Thursday, April 14, 2016

3rd Grade News

4-14-16

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

Math

Third grade is finishing up the chapter on division.  Students have learned the divisors 0 through ten. Students have also worked on two step problem solving and order of operations (multiply and divide, add and subtract). The Chapter 7 math test will be on Tuesday, April 19th. A review sheet was sent home with each student today.

Reading/Language Arts

The test results from the lesson 26 weekly assessment from last week have been included in your child's take home folder.

Next week (April 18th-22nd), third grade will resume in in the reading series.

Science

Third grade has been completing the chapter review covering the topic of matter.  Students will complete a study guide on Friday.  We will check in class the following Monday.  The test will be on Tuesday, April 19th.

Mass

Third grade is in charge of the mass on Wednesday, April 20th.  Parts have been included in the take home folder this week.  Please have your child practice his/her part at home. There is a short reception the mass for all third grade parents/grandparents.

Third grade and seventh grade will also be leading the mass on Wednesday, May 18th.

Biography Book Report Project

A packet of information and biography book was sent home with your third grade student this past week.  The completed report form and project are due back to school on Wednesday, May 4th. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Spirit Days

There are Spirit Days now scheduled for Friday, April 15th, Thursday, April 21st, and Friday, April 29th.  In addition to wearing sweats for $1, students can also wear a hat, bring gum to chew, and have their electronics.  For one dollar students are able to do one, two, three, or all f our of these things. Electronics will only be allowed during certain parts of the day.  Work will come first. The Civic Club is raising money to buy supplies to paint a mural at the Cedar Street underpass.

Important Dates
Friday, April 15th-Spirit Day
Friday, April 15th-Mrs. Burg away from school at NGSS training
Wednesday, April 20th-3rd Grade Mass and Reception Following
Wednesday, April 20th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Thursday, April 21st-Visit from Author Michelle Nelson-Schmidt
Thursday, April 21st-Spirit Day

Friday, April 22nd-No School

Wednesday, April 27th-1 Hour Early Dismissal
Friday, April 29th-Spirit Day
Wednesday, May 4th-Biography Book Report Project Due