Update

The students have been really enjoying our Science unit on Growth in Plants.  We have examined stems and their uses as well as well as the various functions of plant parts.  We have been learning about the foods we eat and what part of the plant that food comes from.

The students have also really enjoyed learning about different plant based foods and how that food gets to our table.  Through personal inquiry, partner tasks and knowledge building circles, the students have created maps of where their food comes from and how it gets to our local food markets and grocery stores.  From there, we have talked about local vs. imported food and how importing foods, the packaging of foods, etc. can effect our environment.

In math, we are finishing up our unit on graphing in Data Management and drawing meaningful conclusions from data being displayed on graphs (bar graphs, pictographs, line plots).  We have also learned all about mode!  Next up, the students will be learning 2 Demensional and 3 Demensional Geometry.

In Language, we are finishing up Procedural Writing.  The students even had a chance to write a Procedural text on Google Docs after we created a Shared Procedural Writing together (How to Get Ready for an Outdoor Recess at St. Cecilia Catholic School)!  They did a great job.  Many of the students were even able to insert pictures into their writing.  Our next writing focus will be on Narrative Writing.

During our Religion lessons, the student have been learning about God's Dream for Jesus and His dreams for us.  The students have been writing about how they can help make God's Dream come true.  Some beautiful examples of love, kindness, inclusion and forgiveness have been discussed in our community gatherings.

During Phy. Ed. we have been learning how to throw overhand and underhand at a target as well as catching and throwing a wiffle ball while travelling.  The students have also been enjoying cooperative games that we play as a whole group along with Mrs. Denyer's Grade 3 Class.  Other activities that we have been working on are some lead up lessons and skill based drills for sports such as, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse.

Valentine's Day - if you are interested in sending in Valentine's Day Cards with your child, we have 19 students in our class:).

February brings many exciting events here at St. Cecilia!  Looking forward to another great month. Keep up the terrific effort Grade 3!


Mrs. Caluori