Thank you Grade 3 and 4's for welcoming me to your classroom! I'm very happy to now be teaching at Vista Heights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Today's learning: Math: special guest from the Zoo provided an outdoor activity involving patterns in nature and measuring perimeter. Grade 4's organized numbers using Carroll Diagrams, and Grade 3's explored skip counting with money. Science: how does a guitar (string instrument) make sound? We experimented with elastic bands of different widths, and learned to shorten or lengthen the bands to alter pitch.
Ask your child:
- how they are demonstrating respect out on the recess yard?
- about their character - what kind of voice, props and costume will they wear?
- why are they unique? What did they share with the class on Mr. V's first day?
Reminders:
- no school on Friday
- please do not sent children to school wearing their halloween costumes. They can change into costumes in the afternoon. Also, please do not send candy or goodies to school this year.
- Halloween costume parade and skit performances on Thursday afternoon
- *last chance to bring all props and costumes* tomorrow
- Life Touch picture orders
Homework:
- nightly reading, math facts and spelling practice (quiz on Thursday).
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Mr. Vanderlinden
