Welcome to Grade 3/4 Creamer

Flash

Fairvale Elementary School

Anglophone South School District
Wednesday, August 31st, 2016

Play First, Then Eat

(also known as Recess Before Lunch)
Play First, Then Eat is simply a
change in the traditional
scheduling order of lunch time and
recess. This idea was first put into
practice in Montana and has
gained popularity across North
America. Many schools and
districts in the US have adopted
this model as have schools in
Canada. In our own province and
district Play First, Then Eat has
been implemented successfully.
The benefits reported include:

Teachers notice that

children
are more settled after eating

and are more ready to start

afternoon learning.

Children waste less food and

drink more milk because they
build up an appetite while
playing outside.
There is improved behaviour
in afternoon classes.
With the conventional school
lunch schedule, getting
outside is the first priority for
many children, so gobbling
their food is not uncommon.
Kids in a hurry may only eat
part of their lunches and this
has certainly been a concern
of many F.E.S. families.

The7HabitsofHappyKids
BeproactiveYoureincharge
BeginwiththeEndinMind
Haveaplan
PutFirstThingsFirstWork
first,thenplay
ThinkWinWinEveryonecan
win
SeekFirsttoUnderstand,thento
beunderstoodListenbeforeyou
talk
SynergizeTogetherisbetter
SharpentheSawBalancefeels
best

Classroom
Rules
1) Arrive on time.
2) Come to class prepared to work.
3) Complete your work.
4) Allow others to complete their
work.
5) Be kind and courteous.

Literacy Curriculum
The outcomes of the Language Arts curriculum are
taught through a variety of reading, writing and oral
activities. We use a structure known as the DAILY FIVE
to develop comprehension, accuracy, and fluency in
reading. In Grade 3 and 4 we explore all writing genres.
Grade 3 will have a specific focus on fictional narrative
and procedural writing while Grade 4 will focus
specifically on personal narrative and persuasive
writing.

Math Curriculum
Grade 3
Representing,comparinganddescribingnumbersto1000
Applyestimationstrategiestopredictsumsanddifferencesoftwo
2digitnumeralsinaproblemsolvingcontext.
Demonstrateanunderstandingofadditionandsubtractionof
numberswithanswersto1000
Demonstrateanunderstandingofincreasinganddecreasing
patterns
Measuringandestimatinglength(cm.,m),width,andheight
objects
Sortregularandirregularpolygonsaccordingtothenumberof
sides
Graphing
Multiplicationto5x5andintroductiontodivision

Math Curriculum
Grade 4
Number:

Representing, comparing and describing numbers to 10 000

Math facts to 9+9 and 9X9
Multiplying 2 or 3-digit by 1 digit numbers
Adding and subtracting 3 and 4-digit numbers
Understanding fractions less than or equal to one
Describing and representing decimals (tenths and hundreds)
Adding and subtracting decimals

Math Curriculum Grade 4(contd)

Patterns and Relations:

Identifying, describing and reproducing patterns found in tables
and charts in order to solve problems
Solve one-step equations involving a symbol to represent an
unknown number

Shape and Space:

Measurement (24-hour clock, calendar dates, area of 2-D shapes)
3-D objects

Statistics and Probability:

- Demonstrate an understanding of pictographs and bar
graphs

Homework Expectations
Homework will be given on Monday (or 1st school day) for
the week.
If there are any difficulties or questions with homework,
please let me know.
Homework should not take any more than 30 minutes in
total.

Homework Expectations
1- Reading (daily)
2- Spelling (weekly Friday tests)
3- Math (ixl.com, math sheets, weekly timed tests)
4- Science, Soc. Studies and Health (tests, projects)
5- Incomplete School Work (to be finished at home)
6-Tests/Permission Slips/Notices (to be signed)

Communications
I am looking forward to this
school year. It is always
one of my goals to keep
parent-teacher
communication as open
as possible via monthly
newsletters, notes in the
Homework folder, blog
posts and phone calls.

If you wish to speak

with me, for any reason,
please send me a note,
or call me at the school.
If necessary, we will set
up an appointment to
meet.

Communications

Parent-teacher communication will be via:

Phone calls: school phone 847-6206
Email: ashley.daley@nbed.nb.ca
Class Dojo
By appointment
Notes in agenda

Meet Our Specialists

Specialist Teachers
Dont forget to say hello to our many
specialists:
Literacy Mentors
Mrs.
Music
Mrs. Jennifer Russell
Physical Education
Mr. Pierre Melanson
Mrs. Ashley Dobbin
Ms. Kerry Casey
Education Support Teachers of Resource
Mr. Joe Armstrong
Mrs. Karen Kelly

Education Support Teacher of Guidance

Ms. Kerry Casey

Administrative Team

Principal: Mrs. Hierlihy

Vice-principal: Mrs. Dobbin
Secretary: Mrs. Cowan

Enjoy the
barbecue!