The Super Three Fours have been very busy with wrap up assessments and lessons. As a result, homework has consisted more of review and less of work lately. We now are returning to more of a regular schedule.  

This week in Religion are studying our role in the family and how we like it (Grade 3) and how we enjoy or solve problems in this role (Grade 4). Share as a family what makes celebrations so special, how you work out as a family the daily problems that arise. In Math we are completing our Data Management unit by surveying classes and using that data to construct graphs. Look for graphs to interpret. For example, if a graph shows that many people watch a certain television show, ask why that might be. Our Language study of poetry texts continues. Have your child write a poem with you, taking turns; or write each other a poem about something humorous like eating messy spaghetti or cleaning up the big mess in the room (okay, so maybe that's serious!). We are finishing our Science units (Grade 3 Forces and Grade 4 Light and Sound) with a few experiments . In Health we are integrating safety with Media and Religion by discussing the difference between what happens on television and in real life  (Grade 3) and identifying ways bullying can happen electronically and can be avoided (Grade 4), both from the perspective of following Jesus' example and restoring one another in a spirit of gentleness. Meanwhile, the students are enjoying small-sided games of basketball in Physical Education which develop hand eye coordination, movement skills, and communication. For example, teams must complete three consecutive bounce or chest passes to be awarded a pointy.  Help your child's develop hand skills by providing him or her with a ball and a spot to dribble, etc.