Dear Families,
Another fun-filled week for us! I am very pleased with how students have transitioned from their holidays to school mode! As you’ve probably gathered from my blog updates, we have been go, Go, GO with our learning in class! Look at how much we’ve accomplished in a mere 3 weeks! Looking forward to much more learning to be done in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Our Trip to the G.N.E.:
Today, my Grade 3/4 students and Ms. Stewart's class went to the G.N.E. to participate in a science and health related field trip. Every year, the G.N.E runs a very purposeful program for all students.
We got to be part of several amazing learning stations! Please go through the photos and ask your child to explain what's happening in them :)
These stations kept us fully engaged and we came away with many new learnings that I’m sure your child will eagerly share with you over the weekend! Ask them their favourite learning station and why :)
As always, the knowledgeable staff was very warm and welcoming to us all. For our very first trip so early in the year, my students demonstrated their best behaviour. I am so proud of my class and representing Nottawa with such pride and respect!
Our Trip to the G.N.E.:
Today, my Grade 3/4 students and Ms. Stewart's class went to the G.N.E. to participate in a science and health related field trip. Every year, the G.N.E runs a very purposeful program for all students.
We got to be part of several amazing learning stations! Please go through the photos and ask your child to explain what's happening in them :)
Here are the Learning Stations We Visited in Sequence:
1. Sheep Shearing
2. Horses
3. Maple Syrup
4. Dairy Farmers
5. Motus - Story of Agriculture in Song
6. Community Garden
7. Rope Making
8. Forestry
9. Soil
As always, the knowledgeable staff was very warm and welcoming to us all. For our very first trip so early in the year, my students demonstrated their best behaviour. I am so proud of my class and representing Nottawa with such pride and respect!
Math:
At the beginning of new math units, I will be sending home a 'Math Note' with your child in his or her agenda bag. You will have noticed that the first one was sent home this week. Please take some time to sit down with them to read over the "Learning Goal" and the Strategies/Games suggested that you can do at home to support this new strand of math. We are currently working on the "Number Sense and Numeration Unit."
4-Block Problem Solving Method:
This week, I introduced students to the 4-Block Problem Solving Method (see picture below). It will be an effective tool to use when solving multi-step math word problems which can be tricky. By utilizing this method, students will be able to break down the problem into steps. Click on the picture to enlarge it to talk to your child about the four blocks to help them solve a math problem.
Students were given a word problem (see picture below) to solve using a graphic organizer. Ask them how they solved this question!
Extra Math Practice:
4-Block Problem Solving Method:
This week, I introduced students to the 4-Block Problem Solving Method (see picture below). It will be an effective tool to use when solving multi-step math word problems which can be tricky. By utilizing this method, students will be able to break down the problem into steps. Click on the picture to enlarge it to talk to your child about the four blocks to help them solve a math problem.
Extra Math Practice:
As shared in the notes that came home on Monday, I will be providing 1 page (double sided) of math to work on at home to help reinforce what we’re learning in class. Students are encouraged to complete these sheets independently, however, parental assistance is always welcome if needed to get them started. Thank you for your support in this!
The math that comes home focuses on areas that I have taught at school, so they should be familiar with these. Their extra math practice duo-tang will be handed out on Tuesdays (complete half the questions on Tuesday evening and complete the other half Wednesdays) and please have it returned to school on Thursdays for marking.
Toonies for Terry:
The math that comes home focuses on areas that I have taught at school, so they should be familiar with these. Their extra math practice duo-tang will be handed out on Tuesdays (complete half the questions on Tuesday evening and complete the other half Wednesdays) and please have it returned to school on Thursdays for marking.
Toonies for Terry:
Just another friendly reminder about our school Terry Fox Run! It will be held on Thurs. Sept. 26th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. All families are welcome to come join us out on the track.
As a school, it is our goal to raise $2,000 for the foundation – we can do it! Families are encouraged to donate a “Toonie for Terry.” Together we can achieve our goal! Thank you to Coleton, Noah, and Raelynn for your generous donations already!!! So far, we have $67.00 raised!!
For those of you who haven't already done so, if you wish, please have your child bring in their money starting Monday. We have until Thursday Sept. 26th to collect all funds. Thank you for supporting this very meaningful initiative!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the school. I can always be reached at the school 705. 445. 1827 or via email at pgill@scdsb.on.ca (which I check regularly).
Food Programs:
Starting the week of Sept. 30th:
There will be NO FORMS coming home, everything will be completed online. Any questions or concerns with this process, please contact Mrs. Beattie in the office. She will guide you :)
Pizza & Chicken Nugget Meals:
A message from Mrs. Beattie :)
"Sign up for your Pizza & Chicken Nugget lunches! All orders are to be placed on School Cash Online. Due date for orders is Sept. 26th. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED."
Orin & Joella:
Congratulations to Orin and Joella for achieving a first place ribbon for their enteries!!! Seeing your enthusiasm and smiles warmed all of our hearts. Way to go :)
Coleton:
When we arrived back from the G.N.E., Coleton eagerly and enthusiastically wanted to share a shining moment from his life. Congratulations on your baseball achievements from the summer! Coleton's determination and willingness to always put in his personal best is admirable for us all! Keep being YOUR BEST SELF in and out of the class! I honour YOU!
Mindfulness:
Start your day with a positive mindset. Try some of these affirmations everyone!
Remember, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, and your actions become your destiny!!
Growth Mindset:
As a school, it is our goal to raise $2,000 for the foundation – we can do it! Families are encouraged to donate a “Toonie for Terry.” Together we can achieve our goal! Thank you to Coleton, Noah, and Raelynn for your generous donations already!!! So far, we have $67.00 raised!!
For those of you who haven't already done so, if you wish, please have your child bring in their money starting Monday. We have until Thursday Sept. 26th to collect all funds. Thank you for supporting this very meaningful initiative!
Meet the Teacher:
I’m very eager and excited to meet all of my students’ families next week on Thurs. Sept. 26th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. There will be pizza provided from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Yum, YUM!
When you’re done dinner, please come join me in our portable! Your child will have many things to share with you such as their desk, the mindfulness wall, math wall, and the various charts around our classroom that help us be our best selves! I will also have some student work placed on desks so you can see some of your child’s language and math activities J
When you’re done dinner, please come join me in our portable! Your child will have many things to share with you such as their desk, the mindfulness wall, math wall, and the various charts around our classroom that help us be our best selves! I will also have some student work placed on desks so you can see some of your child’s language and math activities J
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the school. I can always be reached at the school 705. 445. 1827 or via email at pgill@scdsb.on.ca (which I check regularly).
Food Programs:
Starting the week of Sept. 30th:
- Tuesdays - chicken nuggets & raw vegetables with ranch dipping sauce
- Thursdays - pizza from Dominoes
- Friday's - popcorn sales
There will be NO FORMS coming home, everything will be completed online. Any questions or concerns with this process, please contact Mrs. Beattie in the office. She will guide you :)
Pizza & Chicken Nugget Meals:
A message from Mrs. Beattie :)
"Sign up for your Pizza & Chicken Nugget lunches! All orders are to be placed on School Cash Online. Due date for orders is Sept. 26th. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED."
Spirit Wear & Team Jerseys:
Families are welcome to go online to purchase a navy blue cotton dry blend t-shirt. They will be used as spirit wear & team jerseys for the grades 4-8. Sample sizes are in the office and will be available at Meet the Teacher as well.
Due date is Sept. 26th. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Orin & Joella:
Congratulations to Orin and Joella for achieving a first place ribbon for their enteries!!! Seeing your enthusiasm and smiles warmed all of our hearts. Way to go :)
Coleton:
When we arrived back from the G.N.E., Coleton eagerly and enthusiastically wanted to share a shining moment from his life. Congratulations on your baseball achievements from the summer! Coleton's determination and willingness to always put in his personal best is admirable for us all! Keep being YOUR BEST SELF in and out of the class! I honour YOU!
Mindfulness:
Start your day with a positive mindset. Try some of these affirmations everyone!
Remember, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, and your actions become your destiny!!
Growth Mindset:
"Never look down on someone, unless you're helping them up!"
Namaste,
Ms. Gill
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