A great link to differentiate between struts and ties, aside from what we have already done in class.
https://prezi.com/juftog3u3m9f/grade-3-science-ties-struts-and-structures/
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Ice Jewels Please …
Grade 3 Parents and students,
On Friday February 8th we are inviting families to bring ice jewels to school!
Ice jewels are easy to make and so much fun to play with on our WEJ Winterlude Play Day. Have fun making them together this upcoming weekend.
To make ice jewels:
*dilute food colouring in water and mix in a separate jug prior to freezing
(This will prevent the colour from being too concentrated)
*pour coloured water into ice cube trays, plastic containers, yogurt cups and freeze
*send frozen ice jewels in with your child the morning of the 8th in a ziplock bag (we will put them out in the yard right away on arrival so that they stay frozen).
2-D Geometry Test on Monday
http://www.nelson.com/school/elementary/mathK8/math3/studentcentre/studtryout.html
Once there, simply click on Chapter 7: 2-D Geometry, then complete the questions for each of the six lessons.
Planning Ahead …
(Please send the cards in a little ziplock bag (labelled) in his/her backpack on that day only.)
If your child would like to give Valentines’ cards, (it is optional but the children really love doing this) you may purchase these cards at the dollar store or Walmart, or you and your child can make little heart cards too, out of paper, foam shapes, newspaper, etc. Be creative!
Writing 19 Valentine’s day cards can be a big job! I would suggest start this early. Do a few cards each night! Hence the reason I am sending this little memo out now.
I just ask that if you choose to do this activity, your child will send in a card for everyone. We have 19 friends in total.
Here is a list of all of the students names in our class:
Any questions, or comments or worries, send me an email back!
Take care and stay warm!
Kindly,
Ms. Lewis
| # | Name | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra | |||||
| 2 | Lucas | |||||
| 3 | Alex | |||||
| 4 | Emilia | |||||
| 5 | Anthony | |||||
| 6 | Alaina | |||||
| 7 | David | |||||
| 8 | Ghazi | |||||
| 9 | Maryam | |||||
| 10 | Amala | |||||
| 11 | George | |||||
| 12 | Javis | |||||
| 13 | Luan | |||||
| 14 | Yashvi | |||||
| 15 | Julia | |||||
| 16 | Albert | |||||
| 17 | Layan | |||||
| 18 | Amy | |||||
| 19 | Justin |
Strong and Stable Structures – Unit Test on Friday
Your child can prepare for the science test by reviewing and answering the questions below:
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Write definitions for the following words: structure, strength, stability, load.
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Make a list of three natural structures and three man-made structures.
- Understand the difference between tension, compression, torsion, and bending.
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In class, we did an experiment with cardboard tubes of different heights. What did we learn about stability by doing this experiment?
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In class, we tried to build towers out of 50 cue cards. What were two things that the winning group did well with their tower design to make it so tall and stable?
- What job do structural engineers do?
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In class, we did an experiment with pasta noodles and marshmallows. What did you learn about strength from that experiment? How can you reinforce, or make structures stronger? What are struts and ties? What force does each deal with?
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What properties of material do you need to consider when building the following: a) a car tire; b) a backpack; c) a roof for a house in Kanata, d) a baseball bat.
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What will students have to consider if they want to do well in our in-class structure-building group challenge later this week? How will they make their structure strong and stable? Use words like: struts, ties, cross-bracing, layers, pillars, posts, beams, balanced, materials, tension, compression, torsion, base/foundation, etc. in your answer.
3 Volunteers Please …
The Primary team is looking for 3 parent volunteers to come in from 12- 1pm on Friday, February 8th to help make and distribute Hot Chocolate to our kiddos when they all come in from the WEJ Winterlude outdoor play day that is in the planning works now. Please email me if you are free.
With appreciation,
Ms. Lewis
POPCORN
We will be selling popcorn again!
Friday, February 8th
Friday, February 22nd
Friday, March 1st
and
Friday, March 8th
$2.00/bag!
This year we will be trying out the ‘extraordinary popcorn’: KERNELS! And there are lots of super yummy flavours to chose from! Buttersalt! Dill pickle! Ketchup! Lowfat Caramel! Salt and Vinegar! White Cheddar!
Help support Mr Bradley’s and Ms Stephens’s musical production, Princess Whatsername, and order popcorn as a delicious snack!
Enjoy the convenience of school cash online!
Flavour selection is guaranteed only for those ordering in advance through school cash online!
Please register for the School Cash Online – it is easy to do and takes less than five minutes. Just visit https://ocdsb.
The instructions for registering are on the letter that was sent home. Here is an electronic version of the letter and instructions: Instructions
Should you encounter any difficulties, you can use the Parent Help Desk at 1-866-961-1803 or email: parenthelp@
WEJ Spirit Day -PAJAMA DAY TOMORROW
PJ Day Thursday!
Just a quick note to remind everyone that Thursday, January 24th is PJ Day! Wear your cozy jammies to school.
Thank you,
Ms. Lewis
Buses and Hot Lunches Cancelled Today – Wed., Jan. 23rd
The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) has cancelled all buses serving students in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board today, Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019, due to inclement weather. Schools do remain open. If parents or guardians choose to send their children to school, who are normally transported by OSTA vehicles – they will be responsible for the students’ transportation to and from school.
If you are a walker:
- Leave a message on the attendance line, 613-592-4492, if you are NOT attending school or
- Send an email to werskinejohnstonps@ocdsb.ca
If you are a bus student:
- You do not need to call to report your child(ren)’s absence.
- If you choose to drive your child to school you must be able to also pick them up at the end of the school day at 3:45 pm (or earlier).
Also… from Parent Council:
Hot Lunches Cancelled due to a snowday (Bus Cancellation)
Make up day information to be determined.
WEJPS Parent Council’s Snow Day Policy
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Please note that if school buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, WEJPS Parent Council’s lunch
program DOES NOT run as scheduled. If your child(ren) will be attending school, please send a lunch with your
child(ren). Any missed lunches due to snow days will be re-scheduled to another day and parents will be notified about
the makeup day as soon as one becomes available.
If you have made lunch arrangements with Lunch Lady on a snow day, then please contact Lunch Lady directly to cancel
or re-schedule as soon as possible
Snowed In? – Prodigy!
Good snowy morning!
I just updated the Prodigy planner right now to align with this weeks’ math lessons. If your kiddo is snowed in and bored, please consider some Prodigy time!
Stay warm!
Ms. Lewis