​Week At A Glance January 8-12, 2018                                                         Grade ¾ Classroom

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome back from a lovely Christmas Break. Welcome to 2018! As we welcome back students, I’m excited to hear all about favorite presents and favorite holiday moments :) This week, please watch for completed worksheets in Communication Bags; these can be kept at home. Please see below for an explanation of what we will be working on this week in each subject area.

All grade 3 students are now working on multiplication facts; please look for the yellow study sheet in Communication Bags.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at shaneen.coes@nbed.nb.ca, or call 453-5422 to schedule a meeting.

Sincerely,  

Mrs. Coes

Important Dates

Monday, January 8- Milk order forms go home

Tuesday- Great Canadian Bagel hot lunch

Friday, January 12- Leo Hayes Clubs

Homework

The homework assigned is an extension of class instruction and meant for extra practice. Completed activities can be kept at home. However, if there is an activity you would like to share with me, please do so.  I will be checking reading logs throughout the week.

Reading- read aloud (even to yourself!) for 20 minutes each night. Complete the reading log each night. Remember to have it signed. Talk to your parents about what you are reading at school this week and what your current reading level is.

Word Work- Students will continue the Words Their Way program next week.

Numeracy- Practice math facts each night and have someone quiz you if possible. All grade 3 students are now working on multiplication facts; please look for the yellow study sheet in Communication Bags. Practice estimating and measuring items around your home, using cm and a ruler. Grade 3-Practice addition and subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers. Grade 4- Practice addition and subtraction of 3 and 4 digit numbers.

Areas of Focus for January 8-12, 2018

Writing- This week, students will begin their exploration of the genre of BIOGRAPHY. Students will work in pairs to research a famous person and prepare a Biography Project to share with the class. All work will be completed during class time.

Reading- Students will participate in Guided Reading groups based on their reading level. In our small groups, we will be learning more about how to read for information, and identifying the main idea in text.

Word Work- Students will continue the Words Their Way program next week.

Numeracy- This week we continue to investigate Addition and Subtraction.  In grade 3 this week, students will continue their focus on using strategies for addition/subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers. Students in grade 4 will continue to practice addition/subtraction of 3 and 4 digit numbers. All students will also review place value: Grade 3- to 1 000; Grade 4- to 10 000, and begin to explore fractions.

Science- This week we are learning about Structures and Materials. Students will explore what makes a strong structure, how a foundation works, and the parts of a building.

Personal Wellness- Students will complete activities that teach them more about how personal habits can contribute to improved health.

Useful Homework Websites

Please see previous Week At A Glance Postings on the school website for full list of sites.

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