February 4, 2016

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

2-4-16

Math

Third grade is continuing to explore multiplication.  Students have been introduced to the vocabulary word equation.  Students are using strategies to find the unknown factor.  Students are also began using multiplication with multiple of ten.

Reading/Language Arts

This week's informational text "Life on the Ice" discussed the extremes of the Arctic and Antarctica. The comprehension skill focused on main idea and supporting details.  The vocabulary strategy focused on using a dictionary.  Compound words was covered in phonics.  Students identified adverbs, words that describe verbs, in grammar.

The results from the weekly assessment from lesson 19 have been included in the take home folder.

During the week of February 8th, students will be taking the Unit 4 Skills test.  We will not be moving ahead in the reading series.  There will be no spelling next week.

Science

As the class learns about the solar system, students were introduced to the vocabulary terms rotation and revolution.  Students learned about the Earth and moon's rotation and revolution.  Students have learned about the reason for the seasons and day and night.

Valentine's Day Party

Third grade will be having a Valentine's Day party on Friday, February 12th.  Students may bring valentine's day cards for their classmates beginning on the 10th.  A class list has been included in the take home folder.  If bringing valentines, please bring one for each child in the class.

Mass

Third grade is scheduled to be in charge of the mass this Wednesday, February 10th.  This is Ash Wednesday.  If your child has a part, it has been sent home in the take home folder.  Please practice speaking parts at home to improve fluency.  Parents are more than welcome to attend the liturgy.

Book Order

A book order was sent home last week in the take home folder.  All orders are due by Friday, February 5th.

Field Trip

The field trip for the Iowa Energy game is Tuesday, February 9th.  All permission slips for third grade have been returned to school.  Several students still owe the required fee to cover the cost of the ticket ($4) and the donation ($10) for the cost of the bus.  Please send to school prior to the field trip. Please wear your St. Malachy clothing (blue/gold) for the field trip.

The following information goes from Mrs. Simmons
Iowa Energy Game

Tuesday, February 9th

Buses leave at 8:30 am

Buses will back by 2:45 pm

*Wear St. Malachy Gear

*All students will ride on the bus to the event.

*Students may leave with their parents.  Students MUST check in with their teacher prior to leaving.

*School lunch is provided

*We will not be purchasing from the concession stands.

*Students should never be without an adult for any reason.  

*If you child is not riding the bus home please contact the office by Monday at 3pm to let the school know their travel arrangements.

Auction

Please remember that donations are still be accepted for the third grade "Backyard Fire Pit" basket and the class quilt.  Please make checks payable to Nicky Burg, and I will distribute to the volunteers. All donations are greatly appreciated.  The auction is on March 5th.

Reading Minutes

Ten students met the goal for the month of January. Total minutes read for the past month are 7,360 minutes.  Mila Kuhns read the most with 1,180 minutes total for the month.  Please continue reading. The goal for February is 500 minutes.  The program continues during February and March.

Important Dates

Friday, February 5th-Book Order Due
Friday, February 5th-Living Rosary-8:30 AM in gym
Friday, February 5th-Grandparents Day Mass at 1:30 Holy Spirit Church
Tuesday, February 9th-Iowa Energy Field Trip
Wednesday, February 10th-3rd Grade Mass at 9:15 AM
Wednesday, February 10th-1 Hour Early Out
Friday, February 12th-Spirit Day
Friday, February 12th-Valentine's Day Party
Wednesday, February 17th-NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)