Our class is looking for donations of newspaper so that we may line our compost bin in the class.
Thanks!
Mrs Zulpo
Monday, 30 October 2017
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Math Resources for Parents
This is a great resource for parents that supports math education.
http://www.ontariodirectors.ca/parent_engagement-math/en/
Don't forget that spirit week starts on Monday!
http://www.ontariodirectors.ca/parent_engagement-math/en/
Don't forget that spirit week starts on Monday!
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Friday, 20 October 2017
Dreambox (Math Game) and our Week
Dreambox
All students in grade k-3 (primary) have access to the math game, Dreambox. Students can access their account by going through the student portal on the OCSB website. Their login information is the same as it is for their google accounts. Students can access their Dreambox account at any time.
Math
We continue to work on using a variety of strategies for subtraction such as open number lines. Again, estimation is being revisited to check for a reasonable answer. In patterning, we are learning about pattern rules.
Scientists in School
The students enjoyed a great morning and learned a lot about classifying soil. Thank-you to all of our parent volunteers!
Yours in learning,
Mrs. Zulpo
All students in grade k-3 (primary) have access to the math game, Dreambox. Students can access their account by going through the student portal on the OCSB website. Their login information is the same as it is for their google accounts. Students can access their Dreambox account at any time.
Math
We continue to work on using a variety of strategies for subtraction such as open number lines. Again, estimation is being revisited to check for a reasonable answer. In patterning, we are learning about pattern rules.
Scientists in School
The students enjoyed a great morning and learned a lot about classifying soil. Thank-you to all of our parent volunteers!
Yours in learning,
Mrs. Zulpo
Monday, 16 October 2017
Volunteers Needed
We are still in need of volunteers for Friday morning (approx 8:55-12:00) to help run the scientists in schools workshops. Without volunteers, we are not able to run the program. We are in need of 3 additional volunteers.
Yours in learning,
Mrs Zulpo
Yours in learning,
Mrs Zulpo
Sunday, 15 October 2017
Popcorn Orders Due
Popcorn orders are due this Monday, October 16th.
Each bag is $2.00, and will be delivered to your child on the dates listed below. All orders must be submitted online, using School Cash Online https://schoolcashonline.com/ .
Popcorn days are October 26th, November 16th, December 14th and January 18th.
Each bag is $2.00, and will be delivered to your child on the dates listed below. All orders must be submitted online, using School Cash Online https://schoolcashonline.com/ .
Popcorn days are October 26th, November 16th, December 14th and January 18th.
Friday, 13 October 2017
Picture Day
Grade Three students will have their pictures taken on Thursday October 19th. Students should refrain from wearing green that day.
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
What is EQAO?
This is a short video about the development and scoring of EQAO tests in Ontario for parents new to grade 3.
Yours in learning,
Mrs Zulpo
Scientists in School, Student Activity Fees and Our week
Scientists in School will be coming into our class on Friday, October 20th for the entire morning. Students will be learning all about soil. We are looking for 5 parent volunteers to help run the stations. Please sign the form that came home if you are able to volunteer for the workshop.
A friendly reminder to pay the student activity fees. Not only do the fees cover the agenda costs, but they also cover guest speakers, workshops, and field trips.
Language
We will begin our second writing assignment next week. Students will be describing and comparing two seasons in Ontario. This will be a good opportunity to build vocabulary as well as work on using transition words as we compare seasons. Students will be setting their goals to improve their writing prior to beginning their task.
Today we read a story and took time to infer the character traits of the main character while working in groups. Students are beginning to use information and details from the text to support their ideas and answers.
Math
Patterning! We are working on identifying patterning rules in growing and shrinking numeric patterns.
Sample question:
----, ------, 78, 72, 66, -------, ----
What is the pattern rule. What are the missing terms?
We also worked on using open number lines to solve subtraction problems with regrouping. Homework will include both addition and subtraction with regrouping so students may develop these necessary skills.
Feedback and Multiple Drafts
In writing and art, students are encouraged to create multiple drafts and receive feedback in order to improve their work. We discussed this video and the importance of feedback this week.
A friendly reminder to pay the student activity fees. Not only do the fees cover the agenda costs, but they also cover guest speakers, workshops, and field trips.
Language
We will begin our second writing assignment next week. Students will be describing and comparing two seasons in Ontario. This will be a good opportunity to build vocabulary as well as work on using transition words as we compare seasons. Students will be setting their goals to improve their writing prior to beginning their task.
Today we read a story and took time to infer the character traits of the main character while working in groups. Students are beginning to use information and details from the text to support their ideas and answers.
Math
Patterning! We are working on identifying patterning rules in growing and shrinking numeric patterns.
Sample question:
----, ------, 78, 72, 66, -------, ----
What is the pattern rule. What are the missing terms?
We also worked on using open number lines to solve subtraction problems with regrouping. Homework will include both addition and subtraction with regrouping so students may develop these necessary skills.
Feedback and Multiple Drafts
In writing and art, students are encouraged to create multiple drafts and receive feedback in order to improve their work. We discussed this video and the importance of feedback this week.
Yours in learning,
Mrs Zulpo
Monday, 9 October 2017
Change in Bus Times for Baxter Field Trip
The buses will be leaving Baxter earlier than stated in the letter that went home. Students will be leaving Baxter at 2pm.
As well, we are still missing some permission slips and health forms. Students are not permitted on field trips without these forms filled out. Please let us know if you need additional copies. They must be returned immediately.
The students have completed their first EQAO paragraph and I have marked it. Students will be bringing it home for you to review. It must be returned to school.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Yours in learning,
Mrs Zulpo
As well, we are still missing some permission slips and health forms. Students are not permitted on field trips without these forms filled out. Please let us know if you need additional copies. They must be returned immediately.
The students have completed their first EQAO paragraph and I have marked it. Students will be bringing it home for you to review. It must be returned to school.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Yours in learning,
Mrs Zulpo
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