Week of April 29th - May 3rd

Dear Parents,

Earth Week was a great success! We had some excellent discussions about how we can help protect our earth and the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling. Students enjoyed creating their own reusable bags and making a pledge to help the earth.

Reminders:

There is no school on Wednesday, May 1st as it is Labour Day.

Students will be taking the math portion of the MAPs test in the morning on Tuesday, April 30. Please make sure that they get a good sleep on Monday night and arrive to school on time.

Save the date: On June 11th from 8:15-9:15a.m., Grade Three will host a Poetry Parent Share. We look forward to seeing you then!

This week begins on a Day 2.

Reading This week students will be researching their animal or planet and begin to prepare to present this learning. Students will choose how they want to synthesize and present their research to others.

Writing Students will synthesize what they have learned into paragraphs that will teach others about their topic.

Math Students will practice placing fractions between 0 and 1 on a number line. They will also practice putting fractions greater than one on a number line. Here is a blog with ideas to help students with their fact fluency practice at home. Check out the link !

Science Students will continue to investigate the forces acting on the Maglev train. They will look into how the Maglev can stay up even when gravity is pulling it down.

Week of April 29th. Please complete 2 activities and bring in to share on Friday, May 3rd.

Math: Use fractions when cooking. Draw or take pictures of the fractions in you used. For example, if you were sharing food, what fraction did you use? If you helped to bake and used the measuring cup, what fraction did you use?	Language Arts: Have your family read a poem, then read a few pages of a fiction text you have been reading. Compare and contrast how they are similar and different.	Language Arts: Write a letter to someone explaining the importance of Earth Week and looking after our earth.
Math: Practice elapsed time. Solve this problem: Mr. Morefield wakes up at 6:05 a.m. He walked to ISKL. It takes him 27 minutes to walk to school. He then eats his breakfast at school for 31 minutes. What time is it when he is finished with breakfast?	Earth and Space: Have a look at the stars. Take a picture of them using a phone or tablet. Next, magnify that picture. What do you notice? What are the differences between the two pictures? Write down your observations and compare and contrast the two pictures.	Other: Help your family make a meal. Try to make a family favorite or one that is a family recipe. (See math task for the next step.)

Remember: Reading is just what we do. It is expected each night.

Week of April 22nd to April 26th

Dear Parents,

We had a fantastic week of learning in Grade 3 this past week! Students were busy researching their animal or planet and explored the meaning of the denominator and numerator in a fraction.

This week is Earth Week. Students will be taking part in activities during morning meeting throughout the week and there will be an assembly on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Earth Week. Students are invited to wear green or blue on this day.

Get Out in Nature Challenge for Families

We invite all students and families to participate in our Earth Week Get Out Into Nature Challenge! It’s easy. Find a way to spend time in nature with your family during the week and on the weekend. Research shows spending time in nature is great for your physical and mental health and overall well being. Need ideas on how to get to nature in KL? Visit one of the city’s many parks, go for a family hike/walk, go to FRIM, or visit a garden. Children are naturally curious and love being outdoors so let your child take the lead…and enjoy!

Students have been commenting on other Grade 3 blogs and would love if you could comment on their blogs too. Have your child show you how.

Reminder: Students will be taking the literacy portion of the MAPs test in the morning on Friday, April 26. Please make sure they get a good night sleep on Thursday night and arrive at school on time.

Save the date: On June 11th from 8:15-9:15a.m, Grade Three will host a poetry celebration and end of year gathering. We look forward to seeing you then!

This week begins on: Day 5

Reading Students will continue to research their animal or planet adding a second animal or planet in order to use the skill of comparing and contrasting. They will continue to engage in discussions with others to help further synthesize information.

Writing Students will continue to develop their note-taking skills by comparing and contrasting and using “expert” words

Math Students will continue to practice partitioning shapes into equal parts. They will explain a unit fraction as part of a whole. They will represent/show different fractions and explain their representation.

Science Students will be looking into what makes the train fall and the concept of gravity. They will participate in experiments and make observations in order to develop and share their ideas.

Week of April 22nd. Please complete 2 activities and bring in to share on Friday, April 26.

Math: Show  ¾  in 4 different ways.	Language arts: Write a blog post about Earth week: What did you do during Earth Week? What do you plan to do going forward? Why is Earth Week important?	Language arts: Conduct research about something in our solar system other than a planet: dwarf planets, moons, International Space Station, comets, asteroids, etc.  Write down your notes in the home learning journal.
Math: Practice your division and multiplication facts (online, flashcards, games) Note to parents: It is important that continued consistent practice of both multiplication and division continues at home.	Earth and Space: Take two objects of two different weights. Lift them up to the same height and then drop them at the same time. What do you notice? Try other objects. Write your thoughts down in your journal.	Other: Draw/design your own made-up solar system. Does it have one star or two? How many planets? What do they look like? What else might be in your solar system? (asteroids, moons, comets, etc)

Remember: Reading is just what we do. It is expected each night.