Homework

Read for 20 minutes

Spelling and Poetry are due tomorrow

Math homework 

grade 3 - workbook page 27 #1-3

grade 4 - workbook page 30 #1-3

Lego/Robotics form due Wed. If interested 

Scholastic due Tues. If interested

Curriculum Update

Writing – We are currently planning our Realistic Fiction stories.  Using a story arc, we are working on building in the key components to a fictional story: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.  

Exposition (Introduction) - The background information that is needed to understand the story is provided, such as the main character, the setting, the basic conflict, and so forth.

Rising Action - Is a series of events and actions that move the story to a climax.  Each event builds up and creates more tension and suspense. 

Climax - The turning point in the story.

Falling Action - The conflict unravels with the main character either winning or losing.

Resolution - The end of the story.

Reading – We have starting Literature Circles.  Each student in a group has a different job, which changes each day.  These jobs are Art Director, Connector Director, Discussion Director, Summary Director, and Wild and Crazy Word Finder.  The reason why each student has a specific job is so they have analyzed the text in a different way and when the group meets, they all have something to be the expert on and discuss their findings.  By doing Literature Circles, students are able to practice visualizing, making connections, asking thick, juicy questions, summarizing, and learning new and interesting words.  Also, students can develop their voice in a small group setting and develop their presentation skills.

Math – We are starting a new unit very shortly on Addition and Subtraction with and without regrouping.  Grade 3 will be adding and subtracting 3-digit whole numbers and Grade 4 will be adding and subtracting 4-digit whole numbers.  In this unit, we will be learning many strategies to solve problems that involve addition and subtraction.  Some of the strategies we will use are number lines, using manipulatives, and mental math.

Health – We are learning about Healthy Choices regarding food.  We have completed a food journal, which we sorted into food groups to see if we are making healthy food choices.  Using the Canadian Food Guide, we created a food poster that represents a balanced meal with all four food groups.  Our current project is making a group commercial to target Grade 3 and 4 students on the reasons why it is important to eat healthy.

Spelling - A quick reminder that our spelling activities have changed to add variety and renew interest.

Spelling Homework Menu

Mmm… delicious!

___* Write your spelling words in reverse ABC order

___* Write sentences for each spelling word

___* Write your words 3x each in different colors 6.

___* Write a story using at least 5 of your spelling words

___* Sort the words by vowels or syllables

___* Cut the words out of magazines and newspapers and make a collage

___* Write a poem using half of your words

___* Make a set of flashcards to help study your words

___* Write your spelling words with consonants in one colour and vowels in another colour

___* Draw a picture of each spelling word

___* Design something in the “Wordle” website: www.wordle.net

___* Write each word in special letters (bubbly, squiggly, block, etc.)

___* Write a synonym or antonym for each word

___* Write your spelling words and circle the blends, underline the digraphs (ch, sh, wh, th, ph)

___* Write your words in shapes

___* Write your words in a pyramid

Updates

Homework:
Read for 20 minutes - please fill out your reading log!

Poetry and Spelling due Friday

There will be a Math Test tomorrow.  You can review the pages we were using to study in class
Grade 3 Pg. 191 #1-6, Pg. 188 #1-7, and Pg. 190 #1-4

Grade 4 Pg. 205 #1-6, Pg. 202 #1-7, and Pg. 204 #1-5

Grade 4 Science: Do Chart from handout

Updates:

Homework:

Read for 20 minutes

Spelling ONLY due Thursday (spelling words were given out in class for Grade 3 and Grade 4)

Grade 3's - Pioneer Village Field Trip on Wednesday - Make sure to dress for the weather and bring a lunch.

Grade 4's Part 2 of Winter Electives This Friday

Updates

Homework:

Read for 20 minutes

Check out our new side pages -------------------------------------------------------------------------->
There is a Math problem for both Grade 3 and Grade 4.  If you would like to have a little extra practice this is the place for you!  I will add several questions for each unit we do in Math.  Enjoy!


Grade 4's:

Dear Parents and Students,

Our first Winter Electives outing is TOMORROW.  Please be reminded of the following:

1. The trip will start before, and go past, Rick Hansen Public School’s regular school hours.  The buses will depart Rick Hansen Public School at 8:30 a.m. (sharp) and return around 4:30 p.m.  You will have to make arrangements for your child’s safe transportation to and from the school.
2. Students going to Snow Valley are asked to be at the school no later than 8:20 a.m. They are to meet at the front of the school.
3. Students are asked to dress appropriately as they will be outside in the cold for most of the trip.  Clothing that will keep them warm and dry should be packed.  
4. Students may pack a lunch or bring money to purchase one at Snow Valley.
5. Lockers are not available at the ski resort, so we ask that any valuables be left at home.

Updates

Homework:

Read for 20 minutes

Poetry is due TOMORROW

Grade 4 Social Studies - What is a refraction? due tomorrow

Scholastic is due tomorrow if interested.

Grade 4's:

Dear Parents and Students,

Our first Winter Electives outing will be this Thursday.  Please be reminded of the following:

1. The trip will start before, and go past, Rick Hansen Public School’s regular school hours.  The buses will depart Rick Hansen Public School at 8:30 a.m. (sharp) and return around 4:30 p.m.  You will have to make arrangements for your child’s safe transportation to and from the school.
2. Students going to Snow Valley are asked to be at the school no later than 8:20 a.m. They are to meet at the front of the school.
3. Students are asked to dress appropriately as they will be outside in the cold for most of the trip.  Clothing that will keep them warm and dry should be packed.  
4. Students may pack a lunch or bring money to purchase one at Snow Valley.
5. Lockers are not available at the ski resort, so we ask that any valuables be left at home.

Updates:

Homework:

Read for 20 minutes

Poetry due WEDNESDAY (no Spelling this week because it is a short week and Thursday is Grade 4 Winter Electives)

Scholastic is due Wednesday if interested

If you have not handed in your Health Food Journal, please submit those tomorrow!

Updates

Homework:
Reading for 20 minutes

If you did not hand in spelling and/or poetry Thursday please hand it in tomorrow.

Health - Food Journal due Monday

Grade 4 Social Studies - finish Greece highlighting and chart (due Monday)

Dear Grade 4 Parents,

Our Winter Electives scheduled for tomorrow have been canceled on account of the extreme temperatures and wind chills. The weather network is calling for 56 km/h winds. This will make for very uncomfortable and potentially dangerous skiing/tubing conditions.

The trip has been rescheduled to Friday, January 23rd. Tomorrow will be a regular (Day 5) school day.

The activities chosen for Outing #1 will now take place on Thursday, January 15th. And the activities chosen for Outing #2 will now take place on Friday, January 23rd.

If this change raises any concerns or creates any issues, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Updates

Homework
Read 20 minutes
Spelling and Poetry due Thursday

Health - Food Journal due Monday

Grade 4 Social Studies - Complete Egypt chart


Grade 4's:

Dear Parents and Students,

Our first Winter Electives outing will be this Friday.  Please be reminded of the following:

1. The trip will start before, and go past, Rick Hansen Public School’s regular school hours.  The buses will depart Rick Hansen Public School at 8:30 a.m. (sharp) and return around 4:30 p.m.  You will have to make arrangements for your child’s safe transportation to and from the school.
2. Students going to Snow Valley are asked to be at the school no later than 8:20 a.m. They are to meet at the front of the school.
3. Students are asked to dress appropriately as they will be outside in the cold for most of the trip.  Clothing that will keep them warm and dry should be packed.  
4. Students may pack a lunch or bring money to purchase one at Snow Valley.
5. Lockers are not available at the ski resort, so we ask that any valuables be left at home.

Welcome Back!

Homework:
Read for 20 minutes
Spelling and Poetry are due Thursday

Health - Food Journal is due on Monday, January 12 - Students need to log all the food they eat for the entire week.

Grade 4 Social Studies - highlight Egypt information


Grade 4 Message:

Dear Parents and Students,

Our first Winter Electives outing will be this Friday.  Please be reminded of the following:

1. The trip will start before, and go past, Rick Hansen Public School’s regular school hours.  The buses will depart Rick Hansen Public School at 8:30 a.m. (sharp) and return around 4:30 p.m.  You will have to make arrangements for your child’s safe transportation to and from the school.
2. Students going to Snow Valley are asked to be at the school no later than 8:20 a.m. They are to meet at the front of the school.
3. Students are asked to dress appropriately as they will be outside in the cold for most of the trip.  Clothing that will keep them warm and dry should be packed.  
4. Students may pack a lunch or bring money to purchase one at Snow Valley.
5. Lockers are not available at the ski resort, so we ask that any valuables be left at home.