March 23-26

Week Before Spring Break

Wow - what a week! I think we can all say that we were looking forward to Spring Break with excitement - and it was very apparent in 3FM!

First things first - I want to send out a very big heartfelt thanks to the super volunteers who made it out to our Building Bridges Session. Thank you to Ms. Lynette Gaulton, Ms. Tammy Huber, Ms. Kendra Stewart and Ms. Sheena Rector. Your help is so appreciated by myself and the students. We couldn't do it without your continued support. 

SCIENCE UPDATE

What a super week for Science in Grade 3! We continued to test materials - looking at different adhesives as previously discussed. We were quite shocked at how strong white glue and hot glue were in comparison to tape, glue stick and plasticine in holding together popsicle sticks.

Students also completed a Show What You Know as a review of the concepts we have been studying as we test the various designs and materials.

On Thursday March 26, we had an in-school workshop, Building Bridges - and it was a great hands-on experience for our students.  I sent home the booklets that we completed during the session with some photos - but here are some in color:

SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATE

In Social Studies - we continued to work on our Brochure Assignment - Working Together. If you attended Student Led Conferences on Wednesday March 25 - I explained that this assignment was a little tricky for some students as it was an exercise in gathering and recording information from the text. At first, many students found this to be a difficult task, however after completing one section - it became easier for some students as they became familiar with what was expected. Some students really needed encouragement and support in regards to completing this assignment - but overall, I was impressed by the dedication of the students in their efforts to finish.


Whether you had a vacation or stay-cation - I hope everyone had a fabulous Spring Break!!!


We will be having our Library period on Wednesday this week as we missed it with having Monday off - so don't forget to send in your library books so you can get some new books to read!