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, using fractions.


Students have been working hard on reading analog and digital clocks and relating time to our daily routines. This is a great opportunity to practice at home this weekend, being sure to properly differentiate between the hour and minute hand on a clock, and practice calculating duration of weekend activities, and investigating elapsed time.


This week, students in Grade 3 and Grade 4 continued their Social Studies learning in their respective classes. Grade 3s wrapped up their projects to share and celebrate the learning from our big question- Who are Albertans. Their pennants are now hanging in the school to share with others. Next, we investigated the idea of how Albertans live together in a good way. Students came up with some great “wonder” statements to share their thinking, and we will use these to guide our next learning into decision making and responsibilities within different levels of government. Grade 4s continued their learning about the Great Migration. 


Upcoming Dates:

  • June 12- World Cup Day- wear your favourite soccer jersey

  • June 25- Sports Day

  • June 26- Last Day of Classes

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