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Thursday 30 March 2017

The Joys of Springtime Rivers and Streams!

Many of the students enjoyed forging rivers and streams through the mucky mud today in the bright March sun. Their rivers will be overflowing next week after tomorrow's snowy forecast (sigh)!



The Wonderful World of Plants!

This week we began our study of the incredible world of plants! In our first Mystery, we explored the idea that plants can move around. We learned that plants survive by dispersing their seeds by wind (maples), water (coconuts) and animals (cherries). The students built three seed models and practised dropping the seeds from a height, in order to avoid the dreaded "zone of darkness" (i.e. the shade!)

Here is an action shot of some of the students trying out their rotocopters! These were the best ones- they twirled just like maple keys. 

They also made twirlers!

Gliders were the last ones.







Wednesday 29 March 2017

Money!

We started the money unit in Math this morning. If you have loose change around the house, ask your child to count it up! It will be terrific practice!


Reach for the Stars

Congratulations to Connor and Zayne for receiving the Faith Award for March, and to Rhaven for receiving the French Award!


Monday 27 March 2017

Auditions!

Tomorrow at lunch...can't wait!

Swim To Survive!

We were sad to bid farewell to Cameron and Brad, our instructors at Sawmill Creek Pool today. They taught the kids some essential water safety and survival skills. They even showed them how to slide out of water if the were to fall through ice. In the activity, the mats represented the ice and the kids had to slide on their bellies to safety. 


Getting excited for their last class!





Mr. Jessy

The years are zooming by! I taught Jessy Grade 5 many years ago! He is coming to our school next week to do a 3 weeks placement in Mrs. Ayafor's class for his final year of Teacher's College! He will be a teacher by June! 


Ringette Champions!

Ria and Lauryn were proud champions at their Ringette Regional Tournament this past weekend!

Week at a Glance - March 27th to March 31st


Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
▫Swimming!
▫Algebra Quiz
▫Talent Show Auditions!


▫Reach for the Stars Assembly
▫ Library


▫Gym

▫Lockdown Practice at 1PM
▫Gym



This week's Word Wall Words are:

▫won’t   ▫wouldn’t  ▫threw  ▫except ▫especially



I will send this sheet home tonight in the agenda for extra practice!





                                  

Sunday 26 March 2017

Swimming Tomorrow!

A reminder that we have our last swimming session tomorrow afternoon! It's been so much fun!


Friday 24 March 2017

Non -Fiction Text Feature!

This week, the students have been learning about non-fiction text features and how they help readers understand texts!


Monday 20 March 2017

Week at a Glance - March 20th to 24th!

Welcome Back! It was so great to be reunited with the students this morning! Here is a peak at the week ahead!


Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
▫Swimming!
▫Primary Photo Booth


▫ Library


▫Gym

▫Gym



This week's Word Wall Words are:


▫let’s (let us)   ▫that’s (that is)  ▫they’re (they are)  ▫there (here)  ▫their

Wednesday 8 March 2017

Multiplication and Division Practice Test

The students wrote a Practice Multiplication and Division Test on Monday which went home with many of them in their yellow duo tangs today. The students will write the actual test on Friday. They can bring back their Math duo tangs then!

What Is It?

The students' creativity and acting skills shone today during a drama activity. We've been focussing on communicating using gestures and facial expressions. The students transformed a roll of paper into a variety of objects using gestures and their imaginations. 

Lana grew a sophisticated moustache.

Sahej grew a long goatee!

Lauren peeled a banana.

Ms. Kendra shovelled some heavy snow.

Mirren putted some balls on the colourful golf course.

Markus used his typewriter.

..and Connor played a few mean riffs on his electric guitar!


Monday 6 March 2017

Photo Book Tomorrow! Bring a loonie for charity!

Week at a Glance March 6th-10th

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
▫Gym
▫Swimming!
▫Primary Photo Booth
▫Lockdown Practice @ 2:00

▫ Library


▫Gym

▫SaMmY Jammy Day!
▫Gym


This week's Word Wall Words are:


▫I’m (I am)   ▫don’t (do not)  ▫can’t (cannot)  ▫doesn’t (does not)   ▫didn’t (did not)

Sunday 5 March 2017

Swimming Tomorrow!

A reminder that the 3W students are swimming tomorrow afternoon at Sawmill Creek Pool. Please pack a swimsuit and a towel!


Saturday 4 March 2017

Friday Afternoon Zaniness!

So much fun to spend time with these crazy, imaginative and kind-hearted kooks!


A Few More Book Tour Pics!





The 3W Book Tour!

Mrs. McLachlan's class watched our book trailers on Thursday in anticipation of the 3W Book Tour that took place yesterday. It was a real success! Here are a few pics that capture some of the book sharing and discussions that took place!


Reach for the Stars!

Ariana, Lauren and Joshua (absent) were awarded Excellence Certificates at the Reach for the Stars Assembly yesterday in recognition of their hard work. Lana received the French Certificate! Bravo!