Congratulations to our November award winners, Piper Mitchell, Fisher Jackson, and Cadence Hunt! These students have demonstrated perseverance in working to achieve the goals they've set for improving their work or work habits.
In Math, we've begun our next unit in number sense which focuses on addition and subtraction. If you're looking for math practice over the holidays, students can drill quick recall of addition and subtraction facts to 18. Just a reminder to please sign and return all math tests. The Patterning test went home last week.
Students have worked very hard in preparation for our holiday concert! We hope to see you there! We are asking that students arrive at 5:45 pm for the evening performance, and meet in Mrs. Kirkpatrick's room.
I wish everyone a very fun-filled and happy holiday!!
Tuesday 16 December 2014
Friday 21 November 2014
Hello Snow!!
The students have been enjoying this early taste of winter! With snow now upon us, please ensure your child has extra mittens and socks in their backpacks as they often get soaked.
This week in math we've been describing and creating repeating patterns with at least two changing attributes (shape, colour, size, position, direction). Ask your child to create one for you! Next week, we will focus on growing patterns using T-charts to describe how each term of the pattern grows. We will also be solving problems that involve extending patterns.
In language, students finished writing some very touching letters to the soldiers in Afghanistan. Our reading workshop continues with a focus on making inferences as we read. In our home reading program, many students have "read their way" across the first couple of provinces in Canada. We're off to a great start! Keep reading!
In social studies, we continue to learn about Ontario. Students will be inquiring about the climate, wildlife, plants, cities and towns within the three different landform regions of Ontario; the Canadian Shield, the Great Lakes/St.Lawrence Lowlands, and the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
In the Arts, we will begin preparing for our Holiday Concert which will take place on December 16th! More details regarding time and costumes will be provided as the date approaches.
Our class is in need of board games! If you have any gently used games that would be appropriate for grade 3, we would greatly appreciate your donation! Thanks in advance!
As always, please contact me at the school with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hale
This week in math we've been describing and creating repeating patterns with at least two changing attributes (shape, colour, size, position, direction). Ask your child to create one for you! Next week, we will focus on growing patterns using T-charts to describe how each term of the pattern grows. We will also be solving problems that involve extending patterns.
In language, students finished writing some very touching letters to the soldiers in Afghanistan. Our reading workshop continues with a focus on making inferences as we read. In our home reading program, many students have "read their way" across the first couple of provinces in Canada. We're off to a great start! Keep reading!
In social studies, we continue to learn about Ontario. Students will be inquiring about the climate, wildlife, plants, cities and towns within the three different landform regions of Ontario; the Canadian Shield, the Great Lakes/St.Lawrence Lowlands, and the Hudson Bay Lowlands.
In the Arts, we will begin preparing for our Holiday Concert which will take place on December 16th! More details regarding time and costumes will be provided as the date approaches.
Our class is in need of board games! If you have any gently used games that would be appropriate for grade 3, we would greatly appreciate your donation! Thanks in advance!
As always, please contact me at the school with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hale
Sunday 2 November 2014
November News
Congratulations to Kian and Natalie who received recognition awards for showing excellent cooperation with others!
We will begin our Home Reading program this week. Students will bring home folders with books at their reading level. Please have your child return their book every 2-3 days and get a new one. Please help your child track the time they spend reading for our Reading Across Canada program. For every 200 minutes they read, they will colour a province and receive yellow slips. The goal is to gradually move across Canada, province by province, from East to West. Once accomplished, students will receive an award and a prize! We will track this on a map in our classroom. Your child should fill in the reading log as well. Happy Reading!
In Literacy, we have begun our reading workshop rotation whereby I meet with guided reading groups while the other students work at centres or jobs which include a variety of language activities. In writing, students will continue working through the writing process to complete their "Spooky Narratives" this week. We have been editing for "spicy" writing which includes lots of adjectives, and of course for proper sentence structure. Next week, we will begin letter writing and write letters to Canadian soldiers for Remembrance Day.
In Math, we are finishing up our Data Management unit this week. Students have been collecting, organizing, and analyzing data in bar graphs, pictographs, circle graphs and venn diagrams. We will be having our unit test on Friday. Our patterning unit will follow.
In Social Studies, we are learning about Ontario! Students will be posing and answering questions about living and working in the different regions of Ontario.
I look forward to seeing parents again at Parent / Teacher conferences during the week of November 10th.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hale
We will begin our Home Reading program this week. Students will bring home folders with books at their reading level. Please have your child return their book every 2-3 days and get a new one. Please help your child track the time they spend reading for our Reading Across Canada program. For every 200 minutes they read, they will colour a province and receive yellow slips. The goal is to gradually move across Canada, province by province, from East to West. Once accomplished, students will receive an award and a prize! We will track this on a map in our classroom. Your child should fill in the reading log as well. Happy Reading!
In Literacy, we have begun our reading workshop rotation whereby I meet with guided reading groups while the other students work at centres or jobs which include a variety of language activities. In writing, students will continue working through the writing process to complete their "Spooky Narratives" this week. We have been editing for "spicy" writing which includes lots of adjectives, and of course for proper sentence structure. Next week, we will begin letter writing and write letters to Canadian soldiers for Remembrance Day.
In Math, we are finishing up our Data Management unit this week. Students have been collecting, organizing, and analyzing data in bar graphs, pictographs, circle graphs and venn diagrams. We will be having our unit test on Friday. Our patterning unit will follow.
In Social Studies, we are learning about Ontario! Students will be posing and answering questions about living and working in the different regions of Ontario.
I look forward to seeing parents again at Parent / Teacher conferences during the week of November 10th.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hale
Saturday 1 November 2014
Happy Halloween!
Our black and orange / zombie spirit day was a hit! Students also had a blast making slime at our party yesterday! I hope everyone had a great time trick-or-treating last night!
Friday 10 October 2014
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone has a restful and joyful Thanksgiving weekend!
Reminder: Library is on Tuesday and Picture Day is Wednesday!
This week students made Turkey Glyphs based on their own family Thanksgiving likes and traditions. The colour of feathers they chose for their turkey actually represent Thanksgiving foods they like. For example, a red feather means they like apple pie, and a green feather means they like green beans. After making their turkeys, students tallied the class data and made bar graphs! This is all part of our data management unit in math. Here are the results:
Looks like corn is the most popular Thanksgiving food amongst our class!
Reminder: Library is on Tuesday and Picture Day is Wednesday!
This week students made Turkey Glyphs based on their own family Thanksgiving likes and traditions. The colour of feathers they chose for their turkey actually represent Thanksgiving foods they like. For example, a red feather means they like apple pie, and a green feather means they like green beans. After making their turkeys, students tallied the class data and made bar graphs! This is all part of our data management unit in math. Here are the results:
Looks like corn is the most popular Thanksgiving food amongst our class!
Sunday 5 October 2014
Welcome to a new school year!
September was a busy month of getting to know each other, learning routines, and working hard! We are off to a great start! From now on, I will post information to this blog rather than sending home newsletters. I will also post photos from field trips or school events whenever possible! It was great to meet many parents and family members at "Meet the Teacher" night! As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
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