May 19, 2016

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

5-19-16

Science

Third grade learned about six simple machines (inclined plane, pulley, lever, wheel and axle, screw, and wedge).

Students will end the year discussing healthy living habits and learn about people who have made contributions to the field of science.

Math

Third grade has been measuring to the nearest inch, half inch, and quarter of an inch. Students are also learning about perimeter and area.

Next week third grade will study shapes.  There will be an end of the year test next Thursday.

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade took the Unit 6 Benchmark Test. Please look for the results in next week's take home folder.

Field Trip

The third grade class field trip is scheduled for Friday, May 20th. The bus will be departing St. Malachy School by 8:30 PM. Third grade will get dropped off at the Science Center of Iowa before 10:00 AM. At 10:30 AM the class will partake in a Discovery Lab entitled "Our Changing Earth." Lunch will be at 11:30 AM.  Please remember each student needs to bring a sack lunch with a drink. At 12:30 PM students will attend a live program called "Iowa Skies Tonight." Students will also be divided into a small group with an adult chaperone to explore the experience platforms.  The bus will leave the Science Center around 1:30 PM to head back to St. Malachy School.  Students may bring electronics for the bus ride. Electronics will be left on the bus while at the Science Center.  

Last Day of School

The last day of school is Friday, May 27th. A tentative schedule has been set for Field Day activities from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Students will need to bring a sack lunch to school this day. There will be an end of the year assembly at 2:30 PM.

Students will be taking all their supplies home on Thursday, May 26th. Take home folders on this day do not need returned to school.

Important Dates 

Friday, May 20th-2rd Grade Field Trip

Wednesday, May 25th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Friday, May 27th-Last Day of School