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 pizza/sushi?” Grade 4 students were introduced to percentages and did a great job of relating percentages to their everyday lives. They began to investigate conversions and equivalencies between fractions, decimals, and percentages. 


Learning Intentions:

  • I can create a set of instructions that could be followed by a human or a machine to complete a task. 

  • I can explore algorithms as a sequence of operations.


Students explored computer science this week, sharpening their coding skills to begin the design thinking process. 


Important Dates and Reminders:

May 28- 10:30am Volunteer Tea

June 25- Sports Day

Please remember to dress for the weather- we are taking our learning outside often. 


Have a wonderful, sunny weekend!

Ms. Jocelyn



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