October 27th- November 10th Update

 Dear Families,

In Math, the grade 3's will be learning about various types of graphs such as pictographs, bar graphs and circle graphs (Data Management). The focus of this unit is on creating and analyzing the various data displayed on graphs. In grade 3, students will learn about the vertical and horizontal axes. They will also learn how to use and justify various scales (2, 5, and 10).  There will be a math test on Monday November 10^th.

In Language, we will focus our writing on the topic of Halloween. Currently, the students are learning about the use of adjectives and verbs to help make writing more descriptive. They will spend this week developing a Halloween poem.  We are also continuing our unit on letter writing. In November, the students will be writing a sensory Peace poem as the virtue of the month will be Peacemaking.  

Important Reminders

-Please ensure all clothing items are labelled

-All spelling practice pages are due on Friday

- Scientist in the School visit on Monday November 3^rd (Forces causing Movement)

-Pioneer Village field trip will be on Monday December 8^th 

Just a note about Raz Kids: Students are encouraged to visit the site as part of our school’s literacy initiative. However, students do not need to be on the program for longer than 20 minutes/daily. Time spent on Raz Kids can be documented in your child’s weekly reading log. Thank you for helping reinforce the importance of reading and comprehension at home!

Have a great two weeks everyone!

Starry Night- A grade 3 perspective

Take a look at some of the Hero projects-Great job grade 3's!

October 6th-20th Update

Dear Families,

Here is an overview of the next two weeks inside room 310:

In Mathematics, the students are learning about Numeration (Chapter 2). In grade 3, students will learn how to: represent 3-digit numbers in a variety of ways, round, compare and order 3-digit numbers, use ordinal numbers and count money.   The symbol > means greater than (the symbol < means less than). Example: 5 > 3 or 555 > 333

In Language, we will be reading non-fiction texts about natural forces and write about everyday heroes around us. Students will also learn how to write a proper paragraph and the stages of the writing process. This week’s spelling focus is list 5. Next week’s spelling focus will be list 6. Just a reminder, the weekly spelling pages are due on Friday. As well, students should be reading every evening for at least 15 minutes and recording their read pages in the reading log. Keep those pages turning boys and girls!

In Science, the students will continue to learn about Forces causing Movement. The big ideas of the unit are: - There are several types of forces that cause movement - Forces cause objects to speed up, slow down or change direction - Forces in nature (wind, water) can have a large impact of humans and the environment. There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday October 10th on some important terms for this unit of study.

In Religion, we will discuss the topic of charity and learn about the Rosary.

Thank you for your ongoing support and many Blessings this Thanksgiving season.

Sincerely,
Ms. Bertone

Important Reminders:
-Please initial your child’s agenda each evening to ensure homework completion
-Our class can use some tissue boxes
 -October 22nd is Picture Day
 -November 3rd: Scientist in the School visit for our class