October 9, 2014

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

10-9-14

SCIENCE

This week students have learned traits about amphibians, fish, and reptiles to add to what was previously learned about mammals and birds.

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

The informational text read this week entitled "What Illustrators Do?" presented facts about the job of an illustrator.  The comprehension skill covered text and graphic features.  The vocabulary strategy focused on synonyms.  The phonics skill covered three letter clusters (scr, str, str, and thr).  Students worked on verb tense (present, past, and future) for the grammar skill.

In this week's take home folder are the results of the Unit 1 Benchmark test and the Lesson 6 weekly test.  These results are yours to keep.

MATH

The next chapter in math will covering representing and interpreting data. Student will be analyzing different graphs and tables.

The Chapter 1 math test covering addition and subtraction strategies went home with the student today for parents to view and sign.  Students received half a point credit if they were able to correct a problem missed.  Signed tests are due back on Monday.

MASS

Third grade's mass is on Wednesday, October 15th.  Parts have been sent home in the take home folder.  Half of the class will have parts in this upcoming mass. The remaining students will have parts in the next mass on Monday, December 8th.  If your child has a speaking part, please practice the part at home.  Parents are more than welcome to join us in the liturgy that begins at 9:15 AM.

BOOK ORDER  

A book order was sent home in last week's take home folder.  Book orders are due on Monday, October 13th.  Please send the order form and cash/check back to school or submit the order online at www.scholastic.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, October 10th-NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)

Wednesday, October 15th-3rd Grade Mass at 9:15 AM

Wednesday, October 15th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Wednesday, October 22nd-1 Hour Early Dismissal