Sept. 22 to Oct. 16

English Language Arts:

We begin the year with an Identity unit where students explore the question, ‘Who Am I as a Person and a Learner?’  In this ‘All About Me’ unit, students will begin the year by telling their own story. In our first assignment, students will respond to A Raven Tale by Richard Wagamese and The Power of Passion and Perseverance TedTalk by Angela Ducksworth. Next, we will explore the power of descriptive writing in the ‘Where I’m From’ poem.

~“Gritty people have a growth mindset; when bad things happen, they don’t give up.”~

– Angela Duckworth​​

Link here:  Identity Unit​

Link to our first English Language Arts Assignment here: Raven Tale and Grit:  The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Math:

Students completed some preliminary math assessments and then started work on our first unit of the year, Decimals!  We will review some basic operations with decimals and will learn about rounding/place value.  Next, the class will work on converting decimals to fractions, percent and ratios with a “My 24” personal pie graph.  I will keep you informed if there is a quiz or test coming soon.  We will also start with number talks and will start some group problem solving. Your children have Math booklets and I encourage them to practice at home as some are rusty from summer vacation. ​​

​​Science!:

Week of Sept. 28:

We start to develop our understanding of the scientific method with a bouncing a ball lab (Newton’s Third Law of Motion) and then onto a Measuring Matter Lab where students use the density formula in a real life application.

Soon we dive into our exciting Chemistry Unit! Yippee!!! Students will develop their understanding of MATTER. Please read chapter 4 in BC Science 7 and complete your Chapter 4 Glossary the 21 Key Terms on Page 121 in the Science textbook:  include, Key Word, Definition and at least 2 real life examples.​ You will be permitted to use it on an upcoming quiz.

Here is the link to our hands-on Chemistry unit:

CHEMISTRY!!!​

​Career Education/Language Arts:

~”Human communities depend upon a diversity of talent.”~ Sir Ken Robinson.  How are YOU Smart?  Students will learn about the 8 intelligences with Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence.  Students will complete the multiple intelligence test, graph their results, write a reflection as well as work in groups to teach one of the intelligences to the class.    

Link to Multiple Intelligences and Expert Group Project

 

We will enjoy a movie afternoon!

“Too often we forget how lucky we are to go to school.”

 

Our National Hero:

 

Week of Oct. 5

Students will be working hard on the FSA Assessments.

FSA LINK!​

Week of Oct. 14

Students will work on the reading comprehension or Literacy on-line portion of the FSA on Tuesday, then the applied Numeracy problems on Wednesday. The rest of the week is extra time to finish up FSAs and then onto operations with decimals including multiplication, division, and order of operations. We’ll have some lessons with notes in Math journals, practice, games and collaboration problems. Continued work on the Math practice booklet at home is encouraged. 

Party Pieces!

 

 

Welcome Back :)

A Fave Short Story:

 

 

aerial photo of Ulm, Germany

February Highlights

February is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month in our Grade 3/4 classroom!

On Thursday, February 12th, 2026, our class will be heading to Lake Trail Community School to attend the Find Your Fit career exploration event. This hands-on experience allows students to explore a wide range of careers in B.C. and connects directly to our current Career Education unit. The visit will help inspire students as they prepare their own career booths for the Airport Elementary Career Fair in March. We are very grateful for this last-minute opportunity and know it will be a valuable learning experience.

On Thursday, February 26th, 2026, our students will be taking on leadership roles as they host a Mini Winter Olympics for the entire school. Stations include activities such as bobsled, hockey shoot, team skiing, curling, and biathlon. The fun will begin with Opening Ceremonies in the gym at 12:35 p.m. and wrap up around 2:20 p.m. We are excited to see our students shine as organizers, leaders, and role models.

We will also be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 13th with a simple class “Tea Party.” Students have helped plan the celebration, and we will enjoy a relaxed afternoon focused on community and connection.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. February is sure to be a memorable month for our class!