Weekly Update - October 3 - 6

Hello Families,

This week we have been focusing specifically on place value and ordering of numbers, editing and revising written work, and continuing with our Wishtree novel study which connects to plant learning and building. 

It is important to note that the new mathematics curriculum includes numbers up to 100,000 for grade 3 students, and place value with decimal numbers for grade 4 students. This is a jump in expectations in comparison to the former Program of Studies. 

Math Game 

This weeks math game was Place Value Yahtzee. Room 3 really enjoyed this game, I have uploaded it onto Google Classroom if you would like to play at home. 

Article Writing 

Students took their plans from the previous week and created their own news article about the Terry Fox Run or assembly. Once their rough draft was complete they used COPS and success criteria to edit their work (ask your child what COPS stands for). 




 

 
Self - Portraits 

We have continued our work on our self portraits, this week we practiced noses and different types of hair. 

 



Wishtree Design 

Smudge/Medicine 

This week, during our Tuesday smudge we took time to learn about the Wild Rose plant and how it has been used in the past and presently. 



Friendly Reminders: 

  • Friday, October 7 - No School - PD Day
  • Monday, October 10 - No School - Thanksgiving 
  • Friday, October 28 - No School - PD Day 
  • Friday, November 11 - No School - Remembrance Day

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