December 2nd, 2020

Today, we had other busy day  in room 3.

Language Arts:

We used our "Bull's Eye " criteria for "Instructional writing" to teach someone "How to brush your teeth". Ask me what are transitional words/phrases? 

We also did a check -In about "conjunctions" .

Math:

We have started our next unit on"Addition/Subtraction" .We will be focusing on demonstrating an understanding of addition and subtraction of numbers answers to 1000 for grade 3  (limited to 1-, 2- and 3-digit numerals) grade 4 ( up to 10,000 and 3-4 digit ), by using personal strategies, mental math and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives .Also, creating and solving problems in context that involve addition and subtraction of numbers.

Science :

Our Truss bridges are complete and we tested them today by putting weight on them. We also discussed in detail what worked and what  didn't . We talked about how we are going to use the knowledge next time in  building our individual structures and make sure that they follow the criteria  .

Happy learning with us !

Mrs.Shahzad

 

December 1st, 2020

We had a very busy day at school .We are working hard to wrap up our units  and do our Check-Ins .

Language Arts:

We have started our "Book Study". Students are working in a group of 2/3 and have the same book to read by taking turns. Afterwards, they reflect on the chapter they have read and answer the comprehension questions . 

New Spelling Words for the weeks of December 1-December 1.

Our focus for grade 3 is on gh/ph words and academic vocabulary.Grade 4 is focusing on al/el words and academic vocabulary.We will  write the test on December 11.

	Grade- 3	Grade -4
1	bought		extend
2	close		monitor
3	something		vowel
4	laughed		tunnel
5	enough		channel
6	graph		numerical
7	paragraph		oval
8	photograph		towel
9	future		compatible
10	village		determine
Bonus Word	gusset		gusset

Math: 

 We made "Representing Whole Numbers Pentagons". Ask me about the different ways to represent numbers. 

Science :

Our "Truss Bridges"  are almost complete  and ready for testing . Working in a group can be challenging and requires multiple skills to get along with the group members . We discussed  some of the challenges and benefits of working in a group. 

Important :

December calendar sent home today.

Thanks, 

Mrs.Shahzad

 November 30th .2020

Language Arts:

In room 3 today we learned about the difference between a simple and a complex sentence . We learned that an independent clause is a complete thought and the dependent clause needs more information to make it into a complete thought. Ask me to give you some examples of a complex sentence using an independent and a dependent clause .

Math:

We reviewed ordering numbers, comparing ,less than and greater than and the place value.

We read :

Ask me to retell you the story ?

Science :

 we are working very hard to build our " Truss bridges ".It is a work in progress. Stay tuned !

Up coming events :

- Hot soup tomorrow 

- No School Friday December 4th due to the Professional Day.

- Last day of classes for students is December 17th.

Have a wonderful evening !

November 27th, 2020

 Today in Room 3 we completed so many fun activities!

Spelling

We started the day with our spelling tests. We had fun stretching out our words to hear all the letter sounds. Ms. Robichaud had a hard time pronouncing synonym and antonym early in the morning. Do not worry we all helped out. 

Math

We completed a wrap up check in for Mrs Shahzad. We are excited for her to review our hard work on Monday.

Social Studies

We worked hard in our groups to completed our research. Some grouped learned some very interesting facts about the region they were researching.  We will be wrapping this unit up soon. Do not worry Ms. R is making an awesome Region review before we have an exam.

Phys. Ed

Mr. Pivarnyik let us have some free time to play basketball and show off our skills.

Free Time Friday

Our hard work and determination earned a few minutes on the iPads at the end of the day!

Upcoming Reminders:

- Hot Soup is on Tuesday and Thursdays

- No School on Friday December 4th, 2020

 

November 26th.2020

Today we had an "Internal Lockdown" practice at Vista Heights .Our students demonstrated a great lockdown etiquette.

Language Arts:-

-We continued working on our "Instructional Writing" .Ask me what are "Transitional words and phrases"?

Math:-

- We are making a poster to show our understanding of representing numbers in standard form, word form , expanded form and on a place value chart. 

Science :-

-We have started building our "Truss Bridges" in groups following the plan designed on Tuesday .We had some great discussions about how to make the bridges strong and stable.

Reminder:- 

- Hat Day tomorrow

- Spelling Test tomorrow

November 24th.2020

In Room 3 today ...

Language Arts:-

- We are learning about "Synonyms".Ask me to tell you the deffiniton of a synonym and give you some examples. 

- We have  completed our "Grade Three Angels"  and now reading our next novel of the series "Fourth Grade Rats". 

Math:-

- We continued working on our Math Mystery . Grade 4's have started working on a poster showing their understanding of " Representing Numbers" in different ways.

Science :-

- We have started working on a mini project on " Trusses" .We are designing a bridge using a truss .Next, we will be building a bridge with popsicle sticks to test its strength.

We also made an estimate about how many popsicle sticks are required to build the truss bridge. 

Important:

- Spelling test on Friday November 27.

- Hot soup on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

- Collect a variety of recyclable materials, straws, toothpicks, wood stick, stir sticks, wood skewers, chopsticks, craft sticks, newspaper, cardboard, string, thread , empty paper towel/toilet rolls, empty egg cartons, string, popsicle sticks etc

Thanks,

Mrs.Shahzad

November 23rd.2020

In Room 3 today ...

Language Arts:-

- We have started our unit on " Instructional/procedural " writing . Ask me what is an instructional writing?Instructional wringing has all the necessary information of "How To ".We made a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich and wrote down the procedure . We use "effective verbs" to help the reader visualize the procedure. 

What is the difference between a good procedure with details and not enough details?

- We are learning about "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" . Ask me to give you an example of each .

Math:-

- We continued working on our "Outback Outlaw Mystery" of putting umbers in order form acceding to descending order by comparing their place value. We are getting close to solving the mystery of stolen Opals. 

Important:

- Spelling test on Friday November 27.

- Hot soup on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

- Bring recyclable materials for building a project ; empty paper towel/toilet rolls, cardboard , empty egg cartons, string, popsicle sticks etc.