Monday, October 9, 2017
Dear Families,
I hope you had a GREAT weekend and are ready for another terrific week in grade three! Happy Thanksgiving! The children are settling in nicely to our classroom routines that will guide us through the school year. I am very proud of the effort they have put forth so far! Thank you for all your support!
What we are learning:
In Balanced Literacy we will continue to work on building our routines for Literacy, which includes Read to Self, Work on Writing, and Word Work.
In Math, we will continue working on a unit on patterns. This includes identifying, extending, creating patterns, and describing pattern rules. Also working with numbers to 1000.
In Science, we are working on scientific inquiry – a way of learning about the natural world. (Exploring Soils).
In Social Studies, we are learning about the Province of New Brunswick.
Information Items/Dates to Remember:
· Math–A–Thon fundraiser – All money is due back Monday, October 16.
· Fire Prevention Week – October 8 – 14. Every Second Counts! Plan 2 Ways Out!
· Monday, October 9 – Thanksgiving Holiday.
· Monday, October 16 – School Picture Day! SMILE!
· Safe Schools Week – October 16-20. Safety drills during the week at school.
· It is very important that you label your child’s jackets, sweaters, coats, shoes, backpack, etc… to help us get lost items of clothing to their rightful owners! A lost and found box has been set up on the dance floor, so you can check there if your child has lost something.
· Just a reminder that the student fee of $45.00 is needed as soon as possible.
· Please note if there are any changes to your child’s afterschool arrangements, the school must have a note from you. Thank you for your cooperation!
· Children are encouraged to use their WITS at school and in their community!
· Fridays at GNMES are School Color Days. Everyone is encouraged to wear green and or blue or GNMES clothing to promote school spirit!
Homework
· Each week, your child will be bringing home books at his/her independent reading level (good fit books). Please make time each night to allow your child to read these to you. An important component of strengthening your child’s reading skills is regular home reading practice.
· For some fun math practice at home, look for patterns around your house and community with your child and continue to practice addition facts.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at school, send a note in your child’s communication bag, or send me an email.
J Mr. Linder (506)453-5429 gordon.linder@nbed.nb.ca