Dear Families,
We have completed our second week of
school already?! Time flies when you’re having fun! The energy of
our staff and students continues to be keen and enthusiastic!
Thank you to those families who have
taken the time to check out my last post. I received positive feedback
from parents and students. I will continue to provide you all with
updates and highlights each week!
Just a friendly reminder, my blog is
accessible through our Nottawa School Website: http://not.scdsb.on.ca/
Click on > classes > Grade 3 Pareen Gill and it will direct you to my blog. I hope this helps. Happy reading!
Brain Breakfast:
Each week, I provide students with
math warm-up activities called "Brain Breakfast" which link directly
with the math expectations. When students arrive to class in the morning,
they quietly get out their green folder and complete 5 assigned questions.
This gets our brain alert and ready for the day's math lesson.
We always consolidate (reflect and share our thinking) as a class afterwards to
check for understanding. I provide specific feedback and strategies for
them to 'bump up their work' (refer to 'How Am I Doing picture') to make it a
level 3 and 4. Through this process, I gain valuable information to see
students' progress with their stars - "what they did well" and their
arrows - "what they need to improve on next time."
These completed sheets come home after the weekend. Please sit with your
child at some point during the school week and go over their answers and have
them explain some strategies or new learnings from this work. Thank
you so much for your support in our "Brain Breakfast" program!
Math:
This week, we worked
on comparing numbers using the greater than (>) and less than (<) symbols. I
showed the kids a helpful way to remember how to correctly use these signs.
Students created their own Ali the Alligator. Ask them about this
:) Remember boys and girls, “Ali the alligator always eats the greater
number!” They are really getting the hang of this
concept! I taught them a math game to help them along with this too
which we’ll play again! Here they are in math action!
Check out the video
link below with your child to reinforce this learning at home.
Writing:
We have been talking
and sharing a lot about what 'Good Writers' do in their writing. Together,
we came up with some effective ideas that we will use when we WRITE!
Students will be required to check over their work prior to handing it in and asking themselves:
Can your child suggest some ideas good writers do?
Book Exchange:
On Day 3’s, students
will have an opportunity to sign out a book from the library. I did a
mini-lesson around “Making Good Reading Choices.” I noticed many students leaned towards choosing books of interest, which is a good thing,
but I also want them to be mindful of choosing a “’JUST RIGHT”
book.
For example, a “just
right” book is:
· a
perfect choice for grade level
· some
difficult words but you can learn them
· read
for enjoyment
· become
a better reader
· read
it fluently (sounds like talking)
We made a chart to
help us make the right choices. Check it out below! When your child
comes home with his or her library book, it is my hope, it will be one that
isn’t too easy, isn’t too challenging, but …JUST RIGHT!
Picture Day:
This is just a
friendly reminder to inform you that our school photo day is on Wed. Sept. 26th. Bring
those bright smiles and eyes boys and girls!
Picture retakes will be on Thurs. Nov. 1st
Picture retakes will be on Thurs. Nov. 1st
G.N.E. Field Trip:
Next Friday, the Grade 3 and 7
students will be going to the G.N.E. for a field trip! I am sure many of
you have taken your families there at some point in the past, but if you
haven’t, this is a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience it.
Even if they have attended, please know this revisit will have an emphasis on
the curriculum expectations for grade 3 science and social studies. We
will be learning about animal adaptations, the difference between urban and
rural communities, life cycles, and much more! Please sign and return the
permission form by: Wed. Sept. 19th
If you wish to volunteer for this
trip, please note: *all volunteers must have a valid CRC/VSS to attend. Please contact the school office if you are unsure if you are on the
school's approved volunteer list*
In addition, please review with your child the importance of listening and following our rules for a field trip. Sticking with the group is very important as this venue is big and there are many other schools attending too. My students safety is of utmost importance to me. If you know that your child requires extra support (following rules and expectations the first time they are given), I encourage you to attend this trip. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Terry Fox Run:
Our Terry Fox run will be held at Nottawa School on Thurs. Sept. 27th from
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. All families are welcome to join us on the school track!
We are hoping to collect "Toonies for Terry" by raising $2.00 for each
student. Money may be sent to school beginning next week (Mon. Sept. 17th
– Thurs. Sept. 27th ).
Alternatively,
you may wish to sponsor us online at the following link:
Thank you in advance for your generous contributions!!
Music Recorders:
On Day 5’s from
12:10-1:00 p.m., Mr. Morin will be teaching your child music. He is
beginning a unit on how to read music and play the recorder. Students are
welcome to purchase a new recorder from him for $6.00 or they may wish to sign
out a used one free of cost. If you do send in money for a new
recorder, please place the money in a zip-lock baggy labelled with your child’s
name on it as well as “music recorder.” Thank you to all the students and
their parents who have already done this. The kids are excited to begin
learning this new musical instrument!
Mindfulness:
When you're feeling frustrated, angry, or sad by someone, try these mindful strategies and see how you feel afterwards :) I am optimistic you'll release those emotions and feel lighter and brighter. It may not work right away, but if you try and TRY again ...you will get there.
Growth Mindset:
Mindfulness:
When you're feeling frustrated, angry, or sad by someone, try these mindful strategies and see how you feel afterwards :) I am optimistic you'll release those emotions and feel lighter and brighter. It may not work right away, but if you try and TRY again ...you will get there.
Let's always spread COMPASSION in our thoughts, words, and actions!!
Growth Mindset:
"In a world if you can be anything, BE KIND!"
Namaste,
Ms. Gill
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