Happy Easter!

March 25-28 update

Dear families,

In Language, while writing their own fables, students will be asked to combine different elements of texts (characters, setting, events, problem and resolution). In class, students are using graphic organizers to help generate ideas and plan their writing piece. I anticipate some excellent work ahead. Happy writing boys and girls!

All students should be working on completing Spelling list 22 activity pages for this Thursday.

In Math, we are starting Chapter 8. The grade 2 focus is on two-digit by two-digit addition and subtraction. The grade 3 lessons will surround exploring Area of various polygons.

In Social Studies, the grade 3 students will continue to explore the historical world of Pioneers in Canada.  This unit will focus on explaining how the early settlers valued, used and looked after natural resources; comparing aspects of life in early settler communities and present day communities; describing the major components of early settlement (education, blacksmith, church etc.) A project outline will be sent home after Easter.

The Grade 2 students will examine the properties of liquids and solids. Students will be conducting experiments with aims of understanding solids and liquids. They will be using scientific inquiry to witness changes in states of matter.  A science project outline will be sent home after the Easter break.

Important Reminders

- Read a text every night for 15 minutes. As you read, think about the narrative perspective, your opinion about certain events that take place in the story and the big idea/lesson of the text. 
-2-minute math drill this Thursday

Have a great week! 

Literacy update...keep those pages turning!

If your child is a confident reader, here are some ideas to extend understanding:

Relate

Relating to a text enables students to better identify with the text and its characters. They might relate on a personal level or they might be able to think of friends, family members or people in the media who might have experienced similar situations.

•This story reminds me of...

•The setting is just like...

•This character is just like me because...

•I can relate to the problem of the story because...

Reflect

Reflecting on a text helps students engage in higher-level thinking. They can consider what they have learned by considering the theme or message of the book, choices made by the author and characters. Discussing the text demonstrates that books are written for different purposes and audiences.

·         I wonder why the character...

·         I wonder why the author...

·         If I were a character...

·        If I were the author...

·        I think the big idea of the story is….

·        The lesson of the story is…

March 18-22 Update

Dear families,

In Language, we are continuing our unit on fables.  This week, students will begin brainstorming elements for their own fable. All students should be working on completing Spelling list 21 activity pages for this Thursday.

In Math, we will finish our unit on 2-D geometry. There will be a math test this Friday on everything taught in class.

In Social Studies, the grade 3 students will continue to explore the historical world of Pioneers in Canada.  This unit will focus on explaining how the early settlers valued, used and looked after natural resources; comparing aspects of life in early settler communities and present day communities; describing the major components of early settlement (education, blacksmith, church etc.)

The Grade 2 students will examine the properties of liquids and solids. The big ideas of this unit are: Materials that exist as liquids and solids have specific properties. Liquids and solids interact in different ways. Some liquids and solids can be harmful to us and the environment.

Important Reminders

- Read a text every night for 15 minutes. As you read, think about the narrative perspective, your opinion about certain events that take place in the story and the big idea/lesson of the text. 
-2-minute math drill every Friday
-Pizza Day this Friday

Have a great week!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

I hope everyone had an exciting and safe March break!  I look forward to see all the students back at school tomorrow.

 

March 4-8 update

Dear families,

In Language, we are beginning our unit on fables.  These timeless stories will help us delve into the magical world of fantasy while learning about morals, classical characters, and the paradigm of right and wrong.  This unit will help students understand things elements such as: plot, character, and setting.  After the March break, each student will compose their own fable and publish it with creative illustrations and narration.  All students should be working on completing Spelling list 20 activity pages for this Thursday.

In Math, we are learning about 2-D geometry and building tangram pictures with polygons.

In Social Studies, the grade 3 students will explore the historical world of Pioneers in Canada.  This unit will focus on explaining how the early settlers valued, used and looked after natural resources; comparing aspects of life in early settler communities and present day communities; describing the major components of early settlement (education, blacksmith, church etc.)

The Grade 2 students will begin a new Science unit on the properties of liquids and solids. The big ideas of this unit are: Materials that exist as liquids and solids have specific properties. Liquids and solids interact in different ways. Some liquids and solids can be harmful to us and the environment.

Important Reminders

- Read a text every night for 15 minutes. As you read, think about the narrative perspective, your opinion about certain events that take place in the story and the big idea/lesson of the text.  
-2-minute math drill every Friday

-Pizza Day this Friday

-Staff vs. Intermediate student volleyball this Thursday afternoon in the gym

Have a great week!