​Week At A Glance January 22-26, 2018 Grade ¾ Classroom

Dear Parent/Guardian,

This week, students will be wrapping up their biography projects as we prepare to display them for other MAS students to view. We have been learning a lot about important people both past and present; please talk with them about what they have learned about biographies and some of the people we have explored. Also, please continue to watch for completed Numeracy and Literacy worksheets in Communication Bags; these can be kept at home.

Math Assessments will come home on Thursday. Once you have a look and discuss with your child, please sign and return them. All students are now working on telling time and the relationship between seconds, minutes,hours. Please take time to practice these skills at home.

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 22-  Choir & Drama. Book orders go home. Due Wednesday, Jan 31

Tuesday January 23 - Great Canadian Bagel. Intramurals.

Wednesday January 24 – Last day to register for MAD Science

Thursday January 25 – Hot lunch order forms are due; math assessments go home

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 are now working on new lists of words; copies can be found in the Communication Bag.

Numeracy- Practice math facts each night and have someone quiz you if possible. Practice estimating and measuring items around your home, using cm and a ruler. Practice telling time at home.

Areas of Focus for January 22-26, 2018

Writing- This week, students will wrap up our exploration of the genre of BIOGRAPHY. Students have been working in pairs to research a famous person and prepare a Biography Project to share with the class.

Word Work- Students are now working on new lists of words; copies can be found in the Communication Bag continue the Words Their Way program next week. Each day, students complete a different activity to enhance their understanding of words and letter patterns.

Numeracy- This week grade 3 students will begin  their exploration of how to tell time on standard clocks. Grade 4 students review these skills and investigate how to tell time on a 24 hour clock. All students are also working on measurement using cm and m.

Science- This week we continue our exploration of Structures and Materials. Students will explore what makes a strong structure, how a foundation works, and the parts of a building, through several hands-on activities and experiments.

Personal Wellness- Students will discuss and learn about the differences between communicable and non-communicable disease, and strategies for prevention. Please talk to your child about what they know about the proper handwashing technique and have them demonstrate for you.

Useful Homework Websites

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