Problem solving and Projects

The past few weeks students have been involved in projects, meant to foster imagination, teamwork, and build relationships among students. We have created thugs out of Lego, k'nex, art supplies, and today we used tin foil and pipe cleaners.

We have also been focussing on problem solving in math, with partners, and it has been very challenging for students. I am so proud to see them persevere through difficult problems, and it is so rewarding when they finally reach the answer!

As we approach the time of year when report cards will be sent home, please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss the progress of your child. I am happy to meet with families, send home work, and answer any questions you may have.

Reminder that picture retakes are November 18.

Actors and Scientists

This week we were busy exploring plants! We looked closely at roots and are talking about the differences between fibrous and tap roots.

 We also had a guest artist work with us this week. Through drama and role playing, we are exploring topics such as body language, feelings, friendship, and conflict resolution.

We are exited to have her back next week to wrap things up!

Next week, library books are due on Tuesday.

Have a great weekend!

All About Soil

This week we have been digging deep while learning about soil and its composition. We collected samples from around thee school and analyzed them. We have been learning about the types of rock found in soil, and what soil is made of.

We also shared our class smile at our assembly on Monday, so everyone knows what is special about Room 12!

This week we also learned a new part to a math game, in which students are expected to record number sentences as an assessment piece.

Important dates for next week...

No school Monday 😊🍗

Field trip on Tuesday October 13 

Smile off!

We had such a great week this week! After reading the book "One of Those Days" by Amy Krause Rosenthal, we were inspired to write our own book, and measure our smiles. The book is about a whole bunch of terrible days, so our book is about a whole bunch of super awesome days! We want to try and remember that even if we are having a bad day, to try and stay positive.
Then we measured all of our smiles, and added them up to find out how big our classroom smile was. It is 154 cm. long! Ashton had the biggest smile measuring in at 9 cm. We have challenged room 11 to a smile off, and are hoping the whole school will get to do this awesome activity.

In Math we continue to work on patterns. We have looked at time, symmetry, and 2D shapes. We are also working in more focussed math fact groups.

In Science we investigated soil, and learned about the difference between humus and hummus. Next week we will collect several soil samples and look at the differences.

In Social Studies we focussed on rights, responsibilities, needs and wants. After looking at some images of children around the world who do not have their basic needs met, the class is interested in sponsoring a child from another country, in lieu of the Christmas gift I would usually purchase for them. So I will look in to this and have more details posted soon.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Tuesday, October 6       Assembly at 9 a.m     Early dismissal at 3:10
Thursday, October 8      Library books due

Toonies for Terry

What a great day for our Terry Fox run! Thank you to everyone who donated towards cancer research, as a class we raised $34.00!!

This week we continued to work on patterns, and also began working on telling time, adding up sums of money, math facts, and learning some dice games for math work stations.

In Daily 5 we have started Work on Writing and Listen to Reading. We will begin Word Work at the beginning of October.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR NEXT WEEK...

Library books due Wednesday September 30

All warmed up after our Terry Fox run

One of Those Days

We have been working with our speech pathologist, Mrs.Mitchell, on a class book and project. We were inspired by the book "One of Those Days" by Amy Krause Rosenthal. In the book, the main character experiences a wide variety of one of those days...when things just don't go your way.

We decided to put a spin on the title, and while keeping the exact same words, we are creating a book about "One of Those Days!" (Insert jazz hands here 👐).

Our class book will be filled with examples of super awesome days, so hopefully we can learn to turn negative experiences into a positive one, and remember that every cloud has a silver lining.

Fabulous First Week!

It has been a great full first week, getting to know all of my new students. It's always nice to see some familiar faces, as well as welcome our new students to our school and class. We have been busy getting routines and procedures set up, and learning the expectations of our classroom together.

We have been building our stamina during Daily 5 and working on Read to Self. Hopefully reading groups will be up and running in the next week or so.

 Busy at the puzzle table. We have had a few discussions on different ways to work on solving the puzzle together, as everyone has a different strategy.

In math, we have been focussing on patterns. Grade 3's will begin working on growing, shrinking, and number patterns. Grade 2's will continue to work on more complicated repeating patterns, as well as number patterns.

As a class, we have created 5 rules...

1. Respect yourself and do your best.

2. Respect the environment.

3. Listen to who is speaking.

4. Respect and be kind to others.

5. Be safe

REMINDERS FOR NEXT WEEK:

Library books are due Tuesday.

Early dismissal is Tuesday. Students will be dismissed at 3:10 from their classrooms.