First, we had an assembly about butterflies and moths. We learned about their lifecycles. It was really cheesy and funny! She did the whole thing by herself!
We also practiced for our Peace Assembly. In Daily 5, we wrote about how me might survive in the wilderness as a response to our novel study; Hatchet.
In Math, we continued on our work on Estimation.
Reminders....
- Our class is hosting the Remembrance Day Ceremony on Nov. 9th at 10:30. Family is welcome to join us.
- Picture Retake Day is Nov. 5th IF A RETAKE IS REQUIRED, PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD RETURN THEIR ORIGINAL PROOF ORDER FORM TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER OR SEND A HANDWRITTEN NOTE TO GIVE TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO REQUEST A RETAKE. STUDENTS NEW TO ERIC HARVIE SCHOOL OR STUDENTS THAT MISSED ORIGINAL PHOTO DAY ARE ALSO INVITED TO HAVE THEIR PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN.
- Grade 3 Student Learning Assessment (SLA) Quick Facts for Parents/Guardians
Over the next 2 few weeks, grade 3 students within the Hope Pod will be writing the Student Learning Assessments (SLAs).
What are SLAs?
SLAs are a digitally based provincial assessment that provides a beginning of the year “check in”.
This enables parents/guardians and teachers to learn about and identify student strengths and areas for growth at the start of the school year. The Grade 3 SLA is based on outcomes related to literacy and numeracy in language arts and mathematics in Alberta’s current Grade 2 provincial programs of study. Some sets of questions are created using topics that may be familiar to students from other subject areas such as arts education, health, science, and social studies.
This enables parents/guardians and teachers to learn about and identify student strengths and areas for growth at the start of the school year. The Grade 3 SLA is based on outcomes related to literacy and numeracy in language arts and mathematics in Alberta’s current Grade 2 provincial programs of study. Some sets of questions are created using topics that may be familiar to students from other subject areas such as arts education, health, science, and social studies.
What are the purposes of the SLAs?
The purposes of the SLAs are to:
- • improve student learning (primary purpose);• enhance instruction for students.Provincial assessment programs, including SLAs, are meant to complement, not replace, day-to-day teacher observations and classroom assessment.What is the structure of the Grade 3 SLA?This literacy and numeracy assessment consists of digital interactive questions (marked by Alberta Education) and performance tasks (marked locally):• digital interactive literacy questions;
• digital interactive numeracy questions;Who will participate in the SLA?The SLA is primarily intended for students beginning Grade 3. It can also be administered to students who are ending Grade 2. The decision as to who will participate is at the teacher’s discretion.Will my child need to study for the Grade 3 SLA?Your child does not need to study to do this assessment. However, students should be familiar with using a computer or similar technology. (This will be done within class over the next few days).Are there any practice questions my child can do before the Grade 3 SLA?Yes. Students can try out the practice questions and released questions that are located at https://public.education.alberta.ca/assessment/. However, we will be practicing these as a group within class.Results will be shared with parents during our November conference dates.
