Monday, October 16, 2017
Dear Families,
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for another great week in grade three!
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 (Words Their Way).
In Math, we will be working on Math Daily 3 – Math with Someone, Math by Myself, and Math in Writing.
In Science, we are working on scientific inquiry – a way of learning about the natural world. (Investigating and Exploring Soils).
In Social Studies, we are learning about the Province of New Brunswick. Learning how to describe the Atlantic Region.
Information Items/Dates to Remember:
Math–A–Thon fundraiser money is due back Monday, October 16.
· Monday, October 16 – School Picture Day! SMILE!
· Safe Schools Week – October 16-20.
· Tuesday – Lockdown Drill.
· Wednesday – School Evacuation Drill.
· Thursday – Fire Drill.
· Friday – Bus Evacuation Drill.
· Children are encouraged to use their WITS at school and in their community!
(W - Walk Away, I – Ignore, T – Talk it Out, and S – Seek Help.
· Fridays at GNMES are School Color Days. Everyone is encouraged to wear green and or blue or GNMES clothing to promote school spirit!
· Tuesday, October 24, Professional Learning Day for Teachers. Early Dismissal at 11:00 am for students.
· Saturday, October 28 – Howl Fest at GNMES from 4:00-6:00.
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. Make sure to focus on comprehension, having your child understanding what is being read.
· For some math practice at home with your child continue to practice addition and subtraction facts or play a math game.
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