February 23, 2021

 This week in Language Arts students have been learning about the Japanese style poetry, Haiku. They will be displayed on our Japan Cultural Day Board. We are also beginning a new unit on writing mechanics. Our focus will be on writing legibility, punctuation and  capitalization.

In Math, the grade 3 have started their unit on measurement. So far, they have learned how to measure in centimetres using a ruler. Tomorrow we will be learning a fun technique using our knowledge of measurement to make symmetrical art.

In Health, we have talked about the negative side effects of too much screen time. Thank-you parents for supporting your child with tracking their screen time at home!

Students have began a new Science unit where they will be focusing on testing design of structures, building stationary structures, then building structures that move. Yesterday, students were given a challenge to build a tower out of only paper and tape. We found that the most successful structures were the ones that utilized a strong base, included triangles, and layered materials to make them stronger. Today students used what they have learned so far in this unit to design a bridge, which they will begin building tomorrow. 

In Phys. Ed, students have been putting their coordination and body awareness to the test with a Mission Impossible obstacle course! We will be doing this challenge all week.

Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day. Wear pink to show that you stand up against bullying!

:) Mrs. Rowein