May 31st

The last day of May...I can't believe there is only 1 month left of Grade 3!!!!

Just a reminder, tomorrow is a PD day...don't send your children to school.

Here is what we did today.

Period 1 and 2 we started off with a Fantastic Mr. Fox colouring page.  Then we worked on some tinfoil sculptures...sort of like these:

https://www.google.ca/searchq=tinfoil+pipe+cleaner+sculptures&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjY5pHe-q_bAhVE9IMKHf1dCNUQsAQIJw&biw=1277&bih=583

Period 3 had gym and played some ultimate kickball.

Period 4 we started a new read aloud, And Then It Happened.  Then we do some more work on Fractions.

Period 5 Mrs. Smith was finishing up some work with the class.  

Period 6 We'll take it easy...we've been trapped inside all day because of the humidity.  We'll have a cool treat (EQAO leftover treats) and watch Chapter 11 of Read All About It.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EsYzFItjmY

I also want to have a quick conversation with the class about 'keeping it together' this last month of school.  I tried to let them pick their own spots and groupings for the month of June...maybe it was the heat, EQAO or the approaching summer?  Regardless, it isn't working...so we're going to go back to Mr. Cross inspired seating plan for June.  

Wednesday May 30th

Here is what we did (or are doing) today.

Periods 1 and 2 - Finish the Language section of EQAO.

Periods 3 and 4 - Finish the Math sections of EQAO.

Period 5 - Celebrate the completion of EQAO (with some popsicle treats) and enjoy the weather.

Period 6 -Finish the Fantastic Mr. Fox movie and move some furniture around...hopefully enjoy some free time!

Nice Job Grade 3's!

Tuesday May 29th

Another long EQAO day today.

First 2 periods we did Math, section 1.

Period 3 and 4 we did Language, section C.

Period 5 Mrs. Djonovich is teaching the class music (she needed to switch her usual Wednesday because of EQAO scheduling conflict).
Period 6 we'll finish up The Fantastic Mr. Fox.

The kids have been working very hard...I'm very proud of their effort. We're two-thirds of the way done.  Language section D in the morning tomorrow...followed by Math section 2 to finish things off Period 3 and 4...then we're done!

**I think I still need 3 more permission forms for Crawford Lake (June 8th).
***Reminder, next Wednesday is our first (of 3) Swim to Survive lessons...busy week!

May 28th -

1st day of EQAO...it's eeriely quiet in my room right now. 

Everyone is working hard, and everyone seems engaged. 

We're doing Language section A this morning, and section B this afternoon.

Period 5 and 6 we're going to 'take it easy'.  We have the computers and I've brought in a copy of The Fantastic Mr. Fox!

EQAO

Final reminder - please bring something keep themselves entertained, quietly and independently!  We just brainstormed as a class and came up with:

-water bottle
-puzzles
-slime/play doh
-books (e reader is okay...), comics, magazines
-sketch pad
-note pad
-fully stocked pencil case

No electronics please or anything that could distract others.

I'm not making an official announcement...but I told the kids, if I don't 'see them chewing gum' and they think that will help them write, then they may bring gum.

I just took a survey asking the class for 1word to describe their feelings toward the test on Monday....the most common response was 'nervous and excited'.

Hopefully there isn't a question that asks for only 1 word  answers....

I've reminded them that this doesn't impact their marks, and the only thing that matters to me is that they try their best.

Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend.

May 25th

**Just one last reminder - Monday is the start of EQAO (we'll be doing language only on Monday) PLEASE have your child bring some quiet independent activities to work on after they've completed EQAO (e.g., colouring book, reading book, word search)

Here is the super quick look at what today should look like:

Period 1 we're going to quickly look at some more EQAO math questions for red light.  Then we'll probably finish our read aloud - Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Period 2 we'll have a bit of time for Reader's/Writer's workshop.  Then we'll take a quick look at fractions.  I might show them this video from Khan Academy.
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fraction-arithmetic/arith-review-fractions-intro/v/fraction-basics

Period 3 we have the computers, where we'll create some fractions of our own on Google Draw.
Period 4 we have gym.

Period 5 I'm going to have a quick talk and try to relieve some of the EQAO anxiety.  We'll watch the next episode of Read All About It - The Place Of Change -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct2sbhoUyq4&t=1s
Period 6 we'll finish up any outstanding work and hopefully enjoy a little free time before the glorious weekend.

**Also, still waiting for about 6 more RBG forms to come in!  No rush.

May 24th

*Notes*
-EQAO starts next Monday - please make sure your child comes prepared with something quiet to do afterwards (e.g., sketch book, word search, colouring book, regular book)...it's my experience that many kids finish early and are 'bored' waiting quietly for others around them to finish.
-Swim to Survive dates have changed (see previous posts)

Today has been great so far!

Period 1 we looked at a 'non continuous text form' (it was a restaurant menu) and answered some EQAO multiple choice questions.
Then we took advantage of the lovely weather and went outside period 1 for our Read aloud and Reader's/Writer's workshop.  
Period 2 we came back inside and watched a video on how to write 'announcements' and we examined the OP Panther Party Announcement (going home today) as a class.

Period 3 we played some fun capture-the-flag-like games in gym.
Period 4 we looked at 'inequalities' and examined a few previous EQAO questions, and marked ourselves (also coming home today).

Period 5 Mrs. Smith is having the kids type out their Pioneer projects.
Period 6 we'll review the first 8 episodes of Read All About It and watch chapter 9 - Rhyme Time and answer some questions afterwards. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rizO3nVJkxE&t=252s