Angle Art

The 3/4s have been learning about angles this week. Today, our budding young artists began work on their angle masterpieces. Here are some of the finished products. Can you name the different types of angles that were used?

Angle Art, by Lachlan B

Angle Art, by Montannah

Angle Art, by Megan

Making a Solar Oven

The children are in the process of making a solar oven as part of their homework. They need to bring in their completed and tested (weather permitting) solar oven to school by (or before) 31st October where we will test them outside on a sunny day.

To help, here is a YouTube video which demonstrates how to make and use a solar oven.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbwliZJiHe8

Heat on the move...

Today the 3/4F students observed some demonstrations of heat moving in three different ways, through conduction, radiation (radiant heat) and convection. At the end the children were even able to test the movement of heat from their hands to chocolate. I'll let them explain that one! Yum! Here are some photos.

 

 Melting butter on metal - conduction.

 

 

Candle moving a spiral - convection

 

 

Heat radiating from a lamp - radiation.

Plastic drink bottles needed...

Hi 3/4F Families,

We need 600ml plastic (empty and clean) bottles that we can use to make thermometers. We need at least 10. If you are able to help, can you please send them to school by the end of the week?

Thanks,
Mr.Fraser

Homework (Term 4, Week 2)

Reading
Focus: Reading 4 times a week (15-20 mins).
Task: Make sure your parents/adult signs your diary.

Weekly Spelling Words
Focus: Topic words – The Heat is On.

Task: Learn your 10 words. Write the meaning of these words in a sentence. Draw a picture to go with them.

1.        Solar
2.       Convection
3.       Insulation
4.       Conductor
5.       Radiation
6.       Temperature
7.       Thermometer
8.       Degrees
9.       Celsius
10. ** Choose your own word.

Integrated
Focus: Heat
Task: As a part of our topic ‘The Heat is On’, you need to you need to create a solar oven. It’s easy. Follow the instructions on the sheet to make your solar oven.

Bring your solar oven to school on Wednesday 30^th October so we can cook something in it!

Please take photos of you making and testing your solar oven.

Maths
Focus:  Place Value.

Task: Complete the place value activity sheet.

What's on This Week... (Term 4, week 3)

It's hard to believe that we are already in week 3! This week we will continue to look at information reports in literacy. To assist with this, we will look at developing complex sentences. In Maths, we look at angles. We have been focussing on heat as part of our integrated topic. This week, the children will begin building their solar ovens for homework - these are due on the 30th October (see their homework books for more information). In class, we look at heat transfer between objects. We will also be making our own thermometers. Assessment will also continue in preparation for reports! Another big week. Enjoy...

Nude Food Day Results

Thanks to all the amazing little environmentalists in our class that supported Nude Food Day on Wednesday. It was very successful. We measured the waste we brought into school on the 11th of October (last week) and then again on the 16th October (Nude Food Day) and found that we had reduced the amount of wrappers etc. by 24 (or 82%). Well done. I hope that has inspired you to prepare healthy lunches with produce that doesn't need extra packaging and use lunch boxes that have compartments.

Interview With The Stars of 3/4F

This term, our roving reporter Ryan will interview different students each week about the things they like. In this, his first interview, Ryan spoke with Akshay and Montannah. Here is the result. Who will it be next week...?

Akshay
Favourite movie:  The Mask
Who do you barrack for: Hawks
What is your nick name: Aki
Do you have a pet: No
What game do you like: Minecraft
Favourite Food: Pizza
Best subject at school: P.E.
Best friend: Lachlan.C

 

Montannah
Favourite movie: The Mask
Who do you barrack for:  Essendon
What is your nick name: Banana
Do you have a pet:  No
What game do you like: Minecraft
Favourite Food: Pizza
Best subject at school: Art
Best friend: Kate

National Nude Food Day 2013 - Wednesday 16th October

Wednesday 16th October is National Nude Food Day and our school is taking part in an effort to raise awareness and reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill. Please ensure that you child's lunch has no wrappers. Perhaps your child could even help prepare their lunch if they do not already. Our class Environmentalists conducted a surprise audit of wrappers contained in student's lunchboxes on Friday and they will complete another audit on Wednesday to compare the amount. Hopefully we see a dramatic drop. Thanks for helping the environment!

What's on this week...? (Term 4, week 2)

This week we continue our maths focus on place value and number. In literacy, we continue looking at sentence types and will begin looking at information reports. We will also focus on drama in our literacy rotations. As a part of our topic, we take a look at heat sources and ask how is heat produced and can it be measured? We will also be working with our buddy class (1/2L) to dig up some of the winter veges from our vege plot as well as plant some garden space outside the portables. We will finish off the week with some science - should be a fun week.

What's on this week...? (Term 4, week 1)

Welcome back 3/4F families. I hope you all had a wonderful and restful break and are ready for the last term of the year (already!!!!). In the first two weeks of term we will focus on number and place value in Maths. In English we will focus on handwriting through recounting the holidays. We begin our new Integrated topics called 'The Heat is on' and 'Fabulous Forces'. We start with 'The Heat is On' where the students observe heat and begin to develop an understanding of energy flows through simple systems. Children will receive homework on the first Friday of week 1. Finally, please remember that in term 4 all students need to wear hats at school. No hat means no play! This is a big term with lots on, so let's get into it! I look forward to seeing you all back at school on Monday morning...

Indonesian Day Masks

On Thursday, 3/4F made Indonesian masks for Indonesian day. Here is a photo of the result. Sorry about the grainy photo.

End of Term 3

What a great term! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. See you again on the 7th October...

 

Mr.Fraser

Homework - Week 10

This week, our grammar focus was on homophones. Complete each of these activities and fill out the homework grid as you complete them.

Weekly Spelling Words
Focus: Homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but have a different meaning and spelling. Homonyms are words that are spelt the same but have different meanings.
Task: How many pairs of homophones can you think of? Write your list in your homework book. Choose 10 from your list and make sentences using each one to show you know the correct meaning.
Reading
Focus: Reading 4 times a week (15-20 mins).
Task: Make sure your parents/adult signs your diary.

First Contacts
Focus: Arrival of the First Fleet.
Task: Complete the ‘First Fleet Arrival’. Use the words in the word bank to fill in the blanks and complete the sentences. Then colour in the picture.

Maths
Focus: 8 times tables.
Task: Learn your 8 times table and complete the sheet.

What's on this week... (Term 3, Week 10)

We have come to the last week of term. This week we will be concluding our term topic of Explorers and The First Fleet. We will have the History Box school visit on Wednesday where the children will learn about the first fleet, convict stories and early settlement of Australia. In Maths, we continue to learn about measurement, focusing on Area. We are doing a buddy activity with 1/2L on Monday. We will also be completing descriptive writing and information reports. Children will be tested on their goals and, where relevant, new goals will be set for Term 4. The children have finished 99% of their MOSCARS, so this will be tidied up and we will have a mini OSCARS ceremony in the class. Remember that this Friday is the last day of term, so there will be an early finish (2.30pm). Have a great week!

Camp Photos

Here are some photos from Camp!

Footy Colours Day - Tuesday

Just a reminder that footy colours day is on Tuesday 10th September. Please bring a gold coin donation on the day. Go Bombers... Next year!!!!!

Homework - Week 9

Homework - Week 9

Reading
Focus: Reading 4 times a week (15-20 mins).
Task: Make sure your parents/adult signs your diary.

Literacy
Focus: Handwriting.
Task: Copy out our school song ‘Thinkers, Learners, Leaders’ using your neatest joint writing. Focus on the different types of joins.

We are Mitcham Primary School and our hearts beat as one.
We all work and play together beneath the Australian Sun.
We’re a school of thought and action, we are you and free.
We’re thinkers, learners, leaders yes we’re Mitcham Primary.

No matter what the challenges we meet them all head on.
With persistence and resilience we know we can be strong.
And when it’s time for us to play on a larger stage.
We’ll have self-belief and courage to help light the way.

Weekly Spelling Words
Focus: ‘tion’, ‘cian’ and ‘sion’ words.
Task: Learn your 10 words. Practice them by using at least two spelling activities.

Maths
Focus: 7 x tables.

Task: Learn your 7 times table. Complete the sheet.

What's on This Week...? (Term 3, Week 9)

This week is planning week, where the teachers will plan for next term. As a result, the timetable has been changed. The 3/4 teachers will be planning on Thursday. I have included a revised timetable for the week below. This week our grammar focus will be homophones. We will continue writing Information Reports. In Maths, we continue our look at measurement in maths, but focus on volume and capacity. We begin to tie up our 'first fleet' topic and continue making our MOSCARS movies. Tuesday is footy colours day - Go Bombers...Next year anyway!!!

Week 9 Timetable:
Monday - LAB
Tuesday - Library
Thursday - Indonesian, Art, PE and Music.
Friday - Grade 3/4 Sport

Only two weeks until the holidays! Wow! Enjoy the week.

Online Stories

Hi 3/4F Families,

Here is a great web site to get your child into reading. It is called Story Line Online. A person reads the story for you and then there are activities that you can answer at the end of the book. Here is the link: http://www.storylineonline.net/.

Happy reading!

Mr.Fraser

3/4F Working Bee This Sunday

3/4F is rostered on for the school working bee this Sunday 8th September at 9am. As this is the working bee before the school fete, we need as many families to attend and help out as possible. I will see you there...

Mr.Fraser

What's on this week...? (Term 3, Week 8)

We had a great time at Camp Narmbool. Our three days were filled with amazing adventures such as Aboriginal games, environmental monitoring, astronomy (we saw Saturn), bush walking and sustainable activities. We also visited Sovereign Hill. We all had a great time. This week, we will be reflecting on camp through the Narmbool Lodge Wikispace (http://narmbool.wikispaces.com/). We will also write thank you letters to the camp. For the next two week in Maths, we focus on measurement, while in English we begin looking at Information Reports. We will also start making our Moscars movies - the theme is 'change'. Only three weeks left of term! On the home stretch now.

Homework - Weeks 6 and 7

This week there will be no spelling or maths homework due to camp. All children will need to read and complete the ‘First Contacts’ activity. This homework is due in on Wednesday 4^th September.

Reading

Focus: Reading 4 times a week (15-20 mins).

Task: Make sure your parents/adult signs your diary.

First Contacts
Focus: The First Fleet.
Task: We have been learning about the ships and people of the First Fleet this week. Your task (over the next two weeks) is to choose one of the ships of the First Fleet and make a poster about the ship. Include its name, details about the ship (length, size etc), who and what it carried, a map of the journey it took from England to Australia and at least one other interesting fact. This web site might help: http://www.fellowshipfirstfleeters.org.au/ships.html. The poster is due in on Wednesday 4^th September.

Camp Reminder

Hi All,

Please remember to pack a morning snack, your own lunch and a drink bottle (with your name on it) to take to camp. We will be stopping along the way to have our morning snack and eating our own lunch at camp shortly after arriving.

One sleep to go! See you all in the morning!!!

Mr.Fraser

Camp

Hi 3/4F Families,

Please remember to be at school by 8.30am on Wednesday morning this week. The bus will be leaving at 8.45am. We are scheduled to return to school at 5pm on Friday, but please check the school web site for updated times.

Mr.Fraser

What's on this week...? (Term 3, week 7)

On Wednesday this week all but 4 of the children head off to camp and return on Friday afternoon. We are all very excited and are looking forward to it! As a result of camp, the specialist timetable has changed. LAB, Art and PE will occur on Monday and Library, Music and Indonesian will occur on Tuesday. We will finish off our time unit in Maths and will be making Father's Day cards in Literacy. Should be a great week!!!

Time Game Link

Here is a link to a good time activity. See how many you can get right.

http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/clock/tell_time_all.htm

Homework - Week 5

Weekly Spelling Words
Focus: ‘or’ words. Check homework books for lists.
Task: Learn your 10 words. Practice them by using at least two spelling activities.

Reading
Focus: Reading 4 times a week (15-20 mins).
Task: Make sure your parents/adult signs your diary.

Literacy
Focus: Biographies
Task: For the next two weeks we are learning about biographies. We will begin our learning by first writing a biography about a family member. To help you write your family biography, you need to interview a family member. Take notes as you interview them. Bring your notes into school on Wednesday to help you write a biography about that family member. The children have brought a sheet home that provides the questions that they need to ask.

Maths
Focus: Money.
Task 1: Complete the money worksheet.

What's on This Week...? (Term 3, Week 6)

We are now at the half way point through the term and on the downhill run to holidays!!! With only a week and a half to go until camp, the children are getting excited. This week in Maths we focus on time. Specifically, telling the time to the minute and converting time. In English we are learning about biographies. First we will be writing a biography about a family member and then an explorer. We also look at verb tense. Last week we examined the ships and people of the First Fleet. This week, we extend that to focus in on a specific convict to see what life was like for him/her and why/how they became a convict. The children will select a convict and write about them as if they are that convict. They will incluede the use of use of pronous and present tense in their writing. In LAB we will look at the daily life of a convict in Sydney. Another jam packed week. Enjoy!

The First Fleet

Here is a great web site with a summary of the First Fleet:

http://www.historyaustralia.org.au/ifhaa/ships/1stfleet.htm.

Happy reading.

Camp Payments - Due this Friday

Hi 3/4F Families,

Just a reminder that if you have not yet paid the full camp payment, it is due on Friday. We are looking forward to camp.

Regards,
Mr.Fraser

Student of the Week - Term 3, Week 4

Congratulations to Akshay for becoming student of the week. Akshay has worked hard to consistently produce great work. Well done Akshay. Keep it up.

Homework - Term 3, Week 4

Here is this week's homework:

Reading

Focus: Reading 4 times a week (15-20 mins).

Task: Make sure your parents/adult signs your diary.

Spelling:

'ough' words.

 

First Contacts:

Focus: The First Fleet.

Task: Answer these questions in your homework book:

·         What was the ‘First Fleet’?

·         What was its importance in the history of Australia?

·         Who were the people of the First Fleet?

·         What happened to them?

Use this web site to help you: http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/european-discovery-and-colonisation.

 

Maths:

Focus: Division.

Task: Complete the division sheet (click on the link to download the worksheet). What is the secret picture?

What's on This Week - Term 3, Week 5

After a very busy and tiering couple of weeks, the swimming program has been completed. Well done swimmers - you all did a wonderful job! This week, the focus of our term topic 'First Contacts' turns from the early Age of Exploration to The First Fleet. This week we will look at what and who The First Fleet was, what was its importance in the history of Australia, who were the people of the First Fleet and what happened to them. In Maths, we will look at money, while in English our focus is descriptive writing as well as pronouns (eg. he and she). This week we also return to a normal timetable. Enjoy your week.

Student of the Week - Week 3 Term 3

Congratulations to Aidan for becoming student of the week. Aidan has worked very hard to improve his handwriting throughout this year and thoroughly deserves this award! Keep it up Aidan.

Mr.Fraser

Camp Notices Due This Friday

Just a reminder that camp notices are due in on Friday (2nd August) for those students that are attending. Final payment is due on 16th August.

What's on This Week - Week 3

This week some of the class start the school swimming program. The program runs for 2 weeks. In Maths, we focus on multiplication. In English, we continue looking at poetry and will write bio poems. We will also learn about alliterations. As a part of our topic we begin writing our Explorer's Notebook. Enjoy your week...

3 Way Conferences

Hi 3/4F Families,

Three way conferences are attended by the teacher, student and parent/s. They will be held on Thursday 25th and Tuesday 30th July. For the first time, interview times (excluding EAL interviews) will be booked using an online booking system. The system has a ‘first in best dressed’ approach, so book early. Times are filling up fast, so please book in as soon as possible if you have not already. These meetings will be led by your child who will show you some of the work they are proud of this year. We look forward to meeting with you and your child to discuss their achievements and areas of improvement.

Thanks.

Mr.Fraser

3/4 Swimming Program

Hi 3/4F Families,

The 3/4 swimming program begins in week 3. If your child is participating in this program, please return the form and money by Wednesday 24th July 2013.

Regards,
Mr.Fraser

Camp Notice

Hi 3/4F Families,

A notice about camp was sent home this afternoon with those children that are coming to camp. Please complete the notice and return it to me with the money (either all or the first installment) by 2nd August 2013. The final installment is due on 16th August 2013.

Thanks.
Mr.Fraser

What's On This Week (Term 3 - Week 2)

The first week of term is behind us and we have already learnt lots of new things. In week 2, we will continue our focus on poetry and we will take an adventure to a new land of discovery and write poems from the perspective of an explorer. In literacy we take a look at verbs and adverbs while in Maths, we examine subtraction. We explore explorers by looking at the Era of Exploration between 1400 and 1800 A.D and make a time line of their expeditions. Another busy week ahead.

Fete Collection - Baby Hamper

Just a reminder to bring in your baby products to help us build a baby hamper for the fete!!!

What's Happening - Term 3, Week 1

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful break and are ready to get back into learning! This term our topic is called 'First Contacts'. We will examine explorers and The First Fleet. In week 1, we will introduce the topic. In maths we will be working on addition, specifically addition strategies. In English we focus on nouns and adjectives and begin to look at poetry. The children should have brought home their learing goals in their homework books to work on at home. There is also a sheet for parents to complete when your child has worked on them. A fun filled week.

Holiday Activity

Hi 3/4F families. I hope you're enjoying your holidays. Here's a fun craft activity to keep your children busy - Cube Craft. Visit this web site to download the templates (http://www.cubeecraft.com/genre/pop-culture/). Perhaps you could make some of the characters below.

LEGO Anakin Skywalker

LEGO Obi-Wan Kenobi

LEGO R2-D2

LEGO C-3PO

Dark Knight Catwoman

Dark Knight Bane

Dark Knight Batman

Karl Pilkington

Nimona

David

Mario

Elizabeth Shaw

Superman (MoS Ver)

Have fun. See you next week...

Regards,
Mr.Fraser

Enjoy Your Holiday

YAY! It's the holidays. I wish all the 3/4F families a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable holiday and I look forward to seeing you all again on the 15th of July.

Mr.Fraser

Jump Rope For Heart

Well done to all the skippers who participated in Jump Rope For Heart on Wednesday this week. I am pleased to announce that our school raised $2009.50. An excellent effort. 3/4F alone raised $449.15, the second highest in the school. Thanks for all your support for this great cause.

Science Works Excursion

A reminder that all student need to be at school by 8.30am tomorrow (Thursday) for our Science Works excusrion. The buses will leave at 8.45am.

What to bring:
Please supply your own children's morning tea and lunch in seperate NAMED small plastic or paper bags. All food will be transported in baskets to the venue. A water bottle will be supplied for your child. Please do not send a water bottle to school as this may be left behind.

Dress:
Children are to wear their full school uniform.

We are looking forward to a fun and exciting day.

Mr.Fraser

Stop The Clock

Hi All,

The children were revising time this morning. Many of the children wanted the link to the Stop The Clock activity. Here it is:

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/stoptheclock/sthec4.html

Can you beat 12 seconds???

Mr.Fraser

Jump Rope For Heart

On Wednesday morning, the children will be participating in Jump Rope For Heart to get fit and raise money for the Heart Foundation. A sponsorship form was sent home a few weeks ago. If your child is being sponsored, please return the form (and money raised) on Wednesday.

Camp Notice Due - 28 June

The deposit form and money for camp is due back to school on Friday 28th June (the last day of term). If you have not yet paid for your child, please remember to return the form by this date. I am hoping that all children will attend camp - it is a valuable part of their education. However, if your child is not able to attend camp, please return the form to let me know.

Mr.Fraser

Library Tomorrow

Just a reminder that because of the changes to the timetable (due to planning week), library will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9:45am. Please remind the children to bring thier library books and bags.

Planning Week

Welcome to the second last week of term! This week is planning week for the teachers, so as we prepare for next term's activities, the specialist classes will be moved all to one day. The 3/4 planning day is on Monday, so the children will have all their specialist classes on this day.

8:45am - Indonesian
9:45am - Art
11:15am - PE
12:15pm - Music

Library and LAB have been moved to Friday.

Diaries and Document Wallets

Hi All,

I have noticed a decline in the amount of diaries and document wallets being brought to school recently. Can you please remind the children that these must come to school each day and be placed in the tubs. These are an important part of learning to be organised.

Thanks.

Mr.Fraser

3/4F Graphing

Over the last two weeks, we have been learning about graphs. The children have developed a good understanding of how to collect data and present it graphically. Here are some examples of the graphs made by Erick, Megan and Kacee.

Reminder About Notices

Hi there,

Just a reminder to return the Camp deposit, Science Works and Anti-Bullying show notices to school ASAP. Here are the due dates:

Due Dates:
Science Works Notice - 14 June 2013 (tomorrow).
Anti-Bullying Show - 14 June 2013 (tomorrow).
Camp Notice - 28th June 2013.

A notice came home with the children today about the swimming program next term. If you would like your child to participate in this program, please return the form and money by the 24th June 2013.

Thanks to those that have already returned the notices (I know there is a lot at the monent)!!

Regards,
Mr.Fraser

Week 8 Homework

Hi 3/4F Families,

This week, as we have a long weekend and many families may be going away, the 3/4 teachers have decided that there will be no spelling words for homework. For homework, the children are required to read at least 4 times (and write what they read in their diaries), complete quick maths activities and choose one other activity from the matrix.

Enjoy your long weekend.

Regards,
Mr.Fraser

Long Weekend

Just a reminder that Friday (7th June) is a Pupil Free Day, so children are not reqired to come to school. Also Monday (10th June) is the Queen's birthday public holiday. So it will be a four day weekend! Enjoy the break.

Science works and jump rope for heart

The children brought home two forms today:

Science works excursion:
We will be visiting science works in the last week of term. Please sign and return the form with the money ASAP.

Jump Rope For Heart Jumpathon
In the last week of term the children will all be participating in the Jumpathon to raise money for the heart foundation. Please encourage the children to raise money for this great cause.

Have a great weekend.

Regards,
Mr.Fraser

World's Biggest Lego Model

Here's one for all those Lego fans. The world's largest Lego model in New York. It took over five and a half million Lego bricks to make tis one!!!! How long do you think it took to make it?

3/4F Premier's Reading Challenge Completed!!!

Congratulations to 3/4F! We have all completed the Premier's Reading Challenge. Well done. You are a bunch of super readers and have showed great persistence with this task. But don't stop reading! Keep it up and remember to write down what you have read in your diary.

Mr.Fraser

Homework - Stone Pets

As a part of this week's homework, you are to collect an odd shaped stone that looks like an animal. You also need to collect materials that will be used to decorate your stone to turn it into a pet (such as buttons for eyes, wool for hair, a matchbox for a bed etc). Bring your stone and any materials you need into class on Wednesday 29th May. Do not make your stone pet yet, as you will be writing a procedure for someone else to make your stone pet!

Problem Solving Activities Link

Hi kids,

Here is the link to the problem solving activities we tried this morning. See if you can complete them all.

http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/problemsolving.html

Mr.Fraser

School Photos

Hi All,

The children brought home their photograph order forms on Thursday. School photos are on 30th May. Please ensure that your child brings their form on the day.

Mr.Fraser

Grandparent's/Special Friends Day - Monday

Just a reminder that Grandparent's/Special Friends day is on Monday. Grandparent's/special friends are invited to our class from 11.30am - 1pm where we will be doing scientific experiments as well as Indonesian. The children hope to see as many grandparent's/special friends as possible.

Mr.Fraser

NAPLAN

Congratulations to all the grade 3 students who completed NAPLAN today. Well done. We are all very proud of you. You worked very hard. Well done!

Mr.Fraser

Kutju Australia

Hi 3/4F families,

We are learning the Australian Anthem in aboriginal. The grade 3/4 and 2/3 classes will be presenting this at assembly towards the end of term. Here are the words for the students to practise.

Kutju Australia

Anangula a tjutala
Umparri yingila
Manta ngangka win’kingkula
Kapi puntu tjarra
Nanarri puntu ngurangka
Puturrna kulinyi
Irriditja a wan’kara
Kutju Anangula
Kutjuringla a warrala
Kutju Australia.

Week 5 Timetable

Hi All,

Here is the timetable for this week (week 5). The timetable has been altered to accommodate the NAPLAN tests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. While the grade 3 students complete their NAPLAN tests, the grade 4s will go to various specialist classes.

Monday
LAB
ART

Tuesday
NAPLAN - Language Conventions (Grammar and Spelling) (Grade 4s to MUSIC) (8:45am)
MUSIC (all students)
NAPLAN - Writing (Grade 4s to INDONESIAN) (11:15am)
PE (all students)

Wednesday
NAPLAN - Reading (Grade 4s to ART) (8:45am)
INDONESIAN (all students)

Thursday
NAPLAN - Numeracy (Grade 4s to PE) (8:45am)
CRE
LIBRARY (all students)

Friday
GRADE 3/4 SPORT (all students)

Grade 3 parents -  Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time as the NAPLAN tests will begin promptly. Also please ensure that your child has a good sleep the night before and a good breakfast to keep their brains going all day!!!

Mr.Fraser

Grandparent's/Special Friends Day

Grandparent's/Special Friend's Day is on Monday 20th May between 11.30am - 1:00pm in room 2. 3/4F students brought home hand made invitations this week inviting their grandparents or special friend(s) to our class on this day. The students will be conducting some fun activities with their grandparents/special friends and will have the opportunity to have lunch together as well (so grandparents and special friends are invited to bring their lunch too).

We're all looking forward to it.

Mr.Fraser

Week 4 Homework

Hi 3/4F Parents,

Given that next week is NAPLAN week and it will be a full on week for all involved, there will be no formal homework issued this week for the class.

Instead, the children have been provided with a fraction chatterbox for them to make and use. Instructions have also been provided. They may even test you and your knowledge of fractions and decimals!

Children are still expected to read at least 4 times each week. Please record their reading in their diaries.

Mr.Fraser

NAPLAN

NAPLAN week is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week for the Grade 3s. There will be a revised timetable to accommodate the test times. I will advise you as soon as I know.

Please remind the children to have a good sleep the night before each test and eat a good breakfast so they are able to concentrate throughout the test.

Mother's Day Stall

Just a reminder that the mother's day stall will be held at 12pm on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May. Please remind the children to bring in their money and a bag to bring their goodies home in.

Science at Home

Hi guys,

As you know we are studying Chemical Science at school at the moment. I thought that I would share this great science web site with you (courtesy of Jordyn) so you can have fun with science at home (with your parents help of course).

http://www.sciencebob.com/index.php

Enjoy.

Mr.Fraser

Cross Country Congratulations

Well done to all the 3/4F students for completing the cross country. It was great to see you all out there running. Congratulations to Kate and Kealeigh who made it through to districts. Great job and good luck!

3D Shape Challenge

Hi 3/4F Families,

This week, we have been exploring 3D shapes. Here is a challenge for you to complete at home -

• How many 3D shapes can you find around the house (eg. cereal box is a rectangular prism, coke can is a cylinder etc)?
• How many verticies, edges and faces does each shape have? Explain what these terms mean to your parents.

Post your answers on the 3/4F Blog Spot.

Also, here is a link to a series of shape games that can be played at home: http://www.familylearning.org.uk/shape_games.html.

Happy shape hunting.

Mr.Fraser

Cross Country Rerun

The cross country will be run again for grade 3 and students on Friday during Gradev 3/4 Sport. Please remind the children to bring their runners and something comfortable to run in.

PE on Monday

Hi 3/4F Families,

The timetable this week has been slightly amended for Monday and Tuesday. PE will now be on Monday after recess instead of Tuesday. Can you please ask the kids to bring their runners if they would like to on Monday for PE.

Thanks.

Mr.Fraser

3/4F Specialist Timetable

Hi All,

I have added the weekly specialist timetable to the 3/4F Blog Spot so you can remember when to bring runners, library bags etc!

Have a great weekend.

Mr.Fraser

ANZAC Day

Remember that Thursday 25th April is a public holiday.

Welcome Back to Term 2!!

Hi guys,

Welcome back to school! I hope you all had a wonderful break. I did lots of things over the holidays and I'm looking forward to seeing you all again and hearing about all your adventures.

Term 2 is a busy one, with NAPLAN, moving classrooms (when work is completed in the corridor), all the amazing things we are going to learn and a heap of other things. But we will tackle the term one week at a time. I am excited to start our new topic Chemical Science. This will be heaps of fun.

Stay tuned to this blog for the latest and upcoming activities. You can also stay up to date with what the specialist are doing via their blog (http://www.mitchamspecialists.blogspot.com.au/).

Mr.Fraser

Last Week Reminders

Hi 3/4F Family,

We have arrived at the last week of the first term already!! Here are some reminders:

- Jelly Bean Competition: We are raising money for Cystic Fibrosis by holding a guess the jelly beans competition. The competition closes on Thursday so please have a guess for $1. The jelly beans are outside the canteen each recess and lunch time. Also, come dressed up in jelly bean colours (for a gold coin donation) on the last day of term to celebrate!

- Finishing Time on Thursday: Students will finish at 2.30pm on Thursday. Please be there on time to pick up your child/children.

- New Specialist Blog: The specialist at Mitcham Primary have developed their own blog. I have included a link to it under the links section. The address is: http://www.mitchamspecialists.blogspot.com.au/.

I hope you are all looking forward to the holidays.

Mr.Fraser

3 Way Conferences This Tuesday

Hi all,

Last week's 3 way conferences went really well. It was great to meet so many parents. I look forward to meeting more parents on Tuesday night at our second set of 3 way conferences. Your child has brought home your allocated time. See you then...

Mr. Fraser

Murrindindi Visit

On Wednesday, the grade 2/3s and 3/4s had a visit from aboriginal elder Murrindindi. In the workshop we learnt about local aboriginal history, heard a dream time story, learnt about aboriginal artefacts, learnt aboriginal words, learnt how to throw a boomerang and heard Murrindindi play the didgeridoo. The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Some children were interested in where they could see him. Murrindindi has a show at Healesville Sanctuary as a part of the Birds of Prey show. He is there on Sundays and througout the school holidays.

3/4F Earth Hour Challenge

Are you up to the challenge? I have set 3/4F the challenge to participate in Earth Hour this Saturday night between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. What will you switch off? Use this as part of your homework!!! Add a comment below about how you made a difference this Earth Hour!

Remember changing the world starts with you!

3/4F Didgeridoos

Hi All,

This term, 3/4F has focussed on The First Australians as our major topic. As a part of our topic, we learnt about and made didgeridoos. Here are themaster pieces:

 

 

The children really enjoyed making these. We are also using them in our writing. 

3 Way Conferences

Hi Parents/Guardians,

I look forward to meeting you all at the Three Way Conferences either tomorrow (Tuesday 19/3) or next Tuesday (26/3). You should have recieved your allocated time from either your son or daughter in 3/4F or from their sibling. To make sure, I will be sending home your allocated time tomorrow morning. I look forward to seeing you there...

Regards,
Matt

Student of the Week - Week 7

Congratulations to Kate for being awarded the student of the week. You thoroughly deserve this award.

Premier's Reading Chellenge Update

Hi All,

A big congratulations to Lachlan C, Aidan, Atticus, Megan, Sophie, Erick, Kate, Nicole, Montannah, Akshay and Sky for completing the Premier's Reading Chellenge. Will you be next? Remember, our aim is to complete the challenge by the end of term. We only have a few weeks left. Happy reading!

Mr.Fraser

Athletics Day, Murrindindi Visit and Questionarre

Hi All,

House Athletics
Just a reminder that due to the hot weather, House Athletics day has been postponed until Wednesday 27th March. A new form was sent home today. Please return this to school by Thursday 21st March.

Murrindindi Visit
Thanks to those that have already returned their Murrundindi School Visit form. The form and $7 is due back this Friday (15th March).

Questionnaire
A questionnaire was sent home this afternoon. Please return it to me ASAP. Please ignore the incorrect dates on the form.

Thanks
Mr.Fraser

Notices

Parent/Teacher notices went hoe today. Please return them asap to get your preferred time (first in best dressed). Interviews will be held on 19th and 26th March.

Also, over the last few weeks there have been a lot of notices sent home. Please return any outstanding notices ASAP.

Thanks for your help.

Mr. Fraser

Long weekend

Hi guys,

Remember that Friday is a pupil free day and Monday is a public holiday (labour day) so there is no school on these days. Enjoy your weekend...

Student of the week - Week 5

Congratulations to Nicole for receiving her student of the week award this week. Nicole has worked incredibly hard and produced some amazing work. Well done Nicole. Keep up the good work.

Homework Due Wednesday

Hi guys,

Remember that your homework is due on Wednesday (27th Feb)! Make sure your mum or dad sign it!

Mr. Fraser

Student of the Week - Week 4

Congratulations to Sophie for earning student of the week this week. You have worked exceptionally hard this week and deserve your award. Keep up the great work.

Student of the Week - Week 3

Congratulations to Jasmine for being our student of the week. Jasmine demonstrated the school values of confidence and organisation to perform her speech for Junior School Council. Well done Jasmine. Keep it up.

Tips for Helping Kids Write at Home

Here is a link to a website that provides some useful tips for helping develop your child's creativity and handwriting at home.

http://www.pilotpen.com.au/page.aspx?A=10478

Stay up to date...

Hi Parents/Guardians,

Want to keep up with the latest information on the 3/4F blog? You can now subscribe to receive the latest blog posts sent via email to you. Enter your email address in the 'Follow By Email' link on the left to start receiving 3/4F blog posts.

Mr.Fraser

Junior School Council Update!!!

Congratulations to Montannah and Atticus for being voted the 3/4F Junior School Council represantatives for 2013. I'm sure that they will do a wonderful job representing our class!

The class will vote for energy monitors early next week. Please make sure that you prepare your speeches if you would like to nominate for this role. Good luck.

Junior School Council and Energy Monitor

Hi guys,

If you would like to nominate for Junior School Counil or Energy Monitor and represent 3/4F this year (only if you have not held this role before), please prepare and bring in a speech by Friday. On Friday you will present your speech to the class. The class will then vote for a female and male representative for each role.

Good Luck!!

Mr.Fraser

Please Remember...

Hi guys,

This week we start our specialist classes. Please remember to bring in your art smocks (Art is on Friday) and library bags (on Thursday).

Mr.Fraser

Premier's Reading Challenge

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Premier's Reading Challenge has begun! The aim for 3/4F is for ALL students to have completed the challenge before the end of term 1.

A form was provided to all students yesterday to record the books they have read. This was pasted in the back of their diaries. There is a section on the form for parents/guardians to sign once each book has been completed.

Each student must read 15 books (10 from the Premier's Reading Challenge List and 5 of their own choice). The list of books can be found at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/prc/.

Happy Reading!

Mr.Fraser