Mr. Macdonell

Happy New Year! We’ve jumped right back into the swing of things this month, and our classroom has been busy with learning and curiosity!

In math, we are wrapping up our unit on division, including dividing numbers of up to four digits! Students have been working through a variety of strategies to help them understand how division works and to build confidence with more complex problems.

In ELA, we have recently completed our novel studies, which are now proudly displayed on our bulletin board outside the classroom. Students put a lot of effort into these projects, and it’s been wonderful to celebrate their hard work. We have also continued focusing on improving our writing skills, with an emphasis on clear ideas, organization, and thoughtful details.

In science, we have begun an exciting unit on substances and changes in substances. Students are exploring different types of materials, how substances can change, and taking part in hands-on experiments to deepen their understanding. There are lots of experiments to look forward to in the coming weeks!

In social studies, we are finishing up our research on explorers and will soon be diving deeper into learning about the fur trade. Students will explore how the fur trade shaped early Canadian history and the relationships between different groups of people.

As always, please encourage your child to continue reading at home. Additionally, using the online Mathletics program at home can help to reinforce their math skills outside of the classroom. Thank you for your ongoing support, it truly helps set students up for success. We’re looking forward to another great month of learning together!