November 5 - 9

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In Grade Three this week...

While reading, students continued to work on making connections as well as finding descriptive words that they could include in their writing. After whole class read alouds, the students identified the main parts of a story. They explained that stories include a beginning which introduces the characters and setting, the middle which often includes a problem or the main event, and the end which includes the solution. After reading two stories, Not Norman by Kelly Bennett and The Sandwich Swap by Kelly DiPucchio and Queen Rania of Jordan, students used a story map to write/draw these particular elements. After using this strategy when stories are read, students will now use the story map strategy to plan how they will write their own stories. As you read with your child this weekend, ask them to identify these elements of a story.

Students continued to work with numbers to 1000. They created the greatest two and three digit numbers possible and then found the sum. The students could use any strategy that they are familiar with to find the sum. As a class, students shared their strategies. Some of the strategies used were with manipulatives, drawing base ten blocks as visuals, expanded form, and using numbers to show regrouping. This weekend, ask your child which strategy they prefer and to show you an example of how they use it.

For our inquiry task, students continued to examine our needs. They determined that our quality of life depends on basic needs, such as health, safety, shelter, education, and others. Students examined their own lives and determined things and people who help them meet their basic needs which then impacts their quality of life. After this, the students read a story and looked at pictures of children in other parts of the world. The students discussed that they noticed that basic needs can be met differently. Ask your child to explain how their basic needs impact their quality of life (e.g. The playground at our school keeps me healthy because I stay active by using it daily).

The grade threes worked collaboratively to create about 120 beautiful 3D poppies. These poppies stood up on display for the lovely Remembrance Day Assembly. Students also contributed to the assembly by singing in the choir, drawing and writing about peace, reading these ideas, and distributing poppies. Ask your child what peace means to them.


In PE, students worked on their physical fitness. They completed a circuit to work on a variety of physical skills. Ask your child which station was their favourite.

 Thank you

Thank you to all those who were able attend the Remembrance Day Assembly. We had a great turnout and the students did a wonderful job in the various performances.

 Upcoming Dates

November 12 - Picture Retakes
November 13 - School Council Meeting (7:00 pm)
November 15 - Fun Snack (Kernels)
November 22 - Parent Conferences (3:30 - 7:00 pm)
November 23 - Non Instruction Day
November 23 - Parent Conferences (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
November 29 - Fun Lunch (Papa John’s)
November 29/30 - Parent Association Casino

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