Dec. 13

Math: 
Greater Than and Less Than
We have been busy making equations and learning the correct symbol to use. The symbol is like a crocodile mouth and it always wants to eat the greater number.
Number Order
we have been working on putting numbers in order from least to greatest.
We also went on IXL Math to work on Greater than and Lesser Than problems.

Language Arts:
We have been  learning how to write letters. This week we have created a letter for another person in our classroom. After reading our letter, each student wrote a letter in reply. We are learning to write a proper letter so that next week, we can write letters to members of the Canadian military who spend their holidays overseas.

Novel:
We have been reading Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" by candlelight. We are learning the importance of being kind and generous to those around us.



Art:
This week we made Christmas cards for seniors living in retirement homes in our community. Today members of the Grade 3/4 choir delivered these cards and performed songs for the residents. We have also made decorations for our classroom and gym.

Creative Movement: 
We have been preparing for our performance next Tuesday. Our assembly starts at 1:30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Open Minds Seed School:
I met with our liaison from the Mustard Seed and we are beginning plans for our week spent at Seed School. We will be going to Seed School from February 4-8. While it may seem like its still aways away, by the time we return from Winter Break it will be only a few weeks from starting. We are still in need of parent volunteers. The Mustard Seed requires one adult for every 5 students. This means we would need 4 parents each day (at the least). As this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for students and parents, I would be happy with even more.
Please consider volunteering.  If childcare is an issue perhaps see if you could swap children with another parent in our class and then maybe each of you go a day. If you work downtown, see if you are available for an afternoon, and come explore downtown with us.
Please email me if you have questions or are available to volunteer for an afternoon, one day or multiple days.  My email is rwstraiton@cbe.ab.ca

Important Information:

• Winter Celebration Week: Students/parents can dress up for each days theme. Parents are welcome to attend any of the assemblies. 
• Tuesday Dec. 18: Our classroom Creative Movement performance. Assembly begins at 1:30pm
• Tuesday Dec 18: All library books due back
• Friday Dec 21: Last day of classes
• Monday Dec 24 to Jan. 6: Winter Break
• Monday Jan. 7: Classes Resume