Grade 3 Home Communication 18th May 2015 Important Dates 28th of May Grade 3 excursion to Polly Woodside 8th of June: Queens Birthday holiday Notices Sent Home Last Week   Lime light Drama Australian Sports camp Winter Program Students in Grade 3 last week participated in NAPLAN. The students were confident and hardworking and are to be commended for their amazing efforts. The Grade 3 teachers are all very proud of them and enjoyed the celebration last Friday for the end of NAPLAN. Science Fact from Ms Ziogos Did you know that it would take light 100,000years to travel from one end of the Milky Way Galaxy to the other? 7 HABITS AT HOME If your child has siblings, ask each to identify what they think their brother or sister is really good at, then share the lists with each other and discuss how they could Synergise on homework, chores, playing games, sports, etc. If your child does not have siblings, you can do the same exercise using his or her friends—or you. Other reminders/notices Homework Students are still encouraged to complete their reading each night! Mathletics is also set for all students. Congratulations to our Stars of the Week! 3C Luka Pecer for your amazing effort during NAPLAN week. 3S Luke Withington for your wonderful Think Win– Win attitude this week when completing NAPLAN tests. Well done! 3SO William N for being Proactive in his work and Synergising with others. PLAYING SPELLING GAMES WITH YOUR KIDS CAN BE GREAT FUN. JUST TRY A GAME OF BOGGLE OR SCRABBLE, EVEN A WORDSEARCH OR CROSSWORD. THESE WILL ALL HELP TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S SPELLING! Learning Targets Assembly: Maths Targets Students are asked to please bring a waterproof jacket for assemblies to keep them nice Position: students interpret Grid maps and warm! Writing Targets Grade 3 excursion Autobiography Reading Targets Meaning cues: finding words within words Any parents willing to assist on the day please let your classroom teacher know ASAP. Also reminder to bring a water proof jacket, and snack and lunch to be in a separate plastic bag. Enjoy your week.