Super moon Eclipse

I love teaching space because there are so many connections to events going on in the world! 

In case you haven't heard, there is a very rare lunar eclipse tonight! You can learn all about it here: http://globalnews.ca/video/2234014/understanding-the-sept-27-super-moon-eclipse/?utm_source=Article&utm_medium=MostPopularVideo&utm_campaign=2015&hootPostID=8c3640ac74d7c0f6fe18422442f73679

Remember there is no school tomorrow, so it's ok to stay up a bit later to watch the eclipse! 

Space apps

We have been spending some time everyday learning about a new planet. It's amazing how much the students know and are soaking up!! There are some very good apps out there that are unfortunately in English, but are great none the less. If your children have access to 'I devices' you can try out some of these apps. They should all be free!

There are also great websites such as the CSA (Canadian space agency) site, and the NASA site! Happy space exploring!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is photo day!! 

Tomorrow I will be posting some cool links about space to supplement all the learning we have been doing this week!! 

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow! If you can't come, no problem. Just let me know and I'll pass on the hand out. 

We have been talking lots about space already, and have been thinking about questions we have about space. If you are looking for a dinner topic for tonight, this could be a great one! 

We also started an art project today. They're looking great already!

Our first unit

At meet the teacher night, we will go into more detail of the grade 3 curriculum, but I wanted to let you know that this week we will be starting our space unit. Take the time to talk to your child about space - what they already know, what they're curious about etc! 

What a wonderful first week! I hope everyone has a well deserved relaxing weekend!! 

A quick note: the mug is for a herbal tea taste testing unit we do later in the year to help students with vocabulary to express preferences in detail. I will send another notice later in the year. 

Here are some pictures of this week! 

Bienvenue!

Hello division 1 and welcome to our class blog! I will post as often as I can about things we are doing, important information, and other reminders. 

I hope that you can use this to keep current on what we are doing in class. I know so often, students come home and when asked what they did at school, the answer is 'nothing' or 'I don't remember'.  Please use these posts to ask more pointed questions, or help them remember what they did at school! 

On that topic, here is some food for thought for you all: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5738338

We have had a very busy week so far! Lots of routines to learn, materials to hand out, and learning to do! Yesterday and today, we got our binders and supplies, and came up with class jobs. We also started working on a project about ourselves that we will display in the class to learn about each other! 

I don't know if it's possible to put into words how thankful I am for this year. It was so much fun, full of challenges and learning. As I told the class today, I truly had an amazing year. Each and every one of them was a true pleasure to work with. 

I also wanted to thank you all for the thoughtful gifts, but more so for the kind words in person, and in cards. I sat down to read them all when I got home tonight and am so humbled by all you wrote. I love my job, and hearing how much your children enjoyed school means the world to me. This is what keeps us teachers going!!

I hope you all take the time to watch the DVD. I'll admit I've watched it again since I've been home. If any DVDs don't work, please let me know! I didn't get to check them all. 

I hope you all have a restful and relaxing summer! 

With sincere gratitude,

           Mme Jessica 

Last day

I appologize for not posting for a while, but the end of school is always so busy. 

Most work has been sent home, and some things that aren't finished can be finished during the summer. We hardly got started on cursive writing, but if they bring back the book, done, after the summer, I will have a little something for them. 

Tomorrow, we will be having some Popsicles we made today, and students can bring something healthy to share with the class if they want! Students can also bring a board game to play with the class for the afternoon. 

On Wednesday we will be heading up to the main school to watch the grade 4 and 5s present their plays. Please make sure your children are dressed for the weather (it will be hot!). We will most likely be eating our lunch in the park that day.