Weekending December 13/13

This week 3B learned quite a bit about structures.  They learned that a structure has purpose, size, shape and can carry a load.  We also discovered that the strongest shape is the triangle!  When looking at forces on a structure, we encountered that when we push or pull, we can actually change the features of a
structure.  On Tuesday there will be a science assessment!

In geometry, the term attributes has taken over!  Attributes are used to describe 2D figures, and 3D figures as well!  We will be finishing off geometry this week.  An assessment will be done on Wednesday!

On Friday, I sent home a letter to parents.   I won't post it on the blog yet as we had some missing students on Friday, and I would like to speak to them before anything is posted.  Thank you for your understanding!

As I type this morning, I'm looking out my window loving every minute of the snow travelling to the ground!  Enjoy the outdoors 3B, it's looking like a winter wonderland out there!  Here's a picture of my backyard already covered in snow!



Have a great weekend, and I'll see you all on Monday!

Mrs. Bavetta

Cans for a Cause Pictures

On Friday, the grade 3's and 2/3 class walked to Devonshire Mall to deliver our collected cans for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  We carried and delivered almost 200 cans!

The boys and girls were amazing ambassadors for St. Christopher School!

Here are some pics from our afternoon:

We had a great time!  Way to go 3B!

Agenda notes for December 5/13

Agenda notes for November 29, 2013.

Math assessment marks are written in your child's agenda.  We started our new geometry unit with a minds on activity - tell what you know about a certain shape.  The group worked very well with their partners and the math discussion in the room was fantastic.  Words like vertices and attributes were already being discussed! We concluded this morning with a gallary walk - checking out how others answered the same question.  Some had some questions about how others responded and we will continue from there on Monday.

Recorders -please practice this weekend our new songs Ode to Joy, and Jingle Bells.  These are the two songs we will be focusing on until the Christmas Break!

This weekend begins the season of Advent.  With all the rushing and craziness of the season, it is time for us to remember to prepare for Christ's coming.  Advent is the time of waiting, preparing our hearts to celebrate the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  We will have short para liturgies in our room to acknowledge each week of Advent.

Have a wonderful weekend 3B!

Pictures of 3B gallery walk today

Agenda notes for November 28/13

Please sign and return time assessment work.  Finish pioneer letter draft you are currently working on for Friday.

This week, 3B has been working on their pioneer homes and they are coming along beautifully!  Here's a sneak peak:

     

   

Agenda notes for November 27/13

Songs to practice tonight!

Grade 3's are hard at work writing their pioneer letters and a reminder that this week final mass and capacity assessments will be happening, so please review with your child!

Agenda notes for November 25/13

We are wrapping up our measuring unit and testing will be done this week on capacity and mass.

Tonight, students brought home their math (time and temp) test, and social studies tests home for signatures.  Please return those to school.  

We are in need of clementine crates for a Christmas craft.  If you have any, please send them to school with your child.

The class is sounding great playing their recorders.  Here is a song they can practice at home!

Have a great night everyone!