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We are starting many new things next week! Below is what we will be focusing on in each subject.  

Term one report cards are being sent home with students today. Please read them over and send back the original report card envelope. If you have any questions or concerns, […]

The trip to Dundas Valley has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 27. Our plan for the day will stay the same. Please dress according to the weather!

Happy ice day #2! Our trip to Dundas Valley that was scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled and will hopefully be rescheduled for later in the month. More details to […]

Yesterday we had a visitor from the Hamilton Fire Department to remind us how to stay safe in the event of a fire and how to prevent one from starting! […]

I will be sending a class list home with each student this week. If students are planning on handing out Valentine’s Day cards, please be sure to include everyone in […]

This Thursday is spirit day! Wear your pajamas to school.

When answering questions about a reading, we use the R.A.P. model:

A sign-up sheet will be posted on Thursday for students who are interested in trying out for the talent show. Students are expected to come prepared with an act (e.g. […]

A reminder that this Friday (January 25th) is a P.A. day and there will be no school for students.

Forms are being sent home today for a trip to Dundas Valley on Friday, February 8. The cost of the trip has been completely subsidized so it does not cost […]

A list of some of the reading strategies that we have reviewed and practiced this year!

Today students were introduced to the “Hamburger Paragraph” which includes a topic sentence, at least three supporting sentences and a conclusion sentence. Students will be using this model in all […]

This week we are focusing on decomposition as an addition strategy.

Yesterday the class brainstormed what it means to be healthy. Some of their ideas are below.

Below are our learning goals for the beginning of the new year!

Today we reviewed the bossy ‘e’ rule.

There has been a lot of sickness in our room lately and so we thought we would do a little experiment on bacteria and germs. We used fresh bread to […]

After learning about what makes a structure strong and stable and researching different structures from around the world, the students were challenged to build a structure out of popsicle sticks […]

We’ve almost made it to winter break! A few things to keep in mind: There are no words of the week this week. Tomorrow is a spirit day and students […]

A reminder that tomorrow is a P.A. day and there is no school for students. Enjoy the extra day off!

The Orchard Park band came to visit us today!

Below are the lyrics to the song that our class will be performing at our winter holiday assembly on Thursday, December 20. Families and friends are welcome to attend! If […]

Forms are coming home today with more information about Collegiate closing in June. Be sure to check your child’s agenda/backpack for this information!

Today I will be sending home a breakdown of our math unit on patterning. On it you will find the grade 3 expectations, your child’s mark and any notes that […]

As the winter approaches, our outside playground is becoming snowy, muddy and wet! Students are kindly asked to bring an extra pair of shoes to change into once they come […]

Our trip to see the Bulldogs is tomorrow! We will be leaving the school around 9:30am. Although concession stands will be open, I am anticipating long lines and high prices. […]

Trip forms are coming home today for a trip to Battlefield House on Tuesday, November 27. The trip will cost $10.50. Please return these forms before Tuesday, November 20. If […]

We are learning to use conjunctions to turn simple sentences into compound sentences.