Grade 3/4 VHS Ms. Pearsall

 * Reminders: Please summit your child's pizza form by Friday. All we need to know if your child has any dietary restrictions. :) The pizza lunch will be provided for the students on our last day before the winter break-Dec. 17th. Thank you for the lovely donation we received!  Language Arts: So far this week students have learned about synonyms and antonyms. As we are working through our reading, writing and even math, students have making connection by listing synonyms and antonyms to words that they recognize. With writing, students discovered where commas belong in a sentence! We have started to put that knowledge to the test with a mini instructional writing activity.  Mathematics: This week, students were practicing their addition regrouping strategies. It has been great to see students share their thinking during our math talks together. Tomorrow we are going to start subtraction.  Science: Thank you for bringing in A LOT of recycled materials for your child's buildin

* Reminders: There is no school for students tomorrow- PD day! See everyone on Monday. Next week, students are going to begin the designing and building process of their structures. Please make sure that your child brings in their recycled materials for them to build with.  Language Arts: This week, we built on our vocabulary by learning about synonyms and new words from reading "The One and Only Ivan".  Math: This week we started addition and subtraction! We start each math lesson with a "math talk". Through Math Talks we build trust in one another, share strategies and work on our mental math skills.  Social Studies: We have wrapped up our regions research! Next week, students will be given a 'project' to show what they what they have learned about a particular region. A test will be coming up soon! Physical Education: Room 2 is beginning to learn about Volley Ball! Ask them about some games they have been learning with Mr. Pivarnyik.