Classroom Update
Math - In math this week, we started focusing on addition and subtraction. In grade 3, we focus on 3 digit by 3 digit and we also use zero's in our numbers. We will be talking about subtracting with 0 next week. For example 804 - 342. We also continued to work on place value up to and including the ten thousands place and did a little bit of work with the symbols for greater than >, less than <.
Home Practise: It would be great to review addition and subtraction of multi-digit numbers. For example 842 + 495 or 931 - 273. A few questions after school to solidify understanding will support the students when we start using larger numbers.
Language Arts - In word work, we focused on those words that end in "or" and "ar" but sound like they end in "er". Students were asked to pick 3 words ending in "or" and 3 ending in "ar" that they would like to remember. We also did a little bit of quick writing.
A lot of our time on Monday and Tuesday was spent preparing for our Orange Shirt Day assembly. Students did a great job with various roles including public speaking, choral speaking and acting.
Science - The focus this week was on computer science and coding. Students are learning how to give instructions so a computer will do what they want. We talked about using "blocks" to program a character to move on the screen.
Social Studies - Students continued work on land rights and how people make agreements. Right now, our conversations have been about the playground and how space is shared among many. This will move us towards understanding treaties.
*Weather permitting, our class will be going on a community walk next week.
Upcoming Dates
October 7 Picture Day
October 12 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
October 13 - 16 Yoga Residency for all grades
October 19 NO SCHOOL - Non-Instructional Day
October 28 Fun Lunch - Domino's
October 29 MTS Celebrates Halloween
