Ms. Jocelyn's Grade 3/4

We had a busy week, welcoming the Fall Equinox, enjoying the brisk morning weather, and learning more about our role as treaty people as we discussed Treaty 7 Day on September 22.  We are enjoying our novel study- Chasing Vermeer. Today, Home Communication Folders have come with students and in it there is an activity to complete together. This is an opportunity to continue the learning at home through conversation, as well as give students a chance to share their writing with you.  We met with our buddy class, Ms. Axford’s 1/2 ‘s, twice this week. We are enjoying getting to know them better and showing how we can be leaders as we learn together. Today we completed a collaborative reflection activity based on a book both classes have read this week- Nii Sookayis- My Suitcase , by Christina Fox.  Learning Intentions: Grade 3: I can discuss the reasons treaties were negotiated and signed. I can identify treaties on a map of Alberta. Grade 4: I can reflect on personal right...

This week in Grade ¾ we took advantage of the beautiful weather and sunshine. We took our learning outside as much as we could, spending some time learning about scientific sketches. We observed a special tree in our school yard and took time to observe, label, and make wonder statements about it. We will check in to notice changes throughout the year.  We began our first novel study- Chasing Vermeer . We are using our detective skills to solve a mystery involving pentominoes- a new math tool that we are loving exploring! We celebrated our first Star Student of the week. This program helps to build our classroom community, and was a highlight of the week. Each student will have a chance to be Star Student, and all that comes with it, throughout the year.  Learning Intentions: Grade 3 I can reflect on how conducting an investigation contributes to building knowledge. I can develop new questions for further investigations. Grade 4 I can draw conclusions, using reliable and valid...

Hello families, We had a wonderful first full week of learning in Room 2. We have been writing about our “failed projects”, challenging each other with Place Value Bingo; enjoying the sunshine on our walk to Montalban Park; and continuing to build community through daily circle talks. We also had a blast playing Gaga Ball this week. We had our first visit to the school library this week. We will be visiting weekly on Wednesdays. This coming week students will be able to check out two books each. Please remember to return books prior to our Wednesday visit each week.  Learning Intentions: Grade 3 I can identify the place value of each digit in natural number    I can express natural  numbers using words and numerals I can express various compositions of a natural number using place value Grade 4 I can identify the place value  of each digit in a number  I can determine the value of each digit in a number I can express numbers using words and numerals I ...

  Hello Grade ¾ families in Room 2, It was a short but beautiful week in our classroom. We have been getting to know each other, building connections and new friendships, reconnecting with familiar classmates, and creating our learning community. It was great to meet everyone at the Open House. If we have not yet connected, I look forward to doing so soon. One highlight from our first week was our hexagon art project. Students created colourful hexagons representing six unique things about themselves, their favourite things, and what they did over the summer. We then connected them to others’ hexagons to physically show all the similarities and connections we have to one another. It was such a powerful way for the class to see how much they have in common, and create a strong sense of community right from the start. We also did a STEM solo cup building challenge. In groups students worked together to complete challenges using cups and sticks to build the tallest tower. Student...