Handbook

Dear Parents,

You will find enclosed some more information about grade 3/4, room 17. Please take the time to go over our classroom expectations with your child as we have done in class. There is also a list of some of the topics we will explore this year. There are 21 students in our class. 

Finally, I would like to share my contact information with you and let you know that I hope this year will be a rewarding and memorable experience for both you and your child. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I am looking forward to getting to know your child better and having a great year!

Sincerely,

Suzanne DeSousa

suzanne.desousa@sjasd.ca

Phone: (204)885-2216

English Language Arts

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to:

-       explore thoughts and ideas, feelings and experiences

-       comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, literary, and media texts

-       manage ideas and information

-       enhance the clarity and artistry of communication

-       celebrate and build community

Students will explore themes, genres and authors based on their interests.

Français

Students will listen, speak, read and write to understand, plan, manage and create. They will also develop an appreciation and positive attitude towards French language and culture. Students will explore themes, genres and authors based on their interests.

Math

Students will learn about:

-       numbers

-       shape and space

-       patterns and relations

-       statistics and probability

They will explore these concepts through the use of problem solving, technology, reasoning, communication, estimation, mental math, visualization and relationships.

Science

-       Forces That Attract Or Repel

-       Materials and Structures

-       Growth and Changes in Plants

-       Soils in the Environment

Habitats and Communities

Light

Sound

 Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion

Social Studies

-       Connecting With Canadians

-       Exploring the World

-       Communities of the World

-       Exploring an Ancient Society

Geography of Canada

Living in Canada

Living in Manitoba

History of Manitoba

Canada's North

Health & Physical Education

Movement, fitness management, safety, healthy lifestyle practices & personal/social management will be explored and integrated.

Art

Students will be encouraged to express themselves creatively through visual arts that will be integrated with the other areas of study. Artists will be invited for special activities. 

Agendas

Students will use the blue duo-tang for notes and letters. 

Scholastic

Monthly Scholastic orders are a great way to build your home library and motivate your child to read! Please order online and help us earn bonus coupons to expand our classroom library.

Home Reading

Reading each day is a great habit to form at a young age. Setting a time and routine for your child will help encourage them to keep up their reading! Home Reading books and logs will go home weekly. Students may change their books on Friday or Monday. Having your child read aloud to you is a great way to find out what they are reading about and to check if their choice of literature is a good fit for them. It is also good for them to practice fluency. However not all the reading has to be done aloud. Students should spend at least 20-25 minutes reading every night and can certainly spend more if they wish. Your child also has a RAZ-Kids account for online reading in English and French!

Je lis, Epic, ALEC and Reflex Math are other accounts your child will have access to this year.