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September 18-September 22

Dear Families,

 I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for another busy week in grade 3!  The children are settling in nicely to the classroom and are learning the procedures, expectations and routines that will guide us through the school year.  I am very proud of the effort they have put forth so far! 

What we are learning:

This week we will be continuing to learn about increasing patterns as well as playing games to help reinforce our knowledge of math facts. On Wednesday the students will begin flexible math groups where your child will be taught math concepts based on their specific needs with other students at their level. In literacy we are reviewing reading and spelling strategies to help us during read to self, read to someone, word work and work on writing. During writer’s workshop we focusing on poetry. We are using students writing as mentor texts and writing our own free verse poems. We have been focusing on important people in our lives as well as special places.

Information Items/Dates to Remember:

·        1/2 day for students on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 due to an afternoon professional development meeting for teachers. An exact time for dismissal will be announced as the date gets closer.

·        Terry Fox walk will take place Thursday, September 28^th. Please make sure your child is dressed properly for the weather that day.

·        Please send in the $45 student fee ASAP. Students school supplies have already been purchased.

·        Popcorn is available for purchase every Tuesday and Thursday for $2

 Homework

·        Read ‘good fit’ books every night

·        Practice math facts daily

 As always if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call me at school, send a note home in your child’s communication bag, or send me an email. 

J Mrs. Kilburn                                    (506)453-5429                      amanda.kilburn@nbed.nb.ca