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Class Overview
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Grade 3
Grade 3 is an exciting year! As students advance to the top of the primary division, they will take on more responsibility and begin to serve as role models for the school. They will develop greater ownership of their learning across the curriculum.
The British Columbia Curriculum for Grade 3 supports integrated learning and exploration. Students will build on their reading and writing skills while deepening their understanding of Math concepts. They will be encouraged to express their ideas in new and creative ways.
A continued focus on the Archdiocesan theme, ‘Celebrating Our Faith,’ will be integrated throughout the year, particularly through participation in prayer and, most importantly, the Mass.
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Curriculum Summary
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Christian Education
Students will deepen their understanding of the teachings, prayers, and traditions of the Church, with a special focus on learning the Apostles’ Creed and the Rosary. Each student will have the opportunity to lead our daily class prayer. We will also continue to explore our Archdiocesan theme, ‘Celebrating Our Faith,’ with a particular emphasis on celebrating the liturgical life of the Church, centered around the Eucharist.
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English Language Arts
Students will begin by developing their letter sound and word recognition skills using the UFLI program. Throughout the year, they will engage with short stories, grammar-building workshops, and Readers Theatre, along with activities like journaling and Reading Corner to enhance literacy. They will study various texts to explore different perspectives and learn about themselves and the world. Creativity in writing will be encouraged, fostering a deeper appreciation for how language works.
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Mathematics
Students will explore Math through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division while developing a strong understanding of number concepts up to 1000 and basic fraction concepts. They will continue working on patterns, studying both pattern rules and increasing and decreasing patterns. Additionally, students will advance their financial literacy skills by learning to recognize, count, and manage coins and bills up to 100 dollars.
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Science
Students will use questioning and predicting techniques when studying the Science curriculum. Students will learn about the environment (including ecosystems, local landforms, and observable changes in the local environment) as well as energy and matter. They will get to experience outdoor play and activities, and experiments.
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Social Studies
Students will learn about the diversity of people that live on Earth. They will study cultural characteristics of local and global First Nations through oral histories, traditions, and aspects of life. Hands on activities will help us to value the well-being of the self, the land, the spirit and the ancestors.
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Arts
Students will take part in a variety of creative experiences. They will study visual arts, dance, drama, and music. Students will work towards expressing ideas and feelings in creative and positive ways.
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Class Teacher
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Ms. Jessie Papaianni
Grade 3 TeacherMs. Jessie Papaianni
Grade 3 TeacherMs. Papaianni received her Bachelor of Arts and Education Degree from the University of Alberta. She has been working in learning services and different classrooms in K through 7, in CISVA schools since 2021. Prior to that, Ms. Papaianni had 6 successful years of tutoring and teaching up to Grade 12. She is happy to join our community and is looking forward to the best year yet!
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Mr. Michael Sorley
Grade 3, French & ADSTMr. Michael Sorley
Grade 3, French & ADSTMr. Sorley received his Bachelor of Education from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California. Prior to teaching, Mr. Sorley worked for 11 years as an Educational Assistant in the CISVA. He has been teaching at St. James and St. Ann’s School since 2020. He is grateful to be a part of this wonderful community and is excited to be teaching French and Applied Design, Skills and Technologies (ADST). Mr. Sorley is also teaching Grade 3 on Mondays and Tuesdays this year.
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