mardi le 5 avril 2016
Dear Div 6 families,
This week in Language Arts, students are back into a routine with a dictée. New words and sentences were introduced today and students practice them once by writing them in their agendas and reading them out loud. They will practice their dictée again on Thursday, and the dictée this week is on Friday. In groups of two, one becomes the teacher and the other the student. Then they switch roles in practicing and correcting each other. Most students use mini chalk boards and chalk to practice their dictée (and some prefer paper and pencils). This helps them learn new vocabulary in a more fun and hands-on way. Students read on a daily basis and we will be finding a new term 3 weekly library visit towards the end of this week. Grade 2's are continuing a French novel study with Mme Rolston.
In English, grade 3's are handing in their Flat Stanley projects. They will also be continuing to read short stories and answering comprehension questions in full sentences. If time permits, the teacher will read some of Flat Stanley's other adventures that have been published as a whole series. Students are encouraged to borrow these short novels from the library!
In Math, grade 3 students are reviewing time, money, multiplication and fractions with the use of fun manipulatives such as mini-clocks, bingo, cards and foam pie pieces. If time permits, students will be given an introduction to calculating a perimeter. This is the part of our measurement unit for term 3. Grade 2's are continuing their program with Mme Rolston, which is reviewing addition strategies to 100 and starting subtraction to
100.
In combination with Art and Science, students are making owl art. Come see them in our classroom! Later this week, we will start to germinate seeds so that we can grow plants in the classroom using our rich worm bin soil. In Social Studies, we will soon be learning about local First Nations cultures with some visits of our Quadra Aboriginal liaison, Mrs Bourque. For example, we will soon be learning the art of listening and speaking by making creative talking sticks and talking about the importance of good communication.
Note your calendars that Friday is Twin Spirit day! If possible, please send a small (optional) cash donation to help raise money for local charity. Students care encouraged to find a friend at school to dress the same as.
Have a great week everyone,
Mme Garcin