Mr. Duggan's Grade 3 Blog

Highlights: • Today in gym we played relay races - Nirat • Today we read Edward Tulane.  They switched his name to Jangles! Edward got a new owner.  It was a littel girl (Sarah Ruth) who loved her new present.  She used to have a doll, and now she has a bunny rabbit- Macy, Manreet, and Sophie • Today we did persuasive writing and we were trying to persuade the people that are going to build the berm bridge not too - Temi • In Daily Three, I got new books.  My group got "How to eat Fried Worms" - Jack • This week we are going to continue doing our presentations on the Weaselhead - Juliana Reminders: • Tomorrow we have P.E. club - Theo

Highlights: • We worked on Daily 3 in the morning   - Macy • During inquiry time, we worked on dioramas and google slides - Sophia • I loved singing Red Nosed Reindeer song in choir - Emily • I played wheel chair basketball in gym just like yesterday - Juliana • Today was the first day of the choir - Manreet Reminders:

A note from the ROS Fundraising Society: Spirit wear that was pre-ordered will be in the school in early December.  Any further questions can be directed to  rosfundraisingsociety@gmail.com Thanks kindly,   ROSFS crew.

Highlights: • Today we had a substitute in gym.  We played basketball - Juliana and Keegan • Today we did persuasive writing. We were asked if Grade 3's should have a bed time - Victoria • Today we did inquiry to continue our research about our new animal to learn about adaptations, food chains, and what would happen to the air, water, food, and habitat if they built a berm bridge - Emily and Robert •  Today in recess, we played tag and I said to Theo "Come here!" - Bassam • We also played epic fail at recess - Griffin and Brandt • Today we discussed reading strategies.  We talked about being able to predict what will happen - Sophie • Today we read Edward Tulane.  Edward got thrown in the garbage, and a dog found him - Macy and Shaelyn Reminders: • Donations are still being accepted for Stephen's backpack • If you want to join the choir, please return the blue form tomorrow

Highlights: •  Today in gym we played basketball and we practiced doing the V-dribble between your legs and taking shots on the net - Brandt and Macy • We also played sharks and minnows with our basketballs - Keegan • Today we made centres for parent teacher conferences today and tomorrow, and we practiced showing our stuff with a partner -Brady • Today the math was about place value.  We had different strategies like stacking math or triangle math - Temi • Today some people finished up their t-charts in math - Jagger • We went to reading groups today and some of us read a new book in Ms. Bennet's class - Manreet • Today in Daily Three we learned a new reading strategies.  One strategy was to use known words to work other words - Jack • Today we also read the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Jagger Reminders: •  Parent teacher conferences are tonight and tomorrow, and there is no school tomorrow.  Come check out  the art tonight! ...

Hello all, The following message is forwarded on from a Grade 9 teacher at William D. Pratt School: WDPratt’s GSA is presenting The Polar Express on Wednesday December 13. Our Gender & Sexuality Alliance is using this event as a fund raiser to purchase a button maker for the school. We would like to invite families to join us for a movie and a bake sale. As well, there will be “craft tables” available for “purchase” for adults or students to sell crafty things (artwork, jewellery, soap, etc). This will be a perfect opportunity to buy stocking stuffers or other items for the holidays, however you celebrate them. This is a great opportunity to build community spirit and awareness of diversity issues and equal rights. Everyone is welcome. It will be a bring your own pillow and blanket event. There will be more information (including a promotional poster for you to post in the school) coming shortly. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door for the movie and proceeds ...

Hi everyone, here is a short message about Stephen's Backpacks: Link is here: http://www.stephensbackpacks.com/help-children/donate-today/