Good afternoon!


We had a great day at SJA today in our grade 3 class!  We started off the day with a discussion about dictionaries.  As a class we discussed how, when and why we use them.  We discussed the different types of dictionaries and the best methods for using them.  As a class we began creating our own picture dictionaries with words, definitions and pictures to match.  We then organized our words into alphabetical order.  Once we completed our class discussion the students were asked to continue working on this activity independently in their Ontario Writing books.  The students were asked to brainstorm a list of words they could define and then choose 6 words from their list.  The students gave their words definitions, drew illustrations for them and ordered them in alphabetical order.  They had a lot of fun on this activity.  Ask your child to tell you about it tonight!
In our Unit of Inquiry today the students continued working on their 3D models of their urban and rural landscapes.  The students are having a lot of fun putting their learning about these types of communities into real life examples!  We also had a discussion about the trip to Toronto that we are taking tomorrow.  The students were asked to use their journals to make predictions for the trip, guess the things the are going to see, and explain the events they are most excited for.  This activity really helped to get the excitement for tomorrow's trip going!
During math today the children had their unit test on the patterning and place value unit we have been working on.  Marked unit tests will be coming home with each child shortly.

The students also went to PE, Art and French classes today.

Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, and practice weekly spelling words.

Important information: We are meeting at the Meadowvale GO station at 7:30am tomorrow morning!  Unfortunately students who are late and miss the train will not be able to join us and will be asked to return home for the day.  Please see the information I sent home yesterday with all students, as well as my posting with important trip information last night.  There are very specific regulations to be allowed to enter into the Cadbury Factory.  I want to make sure all students are able to participate so please make sure you read the guidelines very carefully.

Looking forward to seeing all the students and our volunteers tomorrow!

Friday October 11th is a PD day at SJA.  This means there will be no school for students.

Monday, October 14th is Thanksgiving Day.  There will be no school on this day to recognize the holiday.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson