Happy October! Today we welcomed a new month by creating beautiful pastel pumpkins during our art time. We learned how to layer and blend different colours to give our pumpkins texture and dimension. Everyone was very proud of their pumpkin! 🎃
📊 Math - This week, we have continued to work on our graphing skills. Students are increasing their ability to accurately organize data into a graph and explain their observations about the data.
📝 Language Arts - During our literacy time, we are continuing to focus on daily reading, writing, and grammar skills. We practice daily reading in many ways - reading to self, reading in small groups (book clubs), listening to reading (read alouds), and working on reading comprehension skills as we read. At this point in time, there will not be a formal reading log for tracking nightly reading, however daily home reading is still strongly encouraged. Just 20 minutes a night will make a massive difference over the course of a school year. If you think your child would benefit from recording their nightly reading minutes, I recommend using the school calendar pages in the student agenda for a simple tracking option. I appreciate any and all reading support you can provide at home!
🌏 Social Studies - We used our mapping skills to design our very own unique and creative "Imagination Islands" this week! Ask your child about their island and what they decided to include in their key/legend.
✔️ Friendly Reminder - School Engage Online Forms Due
There are still a few families in our class who have not logged in and updated their digital forms. These very important forms are required so students can have access to their Google accounts, take part in photos, and so we have the most up to date contact information. Please log in to your Parent PowerSchool account.
https://powerschool.gppsd.ab.ca/public/home.html
From PowerSchool, you must click the link to School Engage to access forms for your students. Please note that this program works much better on a laptop or desktop computer. If you are having issues with your log in, please contact the school office at 780-532-1321 or email at [email protected].
📷 School Picture Day Schedule
*3F will have our photos taken on Monday, October 5th.
👕 Riverstone School Clothing Orders - Due October 31st
https://riverstoneschool2020.itemorder.com/sale
Parent Council can assist with any questions you may have.
Parent Council Email - [email protected]
📚 Scholastic Book Orders
This month’s Scholastic Reading Club flyers are now available!
This year, there is one all-ages flyer that will be sent home monthly and the rest of the selections will be located online.
Online Scholastic Digi-Flyer - www.scholastic.ca/rc/digiflyer
Order Online - www.scholastic.ca/clubshop
3F Class Order Code - RC174436
Families receive free shipping to their homes on online orders over $35!
Your order helps our classroom earn free books and resources! Thank you for supporting your child’s reading success both at home and in the classroom!
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
🎃 October
Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th - Picture Day
-3F Picture Day will be on Monday Oct 5th.
Friday 9th - School Spirit Day - Wear School Colours & Ravens Gear
Monday 12th - Thanksgiving - No School
Friday 23rd - PL Friday - No School for Students
Monday 26th - Munchalunch - McDonalds
-Order Link: munchalunch.com/schools/riverstone
Saturday 31st - Happy Halloween!
💻 3F Class Website Links - Please check regularly for updates:
📆 Class Info & Important Dates - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/class-info.html
📝 Blog Posts (Archived Email Updates) - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/blog
📷 Class Photos - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/photos.html
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 😊