Reading: Character
Studies
We have started our next Reading Unit called
Character Studies and are deep into Because of Winn Dixie. We’ve been learning that good readers notice
how a new character talks and acts and gets to know a character as a friend. We will learn to follow a character’s journey
and eventually be comparing and contrasting characters across books
Writing
Strategies: Changing
the World/Opinion Writing Unit continues.
We’ve worked on finding and solving problems both large and small and
just last week wrote letters to our librarian to persuade her to purchase a
favourite book series. I must admit they had some convincing arguments! We will
continue with this type of writing for February introducing the OREO format: Opinion, Reasons, Examples,
Opinion (restated)/brave bold thesis statements/ consider your audience
Math: We’ve
finished skip counting and continue a weekly practise of basic facts and have
started multiplication! In Grade 3 kids need to know their times tables facts
to 5X5. We are learning that if we can
skip count, we can learn our facts quickly! We know the parts of a
multiplication equation including the terms product and factors and talked
about the identity property which tells us that any number times 1 is just
itself!
Science:
Looking at Lethbridge Project! We are becoming Engineers for our Building With a
Variety of Materials unit. We were lucky to have had Abby Slovak, Land
Development Manager for the City of Lethbridge come to our school to talk about
some of the inspiration, criteria, costs, and constraints of building in
Lethbridge followed this week by Jessie Potrie, the architect who helped design
Coalbanks Elementary. He will present some inspiring designs and share some 3D
models of his work to get the kids excited about their own building projects. The
kids are doing their surveys this week to find out what type of building is most
needed on the west side. The surveys will help them narrow down their choices
and help them come up with their number one building choice. There will be a letter coming home soon asking
for materials to build the final project. We will be drawing up blueprints in
the next 2-3 weeks and construction will be underway soon!
Social:
Traditions and Celebrations in all 4 countries continues! We have created some
Peruvian Llama art pieces and are finishing our Tunisian Doors this week. We
learned that Arabic and French are the primary languages in Tunisia and that
much of the architecture (arched doorways) comes from Roman influence. We know
that Diwali is a popular celebration in India and we created some traditional
henna hand art which is often used at weddings and other special days. Ukraine
had many traditions similar to Canada including Christmas and Easter. The kids
will be having an open book quiz soon to review and solidify all the traditions
and celebrations we have learned about.
Word Work
Themes: Valentines Day
7 Sacred Teachings: Peace
Skating Fieldtrip: Thanks to
those who have already volunteered to supervise at NCSC arena for skating on
Feb. 14th . We are in need of a few more so please return the bottom
of the included form if you are able to help out, or email/Dojo me! Thanks so
much!
Important
Dates to Remember in February!
Feb 1 – World Read Aloud Day! We chose a Groundhog
theme!
Feb 7 – Wear a Sweater Day! / Booster Juice Day!
Feb 11 - Hot Lunch order
Deadline
Feb 14 – Skating to NCSC /Crazy Hair Day/Assembly
12:30/V-day party!
Feb 18 - No School
Family Day
Feb 19-22 No School- Reading Week & Teacher’s
Convention
Feb 26 - Hot Lunch
Grades 1, 2, 3
Feb 27 – Pink Shirt Day
Thanks to our volunteers who are sending treats for
our Valentines Day Party on the afternoon of Feb. 14th. Emma Dieser is sending cheese and
crackers and Patrick Bible is sending a fruit tray with dip. Thanks to Jace Mitchell for sending the veggie tray with dip. Please
dojo if you are able to help out 😊 Thanks also to Sydney Conrad who is bringing juice boxes and Emmy Brausse Elgie who is bringing paper plates! Thanks so much for helping out!
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