3rd Grade News
nburg@crestonstmalachy.org
11-6-14
Math
Third grade has moved onto multiplication. The next three chapters will cover this skills. The first of the three chapter will focus on the process of multiplication. Students have worked with equal groups and related repeated addition to multiplication.
Reading/Language Arts
This week's informational text "Technology Wins the Game" gave students facts about how sports have changed with technology. The comprehension skill focused on sequencing. The vocabulary strategy covered. Students worked on -oy and -oi words for the phonics skill. In grammar students learned about plural nouns.
During the week of November 10th-November 13th,students will be taking the Unit 2 Benchmark test. Since next week is a short week with conferences, the class will not be moving ahead in the reading series. There will be no spelling next week. In addition, third grade will be working on Thanksgiving stories.
Spaghetti Supper and Carnival
The St. Malachy Spaghetti Supper and Carnival is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th. The supper runs from 4:30-7:30 PM. The carnival begins at 6:00 PM and ends at 7:30 PM. There are raffles and a silent auction. Please consider attending this great family fun event sponsored by the PTO.
Science
Third grade has learned about plants and animals. Now the class is learning about where these living things live. We will cover four major ecosystems that include forest, desert, grassland, and water.
Conferences
Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 13th from 1:00-5:00 PM and 6:00-9:30 PM. Please call Sarah in the office (782-7125) if you have not signed up for a conference. There is an 11:50 AM dismissal on this day and not hot lunch will be served to the students. There is no school on Friday, November 14th.
Book Order
A book order has been included in your child's take home folder. There are two options for ordering. A check (payable to Mrs. Burg) or cash along with the order form need returned to school. Orders may also be submitted online at www.scholastic.com and paid for by a credit card. The order is due on Thursday, November 13th.
Book Fair
There will be a book fair during parent/teacher conferences. A flyer has been included in the take home folder for your viewing.
Important Dates
Saturday, October 8th-Spaghetti Supper and Carnival
Wednesday, October 12th-1 Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday, October 13th-11:50 AM Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 14th-NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 19th-1 Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 26th-1 Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 27th-Friday, November 28th-NO SCHOOL
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