Today’s blog entry comes with two stars and a wish!

Star #1  

We have worked really hard at understanding what a paragraph is and how to write a persuasive piece of writing. We completed a shared piece of writing to review how to revise and edit a piece of work that is organized into multiple paragraphs. We chose from the things that the students wanted voice and choice in and decided to write about why we thought we should have more floor tables in the class. By modeling this work, the students had the opportunity to see and hear the thought processes involved in such a piece of writing. I was impressed by their arguments and counter argument  and will be passing by the shops this evening to pick up a couple more! We can start using them as soon as the students have followed through with their action plan (see below)! I decided  not to hold them to the initial proposal that one student had and most of the the class agreed to that they would club together to buy me a horse if they broke the new tables:)

Star #2:

In science we have been looking at how geologists classify rocks using observable features such as color, luster and cleavage and tests they perform on rocks, such as the streak test. 

The students sounded so professional, for example by describing a rock as having a non-metallic earthy luster. Ask your child to describe this rock using the new scientific language they have been practicing.

In math, we continue to practice the skills to become more proficient at manipulating numbers as well as adding and subtracting them.

Wish #1

A reminder to please keep all school books inside a plastic bag at all times and to not let younger siblings read books from school. Younger children might rip pages by accident and don't always know what clean hands are!  Food items and drinks that are kept in backpacks can spill. If books are in plastic bags then they are safe. If the school plastic bag get lost or ripped then please put the books in a clean grocery bag or replacement ziplock bag if you have one. 

We want the books safe for when younger siblings come to school:)

Housekeeping:

-                     -       A letter was sent home regarding the Christmas market

-                    -          School photos have been taken

     -    The following message has been sent to you from the office. Here it is       again, in case you missed it:

Hello Parents & Guardians,

Our fees have been loaded for all students in your MY CBE Account.  All fees can be payed online using your My CBE Account https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fMyAccount%2f

It is important to notice that we have bundled the lower costs fees as we are unable to collect an online payment for less than $10.00.  You will find the breakdown of the bundled fees in the description.  Please note that you can pay for these fees either all at once, or pay them in installments. Ken Taylor School Fees Grade 3 2017-2018.pdf 

Please see the attached document for a detailed description of the of these fees.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or require assistance if online payment.

Barb Rocca

Administrative Assistant, Kenneth D. Taylor School

Calgary Board of Education | cbe.ab.ca

t | 403-817-3504