February 4th

 What a great week,

We presented the research we did about which resources the 4 countries and Alberta produce and we also distinguished between them being renewable or non-renewable.  We also practiced more oral French by asking and reviewing the resources after they presented.  

In grade 4 math we began looking at how to use the classic algorithm to solve 2x1 and 3x1 digit multiplication questions.  There is a video on the Google classroom the students can watch if they like.

In grade 3 we looked at how multiplication can also be represented as an array and did some colouring art to represent our knowledge.

On the classroom there is a site to some multiplication flash cards the students can use to practice their multiplication facts.  Please have your student practice these on a daily basis in additional to the daily reading they can do.

Next week we are going to try to write a small play using the French personal pronouns to help us practice using them and conjugating them orally.  I'd like to record these and students can share them with the class.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Important dates

Feb 18-19 - Teachers convention, no school

Feb 21st - Family day, no school


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