Hello Parents,
The provincial test is officially over for this year. Everything went off without a hitch and the students really enjoyed the three days. Thank you for the generous donations of snacks and drinks for the students. They were able to meet the demands of the test situation with enthusiasm and confidence. The students worked hard to demonstrate their knowledge gained over the last three years of school.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADE 3 !!!
As we are in the last 17 days of school there are a few dates of importance for you to be aware of:
Spring Concert for grades 1- 3 on Wed. June 4th. The concert begins at 6:30pm but children are expected to be in their classroom by 6:00pm sharp.
Track and Field meet at Centennial Park - June 5th
Pizza Lunch - Friday June 6th
Grade 4 White Elephant sale - June 17th
Play Day - June 20th
Lunch on the Lawn - June 25
So, it will be another busy month as we close out the 2007-2008 school year.
Thank you for your support throughout the year. It is much appreciated.
The Grade Three Team
Monday, June 2, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
May 5, 2008
Hello parents. We hope everyone enjoyed Springfest this year in spite of the rain. The committee did a terrific job organizing all of the events!
In the classroom, we are all working hard preparing the kids for the upcoming EQAO assessment. Please remember not to book any appointments during the last week of May. We are practising test questions with the help of our Math and Language consultants.
We are learning that a good math strategy includes a thorough ANSWER with organized PROOF and insightful supporting evidence - EXPLAIN. Ask your child about APE.
We are learning that a good reading or writing response includes a clear ANSWER using words from the question, providing PROOF from the text and EXTENDING with personal knowledge and clear inferences. Ask your child about APE.
In Science we are working on soils and plants. Some of the classes had a visit from the Scientist last week who gave and excellent overview of soils. Thank you to all the parent volunteers. We would appreciate it if you could donate a small flowering plant for our work on plants. Thank you.
We have been comparing and contrasting Urban and Rural Communities in Social Studies. We will soon be starting our research in the library and the classroom. The children will then compile their facts into a short report.
The grade three team wishes all moms a relaxing day on Sunday!!
In the classroom, we are all working hard preparing the kids for the upcoming EQAO assessment. Please remember not to book any appointments during the last week of May. We are practising test questions with the help of our Math and Language consultants.
We are learning that a good math strategy includes a thorough ANSWER with organized PROOF and insightful supporting evidence - EXPLAIN. Ask your child about APE.
We are learning that a good reading or writing response includes a clear ANSWER using words from the question, providing PROOF from the text and EXTENDING with personal knowledge and clear inferences. Ask your child about APE.
In Science we are working on soils and plants. Some of the classes had a visit from the Scientist last week who gave and excellent overview of soils. Thank you to all the parent volunteers. We would appreciate it if you could donate a small flowering plant for our work on plants. Thank you.
We have been comparing and contrasting Urban and Rural Communities in Social Studies. We will soon be starting our research in the library and the classroom. The children will then compile their facts into a short report.
The grade three team wishes all moms a relaxing day on Sunday!!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Calling all photographers!
All of you avid photographers out there...the LINK is looking for you!
To fill this year's LINK DVD with photos, they are looking for you to submit any shots you have taken on disc to the LINK folder in the office or send them via email to:
kb_laco@sympatico.ca
thank you
To fill this year's LINK DVD with photos, they are looking for you to submit any shots you have taken on disc to the LINK folder in the office or send them via email to:
kb_laco@sympatico.ca
thank you
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Happy Easter and Welcome Spring!
Have a wonderful Easter weekend with friends and family, we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday the 25th! Perhaps the Easter Bunny will bring the spring weather!
Coming soon...
Report cards will be coming home on April 1st. If you haven't heard from your child's teacher as of yet, an interview is not necessary at this time. Second term interviews are primarily for students at risk of losing their promotion.
Term Three begins in April and some math units the grade threes will be covering are Linear Measurement, Transitional Geometry, Data Management and Probability. Science will include Soil and Plants; while the social studies focus will be Urban and Rural Development. The language focus will be novels, fables, report writing and continued development of the APE (answer-prove-extend) technique.
EQAO has been booked for May 26-28. Please try not to schedule appointments for your child over this period so that he/she isn't having to make up part of the test at alternate times.
The LINK is looking for any and all photos that parents may have taken over the course of the year. They can be sent directly to the organizers online and hopefully we'll have lots of great memories!
Cheers!
Coming soon...
Report cards will be coming home on April 1st. If you haven't heard from your child's teacher as of yet, an interview is not necessary at this time. Second term interviews are primarily for students at risk of losing their promotion.
Term Three begins in April and some math units the grade threes will be covering are Linear Measurement, Transitional Geometry, Data Management and Probability. Science will include Soil and Plants; while the social studies focus will be Urban and Rural Development. The language focus will be novels, fables, report writing and continued development of the APE (answer-prove-extend) technique.
EQAO has been booked for May 26-28. Please try not to schedule appointments for your child over this period so that he/she isn't having to make up part of the test at alternate times.
The LINK is looking for any and all photos that parents may have taken over the course of the year. They can be sent directly to the organizers online and hopefully we'll have lots of great memories!
Cheers!
Monday, March 3, 2008
March Break is just around the corner (Mar 10th - 14th)
We hope everyone has a safe and restful March Break!
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday March 17th (St. Patrick's Day)
ROM Trip - March 20th
Good Friday - March 21st - no school
Easter Monday - March 24th - no school
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday March 17th (St. Patrick's Day)
ROM Trip - March 20th
Good Friday - March 21st - no school
Easter Monday - March 24th - no school
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Ms. I's and Ms. Perry's ROM TRIP
Students in Ms. I's and Ms. Perry's class will take a trip to the ROM on Thursday March 20th. Please watch for permission forms coming home this week (March 5th).
Please contact your teacher directly if you have further questions.
Please contact your teacher directly if you have further questions.
Scientist in the School - FRIDAY FEB 22
Students in Ms. Iafrate, Ms. Perry and Mrs. Bradshaw's classes enjoyed a half day experimenting with strong and stable structures. Here is a brief overview of the hands on activities the children had the opportunity to experience.
Under Construction - students developed a supporting framework (a structure), explored the importance of shape and design, strength and stability.
Bridges - students used a variety of different materials to test a load.
Arches, Barrel Vaults and Domes - students were introduced to these ancient structural elements, and had the chance to build their own. They learned what a "buttress" was used for.
Foundations - students investigated a variety of foundations that are used to keep a structure stable (Rock, Clay and Sand).
Tension and Compression - Tension and compression are key forces explaining how structures stay up and why they fall down. Students learned that tension is a pulling force and compression is a pushing force.
Our culminating task at the end of the session was to build a bridge using all that newspaper. Each group worked together to build a part of the bridge that would eventually hold a load of 40+ books! The children were amazed!
Thank-you to all parent volunteers and our grade 7 helpers!
Under Construction - students developed a supporting framework (a structure), explored the importance of shape and design, strength and stability.
Bridges - students used a variety of different materials to test a load.
Arches, Barrel Vaults and Domes - students were introduced to these ancient structural elements, and had the chance to build their own. They learned what a "buttress" was used for.
Foundations - students investigated a variety of foundations that are used to keep a structure stable (Rock, Clay and Sand).
Tension and Compression - Tension and compression are key forces explaining how structures stay up and why they fall down. Students learned that tension is a pulling force and compression is a pushing force.
Our culminating task at the end of the session was to build a bridge using all that newspaper. Each group worked together to build a part of the bridge that would eventually hold a load of 40+ books! The children were amazed!
Thank-you to all parent volunteers and our grade 7 helpers!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Ms. I's & Ms. Perry's Class Scientist in the School
We are looking for parent volunteers for Fri Feb 22/08 9:00 - 11:30 to help with the Scientist in the School program. If you are available to help - please let us know via your child's agenda.
Also - We need a mountain of newspaper for one of the activities. Please send any newspapers you may have at home into the school.
Thank-you!
Also - We need a mountain of newspaper for one of the activities. Please send any newspapers you may have at home into the school.
Thank-you!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Scientist in the School
Grade 3 - Scientist in the school program will be on Fri. Feb 22/08.
The focus will be on Strong and Stable Structures. Check with your teacher for details.
The focus will be on Strong and Stable Structures. Check with your teacher for details.
Skating at L.K.S. Rink
The rink is up and running and we are ready to skate! Your teacher will be sending home skating permission forms.
Please note that all students must wear a proper hockey helmet (no bike helmets will be allowed). Parent volunteers always welcome!
Please note that all students must wear a proper hockey helmet (no bike helmets will be allowed). Parent volunteers always welcome!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
P.A. Day and Family Day
Just a reminder that Friday Feb 15th is a P.A. Day for students. Teachers will be attending workshops. Monday Feb 18th is our new family day holiday; we hope you enjoy time with your family! See you on Tuesday Feb 19th.
Mr. Page's Health Block
Mr. Page will begin this terms health block on Feb. 11th. Students are not required to bring gym clothes on their scheduled gym days. This health program will run until Feb 25th.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Book Talk - Ms. I and Ms. Perry
Grade Three students will be presenting their "Book Talks" next week, beginning on Tuesday, January 29. A schedule will be set and sent home in the Friday Folders this week so that your child knows when he/she will be presenting. On the day of their presentation please ensure that your child brings their book and all related written work to school. Practising at home is a good idea! Thank you.
Friday, January 11, 2008
January News
Welcome Back! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful holiday gifts and cards, your thoughtfulness and generosity were very much appreciated. Many thanks.
Here is a brief overview of what we will be working on in the next few months...
Social Studies - continuing with the Early Settlers Unit
Science - finishing up Forces
Language-
In writing - letter writing, poetry, paragraphs, sentence structure, grammar and spelling
In reading - comprehension, focussing on "retell, relate, reflect" with reading materials, novel studies, reading groups and book talks (**More info on Book Talks was sent in the Friday Folders on Jan.11)
Math-multiplication and division - practise, practise, practise!
Also- area, perimeter, 2 and 3D geometry and addition/subtraction with 3 digits
Media - print advertising, could each child bring in one section of a newspaper to study in class
We look forward to more great work in 2008! Your grade three teachers.
Here is a brief overview of what we will be working on in the next few months...
Social Studies - continuing with the Early Settlers Unit
Science - finishing up Forces
Language-
In writing - letter writing, poetry, paragraphs, sentence structure, grammar and spelling
In reading - comprehension, focussing on "retell, relate, reflect" with reading materials, novel studies, reading groups and book talks (**More info on Book Talks was sent in the Friday Folders on Jan.11)
Math-multiplication and division - practise, practise, practise!
Also- area, perimeter, 2 and 3D geometry and addition/subtraction with 3 digits
Media - print advertising, could each child bring in one section of a newspaper to study in class
We look forward to more great work in 2008! Your grade three teachers.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Welcome Back!
Welcome to 2008! We hope everyone enjoyed safe and happy holidays.
Ms. Perry and Ms. Iafrate's grade threes will be visiting the Etobicoke Field Study Centre on Friday of this week. This trip goes rain or shine so please make sure your child is dressed in weather appropriate clothing - we will be outdoors most of our day! The children will need a pair of indoor shoes as well as a garbageless lunch- reusable containers all the way please!
"Book Talk" - All grade threes were asked to choose and begin reading a book about which they will be giving a "talk" in the class. Please don't worry about "due" dates, we will let you know when your child will be expected to present as the art portion of this project will be done in-class and will need to be completed first. Read your books carefully and thoroughly and write complete answers that will help you give your best presentation!
Ms. Perry and Ms. Iafrate's grade threes will be visiting the Etobicoke Field Study Centre on Friday of this week. This trip goes rain or shine so please make sure your child is dressed in weather appropriate clothing - we will be outdoors most of our day! The children will need a pair of indoor shoes as well as a garbageless lunch- reusable containers all the way please!
"Book Talk" - All grade threes were asked to choose and begin reading a book about which they will be giving a "talk" in the class. Please don't worry about "due" dates, we will let you know when your child will be expected to present as the art portion of this project will be done in-class and will need to be completed first. Read your books carefully and thoroughly and write complete answers that will help you give your best presentation!
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