Friendly Friday:
Leaving a legacy! Today, we ran for Terry Fox. After, we had a thoughtful discussion about Terry Fox's identity and how he contributed to the identity of Canada.
Students have access to Raz Kids at home. They were given a handout with directions on how to log in and can now begin their reading journey. Students are encouraged to work through reading levels with a specific focus on the comprehension of the texts.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Events of the Day...
Thinking Thursday:
Today, we completed the second performance task for the SLA's. Students had to use their creative thinking and math skills to solve a problem. We also began developing an art piece that involves using polygons to create buildings and reflecting them using warm and cool colors.
Reminders:
Today, we completed the second performance task for the SLA's. Students had to use their creative thinking and math skills to solve a problem. We also began developing an art piece that involves using polygons to create buildings and reflecting them using warm and cool colors.
Reminders:
- Terry Fox Run tomorrow. Bring a toonie for Terry.
- Scholastic book orders due tomorrow.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday:
Students worked hard this morning on their first written task for the SLAs. They were given a question, they had to generate a plan, and use this plan to guide their writing.
We also worked on creating a learning goal for this term. Students were able to describe themselves as learners and create strategies for achieving their goal.
Reminders:
Students worked hard this morning on their first written task for the SLAs. They were given a question, they had to generate a plan, and use this plan to guide their writing.
We also worked on creating a learning goal for this term. Students were able to describe themselves as learners and create strategies for achieving their goal.
Reminders:
- Students are encouraged to bring a Toonie on Friday in support of the Terry Fox Run.
- Scholastic book orders due Friday
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Events of the Day...
Thinking Thursday:
Today, we spent some time developing questions that we have about hearing and sound.
Some of our questions included:
-How do we hear sounds?
-Why are ears shaped the way they are?
-Why do people wear hearing aids?
-Why are some people deaf?
This afternoon, we continued on with the digital literacy component of the SLA's.
*Students brought home a notice and there is no school tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23)*
Have a great weekend!
Today, we spent some time developing questions that we have about hearing and sound.
Some of our questions included:
-How do we hear sounds?
-Why are ears shaped the way they are?
-Why do people wear hearing aids?
-Why are some people deaf?
This afternoon, we continued on with the digital literacy component of the SLA's.
*Students brought home a notice and there is no school tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23)*
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday:
In recognition of the 'International Day of Peace', we read What Does Peace Feel Like? Students had many wonderful ideas and we had a great discussion about how peace can affect quality of life.
This afternoon, we also began the Digital Literacy component of the SLAs. Students worked very hard on the first two parts. We will continue with this tomorrow.
In recognition of the 'International Day of Peace', we read What Does Peace Feel Like? Students had many wonderful ideas and we had a great discussion about how peace can affect quality of life.
This afternoon, we also began the Digital Literacy component of the SLAs. Students worked very hard on the first two parts. We will continue with this tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday
We survived our first rainy day! Please remember to dress for the weather.
Students were introduced to Alliteration and began creating sentences where the words begin with the same sound. Many students recognized that we use alliteration in our daily titles (ex: Mindful Monday, Tuning In Tuesday, etc.) In math, we continued to explore polygons. Students selected various pattern blocks and had to identify the type of polygon, the number of sides, and the number of vertices.
We survived our first rainy day! Please remember to dress for the weather.
Students were introduced to Alliteration and began creating sentences where the words begin with the same sound. Many students recognized that we use alliteration in our daily titles (ex: Mindful Monday, Tuning In Tuesday, etc.) In math, we continued to explore polygons. Students selected various pattern blocks and had to identify the type of polygon, the number of sides, and the number of vertices.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday
We began looking at how Quality of Life is a part of identity. Students brainstormed some of the things that can affect a persons quality of life.
Here are a few of the ideas:
We began looking at how Quality of Life is a part of identity. Students brainstormed some of the things that can affect a persons quality of life.
Here are a few of the ideas:
-Housing
-Friends
-Clothing
-Entertainment
-Food
-Sports
-Family
-Jobs
-Money
-School
-Technology
-Water
-Transportation
-Medical/ Hospitals
-Police
Headphones
September 18,
2016
Dear
Parents/Guardians,
Our class
will use digital media to enhance, differentiate, and personalize student
learning. As discussed at the Parent Evening, the use of headphones is
encouraged for the upcoming SLA’s.
Please
enclose your child’s headphones or ear buds into a labeled Zip-Loc bag and send
to school as soon as possible. We will
keep the headphones or ear buds in the classroom until the end of the school year,
and send them back home in June.
Thank you for
your support!
Grade 3
Teachers
Friday, September 16, 2016
Events of the Day...
Friendly Friday:
We had a busy morning!
Students were very focused during a writing task. They were asked to write about a time when they felt nervous or scared and what they did to overcome it.
In Math, we continued to discuss the types of polygons to help students become more familiar with the vocabulary.
We had a busy morning!
Students were very focused during a writing task. They were asked to write about a time when they felt nervous or scared and what they did to overcome it.
In Math, we continued to discuss the types of polygons to help students become more familiar with the vocabulary.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday
In Math, we began to brainstorm the types of shapes and will continue to look at their specific qualities such as sides, edges, faces, and vertices.
Reminders:
In Math, we began to brainstorm the types of shapes and will continue to look at their specific qualities such as sides, edges, faces, and vertices.
Reminders:
- The Parent Information Night is on Thursday (tomorrow) from 6:00-8:00pm.
- Friday is an early dismissal day. School ends at 11:30am.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday
We definitely tuned into our learning today!
We continued our discussion on identity and began creating our own identity mind maps. During the next few days, students will be thinking deeper about the qualities that contribute to identity.
We definitely tuned into our learning today!
We continued our discussion on identity and began creating our own identity mind maps. During the next few days, students will be thinking deeper about the qualities that contribute to identity.
Parent Night:
Our Curriculum Night – on Thursday, September 15th is from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; this will be
a great first opportunity for you to learn about some key things your child’s teacher wants
you to know and will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. There will two
repeating presentations from each teacher and then time for you to ask questions
afterwards. This time will facilitate the connections between home and school and better
prepare us for the first conferences in early October. Please drop in to the appropriate
sessions with your child’s teacher.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday
It's 'Mindful Monday'. We continued to discuss what it means to be a mindful learner.
What is Identity? This was the question that guided our learning this afternoon. We read and watched a video for the book, If the World Were a Village. Students were encouraged to share the meaning of identity at home as well as to begin thinking about their history and where their family came from.
It's 'Mindful Monday'. We continued to discuss what it means to be a mindful learner.
What is Identity? This was the question that guided our learning this afternoon. We read and watched a video for the book, If the World Were a Village. Students were encouraged to share the meaning of identity at home as well as to begin thinking about their history and where their family came from.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Events of the Day...
Thursday, September 8, 2016:
We began the day with our first assembly. Students were able to meet the other teachers in the school, we reviewed expectations and shared a story, The Three Questions.
We also reviewed Reading Powers by Adrienne Gear. Students were reminded about the importance of visualizing, questioning, and making connections when listening and reading. We will continue to practice these skills throughout the year.
We began the day with our first assembly. Students were able to meet the other teachers in the school, we reviewed expectations and shared a story, The Three Questions.
We also reviewed Reading Powers by Adrienne Gear. Students were reminded about the importance of visualizing, questioning, and making connections when listening and reading. We will continue to practice these skills throughout the year.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Events of the Day...
Wednesday, September 7, 2016:
We have had a great start to the year!
Students have been getting to know one another and we have all been working on establishing expectations and routines. Today, we began discussing Kenneth D. Taylor and his story. I look forward to coming back to his story throughout the year.
*Note- a package of handouts came home for parents yesterday.
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