Monday, November 6, 2017
Dear Families,
I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for another wonderful week in grade 3!
What we are learning:
In Balanced Literacy we will continue to work on Literacy, which includes Read to Self, Work on Writing, and Word Work – Words Their Way (new words will be sent home today).
In Math, we will be working on Math Daily 3 – Math with Someone, Math by Myself, and Math in Writing. Make sure to practice addition and subtraction math facts at home.
In Science, we are working on scientific inquiry – a way of learning about the natural world. Investigating and Exploring Soils – Does soil absorb water? How does soil change when it is wet?
In Social Studies, we are learning how to describe the Atlantic Region. (Bodies of Water, Landforms, Vegetation, and Climate).
Information Items/Dates to Remember:
· Please note if there are any changes to your child’s afterschool arrangements, the school must have a note from you. Thank you for your cooperation!
· Fridays at GNMES are School Color Days. Everyone is encouraged to wear green and or blue or GNMES clothing to promote school spirit.
· It is very important that you label your child’s jackets, sweaters, coats, shoes, backpack, etc… to help us get lost items of clothing to their rightful owners! A lost and found box is set up on the dance floor, so you can check there if your child has lost something.
· School Picture Retakes – Tuesday, November 7.
· Professional Learning Day – Friday, November 10. No School for students.
· Remembrance Day Holiday Observed – Monday, November 13. No School for students.
· Report Cards sent home on Monday, November 20.
· Parent Teacher Interviews – Friday, November 24. No School for students.
Homework
· Each week, your child will be bringing home books at his/her independent reading level (good fit books). Please make time each night to allow your child to read these to you. An important component of strengthening your child’s reading skills is regular home reading practice. Make sure to focus on comprehension, having your child understanding what is being read.
· For some fun math practice at home with your child, play a math game and continue to practice addition and subtraction math facts.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at school, send a note in your child’s communication bag, or send me an email.
J Mr. Linder (506)453-5429 gordon.linder@nbed.nb.ca