Today's learning tasks:
Science - continued group work on Vista Heights Waste presentations.Math -
Challenge of the Day:
Grade 3's & Grade 4's created their own math story problems for multiplication and division. They were able to share these problems with other students, who were responsible for solving with learned strategies.
Music
Mission Afghanistan - student awareness lesson. As we prepare for the upcoming flag ceremony to honour the efforts of the brave Canadian men and women who have served our country in Afghanistan over the past 12 years, we are sharing information about this conflict and it's meaning. Here is a link to the documentary we will be watching as a group - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMyiTRMDp_c
We were able to share and discuss cultural backgrounds as a group. We explored the diversity that exists in Canadian society and our need to value and protect personal freedoms in other areas of the world.
Student of the Week - reading selection from our student of the week.
Gym - Alien Inline Skating!
Ask your child:
- Why is Canada a democracy?
- What is the big "Question" for their waste presentation project?
Homework:
- math and language facts practice (check out the "learning links" in your google drive)
- NEW spelling words posted.
Reminders:
- Grade 4's: please sign and return the parent/guardian consent form (and $2 trip fee) for the Alberta Ballet's Discover Dance Program. Student will be attending this event at the Jubilee Auditorium next Wednesday, March 19th in the afternoon. DUE DATE: Friday, Mar. 15
- Scholastic Book Fair March 18th - 21st
The Learning Commons will be transformed into a book store for 4 days.
It will be open every morning from 9:30 am -12:00 pm, and on Thursday, March 21st during conferences from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
- Two volunteers needed for 20 minutes each day. One volunteer to assist with set-up at 9:15 am, and another volunteer to put away the books at 12:00 pm. If you can help, please email me atktreimer@cbe.ab.ca or phone Vista Heights School (403)777-6000.
- up-coming Gr, 3/4 Spring Assembly *Tues March 18, 1pm*
