Good afternoon!

In today's class the students started off the day by working on language.  As a class we discussed the differences between 'it' 'are' and 'its'.  The students worked on reinforcing this discussion in their Language books.

In our Unit of Inquiry today the students worked hard on a comprehension activity all about Hanukkah.  Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, so as a class we explore important aspects of this holiday such as the dreidel, oil, the menorah, and the foods that are eaten during this celebration.  The students were very interested in hearing about this holiday.  The students then used their story writing abilities to write a fictional story about a child about to begin celebrating Hanukkah.  There were a lot of great stories created with the learning that had been done.

During mathematics today the students continued exploring the attributes of various figures.  In today's class the students began exploring the nets of various solid figures.  They explored nets to see what figures could be created from then, and then drew their own nets for their favourite solid figures.  The students are coming along very well in this unit.  I can tell students are already very well prepared for the math unit test we will be having next Tuesday, December 3rd.  All students are bringing home a math review package with them tonight.  This package is to be used to review and study for this unit test at home.  It will be a compliment to the review and studying for the unit test we will be doing in class together.  Please keep your eye out for this review package tonight.

Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log,  practice weekly spelling words, and Language pages 64 - 65.

Important information: We are heading out on the field trip to the Streetsville Library tomorrow!  The bus is leaving at 9:15 sharp.  Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate late students on the trip.

An order form for our class book of short stories went home with all children.  This book can be ordered and taken home by students for $23.00.  The purchase of the book is optional.   Please have the form completed and sent in by tomorrow if your child is interested in purchasing the book.

Picture re-takes went home with students tonight who had their picture re-taken.

All students brought home a math review package with them tonight to help them study for the math unit test coming up on Tuesday.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson

Students from our grade three class have been enjoying being a part of the chess and checkers club at recess with Mrs. Haag!  Please see the pictures below!