Ms. Gill's TERRIFIC Three's!

Dear Families, Can you believe that we’re soon into the month of December?!  It’s been a mixed up month weather-wise hasn't it?  First, we had some snow and the kids were loving it with building structures outside.  But then this week, we've experienced 'warmer' temperatures and precipitation!  We'll see what the weekend brings.  I appreciate all my families providing the appropriate attire so your child is prepared for any event weather wise.    Math: This week, we began our learning about patterning!    The goal is for your child to  identify, describe, extend, and create repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns .   For repeating patterns, the focus is on naming the attributes (e.g., colour, size, shape, position, number) of patterns and how those attributes change.    The focus for growing or shrinking patterns is to state the  pattern rule : the start number and the amount that is added or subtracted each term.   Students practiced these skills in their "

Dear Families, It was amazing to virtually meet with ALL my students' parents this week!  Thank you for taking the time to attend, celebrate and enjoy all your child's achievements thus far in the school year! I am extremely proud of all my learners as they clearly, confidently, and calmly led his or her conference by sharing their  self-assessment  (Progress Report),  personal goals, message of peace, and their art activity “Behind the Mask.”   It was your child’s chance to shine and they certainly lit up our hearts and minds!!  Throughout the conferences, I experienced some heart-warming moments with parents and I really appreciate and value all your positive and constructive feedback.  I will use it to continue to provide my best as an educator for your child's academic, social, and behavioural needs.   Meeting the strengths and needs of my students is of utmost importance to me!  I will always work hard to ensure they receive a compassionate, caring, and safe environm

Dear Families, I am really looking forward to virtually meeting with YOU next week at the student-led conferences where we will get to celebrate your child's strengths and areas of improvement! It’s been another productive week of learning here in our class!  Below, you will see just how amazing it was :) Thank you for taking the time each week to read and support your child's learning.  Your active involvement is appreciated! This BLOG serves as a communication tool between school and home.  Its purpose is to reinforce all that we're learning and what we're doing in class so you can help guide your child at home too!  It's making a  significant  difference :) Rockin' Our P.J.'S: Thank you to all our primary staff and students who participated in our friendly and fun spirit day!  It was definitely a cozy and comfy Friday for us all :)   Gym: Today in gym, we played a fabulous cooperative game that ALL the kids enjoyed :)  I love seeing my students have the B