Week of November 19-23

Amazing to see the snow already! It was a nice weekend to get out and enjoy it. This week is shaping up to be very busy so here goes…

• Scholastic Book orders for November-last call
• Our celebration of being “unique” was postponed on Friday afternoon; it will go this week. Students will have a self portrait for you to see.
• Book Fair is this week for our library fundraiser- our class will view on Tuesday afternoon and our buying day is Wednesday afternoon. Parents also have the option of stopping in during Parent -Teacher Interviews on Thursday night and Friday.
• All families should now have their interview times. See you all this week! Thanks for supporting your child’s education.

Homework this week:

• Read and Record in reading log
• Practice action words with ‘ing’ endings
• Math sheet on review of 2 digit addition. We are starting 3 digit addition and using mental math strategies for sums to 1000.

Have a great week everyone!

Mrs. L. 🙂

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Info re Mrs. L. and weekly update

Anyone wanting picture retakes for your child, please send a note in on Monday.

PEITF annual convention is next Thursday and Friday. No classes for students.

Note: I will be travelling on a family trip during the following dates:

Nov.6,7 and Nov. 13,14,15 ( I am out on Monday, Nov.5 but not for travel)

The students will be in the capable hands of Evelyn MacIntyre who has 30 + years of teaching experience! That being said, if you need anything please call the office and the message will be sent to Ms. MacIntyre for your child.

Homework for this short week:

• Read and Record
• Math sheet

no spelling this short week!

Mrs. L. 🙂

 

Week of October 29-Nov.2

Happy end of October, and Halloween week!! We have a busy week as usual so here are the highlights:

• Oct.30- School picture orders due ( unless you ordered online from Lifetouch)
• October 31- Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ in the gym and class activities in the afternoon. Your child can dress up for the day; however no masks or heavy makeup please! We have four families signed up for treats/snacks that day. Reminder of no nuts, and we do have one student with dairy restrictions. No homework on Halloween night 😉
• Book orders will be sent out on Friday of this week; due date is November 15.

Homework this week: ( **except for Oct.31)

• Reading for 15 min. and sign your child’s reading log, please 🙂
• Practice spelling words- working with syllables and words having a vowel in each syllable ( short vowel sounds in the words this week)
• Math sheet on counting money; also, practice counting money with your child. It’s an important life skill!!

PS- Reminder of your child wearing a jacket as the days get cooler. A sweater is not enough especially when outside for 30 minutes at noon break. Some students are bringing mittens and hats as well; hard to believe that time of the year is approaching!

Have a great week!

Mrs. L 🙂

Week of October 22-26

Hi everyone. This week is school library week so watch for events below. We are busy working on many things in 3B!

• Monday- Oct. 22 ( Day 6). Please send in library books with your child. Library on Tuesday (Day 1).
• Thursday, Oct.25- PJ day for library week. It’s a special day to get cozy and read!
• Friday Oct.26- Dress up as your favorite book character day! It’s a fun day to celebrate literacy. ( dress up is optional)

Homework for the week:

• Read and Record in blue folder
• Practice spelling words- other vowel sounds this week using patterns of oo,oy, and oi in words. Now up to 10 words per week.
• Math sheet on place value review

Have a great week everyone!

Mrs. L. 🙂

Week of October 15-18

Fall is really upon us now with cooler weather and changing leaves. 3B has a busy week coming up as usual. Here are some items:

• Book order due Tuesday-Oct.16
• Social studies unit starting this week- Mapping and directions
• We have started handwriting!
• PD day on Friday, Oct.19- no classes for students

Homework for this week:

• Read and record
• Practice Long U spelling words
• Math sheet on organizing number

Have a great week! Mrs. L. 🙂

Week of October 9-12

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you are all having a great weekend. We were very proud of 3B at the assembly on Thursday. As well, the school donated 2,367 pounds of food!!! Thank you!!! 🙂

This week will be busy. See reminders below:

• Tuesday, Oct. 9 – PICTURE DAY!! Have your smile ready. 🙂
• Tuesday, Oct. 9 – Fundraising orders to be passed in.
• Scholastic Book orders can be passed in this week and the due date for orders is Tuesday, Oct. 16
• Sweaters and warmer clothing are important for your child as the fall season is here. Please make sure your child has a jacket or warm sweater for outdoor breaks. Thank you. 

Homework:

• Read and record each evening that you read and parents sign please
• practice Long O spelling words
• Math- I have attached your child’s username and password in the blue folder for a website called Study Ladder. There are a couple of “Student tasks” that are shown to be completed for 3B. It’s a great online website that gives me feedback on how your child is doing with chosen Math outcomes.

Have a great week!

Mrs. L. 🙂

Orange Shirt Day- Oct.2

Forgot to add that Orange Shirt day is Tuesday this week. It’s for the “All Children Matter” theme. You and your child can both participate.

Have a great weekend:

Bethany Lucas 🙂

Week of October 1-5

Hi parents and guardians: September is behind us already and we are gearing up for fall in 3B!

Notes for this week:

• Food Drive- send in some of your non-perishable food items for a great cause. We have the “Drive for Hunger” tractor coming on Thursday to load up!
• Concert on Thursday at 1:30 for all grade 3 students. Parents are welcome to attend. Students can wear whatever they choose. It should wrap up at 2:15 pm
• Fundraising catalog orders can be passed in this week anytime. Oct.9 is the deadline for orders.
• Any gently used books that your child is finished with can be donated to our classroom library. Good time to clean things out!
• With fall weather upon us, please ensure your child has a sweater, and an extra pair of socks etc. in their kitbags.

Homework:

• Read and Record ( parents please sign)
• Math game sheet-spin and build and order numbers
• Spelling words to practice- Long ‘i’ this week

Have a great weekend! Get out and enjoy the sunshine and the fall colors!! I may see some of you at Farm Day in the City!

Mrs. L 🙂

 

One more thing…or two

Last call for headphones or ear buds for laptops. I’ll bag and store them for your child.

Hope our weather is good for tomorrow. Make sure your child is dressed to run! Thanks for ALL of the great donations.

Bethany L. 🙂

Reminders for Thursday!

Hi everyone. We are indoors today!

Few reminders:

• last call for agenda money – 5 dollars if you haven’t sent it along already
• Last call for Terry Fox donations- our run is set for tomorrow afternoon
• Concert preparations are underway for Thursday- Oct.4 : hope to see many of you there.
• PD day this Friday

Thanks! Mrs. L 🙂