Going Back In Time...

We started out our week with a Grade 3 trip to Upper Canada Village. The weather wasn't great but the rain held off for most of the day with only a short shower here and there. The children really seemed to enjoy it but were very tired after, several falling asleep on the bus ride back. 

Checking out the museum before visiting the village

Cheese making

A boat ride pulled by a workhorse

The flower mill

The sawmill

Baby pigs

A wagon ride in the rain

Playing on the swing

In Language this week, we looked at the "cr", "tr", and "br" sound in our shared reading of "Tratisse contre Brochin". We did several grammar activities with this week's sentence. In Writing, the students have been working on tales (les contes). 

Reading

Listening to Reading

In Math we worked on fractions. We also began some activities on area and perimeter. The students also spent lots of time finishing up other unfinished math work. 

Pixel Person Project

Name Project

Area and Perimeter 

In Science, the students began looking at air and water in soil. In Social Studies, the students finished the activities on First Nation contributions to pioneer life. 

Have a great weekend!

Into Our Final Month

It's hard to believe we are in June already!

Monday was our final EQAO day. The students all made a great effort. We celebrated on Friday afternoon with Popsicles. 

Some positive thoughts before each section they did.

In Language, we read "Aghès l'araignée gagnante" for our shared reading. The "gn" sound is one of the hardest for reading and writing for French Immersion students. We continued with our grammar activities with our week 3 sentence. The students did a writing assessment showing me all they learned about writing this year. They picked their topic but needed to show me paragraphs and indenting, all the other conventions they know. Some had dialogue using either " or -. We learned about both this year. I was amazed by all the great writing pieces I saw. 

A little editing of their writing assessments

In Math, the students continued to finish up any unfinished math work for multiplication/division and measurement. They continued to work on their name projects and pixel person projects. On Thursday, they began a short booklet on fractions. 

In Science, we looked at particles in the soil. We looked at the difference between sand (le sable), lime (le limon), and clay (l'argile). I only had samples of sand and clay but they got to touch each to feel the difference in texture. 

In Social Studies, the students finished up the maps on Upper Canada pioneer communities. We then discussed how the First Nations who lived in this area helped the early pioneers with crops, wild foods, medicines, making maple syrup, and using hides to make clothing. 

In Music, the students continued looking at musical instruments. They used the SMARTBOARD and classroom computers to look up instruments to see in which family they belonged. 

Monday will be our trip to Upper Canada Village. Please have your child dress for the weather. They will need a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, lunch and snacks in their backpacks. They will be able to visit the gift shop before we leave so they may bring a small amount of money to spend. They are responsible for carrying their money around for the day so please make sure they store it in a secure place. We will be back at the school around 5 pm. 

Have a great weekend!

A Short Week For EQAO and Goodbye

It's been another short week, even shorter for me as I was at the school board on Tuesday for an Aboriginal workshop for French teachers. Wednesday was our last regular day before EQAO started. 

We've made it through the first two days of EQAO, two Language sections on Thursday, and one Language section and one Math section on Friday. After, we relaxed, had free time to draw, write or read, did some KETCHUP, and worked on weaving. 

A little something for the students to think on before starting EQAO on Thursday morning. 

It's been very hot in the class and we haven't always been able to have the windows open as the noise from classes outside would disturb the students while writing their tests. I had Mr. Brown find us a fan but it was in pretty rough shape. It looks much better now with a bit of duct tape to fix it and make it look nicer. 

Some thoughts to start Friday

There have also been Track and Field tryouts this week for the school team that will be heading to the regional meet on June 9th. Lots of running for some of the students, in spite of the heat. 

Friday was Mme Jones's last day of her first practicum. We were sad to say goodbye and we wish her well as she continues her degree in Education at Queen's.

Monday will be our last day of EQAO (Tuesday for anyone who needs to make up some sections). Then it will be back to normal although a bit quieter as the grade 6 classes will begin EQAO on Wednesday.  We will have to be extra quiet in halls and when going out so as to not disturb the grade 6s in Mrs. Murphy's class. 

It will be very busy over the next little while, please check the agenda daily for information. We have two trips planned in June. If your child is not attending a trip for some reason, please send a note in the agenda to let me know. 

Have a great weekend!

Jump Rope for Heart and Track and Field Packed Into a Short Week

We had a great start to our week with Jump Rope for Heart on Monday!

In Language, we read "Sophie la photographe" for our shared reading. We continued to work on grammar activities, learning about "l'impératif" and looking at types of words. 

In Math, we began our name projects on area, perimeter, and fractions. They students are also continuing to finish up their other activities on multiplication, division, and measurement. 

In Science, we watched a video about soil. We then looked at what soil is is composed of. We also planted seeds as a connection to our plant unit from the fall. Each student picked a type of seed to grow: tomatoes, carrots, beans, peas, or wildflowers. 

In Social Studies, students finished up their maps of the origins of the pioneers. They then completed some activities about the text they had read. 

In preparation of next week's EQAO, we reorganized the class so that each student is now sitting alone. I miss the space we had when desks were grouped so this arrangement won't last long. EQAO will take place next Thursday, Friday, and the following Monday. Please ensure your child arrives on time each of those days. 

Yesterday was our school Track and Field Day. We were lucky and it only rained during the second nutrition break. We got to complete all events. 

I hope everyone has a great long weekend!