Stations of the Cross

Today we present the Faith in Action, Stations of the Cross tableau in front of the St. Cecilia school community.  Many of the students that are part of this production are in Grade 3.  They have worked so hard over the last few weeks.  The performance will take place today during 3rd block (1:00 P.M.).  If you are not able to join us, please ask your child about the performance and how they felt while they performed and/or watched today.  

During Holy Week, students have also been working on writing a 'Through the Eyes of Jesus' Personal Narrative.  Students are writing the Easter Story from the perspective of Jesus.  

Heading into the last few days of Lent and celebrating Easter this Sunday, I wish everyone a wonderful long weekend.  I hope everyone is able to slow down and enjoy the company of friends and family.

Your Partner in Education,

Mrs. Caluori

EQAO Homework Booklet

EQAO Homework Booklet was sent home today.  There is an attached letter on the front of the booklet which explains in more detail the expectations of this booklet.
This will be a replacement for our usual Red Duotang Hmk for the month leading up to EQAO.  EQAO will begin on May 21st. 
The dates are as follows (May 21st, 22nd, 23rd and May 28th, 29th, 30th).
We will not be assigning any homework during EQAO testing.
The EQAO booklet is to remain at home and does not need to be sent back to school.  
Please use this booklet as you feel best suits your child's learning needs and your family's schedule.
*Please note that students with school assigned technology, will have access to this booklet through a workspace set up in Hapara called 'EQAO - Homework Practice'.

Sum It Up! Transformational Geometry and Describing Movements on a Grid

We have been working on a new Math Unit called Transformational Geometry!  We have learned the terms translation, rotation and reflection.

We are also learning more about movement on a grid, which links well to our previous coding activities and direction words such as up, down, right, left (e.g., to get from the school to the park, move 3 units left and 2 units down).

Please click on the links below for further information on terms and concepts that you can use at home with your child.

Sum It Up! Transformational Geometry

Sum It Up! Describing Movements on a Grid

Famous Structures!

Colour Your World with Kindness

Preparing our Hearts

The grade 3 students will be introducing the Gospel Value of HOPE and the Grandfather Teacher of COURAGE to the rest of the school during the last week before holidays.  Students will be practising the "Kindness" song by Steve Bell over the next week and a half.  Here is a link to the song that we are work on...we have just started practising and WOW, already so beautiful with an even more inspiring message.  We are preparing our hearts during this Advent Season.

Also, a big thank you to everyone who has sent in their hamper items and anyone that will be helping us fill our basket.  We have a family that includes three boys aged 1 1/2, 9 and 10.

Christmas Spirit Day will be on Friday, December 14th.  We are asking that students bring in a donation of $2.00 and wear their festive attire. All of the money collected on the 14th will go towards grocery cards for all of our families.

In regards to our hamper, the items we brainstormed on Monday will be an assortment of gifts, treats, necessities such as warm hats, mitts, socks, soaps, toothpaste, etc.  We are wanting our family to feel loved and cared for when they open their Christmas Hamper.  All items are asked to be sent in by Wednesday or Thursday next week. If for any reason you are not able to send in the item your child chose, please do not hesitate to let me know or if you would prefer to send in an alternate item.  

Thank you in advance for all of your support.

Your Partner in Education,

Mrs. Caluori

Advent