Figure Us Out

We spent some time using math to figure Mrs. Hignell out and now we are working to figure each other out. 

Scientist in the School Plants

We had a fantastic presentation!! The secret word is Clara. I have just left the photos in their orinianl size. Enjoy! Students really enjoyed this and learned a great deal!!

Multiplication Quizzes

The school year is coming to an end! I want to be sure that the students are prepared for Grade 4. We have spent a lot of time working on learning Multiplication and Division, but have moved on. This does not mean that students shouldn't be continuing to practice their facts. 
Students: Do you think you know your multiplication facts? Test yourself with these self-correcting quizzes online. They offer flash cards for the facts that you missed so that you can continue to improve!
Don't forget that the Math Page of this blog has links to songs to help with skip counting! A fun way to learn :)

Fun With Fractions!

Today we started learning about fractions and used pattern blocks to model parts of a whole. The students did a great job!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers and stepmothers who make our students feel so loved and cared for. According to our students, you are award winning!

Math test: May 10, motion geometry

                           Students are asked to brush up on their motion geometry skills for Tuesday, May 10. Topics included are:

--- symmetry (finding the lines of symmetry, knowing what it means, and completing a symmetrical shape on a grid). If a shape is symmetrical, it can be folded along the line of symmetry and both sides will be the same shape and same size or congruent.

The secret word is Samaritan. 

--- congruence (knowing what it means and fining congruent shapes). Items that are congruent are the same shape and same size. 

--- Rotation (turn), reflection (flip) and translation (slide) Students must know the meaning of each term and be able to tell which was used in a diagram.

--- location on a grid. Students must be able to say where a certain item is on a grid. Always identify the horizontal letter or number first then the vertical. Example: the circle is on 8, 2.

--- moving on a grid . Students must be able to give directions and follow directions on a grid. An example is go right 4 squares, and up 3 squares to get to the store.

Science to bring in: Students are asked to bring in seeds to look at and compare. Flower seeds, tree seeds, seeds from fruit or vegetables ( I have avocado seeds), seeds from weeds, wild flowers etc....

For Religion/Education Week

Students are asked to bring in a photo from their own experience or the Internet to show a modern day act of mercy. By this we mean a good Samaritan. It could show a person working with the poor, elderly, sick. It could show someone helping animals. The picture could be of a charity or group that helps the vulnerable. It could show someone who helps a person who upset or has a problem. It is best if the picture is in colour. Students will write about the picture at school not at home. We will do this on Thursday, April 28.

Thank you!