Mrs. Simmons - Archived 09/20 Notes

Mrs. Simmons Grade 3/4

Notes

Posted: May 23, 2016

Welcome back to a short week of a school in GG4SS!!  I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather during the long weekend.  Remember that there will be NO SCHOOL this Friday due to Professional Development for teachers.

*The Drama Club will be holding a dress rehearsal for their play "Beauty and the Beast" on Wednesday at 10:10.  I'm excited to see what our Superstars having been practicing for during the past 2-3 months! The main production will take place this Thursday night at 6:30 in our gymnasium.

*Another reminder to check the weather so you are dressed appropriate for the morning recess.

*If you did not return your permission slips for our Field Trips please do so as soon as possible.

Language Arts - This week we will work on Sentence Fluency activities.

Math - We are going to continue with our Geometry Unit.

Science - We are going to investigate the Pond Ecosystem closer using the Gizmos.

Let's have another Superstar Week!

 

Posted: May 15, 2016

We have another full week of school ahead of us.  Remember that next Monday is Victoria Day and there is NO School.

There are only 6 weeks left in Grade 4...wow time os flying by!! I will be sad to see this school year end.

The Drama and Choir students will be going to enjoy the JMH play this week! Enjoy.

The GG Fishing Derby starts this week...the first session is Tuesday at the Enclosure! 

Remember to continue dressing for the weather.  The morning recess can still be chilly!

 

Language Arts - This week we are still working on different spelling patterns.

Math - We are going to finish our unit on Fractions and start Geometry.

Science - We are going to finish our unit on Habitat. 

Let's have another Superstar week!!

Posted: May 8, 2016

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend and I hope your moms enjoyed their special day! We have a full week of school ahead of us this week :)

Monday we will be going on our Ducks Unlimited Field Trip.  Remember to bring boots and to dress for the weather.  Also remember to pack a lunch that does not have to be heated up.

Grade 5 classes will be hosting their Annual Yard Sale on Wednesday.  Bring some money for shopping.

Language Arts - This week we will continue to look at Spelling Patterns.

Math - We will be finishing our unit on Fractions this week.

Science - We will continue to work on our Habitat Projects.

Let's have another Superstar week!!

It is May and it is a three day school week! What a great way to start of the month of May! There are only 7 weeks of Grade 4 left.  Time is flying by.

*Drama continues this week. Check your schedule for times.

*We will have a presentation on Monday from the Forestry Department.

*On Wednesday we will have a  Waste Reduction presentation.

*Remember to dress for the weather. Our morning recesses are still very chilly!

Language Arts - This week we will be looking at consonant blends and spelling patterns.

Math - We will continue with our unit on Fraction and Decimals this week.

Science - We are going to work on our Habitat projects.

Let's have another Superstar week!!

Welcome back to a short week Superstars!!  There are only 4 days of school this week because Friday is a Professional Development Day for Teachers!

Drama continues this week. Check your schedule for dates.

Our Choir members will be joining the choir at the Music Festival on Tuesday morning.  Good Luck and have fun.

Remember to dress for the weather...we are still going outside for our morning recess!

Language Arts - This week we will continue to work on Reading Comprehension Activities.

Math - We are going working on Fractions and Benchmarks for Fractions this week.

Science - We are going to be starting our Habitat projects this week!!

 

Let's have another Superstar Week!!

Welcome back to another great week in GG4SS!!  I hope everyone enjoyed the super weather on the weekend!!

Spring has finally sprung and students will now be going outside for both lunch and morning recess.  Remember to dress appropriately!!

Archery for Grade 4 students will take place this week on Thursday afterschool from 2:30 - 4:00.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Drama continues this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Friday is Earth Day... we will discuss what we can to do celebrate this awesome day.

 

Language Arts - This week we will be focusing on Reading Comprehension activities.

Math - We will be starting a new unit on Fractions this week.

Social Studies - We will be presenting our projects on the Canadian province and Territories.

Science - We will be starting our unit of study on Habitats.

Let's have another Superstar Week!!

Congratulations Superstars on preparing and presenting awesome STEM Fair projects.  I am very proud of all of you for your hard work!!

Congratulations to Jonah and Drayden who will be taking their project to the District Fair at Nelson School on Thursday morning.

Drama continues this week on Monday, Tuesday and Friday (Full cast).

The weather is getting nicer outside but the playground is still very wet.  Remember to wear rubber boots or winter boots.

Remember to return your tickets and money for the Home and School Fundraiser.

Language Arts - This week we will be learning at nouns, verbs and adjectives.

Math - This week we are going to be finishing our unit on Multiplying and Dividing Large numbers.

Social Studies - This week we will finish our Canadian Province projects and present them.

Let's have another SUPERSTAR week!

Posted: April 3, 2016

We have a 5 day week of school ahead of us and lots of fun too!*Drama continues this week.  We will have to check April's schedule for dates and times.*We will be having our school STEM Fair on Friday.  You will need to have all of your materials for your STEM fair project at school on Tuesday.  This includes your poster board.*Remember to pack extra socks inyour book bag in case your feet get wet when your are outside.Language Arts - This week we will be working on the Writing Trait of Sentence Fluency.Math - We will be working dividing larger numbers and reviewing multiplication with large numbers.Social Studies - We will be working on our province and territory projects.Science - We will be working on our STEM fair projects in preparation for Friday's Stem Fair. Let's have another Superstar Week!
 Welcome back to another short week in GG4SS! *There is NO SCHOOL on Friday this week due to Parent-Teacher interviews. Parent-teacher interviews will also take place Thursday night.*Reports cards go home Tuesday.*Remind your parents that the new entrance to Gretna Green is open and that is the entrance they should use to come in to the building.*Tuesday is the beginning of our Home and School Fundraiser. Tickets on a ulitily trailer will be going home with everyone this week.*Drama will take place this week on Tuesday and Thursday.  Check your schedule for your times.Language Arts - This week we will be finishing our work with paragraphing.Math - We will be learning how to multiply with three digit numbersSocial Studies - We will continue working on our Canadian Provinces projects.Science - We will be starting our STEM Fair projects in preparation for our school STEM Fair that willbe held on April 8.Let's have another Superstar week!
 Happy Easter Week!! *There will be an Easter Basket Draw this week.  Tickets will go on sale at noon hour for . 25 a guess.*A reminder that there is NO School on Friday this week due to Good Friday and next Monday due to Easter Monday.*The scholastic book fair will take place this week.  Our class will visit the book fair on Tuesday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:00.  Drama continues this week on Monday.  Check your schedule for your practice times.Language Arts - This week we will continue to work on paragraphing and the writing trait of organization.Math - We will be looking at other strategies for multiplying large numbers.Social Studies - We will be continuing with our projects on Canada.                                  Let's have another Superstar week. 

Posted: March 13, 2016

Welcome back to another great week at GG. I hope everyone enjoyed their March Break.  I can't wait to hear all about your adventures.*Drama continues this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Check the schedule for your times.*Thursday is St. Patrick's Day. Wear your Green, Orange and White to celebrate!*Remember to continue dressing for the weather.  Some days will still be cold outside.  Also, remember to put an extra pair of socks in your bookbag in case your socks get wet at noon.Language Arts - This week we will be learning about paragraphing.Math - We will continue to work on Multiplying large numbers.Science - We will finish our last lesson for Light and Sound.Social Studies - We will be starting a unit on Canada and Its' Features.Let's have another Superstar Week.

Posted: March 4, 2016

Congratulations to Kylee who won the Go Go Getter Student of the Month for February!  You are a SUPERSTAR!

Posted: March 2, 2016

Due to today's storm day, tomorrow will be PJ Day and Friday will be Green and Gold Day!

Posted: February 29, 2016

Just a reminder that tomorrow if Twin Day at GG! Find a friend or two or three and dress in the same colours or clothing! Happy Student Appreciation Week!

Posted: February 28, 2016

 This week is Student Appreciation week!! It is our turn to let you know how much we appreciate the awesome students we have at Gretna Green. *There will be NO HOMEWORK this week to show our appreciation. Also, on Monday, there will be an extra long recess. *Survivor starts on Monday in the gym and will run through to Wednesday afternoon. Good luck Grade 5! *Tuesday is  Twin Day - find a friend or two or three and dress the same colors or outfits. *Wednesday - PJ Day - the best day ever!! Roll out of bed and come dressed as you are. *Thursday - Green and Gold Day - show your school spirit by wearing your school colors. *Friday - monthly award assembly. Boys Basketball  - Last week's Jamboree has been re-scheduled to this Thursday.There is a home game Monday afterschool against Croft.  Game time is 4:00. Girl's Basketball -   Also the Alumini game is re-scheduled to this Wednesday. Drama continues this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Check your schedule for times.   Language Arts - This week we will be working on paragraphing. Math - We will continue to work on Multiplying large numbers.  Our subscription to Reflex has been extended.  Our goal is to have everyone 100% fluent! Science - We are going to finish our unit on Light and Sound.   Let's have another Superstar week!

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