Dear Parents,
You
will find enclosed some more information about grade 3, room 17. Please take
the time to go over our classroom expectations with your child as we have done
in class. There is also a list of some of the topics we will explore this
year. There are 18 students in our class.
Finally,
I would like to share my contact information with you and let you know that I
hope this year will be a rewarding and memorable experience for both you and
your child. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you
may have. I am looking forward to getting to know your child better and having a great
year!
Sincerely,
Suzanne
DeSousa
suzanne.desousa@sjasd.ca
Phone:
(204)885-2216
English Language Arts
Students
will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to:
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explore
thoughts and ideas, feelings and experiences
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comprehend
and respond personally and critically to oral, literary, and media texts
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manage
ideas and information
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enhance
the clarity and artistry of communication
-
celebrate
and build community
Students
will explore themes, genres and authors based on their interests.
Français
Students
will listen, speak, read and write to understand, plan, manage and create. They
will also develop an appreciation and positive attitude towards French language
and culture. Students will explore themes, genres and authors based on their
interests.
Math
Students
will learn about:
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numbers
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shape
and space
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patterns
and relations
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statistics
and probability
They
will explore these concepts through the use of problem solving, technology,
reasoning, communication, estimation, mental math, visualization and
relationships.
Science
-
Forces
That Attract Or Repel
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Materials
and Structures
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Growth
and Changes in Plants
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Soils
in the Environment
Social Studies
-
Connecting
With Canadians
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Exploring
the World
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Communities
of the World
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Exploring
an Ancient Society
Health & Physical
Education
Movement,
fitness management, safety, healthy lifestyle practices & personal/social
management will be explored and integrated.
Art
Students
will be encouraged to express themselves creatively through visual arts that
will be integrated with the other areas of study. Artists will be invited for special activities.
Agendas
Students
will use the blue duo-tang for notes and letters.
Scholastic
Monthly
Scholastic orders are a great way to build your home library and motivate your
child to read! Please order online and help us earn bonus coupons to expand our classroom library.
Home Reading
Reading
each day is a great habit to form at a young age. Setting a time and routine
for your child will help encourage them to keep up their reading! Home Reading
books and logs will go home weekly. Students may change their books on Friday and take home the new bag on Monday. Having your child read aloud to you is a great way to find out what they
are reading about and to check if their choice of literature is a good fit for
them. It is also good for them to practice fluency. However not all the reading
has to be done aloud. Students should spend at least 20-25 minutes reading
every night and can certainly spend more if they wish. CD’s can be sent home
with some of the French books if necessary. Your child can listen to the story, read along
and finally read the book independently. You can keep the CD at home until all
or most of the books on the list have been read and then change it for a new
one. Your child can check off the books he/she has already read so they can
keep track. Your child also has a RAZ-Kids account for online reading in English and French!
Je lis, Epic, Seesaw and Reflex Math are other accounts your child will have access to this year.
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