HALLOWEEN FEAR FACTOR TOMORROW AFTERNOON!

Reminder:  BRING IN (do not wear) your scary costumes!  Flashlights are welcome to help make our classroom even scarier!


Thank you parents for sending in the food items!  I can't wait to post the pictures!

Counsellor Witch Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What is the next number in the pattern?
3, 4, 6, 9, 13, ___

Students of the Month: September / October

Congratulations Evan and Hailey for earning Students of the Month for September:  Great Beginnings Also, congratulations Autum and Olivia for earning Students of the Month for October: Responsibility.  Well done everyone!

   

Happy Monday Everyone!

Monday:  Student of the Month Assembly in our school gym at 9:40 am.  Student awards are...
September:  Great Beginnings
October:  Responsibility

HOMEWORK:   This week I will be going over the THRoW with students in class to let them know where to bump up their last week's THRoW homework and what they did well.  Next week we will continue with our THRoW homework.  This week, we will only have Math and reviewing for a language quiz on Friday.  After all, it IS Halloween Wednesday!  I DO have a heart, you know!


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND...

HALLOWEEN FEAR FACTOR!!!

Wednesday, Camp Wilson is hosting a spooky Halloween FEAR FACTOR event!  You have probably heard by now, we are using foods from our 4 Healthy Food Groups to create the effect of horrifying body parts in a "Walk-through-put-your-hand-in-and-feel" activity!  Many classes in our school ask to participate in the walk through, it's super fun!


Here's what we are using ...

cauliflower - preserved brains
big, round grapes - ripped out eyeballs
dried appricots  - chopped off ears
cooked spaghetti in oil - guts
pumpkin seeds - ripped off fingernails
cooked hot dog - chopped off finger
frozen, water-filled latex glove - clammy hand

HOW CAN YOU HELP?  I have asked students to volunteer to help out in bringing in food items for our FEAR FACTOR.  Please sign up in your child's agenda for an item.  I will check it Tuesday and know what is left for me to bring on Wednesday. THANK YOU in advance for your help!  Thank you for participating!  There will be a few students bringing in the same items in case anyone forgets!  I will be sure to take MANY pictures!

Halloween Wednesday:

Students ARE ALLOWED to ...

• Come to school dressed in black / orange / white 
• Bring in a scary mask to wear only for the scary walk through, Will only be worn during FEAR FACTOR!
• Bring in treats enough for a class of 20

That's all for now,

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What food item will be the chopped off fingers?

Welcome back to a new SHORT week!  Yes, this week is only 4 days because Friday is a PD Day so NO SCHOOL for students! Yay!

What you need to know for this week...

NEW HOMEWORK:  THRoW (Take Home Reading or Writing)
Students have been learning about how to differentiate between 2 genres of text:  Fiction and Non Fiction.  On Mondays, I will be sending home either a reading or writing task that will be due at the end of that week on Friday.  Students who fail to hand in the homework on Friday morning, will be staying in a recess to do.  That goes for all excuses such as I did it, but I left it on my bed... So, tonight we will start with a Take Home Reading assignment.  Students are to read the story (either independently or with assistance) and follow my example of either a Modelled Fiction or Modelled Non Fiction THRoW.   I expect students to follow my example EXACTLY as shown.  Title - underlined with red pen and RULER.  See the example in the front of your THRoW duo tang for specifics.  I will help them get started for this first one Monday during the day, but please check in on your child by mid week to ensure they have started it.  I suggest working on it for a little bit each night so that it's not too much at once.  Parents are encouraged to assist when needed.

DELAY IN BLOG:
It seems that each year, some parents let me know that my posts have a 24 hour delay some days.  I have contacted the support team at Blogger to remedy this situation, but they seem to always blame it on the internet connection of each user.  So, as a loop hole to this, if you check my blog on the computer, it seems to be instantly updated.  You can either go to campwilson2018-2019.blogspot.com or go through our school website to my class.   This should help you get the most recent if your are not getting updated in a timely fashion.


THANK YOU to the parents who have already sent in canned foods for our Cans for a Cause Event later next month!

SCIENCE TEST:
This Thursday, we will be having our end-of-the-unit Science test on Stability and Structures.  I will be sending home your child's Science duo tang for review.  We will also be having a review on Wednesday in class.  Focus on these points:

• List 5 structures and the load they hold
• Explain if a structure is a structure by using our definition on page one.
• Identify why one structure is more stable than another (if it's shorter, wider base, more weight at the base)
• Name structures that are both animal made and person made with the same funtions
• Describe properties of materials Ex.  steel - strong, inflexible
• Name and describe the 3 Construction Techniques that when applied to materials make them stronger and more stable
• Be able to identify which construction technique has been applied to various structures
• Explain in a short answer whether they think structures have a positive or negative impact on our environment using Science vocabulary
• Identify 2-3 famous structures

This will be an AMAZING review if you focus on the above points.  Happy reviewing!

Counsellor  Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What is the name the new homework we have?

* Please see post before this one for information regarding First Communion / First Reconciliation.

Dear Parents and Campers,

      Tonight students are coming home with their second Math test for our first  unit of math in Number Sense and Numeration.  These  2 marks will be averaged out for a final report card grade.  I will put the final grade on top of the test coming home tonight. It will appear Ex.  "Overall NSN: L3".  Please go over the test with your child tonight and correct the errors using a pen.  I am going to go over the test today as well.  

Here are what the levels indicate...

R:  Student did not achieve a passing grade (similar to an F).
L1:  Student demonstrated limited knowledge (similar to a D).
L2:  Student demonstrated some knowledge (similar to a C).
L3:  Student demonstrated consistent knowledge (similar to a B).
L4:  Student demonstrated thorough knowledge (similar to an A).

AM 800 Cans for a Cause:

      Every year, the grade 3 classes participate in a canned food drive in support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  AM 800 hosts an event called Cans for a Cause each year at the Devonshire Mall Food Court.  As a kick off to our GIVING Advent Season, students are challenged to collect as many cans as possible over a 2 week period.  Then, we pack our back packs with 9-10 cans each and walk the cans down to the mall where we unpack and donate our cans to the cause.  It's a great way to start our Christmas season by helping those in need! 
     This event is usually in December, however, our school is also collecting cans for the same charity beginning next week.  Since this is too early to start collecting, we will hold on to any cans you might send in now until our scheduled walk to the mall.  I am waiting on the date of this year's AM 800 Cans for a Cause event... Stay tuned!

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What does the math symbol "=" actually mean?  Ex. 8 + 2 = 10
a.  is the same as
b.  the difference is
c.  subtracts to




     

First Communion / First Reconciliation

First Communion / First Confession Sacrament Preparation Classes:
       Any parent wishing to sign their child up for classes in preparation for their first communion / first confession must contact Ms. Christine Toffolon, the Pastoral Minister at OLPH Church this week at 519- 966- 1953 Ext. 24 or email her at ctoffolon@dol today. 
     Our first preparation class is Sunday Oct. 28 – the rest of the preparation classes are on Wednesday evenings beginning Nov. 7. If your child is not registered this week, they will not be able to join us for the preparation and sacrament this year.


Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  Why did the main character of the book Picture Day do that she later became embarrassed about...
a.  tore her jeans
b.  stuck her tongue in the picture
c.  had the hiccups

Parents and Campers,
     This week we will be modelling the new homework that will be going home beginning next week.  It will either be a reading response or a writing task the next.  It will depend on what we are currently learning in language.  For now, review Math and enjoy the homework as it has been since the beginning of the year; complete what you haven't finished in class.

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  Who is the band of this week's Song of the Week?

Sad news, parents and campers.  I have no choice but to postpone our second unit Math test in Number Sense until next Tuesday, as too many students have not completed the assigned work.  Parents, please try to check on your child and see that they are correcting my stickies that are being sent home.  This help us stay on track with our very packed Math curriculum.  Thank you!

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What is the missing number in this math sentence?
14 - __ = 5

Wow, Wednesday already and it feels like summer again!

This week, we have a Math test scheduled for Friday. I will send home the duo tangs for review tonight.  Please only the do the assigned pages.  Correct all stickies and review the 'Quick Reviews' of each lesson.

We also have our regularly scheduled WOW test and Language Quiz on Friday as well.  The quiz in language will be on writing sentences, identifying the 4 types of sentences and editing sentences that aren't punctuated.

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  The word 'SUM' means the answer to ... 
a.  an addition question
b.  a subtraction question

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend, Parents and Campers!

Congratulations to all my campers for putting on a beautiful Thanksgiving School Mass!  Thank you to those parents who were able to make it out to our celebration.

Next week, we can expect a Math test, Language Quiz and our usual WOW test.  Language quizzes will be a regular occurrence.  Usually on Fridays to maintain prior learning.  However, until then, rest up, enjoy some great food and quality family time!

By the way, the Scholastic Book orders have been processed and should arrive next week!  Those of you who tried to order online, should be clear to go!

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What does 3 groups of 5 equal?

Parents and Campers,

Here is the curriculum focus for Term One based on the Gr. 3 Ontario Curriculum documents.  To view the whole year, please click on the link to the right titled Grade 3 Curriculum to see in detail what your child will be learning this year!

Language:
Reading:  Making Connections:  Text to Self:  We are learning how to extend our  understanding of texts by connecting the ideas in them to our own knowledge and experience, to other familiar texts, and to the world around us.  We are reading and analyzing a variety of texts both fiction and non-fiction in small guided reading groups.  Finally, we are identifying the key features of Fiction (Character, Setting Problem and Solution) and Non-Fiction (Facts and information, subtitles, index, glossary, subtitles, photographs, etc).
Writing: We are learning about writing the 4 types of sentences:  Statements (Declarative), Commands (Imperative), Questions (Interrogative) and Exclamatory.  Also, we have covered nouns both proper and common.  Students are expected to be able to identify, write and correctly punctuate each of those types of sentences and use it in their daily writing.

Author's Purpose: Identify a variety of purposes for reading:  Easy as PIE:  Persuade / Information / Entertainment

Math: Number Sense and Numeration

• identify and represent the value of a digit in a number according to its position in the number (e.g., use base ten materials to show that the 3 in 324 represents 3 hundreds); 
• represent, compare, and order whole numbers to 1000, using a variety of tools (e.g., base ten materials or drawings of them, number lines with increments of 100 or other appropriate amounts); 
• compose and decompose three-digit numbers into hundreds, tens, and ones in a variety of ways, using concrete materials (e.g., use base ten materials to decompose 327 into 3 hundreds, 2 tens, and 7 ones, or into 2 hundreds, 12 tens, and 7 ones); 
• round two-digit numbers to the nearest ten, in problems arising from real-life situations; 
• solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two and three-digit numbers, using a variety of mental strategies
• add and subtract two and three-digit numbers
• use estimation when solving problems involving addition and subtraction, to help judge the reasonableness of a solution; 

Religion: We are learning about the Holy Spirit and developing an understanding of the three parts that make up God; The father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Also, we will be learning about the fruits of the Holy  Spirit; Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Patience, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control and how we can put these fruits into action in our daily lives.  We will also learn about the 4 main parts of a mass and how to prepare for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

Visual Arts:  We are learning about the elements of design:

• line: variety of line (e.g., thick, thin, dotted) 
• shape and form: composite shapes; symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes and forms in both the human-made environment and the natural world
• space: foreground, middle ground, and background to give illusion of depth 
• colour: colour for expression (e.g., warm and cool colours); colour to indicate emotion; mixing of colours with white to make a range of warm and cool tints 
• texture: real versus visual or illusory texture
• value: mixing a range of light colours and dark colours
  
  Science:  Strong and Stable Structures:
• assess the importance of form, function, strength, and stability in structures through time;
• investigate strong and stable structures to determine how their design and materials enable them to perform their load-bearing function;
• demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of structure, strength, and stability and the factors that affect them. 

Physical Education: This subject is made up of four areas that are equally assessed;

Living Skills:

• Use self-awareness and self-monitoring skills to help them understand their strengths and needs, take responsibility for their actions, recognize sources of stress, and monitor their own progress, as they participate in physical activities, develop movement competence, and acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living.
• Use adaptive, management, and coping skills to help them respond to the various challenges they encounter as they participate in physical activities, develop movement competence, and acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living 
•  Communicate effectively, using verbal or non-verbal means, as appropriate, and interpret information accurately as they participate in physical activities, develop movement competence, and acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living
• Apply relationship and social skills as they participate in physical activities, develop movement competence, and acquire knowledge and skills related to healthy living to help them interact positively with others, build healthy relationships, and become effective team members

Active Living:

• actively participate in a wide variety of program activities (e.g., tag games, cooperative games, movement exploration with equipment, dance, outdoor activities), according to their capabilities, while applying behaviours that enhance their readiness and ability to take part
• describe the benefits of participating in physical activity every day (e.g., physical benefits, such as better sleep, more energy, reduced risk of getting sick; social benefits, such as improved interaction with peers, greater empathy, stronger interpersonal skills, improved independence; emotional/mental benefits, such as stress release, greater self-confidence, improved concentration
• demonstrate behaviours and apply procedures that maximize their safety and that of others during physical activity 

Movement Competence:  Skills, Concepts, and Strategies:

• perform controlled transitions between static positions, using different body parts and shapes and different levels, with and without equipment 
• perform a variety of locomotor movements with and without equipment, alone and with others, moving at different levels, using different pathways, and travelling in different directions
• send and receive objects of different shapes and sizes in different ways, using different body parts, at different levels, and using various types of equipment

Health: This section will be taught Will be taught by Mrs. Stefani. 

Social Studies:  First Nations and Early Settlers:  Student will compare ways of life among some specific groups in Canada around the beginning of the nineteenth century, and describe some of the changes between that era and the present day.   Students will investigate some of the major challenges that different groups and communities faced in Canada from around 1780 to 1850, and key measures taken to address these challenges. 




I will continue to add new information as we learn it to keep you posted of our daily learning.  I hope this helps you initiate some great conversations with your child now that you can ask specific questions about the above learning goals!


Physical Education: 


Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What do we call the organization tool we use when comparing the similarities and differences between two things?