*Picture retakes are on November 2nd.
*The Terry Fox Run is on September 30th at 2:45 p.m.
*October 6th and October 20th are early dismissal days.
*The first school assembly is on October 7th at 8:45 a.m. in the gym.
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Life in Room 11!
We have been working hard at getting to know each other and settling into a new year of learning and growing! Here are a few of the things we have been working on in our class.
In Social Studies, we have been getting to know each other. We have discussed our roles in the classroom (My Job/Your Job) and what the classroom atmosphere should 'Look Like', 'Sound Like' and 'Feel Like'. We have discussed responsible behavior in the classroom and on the playground, and we have discussed 'Above the Line' behaviors. We will continue to discuss the 'Ideal Classroom' and we will discuss rules in our classroom and why we have rules. Our rules for the classroom will be based on our beliefs of what our classroom should look, sound and feel like. In October, we will beginning mapping skills. Students will look at various kinds of maps and they will learn how to read a map. They will be studying the location of the continents and the oceans.
In Mathematics, we worked on the mental math strategies of 'Doubles' and 'Combinations that make 10 and 100'. We are practicing using efficient strategies to determine facts to 18, as students work towards the automatic recall of facts. Students have been generating questions to learn more about each other. They have conducted surveys, collected the data, and discussed what they have learned from the information collected. Going forward, we will be looking at various ways to display data, using concrete graphs, line plots, bar graphs, and pictographs, and we will practice comparing the data by making statements and by answering questions about the data collected. In October, students will be looking at various ways to represent a number, such as using coins, number sentences, base 10 materials, and story problems.
This term in Science, we are learning about materials and structures. We have brainstormed types of materials for building, and we have predicted the strength of various types of paper. In October, we will explore ways to strengthen a material for building, and we will explore ways to join two materials for a specific use. Students will be looking at various natural and human-built structures, and they will identify shapes that help provide stability and strength.
In Language Arts, we are working on learning the routines for 'Read to Self', 'Read to Someone' and 'Work on Writing'. During our 'Read to Self' routines, students have been working on increasing their stamina for reading. We have discussed what it looks and sounds like during this time. The Home Reading program is up and running. Thank you for support of this program! Spelling is underway as well. Spelling words come home at the beginning of the week, and on Friday our spelling marks are recorded in our agendas. We have started 'Buddy Reading' with the students in Room 22! Students will begin learning and practicing 'Work on Writing' routines, and they will be discussing various ideas for writing. We will look at 'hooking' the reader, at developing our writing to include details, and at having a satisying conclusion to our writing. 'Me Bags' went home on Friday, and the students are excited about getting to know more about each other. This activity will be a great way to practice speaking and listening skills.
During Art activities, students are focusing on the element of line. We have discussed horizonal, vertical, diagonal lines, and we have practiced making thin, thick, and broken lines. Our next Art lessons will look at other types of line, including curved, spiral, zig zag, and hatching. We will learn that by varying the types of line, we can create more interesting pictures. Students will be examining various famous works of art, and they will discuss how the artist uses line to convey movement and mood.
In French, students will be practicing greetings through various oral language routines. This term, students will be learning the color names, to count to 30 in French, the alphabet, the days of the week, as well as, the vocabulary for school supplies.
In Social Studies, we have been getting to know each other. We have discussed our roles in the classroom (My Job/Your Job) and what the classroom atmosphere should 'Look Like', 'Sound Like' and 'Feel Like'. We have discussed responsible behavior in the classroom and on the playground, and we have discussed 'Above the Line' behaviors. We will continue to discuss the 'Ideal Classroom' and we will discuss rules in our classroom and why we have rules. Our rules for the classroom will be based on our beliefs of what our classroom should look, sound and feel like. In October, we will beginning mapping skills. Students will look at various kinds of maps and they will learn how to read a map. They will be studying the location of the continents and the oceans.
In Mathematics, we worked on the mental math strategies of 'Doubles' and 'Combinations that make 10 and 100'. We are practicing using efficient strategies to determine facts to 18, as students work towards the automatic recall of facts. Students have been generating questions to learn more about each other. They have conducted surveys, collected the data, and discussed what they have learned from the information collected. Going forward, we will be looking at various ways to display data, using concrete graphs, line plots, bar graphs, and pictographs, and we will practice comparing the data by making statements and by answering questions about the data collected. In October, students will be looking at various ways to represent a number, such as using coins, number sentences, base 10 materials, and story problems.
This term in Science, we are learning about materials and structures. We have brainstormed types of materials for building, and we have predicted the strength of various types of paper. In October, we will explore ways to strengthen a material for building, and we will explore ways to join two materials for a specific use. Students will be looking at various natural and human-built structures, and they will identify shapes that help provide stability and strength.
In Language Arts, we are working on learning the routines for 'Read to Self', 'Read to Someone' and 'Work on Writing'. During our 'Read to Self' routines, students have been working on increasing their stamina for reading. We have discussed what it looks and sounds like during this time. The Home Reading program is up and running. Thank you for support of this program! Spelling is underway as well. Spelling words come home at the beginning of the week, and on Friday our spelling marks are recorded in our agendas. We have started 'Buddy Reading' with the students in Room 22! Students will begin learning and practicing 'Work on Writing' routines, and they will be discussing various ideas for writing. We will look at 'hooking' the reader, at developing our writing to include details, and at having a satisying conclusion to our writing. 'Me Bags' went home on Friday, and the students are excited about getting to know more about each other. This activity will be a great way to practice speaking and listening skills.
During Art activities, students are focusing on the element of line. We have discussed horizonal, vertical, diagonal lines, and we have practiced making thin, thick, and broken lines. Our next Art lessons will look at other types of line, including curved, spiral, zig zag, and hatching. We will learn that by varying the types of line, we can create more interesting pictures. Students will be examining various famous works of art, and they will discuss how the artist uses line to convey movement and mood.
In French, students will be practicing greetings through various oral language routines. This term, students will be learning the color names, to count to 30 in French, the alphabet, the days of the week, as well as, the vocabulary for school supplies.
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Important Dates to Remember!
Welcome back to school! Here are a few important dates to remember.
September 25th is Picture Day.
Grade 3 swimming starts on September 23, and lessons will be every Wednesday morning for 6 sessions. Permission slips and detailed information about the swimming program will be sent home this week.
This year's Winter Concert will be December 9th. There will be performances at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the gym.
Our Library Class is every Day 4! Please help your child to remember to return his or her books before or on his or her library day!
Lakewood School Parent Council Meeting is on September 14th at 6:30 p.m.
The Terry Fox Run is on Thursday, September 30th 2:45 p.m.. - 3:15 p.m.
The first school assembly is on Wednesday, October 7 at 8:45 a.m.
September 25th is Picture Day.
Grade 3 swimming starts on September 23, and lessons will be every Wednesday morning for 6 sessions. Permission slips and detailed information about the swimming program will be sent home this week.
This year's Winter Concert will be December 9th. There will be performances at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the gym.
Our Library Class is every Day 4! Please help your child to remember to return his or her books before or on his or her library day!
Lakewood School Parent Council Meeting is on September 14th at 6:30 p.m.
The Terry Fox Run is on Thursday, September 30th 2:45 p.m.. - 3:15 p.m.
The first school assembly is on Wednesday, October 7 at 8:45 a.m.
Sunday, 10 May 2015
Friday, 8 May 2015
Today the Nature Conservancy Came to Lakewood School
Today the Nature Conservancy came to our school to teach us about the Manitoba prairie and the animals and insects that live there. Here are some of the things that we learned.
A bird's bones are hollow, which helps it to fly. (Ashton)
A beaver's teeth are orange. This orange color helps to make their teeth strong. (Miguel)
Beavers use their tails as dinner plates and their tails help them to swim. (Lincoln)
I learned the life cycle of the butterfly. (Kaitlyn)
I learned that after the female butterfly lays its eggs, it dies. (Kyra)
Monarch butterflies eat milkweed, and other animals know not to eat the monarch because monarch butterflies and their caterpillars are poisonous. (Autumn)
Butterflies can live up to 8 months. (Alec)
After the presentation, students had the opportunity to touch some of the animal skins and bones. Thank you, Cathy for coming out to Lakewood School to teach the grade 2/3 students about animals and insects on the Manitoba prairies. It was a wonderful presentation!
A bird's bones are hollow, which helps it to fly. (Ashton)
A beaver's teeth are orange. This orange color helps to make their teeth strong. (Miguel)
Beavers use their tails as dinner plates and their tails help them to swim. (Lincoln)
I learned the life cycle of the butterfly. (Kaitlyn)
I learned that after the female butterfly lays its eggs, it dies. (Kyra)
Monarch butterflies eat milkweed, and other animals know not to eat the monarch because monarch butterflies and their caterpillars are poisonous. (Autumn)
Butterflies can live up to 8 months. (Alec)
After the presentation, students had the opportunity to touch some of the animal skins and bones. Thank you, Cathy for coming out to Lakewood School to teach the grade 2/3 students about animals and insects on the Manitoba prairies. It was a wonderful presentation!
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