📚 We had so much fun celebrating literacy week! Here are some of the highlights:
- Reading under the stars in blanket forts with flashlights
- Reading in tents at camp read
- Dressing up like our favourite book characters
- Having Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Black as special guest readers
- Reading with our families and friends 😊
📖 In Math, we practiced adding with base ten blocks. We used both the hands-on blocks, as well as drawing them on whiteboards. The students were able to apply their previous knowledge of place value which helped them to quickly catch on to this strategy. We have started learning how to regroup when we add as well. If we have a group of 10 ones, we know that we need to regroup them for 1 ten. We also know that a group of 10 tens need to be regrouped for 1 hundred.
📷 There are more pictures of us playing math games on the class website here: https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/pictures.html
🎸 In Science, students shared their amazing sound gadget instrument projects. Everyone had the opportunity to present their sound gadget to the class and explain how they made it, what materials they used and why, as well as how it makes sound, changes pitch, and changes volume. It was wonderful to see the pride the kiddos had towards their hard work and creativity. Thank you for all of your support at home with hot glue guns, etc. Our projects are being proudly displayed above our cubbies for now.
📷 See photos of our sound gadget instrument projects on the class website here: https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/pictures.html
🌏 In Social, we have immersed ourselves in everything India! We went on many virtual field trips throughout India using Google Maps. We enjoyed the beautiful views of the Himalaya Mountains and the Taj Mahal. We also explored cities and schools to see how life In India compares and contrasts to life in Canada. We enjoyed some delicious roti, which is a special fried flatbread used in many traditional Indian dishes. It was delicious! 😍
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
❄ January
Monday Jan 28 - Munchalunch - Hot Dogs
Wednesday Jan 30 - Home Reading Goal Agenda Check
January Home Reading Goal: 300 Nights as a Class
💘 February
Friday Feb 1 - Home Reading Pajama Party (if we reach our goal)
Thursday Feb 7 - Family Movie Night @ 6:00 pm - School Gym - Admission by Donation
Friday Feb 8 - PLC Friday - No School for Students
Monday Feb 11 - Munchalunch - Taco Time
Wednesday Feb 13 - Scholastic Book Orders Due
Thursday Feb 14 - Valentine's Day Card Exchange & Class Party
Monday Feb 18 - Family Day - No School
Monday Feb 25 - Munchalunch - Boston Pizza
Wednesday Feb 27 - Pink Shirt Day
📰 Stay tuned for February information notes to be sent home next week as we transition into February! Included will be a February class calendar, new home reading goal information, Scholastic book orders, and a class name list for Valentines cards!
💻 3F Class Website Quick 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
📅 Newsletters & Class Calendars - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/newsletters.html
📷 Class Photos - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/pictures.html
I am so grateful for the enthusiasm and excitement that exudes from the students of 3F on a daily basis! We truly have an amazing crew of kids in our room.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thank you & take care!