1. Field trip May 14th - Our class will be visiting the Forestry Centre for New Brunswick Mining Week. There will be demonstrations and exhibits that share information about rocks, minerals, and metals in our world and how they relate to creating a greener society. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer and meet us there and I will forward the exact address to you.
2. Grade 4 only - Provincial Assessments will be held later in May. They will be covering English reading and Scientific Literacy.
3. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. **Please remind them to read for understanding, sound out letters of new words and listen to see if the new word makes sense, if not reread and try other sound combinations, and then try retelling the story or 2-3 facts using some new French words from the story. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
4. Math: Please continue to encourage your child to practice their multiplications using the strategies we have been discussing in class (see pdf below under April for more details, also added to Math page).
-*Grade 3s have been practicing division by sharing equal groups and repeated subtraction, ask your child to share at home.
-*Grade 4 only - Please ask your child about what strategies they have been practicing to multiply 2 and 3-digit numbers by 1 number.
2. Grade 4 only - Provincial Assessments will be held later in May. They will be covering English reading and Scientific Literacy.
3. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. **Please remind them to read for understanding, sound out letters of new words and listen to see if the new word makes sense, if not reread and try other sound combinations, and then try retelling the story or 2-3 facts using some new French words from the story. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
4. Math: Please continue to encourage your child to practice their multiplications using the strategies we have been discussing in class (see pdf below under April for more details, also added to Math page).
-*Grade 3s have been practicing division by sharing equal groups and repeated subtraction, ask your child to share at home.
-*Grade 4 only - Please ask your child about what strategies they have been practicing to multiply 2 and 3-digit numbers by 1 number.
1. Spell-a-thon Fundraiser: Please submit any fundraised donations by April 12th. Thank you in advance for your support!
2. Report Cards : They go home on April 11th. Parent teacher conferences will be held on April 15th-17th. Please see the email note to parents sent home with the online link to sign up.
3. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. **Please remind them to read for understanding, sound out letters of new words and listen to see if the new word makes sense, if not reread and try other sound combinations, and then try retelling the story or 2-3 facts using some new French words from the story. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
4. Math: Please encourage you child to practice their multiplications using the strategies we have been discussing in class (see pdf below for more details, also added to Math page).
2. Report Cards : They go home on April 11th. Parent teacher conferences will be held on April 15th-17th. Please see the email note to parents sent home with the online link to sign up.
3. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. **Please remind them to read for understanding, sound out letters of new words and listen to see if the new word makes sense, if not reread and try other sound combinations, and then try retelling the story or 2-3 facts using some new French words from the story. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
4. Math: Please encourage you child to practice their multiplications using the strategies we have been discussing in class (see pdf below for more details, also added to Math page).
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1. Yearbook order: Due date: March 22. Online orders: https://harveystudios.fotosource.com/services/school-photography
2. Spell-a-thon Fundraiser: Our yearly Spell-a-thon Fundraiser will begin next Thursday, March 28th. Your child will receive a pledge sheet and a list of words that they will be encouraged to practice at home. They can practice in different ways: read them, spell them a loud, write words on paper or a dry erase white board, etc. The Spell-a-thon test will be on April 5th and results are sent home that day. Any fundraised donations will be collected April 9-12th. Thank you in advance for your support!
3. Report Cards : They will be sent home on April 11th. Parent teacher conferences will be held on April 15th-17th. I will send further information at the beginning of April.
4. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. **Please remind them to read for understanding, sound out letters of new words and listen to see if the new word makes sense, if not reread and try other sound combinations, and then try retelling the story or 2-3 facts using some new French words from the story. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
5. Math -We have completed our Patterning /Patterns and Equations unit. We have begun our unit on Multiplication and Division with a focus on understanding:
-equal groups or arrays,
-relating multiplication and division,
-repeated addition/subtraction (skip counting),
and division as sharing
We will practice in this fact order: 2s, 5s, 10s, 1s, and 0s.
The Grade4s will continue further in this fact order: 4s, 8s, 3s, 6s, 9s, and 7s,
-We are also focusing on practicing estimating: rounding using the first digit, rounding to the nearest tens, and rounding to the nearest hundreds and then adding and subtracting the estimations of 2 & 3-digit numbers.
For extra practice sheets, please go to the MATH section and scroll down to the pdf documents which can be downloaded and printed or opened up to view and practice.
2. Spell-a-thon Fundraiser: Our yearly Spell-a-thon Fundraiser will begin next Thursday, March 28th. Your child will receive a pledge sheet and a list of words that they will be encouraged to practice at home. They can practice in different ways: read them, spell them a loud, write words on paper or a dry erase white board, etc. The Spell-a-thon test will be on April 5th and results are sent home that day. Any fundraised donations will be collected April 9-12th. Thank you in advance for your support!
3. Report Cards : They will be sent home on April 11th. Parent teacher conferences will be held on April 15th-17th. I will send further information at the beginning of April.
4. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. **Please remind them to read for understanding, sound out letters of new words and listen to see if the new word makes sense, if not reread and try other sound combinations, and then try retelling the story or 2-3 facts using some new French words from the story. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
5. Math -We have completed our Patterning /Patterns and Equations unit. We have begun our unit on Multiplication and Division with a focus on understanding:
-equal groups or arrays,
-relating multiplication and division,
-repeated addition/subtraction (skip counting),
and division as sharing
We will practice in this fact order: 2s, 5s, 10s, 1s, and 0s.
The Grade4s will continue further in this fact order: 4s, 8s, 3s, 6s, 9s, and 7s,
-We are also focusing on practicing estimating: rounding using the first digit, rounding to the nearest tens, and rounding to the nearest hundreds and then adding and subtracting the estimations of 2 & 3-digit numbers.
For extra practice sheets, please go to the MATH section and scroll down to the pdf documents which can be downloaded and printed or opened up to view and practice.
February 2024
1. Winterfest Week: February 27-March 1st
Tuesday -wear school colors (teal & purple)
Wednesday -wear pink
Thursday -pajamas & stuffed animal
2. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
3. Math - February - We have started Unit 1 Patterning / Patterns and Equations. The extra practice pages in English (from the homework book) can be viewed or downloaded from the math section of this Weebly.
4. Last skating date - Friday, March 1st - Please remind your child to organize their equipment (helmet, skates, etc.) into an extra bag. A special THANK YOU to our parent that offered this extra skating time! And a huge THANK YOU to all parents for helping to organize equipment, coming to help tie skates, staying to watch, or transporting equipment!
Tuesday -wear school colors (teal & purple)
Wednesday -wear pink
Thursday -pajamas & stuffed animal
2. Reading in French - Please continue to encourage your child to read aloud in French. The can read 1-2 books or continue chapters in a book 2-3 times a week. They copy the book title(s) and the page numbers on the sheet "Mon journal de lecture" in their blue homework duo. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
3. Math - February - We have started Unit 1 Patterning / Patterns and Equations. The extra practice pages in English (from the homework book) can be viewed or downloaded from the math section of this Weebly.
4. Last skating date - Friday, March 1st - Please remind your child to organize their equipment (helmet, skates, etc.) into an extra bag. A special THANK YOU to our parent that offered this extra skating time! And a huge THANK YOU to all parents for helping to organize equipment, coming to help tie skates, staying to watch, or transporting equipment!
1. Reading in French - Read aloud French book(s) 2-3 times a week and copy book title(s) on "Mon journal de lecture" sheet in the blue homework duo. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
2. Math - Jan. 18-24 - The class received math work to practice at home either a practice sheet(s) or to continue practice sheets in their math duo tang. There was a label placed in your child's orange campfire notebook that explained which one to complete. They are asked to try to complete 3/4 of the practice sheet(s). Please let me know if you have any questions.
3. Skating dates - Our class will be going skating in February, on 3 dates. There is a fee of $6.50 for busing for the 3 dates which can be paid using School Cash online. Please help your child organize their equipment (helmet, skates, etc.) into an extra bag. An email with further details was sent to parents with the dates. Parents are welcome to join us for skating, to help to tie skates or to come and watch. If you have extra equipment (skates, helmets) that you would like to offer for these dates, please let me know the sizes and if needed I will set up a drop off/ pick up of the equipment with you.
2. Math - Jan. 18-24 - The class received math work to practice at home either a practice sheet(s) or to continue practice sheets in their math duo tang. There was a label placed in your child's orange campfire notebook that explained which one to complete. They are asked to try to complete 3/4 of the practice sheet(s). Please let me know if you have any questions.
3. Skating dates - Our class will be going skating in February, on 3 dates. There is a fee of $6.50 for busing for the 3 dates which can be paid using School Cash online. Please help your child organize their equipment (helmet, skates, etc.) into an extra bag. An email with further details was sent to parents with the dates. Parents are welcome to join us for skating, to help to tie skates or to come and watch. If you have extra equipment (skates, helmets) that you would like to offer for these dates, please let me know the sizes and if needed I will set up a drop off/ pick up of the equipment with you.
1. Reading in French - Read aloud French book(s) 2-3 times a week and copy book title(s) on "Mon journal de lecture" sheet in the blue homework duo. If your child is working on French sounds or French High Frequency Word list, they can write down that they practiced that instead of reading their book(s) on their log sheet. Your child is encouraged to read in English, but they do not have to record it.
2. Holiday Concert - Wednesday, Dec. 13th, the Grades K-2 performances begin at 9 am and the Grades 3-5 begin at 10:30 am. Reminder - Our parking lots fill up quickly.
3. PJ and small stuffy day - Our class voted on wearing their p j's and bringing a small stuffed animal on Tues., Dec. 19th.
4. Board/ card games - Our class voted that the last day (1/2 day) Fri., Dec. 22nd to have some time enjoying cooperative game play with board/ card games. We have some games in class. There were some children who wanted to bring a "small backpack sized" game to share, I reminded them to check with parents and get their permission.
5. Math - Please check out the math section in the Weebly for more information on what our class, both Grades 3 & 4 are practicing.
2. Holiday Concert - Wednesday, Dec. 13th, the Grades K-2 performances begin at 9 am and the Grades 3-5 begin at 10:30 am. Reminder - Our parking lots fill up quickly.
3. PJ and small stuffy day - Our class voted on wearing their p j's and bringing a small stuffed animal on Tues., Dec. 19th.
4. Board/ card games - Our class voted that the last day (1/2 day) Fri., Dec. 22nd to have some time enjoying cooperative game play with board/ card games. We have some games in class. There were some children who wanted to bring a "small backpack sized" game to share, I reminded them to check with parents and get their permission.
5. Math - Please check out the math section in the Weebly for more information on what our class, both Grades 3 & 4 are practicing.
1. Homework: Please check in with your child about their nightly homework (written in their orange campfire notebook). They should be asking for a parent to initial it nightly. It will always include reading in French (see below).
2. Reading in French: Your child will be choosing 1 or more French books at their level to bring home nightly. They should read out loud to an adult or older sibling in French. They should be reading 2-3 times per week for about 10-15 minutes. They are responsible to copy the book titles and pages in their duo tang on the sheet called "Mon journal de lecture". They should be asking a parent to sign their initials next to the book title when they are finished.
*Your child is encouraged to read in English at home as well (or have a book read to them and looking at the words read), one option might be to rotate nights between their French reading. We are not tracking our English reading at home as part of our homework.
2. Reading in French: Your child will be choosing 1 or more French books at their level to bring home nightly. They should read out loud to an adult or older sibling in French. They should be reading 2-3 times per week for about 10-15 minutes. They are responsible to copy the book titles and pages in their duo tang on the sheet called "Mon journal de lecture". They should be asking a parent to sign their initials next to the book title when they are finished.
*Your child is encouraged to read in English at home as well (or have a book read to them and looking at the words read), one option might be to rotate nights between their French reading. We are not tracking our English reading at home as part of our homework.
1. Homework: Please check in with your child about their nightly homework (written in their orange campfire notebook). They should be asking for a parent to initial it nightly. It will always include reading in French (see below).
2. Reading in French: Your child will be choosing 1 or more French books at their level to bring home nightly. They should read out loud to an adult or older sibling in French. They should be reading 2-3 times per week for about 10-15 minutes. They are responsible to copy the book titles and pages in their duo tang on the sheet called "Mon journal de lecture". They should be asking a parent to sign their initials next to the book title when they are finished.
*Your child is encouraged to read in English at home as well (or have a book read to them and looking at the words read), one option might be to rotate nights between their French reading. We are not tracking our English reading at home as part of our homework.
3. Evaluations -Check your child's homework/ communication duo tang for some recent evaluations. Parents, can you please sign your initials on them to let me know that you saw them? Thank you
4. Harvey Photo orders: due Oct. 28th
5. Bus Fee $3.50 (for our field trip Oct. 3rd)
*Please note the following dates:
No school for students: October 2nd, 9th, and 13th; Fall Frolic: Oct. 13th; and on Oct. 31st -students are invited to wear orange and black.
2. Reading in French: Your child will be choosing 1 or more French books at their level to bring home nightly. They should read out loud to an adult or older sibling in French. They should be reading 2-3 times per week for about 10-15 minutes. They are responsible to copy the book titles and pages in their duo tang on the sheet called "Mon journal de lecture". They should be asking a parent to sign their initials next to the book title when they are finished.
*Your child is encouraged to read in English at home as well (or have a book read to them and looking at the words read), one option might be to rotate nights between their French reading. We are not tracking our English reading at home as part of our homework.
3. Evaluations -Check your child's homework/ communication duo tang for some recent evaluations. Parents, can you please sign your initials on them to let me know that you saw them? Thank you
4. Harvey Photo orders: due Oct. 28th
5. Bus Fee $3.50 (for our field trip Oct. 3rd)
*Please note the following dates:
No school for students: October 2nd, 9th, and 13th; Fall Frolic: Oct. 13th; and on Oct. 31st -students are invited to wear orange and black.
September 2023 Bienvenue / Welcome to Grade 3/4 FI
1. Homework: Your child will be copying their homework daily in a small orange campfire notebook to bring back and forth to and from school. They will keep it in their homework/communication bag to share with a parent nightly. They will be asking for a parent to initial it nightly.
2. Reading in French: On Monday, Sept.11th, your child will begin a new routine of choosing a French book at their level to bring home. They will read out loud to an adult or older sibling in French daily starting with reading 1-2 times and working towards up to 15-20 minutes as the year progresses. They will copy the title of their book(s) onto their "Reading Log sheet" / "Mon journal de lecture" in their orange duo tang. They will ask a parent to sign their initials next to the book title when finished.
Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays: Music
Thursdays: School Library (as for now, books will remain in their desks)
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays: Physical education
(bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and wear indoor sneakers)
2. Reading in French: On Monday, Sept.11th, your child will begin a new routine of choosing a French book at their level to bring home. They will read out loud to an adult or older sibling in French daily starting with reading 1-2 times and working towards up to 15-20 minutes as the year progresses. They will copy the title of their book(s) onto their "Reading Log sheet" / "Mon journal de lecture" in their orange duo tang. They will ask a parent to sign their initials next to the book title when finished.
Weekly Schedule: Tuesdays: Music
Thursdays: School Library (as for now, books will remain in their desks)
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays: Physical education
(bring water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and wear indoor sneakers)
For your information:
Scholastic book orders: Parents interested in expanding your home library, the Scholastic Reading Club program is an easy and affordable way to encourage your child at home to discover the joy of reading. When you place an order, it is shipped to your home. You can order anytime online at scholastic.ca/clubshop. All you need is the Class Code: RC180932 at the checkout. If your order is $35 or more, then the shipping is free (orders under $35 will be charged $3.50). I will send flyers home with your child from time to time. If you have any questions, please let me know.