April 22, 2016

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmlachy.org

4-22-16

  

Science

Third grade will continue to learn about matter. Students will be investigating physical and chemical changes in matter.

Math

Third grade is learning about fractions. Students will identify, read, and write fractions as part of a whole and part of a group.

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade read a nonfiction selection called "The Power of Magnets."  The comprehension skill covered cause/effect and summarizing.  Students reviewed homographs and homophones as a vocabulary strategy.  The grammar skill covered contractions. Students worked on double consonants in phonics.

Book Order

The last book order of the year is in your child's take home folder. This is a great opportunity to purchase books for summer reading. Books may be returned to school with cash or check (payable to Mrs. Burg) or submitted online at www.scholastic.com by using a credit card.  Orders are due by Friday, April 29th. 

Lap-A-Thon

The St. Malachy Lap-a-thon will take place on Thursday, April 28th. Pledge envelopes have been sent home with the students. Exact lapping times will be sent home with the students at a later date. Students my wear sweats on this day.  Students may also bring a water bottle to have while doing their laps. The class that raises the most money/pledges will receive a pizza party.

Spirit Days

There is a spirit day scheduled for this Thursday, April 21st and Friday, April 29th.  These will follow the same guidelines as last Friday.  Students may wear sweats, chew gum, have electronics, and wear a hat for $1.  Funds are being raised for the civics club to paint at the Cedar Street underpass.

Biography Book Report Project

Projects are due on Wednesday, May 4th.  Hopefully the students are enjoying the biography books they have picked out. I am excited to see the projects and see the student present their projects.

Important Dates

Friday, April 22nd- NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 27th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Thursday, April 28th-Lap-a-Thon

Friday, April 29th-Spirit Day

Friday, May 4th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Friday, May 4th-Spring Concert

Wednesday, May 11th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Friday, May 13th-Spirit Day

Wednesday, May 18th-3rd Grade and 7th Grade Mass

Wednesday, May 25th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Friday, May 27th-Last Day of School