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  May 29, 2026 This week in Grade ¾, we enjoyed the nice weather by getting out and exploring. Students were excellent leaders today as they guided their Grade ½ buddies through a ‘signs of spring’ scavenger hunt and science ‘wondering’ task. Our 3D flower art projects wrapped up and made for a beautiful display at the Volunteer Tea. Students were able to share their wonderful fraction learning through a name art piece earlier this week. Students continued working their way through their coding learning. And, the grade 3 and 4s are working on responding to various texts in a way of their choosing from a new choice board. It was a busy week! Learning Intentions: Grade 3:  I can tell time using analog and digital clocks. I can investigate relationships between seconds, minutes, and hours, using an analog clock Grade 4: I can determine duration in minutes, using a clock. I can apply addition and subtraction strategies to the calculation of duration. I can express time of day, usi...
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  May 22, 2026 This week in Grade ¾ we read a story to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, began a collaborative art project for next week’s Volunteer Tea, worked hard at literacy centers, and explored the world of coding. It was busy! Learning Intentions: Grade 3: I can compare fractions to benchmarks of 0, half, and one whole. I can compare different fractions of the same whole that have the same numerator and different denominators. I can compare different fractions of the same whole that have the same denominator. Grade 4: I can compare percentages within 100%. I can relate fractions and equivalent decimal numbers to their positions on the number line. I can express the fraction, decimal, and percentage representations of the same part-whole relationship. In mathematics this week, students continued to learn about the ways fractions play a role in everyday life. Grade 3 students did a lot of comparing and ordering of fractions, often coming back to the question of “which is more pi...
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  May 15, 2026 The short week flew by, as we were so busy learning and working on projects. We were able to take our learning outside a few times, which was enjoyable!  This week, our class started practicing jump rope for the upcoming Jump Rope for Heart event! Students stayed active while learning about the importance of keeping their hearts and bodies healthy. Everyone had fun trying different jump rope tricks, challenges, and games while building their coordination and endurance. It was great to see so much energy, teamwork, and perseverance in the gym!  Learning Intentions: Grade 3: I can classify animals in a food chain as carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores. I can investigate and discuss how plants and animals respond to stimuli in their environments in order to survive. I can access information from a variety of sources to answer questions or expand knowledge.  I can use research to create written text that is appropriate for an audience. Grade 4: I can rela...
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  May 1, 2026 Living Systems Project: Grade 3: I can investigate and discuss how plants and animals respond to stimuli in their environments in order to survive I can explore food chains in local environments I can develop communication skills through individual or group presentations I can create written texts for a variety of audiences and purposes I can  I can create landscapes that show middle ground, background and foreground. I can use size variations among objects to give the illusion of depth. I can demonstrate basic keyboarding skills Grade 4:  I can discuss how plants respond to sensory stimuli  I can relate the external structures of plants to their functions I can find and classify examples of local plants and animals based on appearance, habitat, and structures I can present information that engages, informs, persuades, or entertains an audience I can integrate visual aids to enhance communication I can vary word choice to appeal to an audience I can c...
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April 24, 2026 Learning Intentions: Grade 3: I can recognize interpretations of multiplication and division in various contexts Grade 4: I can multiply and divide 3-digit natural numbers by 1-digit natural numbers, using standard algorithms Students in Grade 3 have been applying their skills to solve word problems. In doing so, multiple steps are required- close reading, deciding on the appropriate operation, solving, and sharing our work. We will continue this next week. Grade 4s added the standard algorithms for multiplication and division to their bank of strategies. Students are working hard and showing resilience as they try new strategies. We are going to continue to practice and work on deciphering and solving word problems. Our writing is progressing to more consistently include intriguing paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting details, and closing sentences that inspire action or interest. This week, we responded to a picture prompt about bringing home a wild animal. Stud...
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  April 17, 2026 A big thank you to our volunteers for making the Aggie Days trip a success. It was an exciting day of exploring, learning, and cheering. The rodeo was a highlight, as were the newborn piglets. We continued working on crafting paragraphs this week and have been working on a piece of persuasive writing as we try to convince Mr. B. of a request of ours! Our midpoint check-ins for multiplication and division came home today, as did a sample of paragraph writing. Students are working on writing engaging topic sentences, supporting details, and a closing sentences that relate to their main idea.  Learning Intentions Grade 3:  I can demonstrate respectful and safe practices during observations of plants and animals in local environments I can discuss First Nations, Métis, and Inuit connection with environments and their knowledge of and relationships with plants and animals Grade 4: I can demonstrate respect when interacting with plants and animals in local envi...
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