Christmas arrives in Room 203!

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IMG_4468Are you ready for December Division 8!?
 
Looking forward to celebrating the holidays with some Room 203 traditions & learning about how different parts of the world celebrate this time of year!

THINK MATH ~ 1

Thank you to all the students who took a chance & created questions to our 1st Think Math answer last week:
The answer is the sum of 12 African Elephants. tierische_smilies044

11 African Elephants were drinking water. An African Elephant with a bird on it came for a drink. How many African Elephants are there in all? ~ Yi
9 elephants are drinking water. 3 joined them. How many in all? ~ Shelley
10 African Elephants were drinking water. Then 2 more came. How many in all? ~ Michael
9 African Elephants were drinking at the waterhole then 3 more elephants came. ~ Jishith
11 African Elephants were decorating a Christmas Tree. 1 more joined. How many in all? ~ Ira
2 elephants are drinking at the water hole. Then 10 decide to join. ~ Emily
10 African Elephants are walking down the street, then 2 more joined in. How many elephants are there now? ~ Anna
3 African Elephants are drinking water. 9 come & join. How many in all? ~ Amber
2 elephants are inside the classroom. The teacher opens the door & 10 elephants run in. How many in all? ~ Benjamin

snowflakesHere’s this week’s answer!
Good Luck Grade 3s! 
Remember there are as many different correct answers as there are students in our class!
I can’t wait to share the answers next Monday!
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Catching Snowflakes!

catching-snowflakes-smiley-emoticonWith the cold weather of the past week, we were inspired to do some winter artwork. See our pastel art, Catching Snowflakes, by clicking on the YOUNG ARTISTS tab above!

1st Literacy Celebration of 2014/15!

reading-stories-smiley-emoticonPlease check out the pictures of our 1st literacy celebration, Reading in our House Colours, by clicking on the LIT CELEBRATIONS tab above!

THINK MATH

IMG_4184Every Monday Miss Watt will post a new “answer” on our class Think Math chart.
Your challenge is to correctly write a number story / question that matches the answer on a sticky note & place it on your class number.
There are as many different correct answers as there are students in our class!
Good luck Grade 3s! I can’t wait to share every Friday!!

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Nelson Movie Night!

maleficent_ver2_xlg$1.00 or FREE with a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank

Friday, November 21st, 2014

Doors & Concession open @ 5:30pm
Movie starts at 6:30pm
Nelson School Gym 
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sponsored by the Nelson PAC

Flat Cole’s Disneyland Adventures!

canaFlat Cole’s adventures in Disneyland & Universal Studios! Here are some pictures of Flat Cole experiencing Halloween, Disney style!
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Click on the pictures for a better view!

The Monster Mash ~ It was a Nelson Smash!

After weeks of practice & hard work the Grade 1s & 3s in Division 12 & 8 ghoulishly performed the Monster Mash. Click on the picture below to see!
Monster Mash Dance

Pumpkin Patch!

pumpkin-patchPumpkin Patch Time! rolling-pumpkinNelson students split into their family groups on Wednesday afternoon & participated in activities with their family group teacher & then went outside to pick a pumpkin & enjoy some delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows provided by our wonderful PAC parents ~ Thank You!!!

Click on the PUMPKINS above to see some pictures & have fun at home with your pumpkin! Send in pictures of your Jack O Lanterns!!
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Cross Country Intramurals 2014

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Nelson students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 participated in our annual Cross Country competition on Friday afternoon. Division 8 had lots of fun racing for the 1st time against other grade 3s & all did an awesome job! Click on the runner below to see everyone fly!