Date Change: Scientists in School

Hello Families:

Due to a ballet performance for primary students on October 7, we have rescheduled our 3C Scientists in School Workshop: "Force Of Course", for Tuesday, October 11 from 9:00 - 12:00.  If you are available to volunteer, we are looking for two parent helpers for that morning.

I apologize for the inconvenience caused by this change.

Ms. Armstrong

Friendly Reminders

Scholastic book orders - due Wednesday, September 28

Toonie for Terry contribution - due Thursday, September 29

Scientists in School consent form and online payment - due as soon as possible

3C Student Timetable

Good Morning,

Here is the most current version of our 3C timetable for students.  Please note that Gym (Phys. Ed) is taught on Day 4 period 6.  Appropriate attire and running shoes are encouraged.  Specialty teacher names are written in red for your convenience.  Thank you.

Period	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
1 - 3	Literacy	Literacy	Literacy	Literacy	Literacy
10:40-11:10	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess
4 - 5	Math	Math	Math	Math	Math
6	Computer Lab	Visual Arts Ms. Sagardia	Visual Arts	Gym	Learning Buddies
12:50 - 1:50	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
7 - 8	Science/ Social Studies	Science/ Social Studies	Science/ Social Studies	Science/ Social Studies	Science/ Social Studies
9	Media Literacy Mrs. Cooper	Dance and Drama Ms. Miller	Health/ DPA Ms. Miller	Music Ms. Steenburgh	Media Literacy Mrs. Cooper

Science Unit: Forces Causing Motion

Grade 3 students will be starting a science unit on Forces this week. 

Big Ideas:

• There are several types of forces that cause movement. 
• Forces cause objects to speed up, slow down, or change direction through direct contact or through interaction at a distance. 
• Forces in nature, such as high winds or water, can have a significant impact on humans and the environment, and need to be regarded with respect. 

Through hands on exploration, experiments, and videos, students will gain an understanding of the following overall expectations:

1. assess the impact of various forces on society and the environment; 

2. investigate devices that use forces to create controlled movement; 

3. demonstrate an understanding of how forces cause movement and changes in movement.

ClassDojo

Today, 3C started a brand new behaviour incentive programme.  ClassDojo is an online tracking system that promotes positive behaviours and expectations.  Each student earns individual dojos (points) and all points contribute to the class accumulative total.

We are encouraging and rewarding some of the following behaviours:

• attentive listening
• appropriate carpet time behaviour
• cooperation
• helping others
• being on-task
• participating
• having a positive attitude
• being prepared for school with required materials and clothing
• transitioning quickly
• tidying up
• working hard

At home, ask your child about his/ her day and our ClassDojo system.  Students are really pumped about it and each day our dojos should be increasing!  Please look for the permission forms in your child's agenda, register, and return them to school on Monday.

Welcome to Grade 3!

September 6, 2016

Dear Families,

Welcome back to school!  My name is Ms. Armstrong and I will be teaching Grade 3 this year at Bayview Hill.  I have been teaching for well over 12 years at Bayview Hill and overseas.  I am also a mother of a six year old boy and a four year old girl.  I look forward to meeting all of you in person over the coming months.

Over the past few years, I have become very aware of the impact teachers can have on the lives of their students.  I will make every attempt to get to know your child and determine his/her interests, strengths, and weaknesses. This information will help me with designing assignments and assessments that meet the needs of the whole class.

I always encourage responsible and accountable behaviour and I expect students to arrive at school prepared to learn.  Please see the reverse side for a list of optional learning materials that students may wish to leave at school inside their desks.   

A fair amount of administrative information will come home this week and over the course of the school year.  Please let me know if you have any questions about it and return it via your child at your earliest convenience. Students require a school agenda for homework and communication.  Please pay $5 online at your earliest convenience.

You are always welcome to contact me and/or book an appointment.  Rather than sending home regular paper newsletters, I update my blog with unit outlines, new websites, and occasional homework tasks.  It is an easy way to catch a glimpse of what we are learning in class. Please check my blog regularly with your child. Together, let’s support and challenge your child to be the best he/she can be!

Ms. K. Armstrong