Week #25

NEXT WEEK IS MARCH BREAK!!  Have a wonderful and safe holiday!!!

REMINDERS:

Monday March 18 (first day back after the break):

- Milk orders are DUE
- Grade 3 swimming.  Please bring bathing suits and a towel!!


Thank you to Samantha for cleaning up the bookshelf.  It looks 10 times better!!

What an exciting week we had! Lots of fun learning activities.

Grade 3 Swim to Survive at Sawmill Creek Pool. Students had a blast working with the instructors on how to stay safe in the water.  Especially having the opportunity to jump off the diving board.  2 more classes to go!

   

                                     

Mr. Tiberi came in to teach the Primary students about Dream Catchers.  Students had the opportunity to make their own dream catcher and to try some delicious bannock bread (freshly made that day by Mr. Tiberi).

Mr. Tiberi's Bannock bread recipe:

** The following recipe can have a cup of raisins/ chocolate chips/blueberries/bacon.  Here is the recipe:

Bannock recipe

3 cups all purpose flour

2 tbls baking powder

1 tbls sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup margarine / butter / shortening

3/4 - 1 cup milk / water

(1.  Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt

(2. Work in the margarine using hands until you make a nice crumble

(3. Gradually mix in enough water to make soft but not sticky, knead

(4. Shape into ball, place on greased baking sheet, then flatten into a circle about

     inch thick

(5. Bake at 425F (220C) for 25 minutes on until lightly brown

Bus evacuation safety presentation.  Students learned what to do during an emergency on the school bus.  I think they enjoyed having a chance to jump out of the back of the bus (safely of course!! ;) ).

We had an interesting class challenge this week.  The Paper Chain Challenge. They were asked to make the LONGEST paper chain.

Before the challenge, students were asked to ESTIMATE in centimeters (cm) how long they can make their paper chain.

Students were given 1 piece of construction paper, a pair of scissors, and glue.  The only requirement was they could only use their 1 piece of paper to make the chains.

They were given 50 minutes to make their chains. Chains were measured in centimeters (cm) to determine the LONGEST chain.

 

 

 

** Please note: Keira's links were misplaced during the time of the measuring.

What we learned this week:

Language:
We continued to work on persuasive writing.

Math:
Linear measurement. Looking at centimeters.

Social Studies:
Grade 2s- Climate and physical features found around the world

Grade 3s- Exploring Ontario and started to look at landforms in Ontario.

Health:
Safe and unsafe use of medications.

Art:
Lines- Decorated turtle shells using a variety of lines.

Books we read this week:

 

Week # 24

Thank you families for checking out the blog each week! 

Momo Challenge. Cyberbullying Threat and Internet Hoax.  

Some of the students have been discussing this at school.  Please review the OCDSB information with your child, as it can be scary and upsetting to some children. 

https://www.ocdsb.ca/news/__momo_challenge_

REMINDERS:

Please keep all toys at home. This includes slime. They cause distractions, a mess, and can be lost, broken or stolen.

Please ensure your child has a pair of shoes at school, as boots should not be worn in the classroom and in the gymnasium.




Important dates:

Monday March 4: 

Adventure Logs are due

Grade 3 Swim to Survive program starts today at Sawmill Creek Pool!  PLEASE BRING YOUR BATHING SUIT AND A TOWEL!!


Tuesday March 5:

Library- Please return all library books

Thursday March 7:

Dream Catcher workshop with Mr. Tiberi

Indigenous cultural workshop :

Craig Tiberi is an indigenous dad from our school and he is also a member of our Wellness Committee. He visits schools and gives workshops to teach about indigenous history and culture so that others have a better understanding of the native community. He presented to the kindergartens last year.

One of our goals at Bondar this year which is driven by the Wellness Committee is to build an increased sense of inclusion and belonging for FNMI students and families. As well, we want to teach about indigenous culture and how to help with reconciliation. Mr. Tiberi is originally from Moosonee Ontario, from a mixed family.  His mother is Cree and her family is originally from the Attawapiskat and Fort Albany area. He shares his knowledge, skills, and stories passed from family and friends in his community with regards to his history and culture so that others have a better understanding of the native community.

Dream Catcher workshop

This workshop is modified to accommodate all ages along with a discussion about its purpose and history. He will also be bringing in some bannock. It is a type of fry bread, which originates from Scotland but was eventually adopted by the Indigenous peoples of Canada, particularly the Métis of western Canada.

These workshops are paid by our School Council. 

SPECIAL THANKS:

Mrs. Deanna Toxopeus (former Bondar teacher- deanna.toxopeus@ocdsb.ca) came in to help us learn how to log into the Chromebooks, use Google Chrome and Google Classroom. We will have another workshop with her in the upcoming weeks!

What we learned this week:

Language:

We continued with our persuasive writing.

We created brainstormed anti-bullying slogans and created anti-bullying t-shirts for Pink Shirt Day!

Math:

We continued to work on 3D geometry (making skeletons and nets) and linear measurement using non-standard units.  Next week we will focus on using standard units.

Making 3D Skeletons

Making 3D figures from Nets

Measuring fun around the classroom using non-standard units.

Social Studies:

Grade 2s- Global Communities
Grade 3s- Living and Working in Ontario



Health:

We are learning about prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Art:
Continued to work on the concept of lines.  We are working on creating 3D hand art using lines. 

Books we read this week: