March 10, 2016

3rd Grade News

3-10-16

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

Science

Third grade is now studying about matter. Third grade has been examining objects for their physical properties.

Math

Students have been relating division to multiplication by building arrays and using fact families. There will be test over the process of division on Thursday next week. Please look for a review to come home with your child.

Reading/Language Arts

Third grade is reading a realistic fiction selection entitled "Dog-Of-The-Sea-Waves." This story describes the relationship between the seal and the boy.  The comprehension skill covered author's purpose.  The vocabulary skill discussed shades of meanings of words. Students learned about complex sentences in grammar.  Terms like dependent clauses and and subordinating conjunctions were introduced to the students. The class also learned about the prefixes bi-, re-, un, and pre- in phonics.

Next week the spelling post test and the weekly assessment will be on Thursday, March 17th.  Upon returning from spring break, third grade will take the Unit 5 Benchmark test.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Third grade conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 17th. There are still a few parents that have not signed up. Please use the following link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044DACAC2DA5F94-mrs1 to sign up for a time. There is no school on Friday, March 18th.

Optional Sack Lunch

On Friday, March 11th, St. Malachy students have the option of bringing their lunch to school.  Please note this is not a requirement.  It is just an option for the students if you wish. Milk is provided if bringing lunch. If eating the school's lunch, the options are tomato soup or a peanut butter sandwich.  Please remember it is also Lent.  

Dress Code

Just a reminder about dress code with the months of March, April, and May upon us. Students still need to follow dress code with the warmer weather.

Everyday, all-year-long expectations: 

A. Clothing should be clean and free of holes, rips, or tears. 

B. Clothing should be modest and allow students to maintain modesty while sitting, standing, and moving. Necklines should be high enough to provide complete coverage. The bottom of the garment must extend to at least mid-thigh. 

C. Undergarments are to be covered at all times. 

D. Leggings may be worn as long as the bottom of the dress, skirt or short extends to at least mid-thigh. 

E. Sleeves are required for all. 

F. Winter clothing (including boots, hats, mittens/gloves, and coats) is to be worn as needed. If there is snow on the ground, boots are needed. Students not wearing snow boots will stand in a cleared area during recess. All snow gear must be taken home at the end of each week. 

G. Shoes must be able to stay securely fastened to the student’s feet during activities and throughout the entire school day. 

H. PE attire includes tennis shoes/athletic shoes that stay securely fastened to the feet during exercise and activity. Girls who wear dresses or skirts should also wear shorts. 

I. White t-shirts/undershirts may not be worn as outer wear. 

Summer/Fall/Spring Exceptions 

A. Shorts will be allowed in August, September, October, March, April and May. (Note: The bottom of the short must extend to at least mid-thigh.) 

B. Middle school students will be allowed to wear slip on shoes in August, September, October, March April and May. 

Mass Day/Holy Day - all day attire 

A. Students are expected to dress up on Mass days. 

B. Dress shirts, polo shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, and dress slacks for boys. 

C. Dresses, skirts, slacks, sweaters, turtlenecks, and blouses for girls. 

D. Leggings may be worn as long as the bottom of the dress or skirt extends to at least mid-thigh.

E. No denim of any kind or color (includes skirts, shirts, pants, dresses, and jumpers) on Mass days. F. No dress shorts, gauchos, Capri, crop pants, or split skirts on Mass days. 

G. No t-shirts, sweatshirts or athletic gear on Mass days. 

Important Dates

Friday, March 11th-Spirit Day

Tuesday, March 15th-Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:40-5:20 PM)

Wednesday, March 16th-Sedar Meal

Wednesday, March 16th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Thursday, March 17th-11:50 AM Dismissal (No Hot Lunch)

Thursday, March 17th-Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00-5:00 and 6:00-9:30 PM)

Friday, March 18th-NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 21st-Friday, March 25th-Spring Break