April 29-May 2

Dear Parents,

Earth Week was a great success! We had some excellent discussions about how we can help protect our earth and the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling. Students enjoyed creating their own reusable bags and making a pledge to help the earth.

Reminders:

There is no school on Wednesday, May 1st as it is labour day.

Students will be taking the math portion of the MAPs test in the morning on Tuesday, April 30. Please make sure that they get a good sleep on Monday night and arrive to school on time.

Save the date: On June 11th from 8:15-9:15a.m., Grade Three will host a Poetry Parent Share. We look forward to seeing you then!

This week begins on a Day 2.

Reading This week students will be comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between the two planets that they researched. This will be followed by a summative culminating activity. The activity will provide students with different choices for how they want to synthesize and present their research to the grade.

Writing Students will be learning how to write a compare and contrast paragraph. They will turn their planet brainframes into a paragraph which describes the similarities and differences between their planets.

Math Students will practice placing fractions between 0 and 1 on a number line. They will also practice putting fractions greater than one on a number line. Here is a blog with ideas to help students with their fact fluency practice at home. Check out the link !

Science Students will continue to investigate the forces acting on the Maglev train. They will look into how the Maglev can stay up even when gravity is pulling it down.

Week of April 29th. Please complete 2 activities and bring in to share on Friday, May 3rd.

Math: Use fractions when cooking. Draw or take pictures of the fractions in you used. For example, if you were sharing food, what fraction did you use? If you helped to bake and used the measuring cup, what fraction did you use?	Language Arts: Have your family read a poem, then read a few pages of a fiction text you have been reading. Compare and contrast how they are similar and different.	Language Arts: Write a letter to someone explaining the importance of Earth Week and looking after our earth.
Math: Practice elapsed time. Solve this problem: Mr. Morefield wakes up at 6:05 a.m. He walked to ISKL. It takes him 27 minutes to walk to school. He then eats his breakfast at school for 31 minutes. What time is it when he is finished with breakfast?	Earth and Space: Have a look at the stars. Take a picture of them using a phone or tablet. Next, magnify that picture. What do you notice? What are the differences between the two pictures? Write down your observations and compare and contrast the two pictures.	Other: Help your family make a meal. Try to make a family favorite or one that is a family recipe. (See math task for the next step.)

Remember: Reading is just what we do. It is expected each night.