Y3 Notices

The week in Review

It is already Week 5! Where is the time going!

The students have been great this week and have really immersed themselves in their learning.

Science

This week we used chocolate to better understand the rock cycle. The students learnt how sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks are formed using heat and pressure. Sadly we didn’t get to eat these after - perhaps they can repeat this at home and enjoy their ‘rocks’ then?

Maths

This week, we have started our second unit of multiplication and division. The students are recapping on previous learning and using this to apply to new learning.

Our focus this week has been on arrays and related facts.

Art

This week we are using water colours to paint geodes. Linked to our science topic, we will look carefully at colours and how we can add some texture to our art.

Humanities

We are learning about BSM and how much it has changed over time. We will compare some photos from BSM in the past and think about what aspects of school have changed or stayed the same since 1973. We are also building on the statistics work we did last week when we made pictograms. We are using data gathered from our trip to create bar graphs to show where the fruits and vegetables sold in MQ Souq are grown.

We are also building on the statistics work we did last week when we made pictograms. We are using data gathered from our trip to create bar graphs to show where the fruits and vegetables sold in MQ Souq are grown.

English

This week we have started a new book but…we have not shown the children yet. Instead we have been teasing some of the language and imagery through snippets and paragraphs. It has been a wonderful way to start a story and the children are aching to see the front cover!

PSHE

We revisited our positive affirmations and wrote down some that would help us. They are all stuck in our PSHE book - be sure to have a look the next time you are in a Y3 classroom!

Homework

Homework - Homework will be set on Sunday and will be due on the following Sunday. It will be shared through Google Classroom. Please use this to check homework schedules. You can leave a note for the teacher with feedback too.

In the Google Classroom, you will also find additional optional resources that can support your child’s learning.

Please note that if your child is finding the homework challenging, they should try to do what they can. The teacher will not be upset. The work that we set is similar to the work completed in class and should be accessible. If the work is easy and quick to complete, we do have additional activities that students can complete; these will not always be marked but they are available for your use.

Reading - Expected to be completed daily and all students have the opportunity to change their books regularly. Please note that we will continue to assess the children over the coming weeks which means that your child’s reading band may change. Your feedback in their PO is helpful; especially if they are finding a book challenging or too easy.

Maths Passport - Please note that Y3 will not be starting Maths passport for the immediate future. We will notify you when this will start and what will be required.

Google Classroom

Homework will be set through Google Classroom. Please join your child’s Google Classroom, either by using this code or by clicking on the invitation email they will receive. Please let us know if you have any problems with gaining access. Your child will receive their logins and passwords in their computing lessons and these will be added to their personal organisers. Homework will be set on a Sunday and will be due the following Sunday.

3W: vi73l6e5
3D: raeqirdt
3MD:a5zz3lnz

Parent Teacher Conferences

We are looking forward to meeting you on the following dates for 3MD & 3D:

Tuesday, 10 February: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 11 February: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

For 3W we will be meeting you on:

Wednesday, 11 February: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 4 March: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Please sign up for your 15 minute appointment via the Parent Portal as soon as possible. Sign up is open until Sunday 8 February.

Any other Notices

What to wear:

PE Days: Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit on PE days and swimming days, and regular school uniform on non PE days - their timetable has been stuck in their Personal Organiser and can also be found on the Google classroom.

Swimming: On Tuesday we have swimming, please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit, and brings their swim kit in a separate waterproof bag. Please make sure all swimming items are clearly labelled with your child's name.

Water Bottles and hats: Please label everything. Some children have the same water bottles and hats as others and they often get lost.

Medical and dietary needs: Please check that the school has up to date information on any medical or dietary requirements. We will be cooking in some of our lessons and we want to make sure that we accommodate everyone's needs.

Email: We welcome communication from parents. If you would like to contact your child’s class teacher about any matter, then you can do so by writing a note in the PO, or for more complex queries please send an email to the school office, and this will be passed onto the correct member of staff. Please note, all emails should be sent via the primary office and not directly to teachers; this ensures that your query can be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your continued support, and please contact us if you have any queries or concerns.

Year 3 Useful Links

Meet and Greet Presentations

Miss Dellman's presentation
Classroom presentations for 3MD, 3D and 3W
Specialists presentation

Term 2 Curriculum Newsletter

Please click here for the Y3 Curriculum Newsletter for Term 2

Absences

If your child is unwell, leaving early or coming late please complete the Absence Form and the class teacher will be informed.

Swimming Kit

Please can we request that all children come to school on the day of their swimming lessons with the following equipment:

Swim Uniform in accordance with guidelines.
Swim hats for those with long hair. ALL hats must be secure on the head with no risk of slipping down over the face.
Goggles
Towel
Pool shoes (crocs or equivalent)
A waterproof bag to carry everything in.

Please see our Swimwear Guidelines on the website.

Please do not wear 'swim uniform' into school for hygiene reasons. Please do not wear an alternative gym or running kit for swimming lessons. It's important to use only 'Swim Uniform' and the recommendations listed above in the pool, as other fabrics become incredibly heavy when wet.

WhatsApp Groups

We have created WhatsApp groups for parents to know about urgent messages or reminders. Email will continue to be the main form of communication. Please see our BSM WhatsApp Groups Document for all the links. Please read the code of conduct carefully before joining any BSM WhatsApp groups.

Welcome to week 7 of Year 3!

In PSHE this week, we thought about friendships and what a good friend is. We also thought about the qualities of a good friend.

In Maths this week, we are learning to add numbers crossing the 10 or 100. This means that you may have to partition a number and use your knowledge of number bonds to 10 to help you.

In Art we created our portraits of ourselves as pharaohs using papyrus style paper, oil plates and some additional touches. The effects look really great!

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