3rd Grade News
nburg@crestonstmalachy.org
5-7-15
The countdown is on. There are 12 days left of school! There is still plenty to do at St. Malachy. We have to put in our best effort every day until the last day.
Science
Third grade is learning about forces in science. Students have learned that a force is a push or a pull. The class has also learned about motion, speed, gravity, and weight. Students have also learned the scientific definition of work. Students are also learning about simple machines. There will be a test covering the topic of force next week.
Reading/Language Arts
This week the class is reading play entitled "A New Team of Heroes." In this play a soccer team gets a new player and learns about teamwork. The comprehension skill analyzing characters. The vocabulary strategy focused on the prefixes of un- and dis-. The grammar skill covered prepositions. Students worked on words with -le and -er for the phonics skill.
The results from the Unit 28 weekly assessment have been included in the take home folder.
During the week of May 18th students will be taking the Unit 6 Benchmark Test. In addition there will be one last spelling test that week covering words from the entire thirty lessons.
The results from the Unit 28 weekly assessment have been included in the take home folder.
During the week of May 18th students will be taking the Unit 6 Benchmark Test. In addition there will be one last spelling test that week covering words from the entire thirty lessons.
Math
The class is learning about time. Students have calculated time to the nearest minute. Students have also figured out the time to then next hour. Another concept covered was elapsed time.
Field Trip
This year the third grade class will be going to the
Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines on Tuesday, May 19th. We will
be leaving St. Malachy around 8:30 AM and leaving Des Moines around 1:40 PM to
head back to Creston. The plan is to
return so students are able to ride the bus and getting picked up at dismissal
time. While at the Science Center the students will get to participate in a
Live Program entitled “Fire and Ice.” In addition, students will partake in a
Discovery Lab called “Chemistry Creations.”
There will also be time for the students to explore the six interactive
experience platforms. The cost per
student is $4.50. Please complete the
permission slip and return to school along with the fee. Chaperones are needed for the trip. In addition to driving, chaperones will also
have a small group of students to supervise during the interactive experience
platforms. I am looking for three
drivers that are able to hold at least five students in the backseat of their
vehicle. Drivers will need to complete the necessary paperwork and online
requirements for driving for field trips.
I will get that information to you. Please let me know if you would be available
to drive. The trip is booked for
twenty-seven people total. That includes
the twenty-two students, four chaperones, and me. I have had one parent already volunteer to
chaperone. Students will also need to a
sack lunch with a drink. We will eat
around noon at the Science Center.
Students may bring electronic devices for the car ride, but they will
remain in the vehicles while we are at the Science Center. No money is needed
the day of the trip. Please return the
permission slip and fee to school by Friday, May 15th. If you have any questions, please feel free
to call me at school (782-7125) or email me at nburg@crestonstmalachy.org.
Biography Bash
The third grade class will be showing off their biography projects on Friday, May 8th, from 2:15-3:00 PM in the third grade classroom and the support classroom. We hope you are able to join us.
I am so proud of the projects and presentations that the third grade class did on these biography projects. The students shared interesting information in the presentations. I can tell the hard work that went into the projects. Way to go, third graders (and their parents)! Pictures will be posted soon.
Book Orders
The last book order of the year has been included in your child's take home folder. It is due back to school by Thursday, May 14th. Please return orders by check or cash to me. Orders may also be placed online at www.scholastic.com by using a credit card. This is a great time to stock up on books for the summer at reasonable prices.
Important Dates
Friday, May 8th-Biography Bash in gym from 2:15-3:00 PM
Tuesday, May 12th-Spring Music Concert at Creston High School 6 PM
Wednesday, May 13th-1 Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday, May 14th-Book Order Due
Tuesday, May 19th-3rd Grade Field Trip to the Science Center
Wednesday, May 20th-3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Mass at 9:15 AM
Monday, May 25th-NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 26th-Last Day of School
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