Journal Prompts

I assigned a journal writing homework today.  I shared with the students that they could write about anything that happened to them at the school or anything that they want to share with me. Here is the list of journal writing prompts. I provided them with a notebook, and it has a blank space on the top where they can draw pictures to describe their ideas or brainstorm ideas about what they are going to write about. They can write a paragraph or more, and make sure to have them review the checklist below. This will be a great opportunity for me to get to know more about the students. Thank you for your ongoing support. 

•   Sometimes people are so silly! Write a “things to do” list for a very silly person.
  
•   Describe the school of your dreams!
  
•   What is one thing that you don’t know how to do that you would like to learn? Why?
  
•   Write a long list of things for an elephant to remember.
  
•   Write a diet plan for a gorilla.
  
•   What would you do if one of your friends were making a bad decision?
  
•   Tell about a time when you helped another student.
  
•   Write from the point of view of a rainbow.
  
•   Write a fantasy story explaining something in nature (Why do leaves fall?) 
  
•   Imagine that your family arrives at a party. Describe what you see, hear, smell, feel and taste.
  
•   Write about your favourite thing to do outside.
  
•   What would you do if you found a lost puppy at the park?
•   I woke up this morning and discovered that I had turned all purple.... 

Checklist 

 I began each sentence with a capital letter.
 I ended each sentence with the correct punctuation. ( . ? ! )
 My ideas make sense and go together. 
 There is a beginning, middle and end. 

[Flashlight Friday!]

On a snowy Friday morning, we really enjoyed reading a book with flashlights, classical music and the visual fireplace!!

[Visual Arts] Structures Around the World Silhouette!

Students did a fabulous job completing their structure silhouette design! We learned how to blend watercolours, and reviewed warm and cool colours!!

[Making a difference: Share Kindness]

I would like to let you know that we got to support Nurullojon today and loan of $25 supported his business in Tajikistan. Once it is repaid by him, we are going to make another loan to support other people around the world. Thank you for your kind donation.  

Nurullojon's story

The name of this young man is Nurullojon. He is 27 years old, married and raises 2 small children. Nurullojon's wife is a student. He and his family live in the town of Khujand. 
Nurullojon is a very responsible man. He works tirelessly in order to provide for his family and children. For more than 6 years, he's been running a shop where he sells household goods. Currently, he needs to purchase a bulk of inventory for sale and he asks for your support. Nurullojon very much hopes you'll come forward to support him.

[Math] problem solving question

We reviewed how to answer problem solving questions. Students need to show all of their work and explain how they got the answer. The final statement should also be included. 

[Math] Study guide for upcoming quiz

Grade 3 Addition and Subtraction Study Guide

Date: Thursday, November 22nd 2018

- Rounding 2- and 3-digit numbers (i.e. Rounding 139 to the nearest ten is 140)

- Comparing Numbers (e.g., I know 83 is greater than 73 because 83 has 8 tens and
73 has 7 tens)

-Estimating sums and differences (23+52= ___  → 23 is rounded to 20 and 52 is rounded to
50, 20+50= 70)

- Adding and subtracting involving 3-digit numbers (i.e. 123+546, 177-58, etc.)
using a variety of strategies (including standard addition/subtraction)

- Using different strategies for solving a problem

- Find a missing number (i.e. 12- __=3)

- Problem-solving (Underline important parts of the question, show all of your
thinking clearly and include an answer sentence)

*Students can pick and choose any addition and subtraction strategies.

[Making Connections - Text to World]

Please visit this website and ask your child about what we discussed in our literacy class.
 We've been reading a storybook called, Lily and the Paper man, and A chance to shine (a story about helping homeless and share kindness) , and as we were making connections to world, we came across this website. We are planning to loan some money to people in third world country to help with their business. We already have $25 (from my previous class), but your welcome to add more donations to support business in other part of the country. We will get our money back, and once it is paid, we are going to make another loan to other people.
You can read some of their stories from the website with your child to help them understand how we can make a difference in someone's life.

https://www.kiva.org/ 

[Math] Online Games

We've been working on 2-3 digits addition and subtraction questions.
To support students' learning at home, I included online math game sites where students can further practice their addition and subtraction skills.

https://www.education.com/games/third-grade/ (Students can use their google email account to join and they will be able to play the game for free)


https://www.education.com/game/three-digit-subtraction-mountain/ (three digit subtraction practice)

https://www.education.com/game/two-three-digit-addition-science/

https://www.mathplayground.com/grade_3_games.html 

https://www.mathplayground.com/wpdatabase/wpindex.html 

(Students can practice word problem questions) 

https://www.mathplayground.com/tb_addition/index.html (Thinking Blocks)

[Literacy] Making connections

In our literacy class, we talked about how to make strong connections while reading a story and how it helps us to understand the stroy better. We reviewed how to make text to self, text to text, and text to world connections.

[Swim To Survive]

Swim to Survive Reminder

Students will be participating in the Swim to Survive program once a week for three
sessions from 8:45 -10:45.  We will be leaving promptly at 8:45am and will not be
able to wait for late arrivals.  If your child is late, they will work in Ms. Willet’s class
for the morning or you can drive them to Centennial Pool and Fitness Centre to join us.

Students will be invited to come in and prepare for the trip at 8:30am at the primary doors
so that we can depart on time. Please have your child wait there for a teacher to invite them inside.

Session 1: Monday, November 12, 2018

Session 2: Monday, November 19, 2018

Session 3: Monday, November 26, 2018

On these days your child needs to bring either:

• A towel and bathing suit
• A towel and shorts (with underwear) and t-shirt ; or
• A towel and if required for religious reasons, long pants or stockings

Please have your child wearing their swimwear underneath their clothes each morning to
help speed things up and provide more swim time.  Students are expected to independently
change into and out of their swim attire. Teachers are present to supervise but will not assist
with dressing and undressing.

Please be aware that the pool and change rooms are not exclusively used by Pleasantville
students.  Students should leave valuables at home and make sure all clothes are labeled.

Your child will not have an opportunity to dry his or her hair before returning to school.
 You may want to provide your child with a swim cap if this is a concern.

Your child will still have an opportunity to eat a snack these mornings.  Please send a
snack in a separate snack bag on these days.

If you have any questions please contact your child ’s teacher.

Sincerely,

Ms. Kwak Mrs. Gold

[Math Games]

We played addition and subtraction "four in a row" game with a partner.



and we had fun singing a song on Halloween afternoon!:)

[Math] Addition and Subtraction

In math, we have been exploring different ways to add or subtract two and three digit numbers.

We learned to play "i spy" game. You can play it at home with your child- i spy the two number that adds up to 10 or two number that rounds to 30.

[Field Trip] Safety Village snapshots

 We had so much fun at the Community Safety Village. The weather was just perfect and we got to experience and learn about different safety rules.




We rode bicycles around the village, and we learned about stop signs, how to use hand signals, and etc.




The police officer gave us useful information about how to check our own bicycles to see if it is safe to ride or not.






Paramedics gave us detailed information about what they do, and we went on an ambulance tour.

We would like to thank parent volunteers who came to support our learning.