Our regularly scheduled school-wide FUNDAY for all grades was supposed to be Monday, June 18th (tomorrow), however, with the temperature and humidity reaching extremely high levels, it has been decided to postpone this event until TUESDAY!

So, here is the updated info....

FUNDAY:  TUESDAY, JUNE 19th

WEAR:  SUNBLOCK, HAT, LIGHT SUMMER CLOTHING

BRING: WATER BOTTLE (PUT CHILD'S NAME ON IT)

Counsellor Wilson

  Today's the day!

Our "Poetry Cafe"

2:00 pm at St. Chris!

We are so excited

to perform for you!

This is an hour

You don't want to miss!

Remember:  Dress in Poet's style (black shirt, scarves, sunglasses)

Counsellor Wilson

POETRY CAFE

Today we had a full rehearsal in preparation for Friday's Poetry Cafe!  Boy, are you ever in for a treat!  There are about 5 students left to spend some serious time tonight rehearsing to cement the poems to memory, so please make sure you hear child rehearsing tonight for homework.

Can't wait to see you on Friday!

Thank you in advance for all of you who so generously offered to bring in a plate of goodies to share!  Remember:  Peanut free school.  Thank you!

Also, dress in black, bring sunglasses, scarves, etc to really have the 'poet' look!

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What poetry element is this an example of...'BOOM!' 'CRASH!' BANG!"?

Great Week again!

We've been super busy wrapping up our final units in science, math, music and language!  Thank you to all the parents who are going to make it out to our Poetry Cafe next Friday!  The R.S. V. P.s were amazing and many of you volunteered to bring in a yummy plate of treats to share - THANK YOU! (Please keep in mind our school is peanut/nut free when bringing in food to share)


So, next week, here is what to expect...
Friday, June 15th - Poetry Cafe @ 2:00 pm in our classroom, WOW test

Please ensure your child attends regularly next week as we will be VERY MUCH in full rehearsal and preparation mode for the big event on Friday!  I am sooo excited!  You will be amazed at the talent one camp can have!

Your assistance is required...I am asking students to wear an all black shirt for our Poetry Cafe performance. Pants/shorts can be worn on the bottoms, no important.   (Can bring it with them and change here at school, or they can just wear it).  We are hoping to create a Poet-Look as a group.  So excited!  I will have additional props for the day of, so all I need from you is the black shirt!  Thank you!

That's good for now...

Counsellor Wilson

Secret Question:  What is it called in when an inanimate object is given human qualities?
Ex. The cactus saluted those who drove past.

Hello Parents and Campers!

As we head into our final month of grade 3, here is what we have to look forward to...

POETRY CAFE!  Yes, this amazing group of campers has blown my mind with their poetry performances, so much so that I have agreed to embark upon our first ever, POETRY CAFE performance for you, the parents/grandparents!  Monday afternoon, your child should deliver to you an invitation to this very special event!  We have been working very hard since January learning all about the elements of poetry, and now here is our chance to showcase our talent!  Please cut off and return the bottom portion of the invitation so we can plan.

WHERE: St. Christopher School in our Classroom

WHEN: Friday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m.

WHO: Parents/Grandparents

WHAT: Poetry reading by YOURS TRULY!

WHY: To Celebrate the “Art of Poetry”!

Music Test: Continue only for those who did not test last week.

Math Test: This Wednesday on Probability. We will review this week on Monday and Tuesday.

Science Test: Soils: This Thursday in open-book format. Please review your Science duo tang Tues and Wed. evenings.

Wow Test: Thursday (no school Friday). We will also be taking our gloves off to compete against the other grade 3 classes in our end-of-the-year 5th Annual Spelling Bee! Yes, you heard it, 3W takes on the likes of 3D in a Spelling Bee contest based on the first 500 words of our spelling word lists! It's going to be epic! Let the games begin! Date and time soon to be announced.

That's good for now!

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION: Look at the spinner above. What is the Probability of landing on red?

CONGRATULATIONS to all grade 3s for successfully completing the EQAO testing!  Everyone did a great job!  



     Does this mean that we are finished grade 3?  No!  There is still much to learn!

     School ends on June 28 I plan to continue teaching as usual for the next 30 days. We will work as per our usual schedule until the final week of school.  Please try not to take your child out of school unless for medical appointments or unavoidable circumstances.  If it is unavoidable, please give me a heads up in your child's agenda so I do not have to scramble in the moment to pack your child up during instruction.  Thank you!


MUSIC TESTS:  Friday, July 1st and Monday, July 4th.  Assessments will be sent home to be signed.  Please ensure your child is practising.

Next Week:

Math test on Probability - Wednesday, July 6th
Science Test on Soils - Thursday, July 7th
WOW test - Thursday, July 7th

Information to come regarding Poetry Cafe!  Stay tuned!

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What is 45 divided by 9 equal?

Day 4 of EQAO:  
Monday:  MATH SECTION 2 
9:00 - 11:00 am

Students have been doing a tremendous job on EQAO.  Our afternoons have been filled with creating school posters with the theme:  SAVE OUR PLANET.  We are also rehearsing for our upcoming music test to be held this Friday.  Your child has already selected a piece that he/she will be tested on this Friday.  You should be hearing that same song ALL WEEK LONG.
Here's how to earn a level 4:

• tap your foot along to the beat
• play the notes correctly
• read the music correctly
• sit with proper posture
• hold recorder correctly (left hand on top)

Homework:  Only WOW test and Music Test this Friday.  No additional homework.  That being said, please ensure your child is practising his/her recorder and reviewing WOW words.

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  What is one way we can reduce the amount of garbage we create?