January 21 - 25

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In grade three this week…..

Students continued to practice a variety of reading strategies, including making connections. They also learned how to look for key words and pull out important information while doing research on Peru, Ukraine, Tunisia, and India. After identifying key information in what they read, students recorded their understanding using jot notes. Ask your child to tell you interesting information they were able to pull out when researching.

After finishing a story, including elements like an interesting beginning, problem, attempt to solve the problem, and consistent punctuation, students examined what it means to give “good feedback” to one another in order to improve their work. After watching a short video of another class giving feedback, students determined that in our class, feedback should be helpful, kind, detailed, and specific. They then used these feedback criteria to give one another feedback. Their feedback was in the form of a star (I like how you…..) and a wish (Could you try…). After receiving this star and wish, students revised their work. Ask your child to tell you one thing they revised, after peer feedback, to improve their story.

Students practiced their subtraction basic facts in a variety of ways. They also worked on subtracting two digits by two digits with and without regrouping. This week, the focus was on using manipulatives and visuals to demonstrate how to regroup. Ask your child to draw out and show you how they would find the difference for 32-16.

The students continued to research about the four countries mentioned above. They researched how people in these countries access food and water. They then looked for similarities and differences to their own lives here in Calgary. Ask your child how people in one of these countries accesses water.

Students worked on their basketball skills. They practiced dribbling using an arm bar to protect their ball. They also worked on bounce passes. To practice these skills, students participated in team relays and also a game of “keep away”. Ask your child to explain one important thing to remember when dribbling.

Students had another week working with Mr. Newman and Dash the Robot for our robotic residency. This week students continued to program their robot to follow a maze and incorporate various transitions and features. As well, students had an opportunity to show their creative side through  storytelling. Students were provided with a picture prompt as a springboard and told a story using props, lights, sounds and movement.

 Thank You
Thank you again to our Parent Association for providing the funds necessary in purchasing the Dash Robots and making this opportunity possible. 

Upcoming Dates

Jan 21 – Fun Lunch & Spirit Day (Tropical Day)
Jan 31 - Kananaskis in Classroom Assembly – Flow Factor
Feb 1-Non-Instructional Day
Feb 12 School Council 7:00 PM
Feb 14/15 – Teachers Convention
Feb 18 – Family Day
Feb 27 - Pink Shirt Day
Feb 28 - Fun Lunch Mar 1-Non-Instructional Day 
Mar 12 - School Council 
Mar 21 - Fun Lunch 
Mar 21 – Last Day of School before break 
Mar 21 - Student Led Conferences 
Mar 22 - Student Led Conferences

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