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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Today's learning tasks:

Flag Ceremony to honour the Canadian soldiers who served in Afghanistan. Today marked the end of our Canadian military presence in this region of the world.


Science - continued group work on Vista Heights Waste presentations.



Math - 
Question of the Day (have you child show you how to solve this at home!)

Grade 3: 
Write all the pairs of numbers you can think of that multiply to give 12.
(For an extra challenge, find all pairs of numbers that multiply to give 20).

Grade 4: 
Find two different ways to share 14 apples in equal groups so there are 2 apples left over.

Art - We began our "Spring is in the air" art project today, where students are expected to create their own wall-art using paper towel rolls. Students are encouraged to demonstrate their creativity while designing plant or floral based design.



Gym - Alien Inline Skating!

Ask your child:
- Is Mr. Dan a good skating instructor?
- What will their paper towel roll wall-art look like when it is finished?

Homework:
- math and language facts practice (check out the "learning links" in your google drive)
- spelling practice

Reminders:
- bring props and costumes for 'Signs of Spring Rap'

- bring props and costumes for Alberta Regions green screen iMovie

- 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. 14

- 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*