Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and are enjoying 2018 so far! I was so excited to see all of the kiddos Monday morning and hear all about their wonderful winter breaks! We have been getting back into the groove of things this week. Here are some quick updates about what we are learning and what is coming up this month!
📚 Learning Updates
Language Arts - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/language-arts.html
During our daily literacy time, we are always busy working on our word sort tasks, cursive letter formation, reading skills, and creative writing. This week, we have been writing all about winter break and new years goals while continuing to focus on adding interesting details and enhancing our word choice. We loved getting back in the library to choose new books to dive into!
Math - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/math.html
We will be mainly focusing on solving various levels of addition and subtraction questions, including 2-digit and 3-digit equations using a variety of strategies.
Science - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/science.html
We are wrapping up our hearing and sound unit by creating sound gadgets! We made pan flutes as a class and an example of our process using the project format was sent home on Monday. The green copy is a blank project package for your child's instrument that they will be designing at home. I have uploaded extra electronic copies of these on our class website as well. I look forward to seeing all of the creative ideas! Please let me know if you have any questions or require any support.
Click this link to see some photos of our class building our pan flutes:
https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/pictures.html
Social Studies - https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/social.html
This month we will be studying India! Our class will be taking virtual field trips using google maps and viewing various photos and videos about life in India. We will spend our social studies time focusing on many interesting aspects of India, including the Taj Mahal, land, climate, fashion, food, music, dance, festivals, celebrations, and transportation. If you or anyone you know would like to come in and share about the culture of India, please let me know!
📆 Important Upcoming Dates - January
https://grade3ferguson.weebly.com/class-info.html
Monday 15th - Munchalunch - Subway
Thursday 18th - Book Orders Due (online, cheque, or cash)
Friday 19th - PLC Day - No School for Students
Monday 22nd - Sound Gadget Projects Due
Thursday 25th - Dress as your Favourite Book Character Day
Friday 26th - Family Literacy Day
Monday 29th - Munchalunch - Taco in a Bag
Tuesday 30th - Home Reading Goal Agenda Check
-Junior ATB Financial Literacy Grade 3 Session @ Lunch
Wednesday 31st - Home Reading Pajama Party Reward
(If we meet our class goal of 300 nights all together)
📖 Scholastic Book Orders
Reminder: Online option, cheque, and cash are all accepted.
This month's orders will be due Thursday January 18th.
*Bonus Points Update - In just 4 months of orders, we are been able to accumulate enough bonus points to earn lots of brand new books for our classroom library (based on student interest and popular demand) and 2 K'Nex Building Kits!!! Your contributions to our classroom book orders are extremely appreciated!
Thank you & take care! 😊