Dear
Parents,
I’m
hoping that we will start to see the nice weather stay! Wishful
thinking maybe? I hope not! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that it
will be here soon and stay here.
EQAO
The
dates for EQAO will be posted on the St. Anne Calendar. We begin the
morning of Tuesday, May 21st (Language) and continue on the
following days: May 22nd (Language), May 23rd (Language),
May 24th (Language), May 28th (Math) and May 30th
(Math). If there are any changes to the dates, we will keep you
notified. We will be writing in the mornings. The tests take up
much of the morning and if the children need even more time, this
will be given to them. We have worked hard all year to prepare for
these tests. We appreciate your support by ensuring your child has a
good sleep the night before and is in attendance on testing days, as
it is challenging for the students to make up the test. Please
ensure that your child has a big and nutritious breakfast before
coming to school that day. The students will have recess and a snack
before starting the test as well. Your child will be allowed to chew
gum while they write. Studies have shown that chewing gum helps to
maintain focus! It is actually true? Who knows, but the kids like the
idea! Please send in gum on the days of EQAO testing if you are
allowing your child to have it. Thanks!
Math
We
have begun our final unit - Measurement. The expectations
are below:
estimate,
measure and record the length, height and distance using standard
units
draw
items using a ruler, given specific lengths in centimetres
compare
and order objects on the basis of linear measurements in centimetres
and/or metres
describe,
through investigation using grid paper, the relationship between the
size of a unit of area and the number of units needed to cover a
surface
compare
and order a collection of objects, using standard units of mass
and/or capacity
estimate,
measure and record the perimeter of two-dimensional shapes, through
investigation using standard units
estimate,
measure and record area
choose
benchmarks for a kilogram and a litre to help perform measurement
tasks
estimate,
measure and record the mass of objects using the standard unit of
kilogram or parts of a kilogram
estimate,
measure and record the capacity of containers using the standard
unit of the litre or parts of a litre
Language
We
are now working on Procedural Writing. The features included in a
piece of Procedural Writing are the following:
-
Opening sentence - Tells the reader the purpose of the
instructions/topic
-
list of materials needed: cheese, nachos, plate, knife,
microwave
-include
sequence words: then, later, next,........finally
-
steps in the proper order using #’s 1st, 2nd………….6th
-
use verbs/actions words within each step: cut, attach, count,
draw
-
amounts or quantities of items using #’s : 1 piece of
string, 5 min, 2
cups
-
include details (adjectives, adverbs) : colour, size, texture,
flavour,
speed
-Closing
sentence - summarize the final product or result from
following
the instructions
Science
We
are now investigating soil for our Soil Unit in Science. Soil is not
just dirt! On the May Homework Slidedeck there is a research
project to do, similar to their Famous Structures research project.
They will be researching an underground animal. The students will be
given a set of questions to research and will then present this to
the class. Again, they will not be graded on the actual research,
however, they will be graded on their oral presentation.
Religion
We
had a great time preparing for, and celebrating Easter. We will
continue to talk about the Miracles that Jesus performed and His
influence on us as Christians. We will soon begin our Fully Alive
lessons. A note will come home before we start explaining what we
talk about in Grade 3.
Important
Dates for May
Monday,
May 6th: Easter/Education Week Mass at St. Patrick’s Church
at 10:45. Please make sure to return permission forms.
Thursday,
May 9th: Book Fair Day - Please send money with your child if
you would like them to purchase books from the Book Fair.
Sunday,
May 12th: Mother’s Day - HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Friday,
May 17th: PD Day (No School)
Monday,
May 20th: Victoria Day (No School)
Thank
you for all of your support this year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Pouliot
