Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a restful and fun Winter Break!  My family and I stayed in town this year and spent lots of time visiting with family and friends.  As always, please scroll to the bottom of this post for upcoming important dates in January.  Here are some highlights about what’s coming up for students in January.

Field Trips

First, I am excited to announce that students will have the opportunity to attend a few field trips this term!  On Tuesday, January 14th all intermediate students will attend the second Young People’s Concert.  This performance is presented by ILumiDance Rainbow Dance Theatre.  In this interactive performance, students see three dances featuring electronic costumes, props, and puppets.  We will leave Glenwood at 12:45 and return by 2:30.

Ice Skating

Second, students in Divisions 1-3 will be travelling to Rosemary Brown Arena for skating.  Students will grouped by their ice skating experience, receive skating lessons from Burnaby Parks and Rec staff, and have time for free skating.  Our class will be travelling by parent volunteer driver.  The dates are: Thursday, Jan. 23, Thursday, Feb. 6 and Thursday Feb. 20th.  Permission forms will be going home this week.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

Math

This month in math, we will be learning about multiplication and division.  Multiplication and division is a new math concept for students in grade 3.  They will be focussing on developing foundational concepts including skip-counting forward and backward, relating repeated addition to multiplication, relating repeated subtraction to division, and using concrete, pictorial, and numerical representations.  Memorization is not expected for grade 3 students.

Students in grade 4 will continue to develop skills and strategies for solving multiplication and division equations, up to 10X10 (and the related division facts).  Memorization of the 2X, 5X, and 10X facts (and related division facts) is the goal at the end of this math unit.

  Math Extra Practice

This week, students will be taking home a Math Fact Fluency booklet.  This extra practice booklet will allow students to practice their math skills and strategies at home.  Students in grade 3 will continue to practice fact fluency for addition and subtraction facts.  Students in grade 4 will practice multiplication and division.  Once students are finished their booklet, they can return it to school, receive a small prize, and take home a new booklet.

Science / ADST

For term 2, we are taking a break from Outdoor Learning, and focussing on hands-on activities with Applied Design, Skills and Technology (ADST).  We will connect our learning in Science to this topic.  In Science, we will be learning about the states of matter and how matter changes phases through hands-on activities.

Art

Finally, Ms. Jang will be planning and teaching a unit in art this term.  Ms. Jang is very excited to explore art and different art-making processes with the class over the next several weeks.

• Tuesday, January 14th – Young People’s Concert (students in grades 4-7 attend)
• Thursday, January 23 – Skating at Rosemary Brown Arena (morning)

Happy December!  Term 1 is officially over and we are moving on to Term 2 this month.  The end of term is a time for reflection as students and teachers look back to all of the learning and connection-building that has happened.

Term 1 Report Cards

Term 1 Report Cards will be posted to MyEd on Wednesday, December 11th.  This is one of the ways teachers communicate student growth and progress.  If you are unable to view your child’s report card after receiving the email, please contact the school office.

Outdoor Learning

This term, our class along with Div. 4 have spent many lessons outside during Outdoor Learning.  We have explored the greenspace behind the school and Byrne Creek.  Earlier this month, we visited Byrne Creek to count the returning coho salmon.  Students were thrilled to see the adult salmon return to their home creek.

Young People’s Concert

Term 1 was also the first opportunity students in grades 4-7 had to attend this year’s Young People’s Concert series.  In November, we travelled to Michael J Fox Theatre to watch ‘The Leading Ladies Little Big Band”.  This local band is made up of 11 women who play a variety of instruments.  Inf you’re interested in learning more about this band, here is a link to their website:

https://www.leadingladieslittlebigband.com/

Looking Ahead – Term 2

Term 2 officially begins in December.  While students are wrapping up some units from term 1, we are also beginning new units this month.  Please go to the ‘Overviews’ tab and click Term 2 for a summary of learning objectives for the next term.

Angel Tree Project

Each December, Glenwood hosts the Angel Tree Project, from the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.  Each class will select a tag from the tree, and students are invited to donate $2 toward the purchase of a gift.  Families are also invited to come in to the school and choose a tag from the Angel Tree, purchase a gift for the child described on the tag, and return the gift by the deadline.  All donations go to children in our community.

Glenwood Winter Concert

Glenwood staff are thrilled to host a Winter Concert! Our wonderful Music teacher, Ms. Lee, has been working hard, along with students, for many weeks on this concert.  The performances will be on Thursday, Dec. 12 with a matinee at 1:30 and evening performance at 6:30.  We can’t wait to showcase our students’ talent and hard work!

• Wednesday, Dec. 11th – Report Cards Posted
• Thursday, Dec. 12th – Winter Concert: Matinee at 1:30 and Evening Performance at 6:30
• Friday, Dec. 20th – Last Day of School / Pancake Breakfast

Hello everyone,

November is here, so its time for another monthly update!  At the bottom of this post you will find upcoming important dates for November.

Math

In October, students in division 3 were learning about patterns in Math.  We started by reviewing different types of repeating patterns, and moved on to increasing and decreasing patterns.  Students used classroom materials to build patterns, and used words and numbers to describe patterns.  We will be transferring those patterns into tables, and using patterns as a problem-solving strategy.

 

Canada’s Multicultural Heritage

In Social Studies, students have been learning about multiculturalism and their own family cultural heritage.  Thank you for your support with completing the parent interview.  We have also learned about the world’s continents, different countries, and different cultural celebrations.  At the end of this unit, each student will take home a book that documents their learning.

Outdoor Learning

This term, Ms. Kan’s class has joined with us in some Outdoor Learning activities.  We are fortunate to be able to walk to ‘The Forest’ a.k.a. the greenspace behind the school, and Byrne Creek from our school.  The focus of these activities has been developing positive connections to the local environment, making observations, and recording data, and sharing learning with others.  We are looking forward to continuing to develop this positive connection to nature.

Halloween

On Thursday, Oct. 31st staff and students celebrated Halloween!  Thank you to the Glenwood parent volunteers who helped us with this event by donating pumpkins to our ‘pumpkin patch’ in the gym.  Thank you as well to the Blue house team for bringing a variety of snacks and treats to share at our Halloween class celebration.

Coming soon…Young People’s Concert

Looking ahead to November, all students in grades 4-7 will attend their first field trip of the year, to a Young People’s Concert (YPC) at Michael J Fox Theatre.  This is an opportunity for intermediate students to access a variety of performing arts presentations.  The first YPC is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26th.  Students will be leaving at 10:15 and are travelling by school bus.  During the concert, grade 4 students will be supervised by Mr. Choy and Ms. Woo while the grade 3 students will remain at school with me.

 

As always, if you have any questions, please contact me via email.

• Friday Nov. 1st – Pajama Day
• Friday, Nov. 8th – Remembrance Day Assembly – parents invited to attend
• Monday Nov. 11th – Remembrance Day – School is Closed
• Wednesday, Nov. 13th – Photo Retake Day
• Friday, Nov. 22nd – Professional Development Day – Students do not attend

 

Hello everyone,

September is nearly over and we have finished the first month of the 2024-2025 school year.  September was a time to focus on developing positive connections throughout our school.  We have also learned and practiced many routines that will continue throughout the school year.  I have enjoyed getting to know all of the students in class this year and connecting with some families at drop-off and pick-up.

First, I want to welcome Ms. Nicole Lee to Glenwood as our Music teacher.  Our class has Music every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 – 9:45.  I would also like to welcome Ms. Emily Pearce to our school, as our new Learning Support Services teacher.  Ms. Pearce will be supporting students in all classes.  Additionally, Ms. Pearce will teach Gym to our class on Fridays.  Both Ms. Lee and Ms. Pearce bring a wealth of experience to Glenwood.

At the bottom of this, and all future monthly updates, you will find important dates for the month ahead.  Please scroll to the bottom of this post for upcoming important dates.

West Coast Recess / Lunch Reminder

This is a reminder that students at Glenwood go outside at recess and lunch, even in rainy weather.  Please make sure your child has appropriate outdoor clothing including: boots or waterproof shoes, a rain jacket, and umbrella.  *In the event of severe inclement weather, students will stay inside during recess and lunch.

Fall Leaf Art

This month, we have explored the colour wheel.  We categorized colours as ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ and used those colours to create the Fall Leaf art, pictured above.  Using paper, markers, glue and yarn, we also made ‘mini-me’s’ (see below).

All About Me!

In writing, we have been working on personal narratives and writing about ourselves.  Each week, students are invited to share their writing with the class during ‘Author’s Chair’.  We will continue to practice personal narrative writing and communicating during term 1 and will focus on adding details and writing in complete sentences.

Welcome Conversations

I am looking forward to meeting with parents this Tuesday, Oct. 1st during our Welcome Conversations.  These 10-minute conversations are a time for each teacher and family to to connect at the beginning of the school year.  If you are not able to make your appointment time, please email me to arrange another time.

Teacher-Candidate from UBC

Looking ahead to the month of October, I am excited to share that a teacher-candidate from UBC will be joining our class.  For the first several weeks, the teacher-candidate will be visiting our class every Thursday, observing the classroom structures and routines, and getting to know the staff and students.  We are looking forward to meeting our new TC on Thursday, October 3rd!

Puzzles!

Students in Division 3 have been enjoying building puzzles this month!  The classroom has a small assortment of 100 – 300 piece puzzles.  If your family has any complete children’s puzzles in the 100 – 300 piece range that you are finished with, the class would be happy to receive them.

• Tuesday, Oct. 1st – Welcome Conversations
• Wednesday, Oct. 2nd – Early Dismissal at 2:00
• Monday, Oct. 14th – Thanksgiving – School Closed
• Thursday, Oct. 24th – Individual Photo Day
• Friday, Oct. 25th – Provincial Professional Development Day (students do not attend)
• Thursday, Oct. 31st – Halloween – Costume Parade, Assembly, and Class Celebration – time to be announced

 

Hello everyone,

Welcome back to school!  And welcome to Division 3’s class website!  Here you will find term overviews, upcoming important dates, and monthly updates.  If you haven’t already, you can subscribe to this website and receive notifications when an update is posted.

The first few weeks of school are a very busy time.  Please scroll to the bottom of this post to find some upcoming important dates.

I am looking forward to connecting with everyone over the next few weeks.  Our Welcome Conversations are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1st.  If you would like to meet before then, please send me an email to arrange this.

Christina

• Thursday, Sept. 19 – Terry Fox Run
• Friday, Sept. 20 – Professional Development Day (students do not attend)
• Friday, Sept. 27 – Orange Shirt Day / Early Dismissal @ 2:00
• Monday, Sept. 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (school is closed)
• Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Welcome Conversations (3:15 – 6:30)
• Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Early Dismissal @ 2:00