include light refreshments and student entertainment. Please sign up through eventbrite by June 1st in order to assist us with our planning.  We look forward to seeing you! Please follow the link to RSVP by June 1st   https://ktsvolunteerappreciation.eventbrite.ca Sincerely, David

Truthful Tuesday, May 30, 2017

We have been working on the word problem above. Today, we were able to use strategies such as skip counting, drawing pictures and using division to solve this problem in multiple ways.

Mindful Monday, May 29, 2017

Fieldtrip Payment

Hello Parents & Guardians, It has been brought to our attention that MYCBE will not take online payments under $10.00 unless it is being bundled with other outstanding fees. Please send your $5.00 payment (cash/cheque)  for your students upcoming field trip (Teacher’s Pet) to your child’s teacher.   Thank you in advance, Barb Rocca Administrative Assistant, Kenneth D. Taylor School Upcoming Dates: CRAZY Hair Day Wednesday, May 31 LITERACY Week Kick Off - Wear a shirt with writing on it - Monday, June 5 BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY - Tuesday, June 6

Teacher's Pet - In School Field Trip

Please check your email inbox for this important message on an upcoming in school field trip :)

Wondering Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Math Question of the Day

Lia buys a lawn chair costing $9.15. She gives the cashier two five dollar bills. The cashier gives her the change using the least number of coins and bills possible. How many of each coin or bill does she receive?

____ toonie

____  loonie

____ quarters

____ dimes

____ nickles


Draw pictures, use real money and show all your thinking!

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This question has been taken from IXL Math. Under the grade 3 section "Money SI. Making Change". Click here and log in to practice some more!

Truthful Tuesday, May 23, 2017

This morning Hoja came and performed at our school. This a cappella shared some pretty awesome songs and dances. Mr. Dyck even got up to show us some of his talents!

  As we have been exploring India, we have learned about two different ways of how young children travel to school. We have noticed that although their resources are limited, their quality of life is fair. Ask your child - what contributes to quality of life? 

Open Ended Math Question of the Day 

Tell about a time when you would use the number 1/2? Provide real life examples, think about your daily life...what are some real life examples of when you use fractions?


A few reminders below...

Reminder - Spring Plant Pick Up Wednesday/Thursday this week

Reminder - Spring Plant Pick Up Wednesday/Thursday this week. Wednesday, May 24 @ 2-3pm Thursday, May 25 @ 7:45-8 & @ 2-3 Orders must be picked up by and adult (can not be sent home with your child). All orders remaining at the school after the above pick up times will be donated. A big thank you to everyone who placed a Spring Plant order with us this year!! Kenneth D Taylor School Council

Thinking Thursday, May 18, 2017

Ken Taylor Makerspace

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are in the process of creating a school Makerspace in our Learning Commons. What’s a Makerspace? It is a place where students can gather to make and create. Our Makerspace will focus on building, robotics, technology, coding, sewing, or a combination of these skills.  A Makerspace allows students to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. It promotes critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, creativity, and design thinking.     In order to get started on this space, we would like to start to collect items that we can use in this space.  If you have any items that you would like to donate to the school, please send your child with them in a sealed Ziploc bag. We will be collecting from May 23 – June 2.   Please note that all students at Kenneth D. Taylor School will use these materials and they will not be returned. Craft Supplies Building Supplies Construction Supplies Misc. Natural Supplies paper towel roll rainbow looms yarn brads glass beads plastic beads Popsicle sticks Pipe cleaners String Ribbon Fabric pieces Googly eyes Plastic cord/string Lego Duplo nuts and bolts nails wood scraps wire metal washers screws Tinfoil Wax paper Elastics Straws corks thread spools (empty) buttons plastic cups Wrapping paper Toothpicks Scrapbooking scissors Magnets Ziploc bags shells pinecones Thank you for your help, The Learning Commons Committee, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Sayani, Mrs. Witczak

Truthful Tuesday, May 16, 2017

In Math we have been learning about money. Today we began to look at the word problem below. In our answer, we explore the possibility of 3 times (1 curtain rod, 1 dress and 1 hammer). 

If you want to work with your child on this, please have them show all their thinking and as many combinations as possible. We will continue to unpack and explore it over the next while. 

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Reminder: Please return all swimming forms by May 23! Thank you!

Mindful Monday, May 15, 2017

A few reminders and notices to be mindful of this week :) 

Spring Plants - Deadline Extended

The deadline for the Spring Plant Order organized by the Parent Fundraiser Council has been extended until Thursday, May 11. Please see below for more details :)

Wondering Wednesday, May 10, 2017

In I.S. we are learning about building & structures and India. Today we read this wonderful book...

...loaded with lovely images and rich with information on India. 

"My dad taught me how to play cricket"

"I love curries" 

"I wonder what the Taj Mahal was really for"

Ask your child - what is standard of living? How does our standard of living compare to other countries in the world?

Ask your child - what is an export? What are some of India's exports?

A little bonus challenge - look at some of the tags of your clothing or items around your house. How many and what types of items have been exported from India? 

Pancake Breakfast Reminder

All students are to arrive at school for 8am on Friday :) 

Mindful Monday, May 8, 2017

A few highlights from our field trip last week! What a great exploration time we had at The National Music Centre and East Village.

Reminder: Please continue to read home reading! Library tomorrow :)

Spring Plants - Reminder

Terrific Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Reminder: We will be going to Max Bell Studio on Thursday, May 4! Please send a lunch and water bottle with your child that day :) We will be spending part of the afternoon outside.