Posted October 28, 2019
Grade 3
Posted October 2, 2019
Greetings everyone! Fall is officially in full swing and that means harvest time. I would like to thank all those that bought Nourish Your Roots produce boxes for our school fundraiser. I'm sure you will enjoy the organic goodies that are coming from the valley. The grade 3s had so much fun when we went on our trip to the valley at Noggins Farm. They had fun picking their apples to take home and were allowed to eat as many as they wanted along the way!
The Grade 3s have been working hard in all aspects of class. We have been working on journal writing and have also been doing lots of word work to help develop spelling skills. Students will be writing a parts of speech poem for Halloween so look forward to seeing those by the end of October. Writing themed poetry is a fun way to learn new concepts.
I would like to send a shout out to those parents/guardians who have been ensuring that their child has been doing their evening readings and keeping track of them in their reading log. They enjoy picking a prize after 4 entries. Remember to read at least 20 minutes an evening.
Over and Out
Posted September 27, 2019
Posted September 11, 2019
Greetings from Grade 3! I hope that everyone had an enjoyable summer. The Grade 3s have been so enthusiastic about being back and are eager to learn. For the first week, we are getting acquainted with our new space in our classroom and finding out all the new concepts we will learn this year. We have already started diving into the reading strategies we already have and learning about new ones to help us understand what we are reading on a deeper level. Students have been learning about the structure of a narrative and also about making connections to things they have already experienced.
Students were also excited to hear that they would not have any homework this year! I am sure parents are just as excited. It's our belief that students work so hard all day in school that after school should be a time to play and hang out with family. The one thing that students will be expected to do each night, for twenty minutes or more, is read either to themselves or with a family member or caregiver. When kids read at home it has a huge impact on their development as a reader and it is also a great way to wind down for the day. Students will be able to choose from the classroom library, or the book may be chosen by the teacher, to take home; they will "check out" the book and can take another book when that book is returned. Students will be asked to fill out a reading log to keep track of their reading and once 4 days/reading sessions are completed and signed by parent/guardian they will be able to pick a prize from the prize bin!
We look forward to all of the activities that will be coming up at LSK this year!
Over and Out!
Posted June 19, 2019
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Posted May 22, 2019
Posted May 9, 2019
Students working on their cards for Mother's Day!
Posted May 9, 2019
Students hosted their guests at the Parent/Guardian Pitewey/Tea Social.
Posted April 30, 2019
Hello All,
Grade 3s has been busy with assessments beginning this month of May. They have worked hard to prepare for them working on a variety of texts and analyzing them. We have also started our seedlings, getting them ready for our raised garden beds outside. You can look forward to some fresh produce coming home to you in a couple of months. This coincides nicely with our new Properties of Soil science unit as well as our discussions on sustainability and the environment for Social Studies and Health.
Grade 3s is also looking forward to the new swimming trips that have been added to our Friday schedules. Swimming is a great way to stay active and have fun. It puts a new spin on Friday Fun!
Since Spring has sprung, parents may have noticed less homework, besides reading for 15-20 minutes. We believe that when the weather starts getting nice, kids should be outside playing and spending time with family. Literacy is an important part of our life, so we can still spend some time reading in the evening to wind down before bed. Parents are encouraged to check in on students' reading logs and make sure they are filling them out. Every five entries earn a prize!
Grade 3 parents/guardians should also keep in mind that Provincial Assessments will be taking place near the end of the month. Notes will be sent home regarding details of this. The assessment will be on both Math and Literacy so students will be preparing by writing some practice tests in the coming weeks.
Over and Out!
Posted April 3, 2019
Greetings! We cannot believe that we are into our third term already! The Grade 3s have been working hard since returning from March break. They also had a great week of carnival activities leading up to the break. We had a great time at the Rath Centre swimming and watching hockey. We also had a lot of laughs during the Lego Movie... and a lot of popcorn. :)
Grade 3s had a great experience at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. They really enjoyed seeing the Maud Lewis exhibit and were amazed that they managed to fit Maud Lewis' real, little house inside the gallery. They also enjoyed seeing their favourite Maudie pieces as well as some paintings they had never seen. The students were inspired by the Mi'kmaq Art exhibit by Jordan Bennett. We really loved how he blended traditional with modern. He also used amazingly bright colours.
We are looking forward to Spring. Soon, we will be starting our units in Soil and Plant Growth so we will be starting some seedlings in our classroom. We hope to grow a variety, from medicines to food. This will connect nicely with our discussions about Netukulimk and sustainability. Our young people are passionate about Wskitqumu, our Mother Earth, so it's important that they learn about their role and responsibilities to keep her healthy. Anyone that has a green thumb and knowledge about gardening is welcome to come help. Over and Out!
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