News for Week of March 25 - 28, 2024
It's Holy Week - a time for prayer and quiet reflection. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and leads to Easter Sunday, the most important time in the Catholic church. On Palm Sunday, we learn how Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem and the people waved palm branches at Him shouting, "Hosanna!". On Holy Monday, Jesus and His disciples went into the temple and Jesus overturned tables since people were selling things rather than praying. Holy Tuesday - Jesus and His disciples returned to the temple and taught the people many things through parables and gave the people the New Commandment. On Holy Wednesday, Judas agreed to hand over Jesus for silver coins. On Holy Thursday, Jesus had the Last Supper, which is the institution of the Eucharist and also the first mass. He also washed the feet of His disciples. Jesus asked His disciples to pray in the garden with Him all night, and they fell asleep. On Good Friday, Jesus died on the cross. The stations of the cross happen on Good Friday. Holy Saturday is when we learn that Jesus is dead in the tomb. The evening of Holy Saturday is considered the "vigil" and Easter celebrations can begin then. On Easter, the Alleluia returns and life is renewed, as it was for Jesus through His resurrection. The children will be hearing the story of the Passion throughout the week in class. Ask your child to retell the story to you.
Grade 3 Homework:
***EQAO Practice booklet #1 is due back to school on Thursday, March 28, before the long weekend. Please ensure your child brings the booklet back for our consolidation even if they have not finished all of the pages. We will be taking up each question and it is easier if your child has the booklet to follow along with. EQAO Practice booklet #2 will be sent home on Thursday, March 28 and due back to school on Friday, April 5th.
Grade 2 Homework:
The Grade 2s will bring home phonics homework to reinforce last week's lesson about the digraph ng. The homework will be due back to school on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Curriculum Update:
Language:
In Writing, we have started to plan our persuasive texts. The students are excited to write their letters to persuade someone that their opinion about a topic is the best one!
Math:
The Grade 3s are coming to the end of their measurement unit. We will do a final review of perimeter and area, and have an assessment of learning about linear measurement, perimeter, and area on Tuesday.
The Grade 2s will continue their learning about 2-digit addition and subtraction. This week, we will focus on subtraction using a variety of strategies, including subtracting in parts and using addition to subtract.
Looking Ahead:
Friday, March 29th: Good Friday (No school)
Monday, April 1st: Easter Monday (No School)
Monday, April 8th: PD Day and Solar Eclipse
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