DRA - Reading Assessment

AA Parents,

I want to let you know that we have started administrating the DRA Reading Assessment to students. We can tell from this assessment that students are at the standard reading level for the end of grade 3.

We are assessing,
Oral Reading Fluency (Expression, phasing, rate, accurancy)
Comprehension (questioning/predicting)
After Reading (summary)
Literal Comprehension
Interpretation
Reflection
Metacognition

JAK

DATES CHANGED EQAO + SNACK LETTER

EQAO 2014-2015

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Your child will be participating in the Education Quality and Accountability Office’s (EQAO’s) Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, in the Grade 3/6 Division. The test dates are May 27, 28, 29 and June 1, 2, and 3. Please ensure students come to school on those days and arrive on time.

In six one-hour sessions, students will complete a variety of assessment activities designed to allow them to demonstrate their skills and knowledge relating to reading, writing and mathematics as described in The Ontario Curriculum. There will be 1 session per day. The assessment is administered province-wide and is developed by Ontario teachers and assessment experts to reflect curriculum expectations.

EQAO has developed a “Parent’s Guide to EQAO Tests” and “Questions and Answers for Parents” (available in 20 languages) to give you more information about the assessments and an understanding of what to expect. To access these resources, go to the EQAO Web site (www.eqao.com), click “Parent Resources” and then select “Primary Division (Grades 1–3) and Junior Division (Grades 4–6).”

Attached is a ‘Snack Form’ for the classes, please fill it out if you are interested in providing snacks for the day. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your child’s teacher.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Mohammad Saleem

Principal

EQAO Snack Letter

Dear Parents or Guardians:

We would like to provide nutritious snacks for the students, before/after they began to write the tests. If you are able to assist, please complete the form below indicating the date you can provide a snack. The type of snack has already been suggested to help provide a variety. Snacks need to be dropped off at the school by 8:25 am with the name of your child’s teacher on it. You are not required to remain at the school and distribute the snacks. The teachers will take care of this.

Jazakum Allah Khair in advance for your support!

Please complete and return to the school before May 22nd, 2015.

______________________________________________________________________________

Please select the snack listed and one of the EQAO dates listed below:

Note: please bring enough snacks for 27 children (Grade 3) and 20 children (Grade 6). Snacks should be dropped off by 8:25am at the school office, with your child’s teacher’s name on it. Peanut-free snacks only please.

_______ Veggies and dip

_______ Fruit Slices (e.g. apples, berries, watermelon, cantaloupe)                                                            

_______ Bagels and Cheese (cut up into quarters)                                                                                     

_______ Granola bars                                                                                                                                     

_______ Cheese and crackers                                                                                                                             

_______ Mini muffins

_______ Yogurt cups

_______ Fruit slices                                                                                                                                        

Please select one date:

_______May 27              _______ May 28     _______May 29

_______June 1              _______June 2          _______June 3

Child’s name: _________________________________    Class: ___________________

Teacher’s name:  ______________________________   

Thank you very much for your support during EQAO!

Math/Science Update

Assalamu Alykum dear parents,

Math
As you know we have covered the whole math curriculum for grade 3 al hamdulillah. We have already started reviewing and preparing for EQAO test in sha'Allah. Your child will be given a booklet to be done throughout the weekend.

Science: 
We are still working on Soil. Below are the lessons we have covered so far.
Investigating Soils
Layers of Soil
Identification of Layers
The three types of soil (Sandy, loamy, clayey)
Do Water and Soil Mix?
Measuring Absorption
Effects of Moving Water on Soil
Your kid will be assessed orally. He/she will be asked questions about what we've seen in class.

FRENCH - Cafe de France

Dear Parents,

Assalam Alaikum,

As part of the French curriculum, the grades 6 students are hosting the  French Café (called Café De France) . The event will be  on Thursday May 21, 2015 Insha’a Allah for all students.

 We will be serving light snacks and drinks that we find, usually, in a French café like: sandwiches, café (coffee), crêpes (French pancakes), gâteau (cake) and biscuits (cookies). The prices will range from $0.50 to  $3.00.

Students from grade 6 will be waiters and servers.

Proceeds from the sale will be donated back to the school.

Help us make this event a success.

Welcome to Café de France!

Language Update - ORAL PROJECT / EQAO /FRINDLE

AA Parents,

We are reaching the end, but still so much to do! We have been busy bees :)

I announced last week to the students that they will be giving a presentation on ANYTHING they would want (except weapons or games with violence). You can find the rubric here

 http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/30700_rubric.pdf

I will be strictly marking their presentation skills Voice, eye contact etc. Students can be as creative as they want. This is a great opportunity for students to have fun and improve public speaking skills (as they will be doing a lot of in grade 4). Students are welcome to use technology; put video or powerpoint on a USB.

Aside from that, we are still working on Frindle. We are preparing for the EQAO and we are gradually moving on to talk about Media (advertising and the impact if has on the viewers/readers).

Thanks for all of your support!

JAK

EQAO Update - Letter sent home

EQAO 2014-2015

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Your child will be participating in the Education Quality and Accountability Office’s (EQAO’s) Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, in the Grade 3/6 Division. The test dates are June 3, 4, and 5. Please ensure students come to school on those days and arrive on time.

In six one-hour sessions, students will complete a variety of assessment activities designed to allow them to demonstrate their skills and knowledge relating to reading, writing and mathematics as described in The Ontario Curriculum. There will be 2 sessions per day, with a break in between. The assessment is administered province-wide and is developed by Ontario teachers and assessment experts to reflect curriculum expectations.

EQAO has developed a “Parent’s Guide to EQAO Tests” and “Questions and Answers for Parents” (available in 20 languages) to give you more information about the assessments and an understanding of what to expect. To access these resources, go to the EQAO Web site (www.eqao.com), click “Parent Resources” and then select “Primary Division (Grades 1–3) and Junior Division (Grades 4–6).”

Attached is a ‘Snack Form’ for the classes, please fill it out if you are interested in providing snacks for the day. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your child’s teacher. (form sent home)

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Mohammad Saleem

Principal

QURAN UPDATE

AA

please help your child to practice Surah An-Naba' Ayah 26 to 35

JAK