The Grade 3/4 class has had a great start to 2019! Students were very excited to come back to school and share all of their holiday adventures. It has been a busy month full of learning and fun. Here are some of the highlights:

Skating 

We spent some time skating at the Invista Centre this month. Students really enjoyed lacing up their skates and showing off their skills. Even Miss Skinner tried out skating! It was a great way to spend our Wednesday gym class, and fun was had by all. 

Building Project

We were very lucky to have Richard come in and help us with a building project this month. Students learned how to design and build a wooden knot. Using their math skills, they measured, sketched, cut, and created wooden knot puzzles. The only challenge is getting them apart! A big thank you to Richard for all of your help with this exciting project!

Winter Weather 

It has been a cold and snowy end to January. Although we were stuck inside a few days, we took every opportunity to get out and play in the snow. Students loved digging, shovelling, building, and rolling in the snow mountains. 

Learning

We have had a lot of fun this month, but have also been busy learning. We picked up where we left off in Spelling and Math. The Grade 3’s have been exploring Pioneers in Social Studies, while the Grade 4’s look at daily life during Medieval Times. We have been busy comparing and contrasting these ways of life with our own. In Physical Education we have been learning the ins and outs of basketball. Students are showing some big improvements and are really enjoying learning about the game. In Language, the Grade 3’s are finishing up our novel study, The Tale of Despereaux. We have loved the adventures of this brave, little mouse! The Grade 4’s have started Independent Novel Studies and are working hard identifying story elements in books of their choosing. Overall, lots of learning continues to happen each day in Grade 3/4. 

Looking Ahead

February is set to be another busy month for us. We are really looking forward to the Ski Trip, Little Cat Creek, much more learning, and lots of fun with friends!