March 9th - 13th

Looking back on learning........

Special note: Parent Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th. If you have not already signed up for a time slot, please do this at your earliest convenience.

During Parent-Teacher Conferences we invite families to place a colourful push pin on our world map located in our Learning Commons to show where their family comes from. Together, we’ll create a vibrant picture celebrating the diverse backgrounds that make up our school community!

Phonics:

Students learned about the /aw/ sound and the different ways it can be spelled: aw, au, al, and augh. We explored the spelling tricks that help us know when to use each pattern when reading and writing words. Students practiced listening for the /aw/ sound and identifying which spelling pattern was being used.

To build our skills, we worked through decodable texts that allowed students to practice reading words with these patterns in context. We also completed word chains, where students changed one sound at a time to build new words, helping them see how small changes can create different words. In addition, students practiced word mapping, which helps them connect the sounds they hear to the letters that represent them.

Social Studies:

Students learned about the difference between needs and wants. Students had great discussions about everyday items and whether they are something we truly need or something we simply want. This led to some fun and thoughtful conversations about things like pets, candy, and soda, and helped students think more carefully about the choices people make.

We also began learning about natural resources in Canada. To help us better understand them, we explored three main areas where natural resources come from: forests, oceans, and farms. Students learned about the different types of resources each area provides and discussed the kinds of jobs people have to help develop and use these resources, such as farmers, fishers, and forestry workers.

Ramadan:

Students learned about Ramadan and why it is an important time for many people around the world. Students learned that Ramadan is a special month celebrated by Muslims. During this time, families focus on faith, kindness, helping others, and spending time together.

We also talked about when Ramadan takes place. Students learned that it follows the lunar calendar, which means the dates change each year. Ramadan begins when the new moon is seen and lasts for about a month.

Students explored what Ramadan can include for those who celebrate it. We learned that many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, which means they do not eat or drink during the day. In the evening, families gather to break their fast with a meal called iftar. We also discussed how Ramadan is a time for prayer, reflection, generosity, and helping those in need.

Math:

Students have been working on base 10 addition. They practiced solving double- and triple-digit addition equations up to 1000 by representing numbers using ones, tens, and hundreds blocks.

Using base 10 blocks helped students see the value of each digit and understand how numbers are built. Students practiced breaking numbers apart into hundreds, tens, and ones, then combining them to find the sum. This hands-on approach helped them better understand how addition works and how numbers can be grouped and regrouped.