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We are a thrilling grade 3 class in Calgary, Alberta. We love learning about the world, building things, and holidays! We are hard workers and heart stealers.

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@SticknSplit Can't wait to play this in class! How can we get started?

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@FoothillsAC Yesterday the grade 3, 4, and 5s spread the Halloween spirit by going on a costume walk to Colonel Belcher retirement and care facility. It was spooktacular and a great way to remain connected to the community!

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@FoothillsAC Gr4s made camera obscuras to better understand how light travels and eyes work! Great afternoon for testing and seeing the world upside down. #sciencefun #Stemlearning

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@FoothillsAC Grade 3 got in on the art scene today by inking a fish as part of #inktober2020day1! Check out some of our cool fish! Way to go, Thrilling 3s :)

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@FoothillsAC Big shout out to Tyler who ran his 10 KM on the weekend in 67 minutes for the @CalgaryMarathon
So proud of this grade 4 student. He did amazing! Also shout out to Mrs. Quinn, amazing EA, who ran with him!!

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Happy Summer Vacation, Fantastic Fours! You have been an amazing class. Now, go outside and play for 8 weeks :)

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Friday Guest Speaker was Kristen from @beemyhoneyco. We learned all about Honey bees 🐝 and got to go on a virtual hive tour! Now I want to eat some 🍯. Mmmm. Happy long weekend everyone :) #onlinelearning #ABgrade4 @FoothillsAC

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Friday Guest Speaker: @RobStefaniuk Improvisor extraordinare!
This morning was full of belly laughs & 1) it is ok to make mistakes 2) power of staying positive & 3) the Magical Kingdom of Socks!
Thanks for helping us tap into our creative side Rob!! @FoothillsAC

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What's up with waste and where does it go and what do we need to know?
So many great learnings today with special guest speaker Danielle giving us the low down on landfills, compost and recycling in Calgary! The grade 4s are becoming trash masters! @FoothillsAC #onlinelearning

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@FoothillsAC May the Fourth and the Force be with you today! #starwars #onlinelearning #kidsaregreat

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@FoothillsAC Last Friday’s guest speaker was Mr. Hardock, university professor, talking to us about the World History of Pandemics! Who knew this has all happened before?!
#historyinthemaking #onlinelearning #grade4 #ABed

[CPAWS Northern Alberta @CPAWSNAB]

This is not a sight we see everyday - sand hill cranes over Edmonton! They are often spotted high in the sky, soaring on thermals to conserve energy during their long migration journey.

Did you witnesss the sandhill crane migration?

This pandemic may turn us all into birders!

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@FoothillsAC Here is another awesome code inspired by our guest speaker @Nuclear_Neil! Curiosity and wonder is budding by exploring other people's passions. #onlinelearning #yyced #grade4

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Friday's Guest: @Nuclear_Neil talked to us about PUZZLES, CODING, & SCIENCE - it's all about WONDER & CURIOUSITY. Then we learned how to do symbolic coding! Very cool! Can you solve this one?? #onlinelearning #codingisfun #grade4 #yyced @FoothillsAC

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Guest Speaker Fridays! Today we were joined by @EclecticArtJen to learn all about puppets, puppeteering, and how to make funny face bookmarks. Thanks for joining us in grade 4, Jen!! #distancelearning @FoothillsAC #creativetimes

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We are learning from HOME!!!! Online school is so cool. #newschool #pjdayeveryday
@FoothillsAC

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There was a nail
in a pail
it got mailed
in May.

By OL

Fun poem and some understanding of spelling rules with long A.

@FoothillsAC #poem #spellingfun #grade4

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Jim is in jail
On a plane,
There is no pilot,
What a bad day!
Jim's going to die and become bait!

By AF

Fun poem and some understanding of spelling rules with long A.

@FoothillsAC #poem #spellingfun #grade4

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Fay's mom says
No yell!
But sometimes, I just got to
YEEEEEEELLLLL!!!!!!
And blame it on a potato.

By KB

Fun poem and good initial understanding of spelling rules with long A.
@FoothillsAC #poem #spellingfun #grade4

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It's pay day
I am going to Fay and May,
Check the mail, paint!

By JW

Fun poem and good initial understanding of spelling rules with long A.
@FoothillsAC #poems #spellingfun #grade4