1-19-17

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

1-19-17

Reading/Language Arts

Mr. Kissell is teaching reading/language arts starting this week. Students read the humorous fiction story called "Judy Moody Saves the World" by Megan McDonald. The comprehension skill focused on story structure such as setting, characters, and plot. Students learned about adjectives in grammar. The vocabulary strategy covered context clues. The class worked on words with air, ear, and are in phonics.

The lesson 15 weekly assessments results have been included in the take home. These are yours to keep.

Over the next two weeks third grade will be taking the Unit 3 Benchmark test. Results will be sent home when the test has been completed.

Science

Third grade continues to learn about the solar system in science. Students have been learning about comets and asteroids.

Math

Students continue to work on multiplication facts. In addition to learning multiplcation properties, students have practiced the basic facts. Students will be taking the Chapter 4 test this Friday. A test over the basic multiplication facts (0-10) will take place on Monday, January 23rd. Please continue to practice the basic facts at home. The next chapter will focus on division.

St. Malachy Gala

The annual St. Malachy Gala is scheduled for Saturday, March 4th. This year Cali Purdum is in charge of the live auction basket. This year third grade is doing a "Relax and Pamper Yourself" basket. Items for the basket might include bubble bath, bath salts/bombs, robe, slippers, candles, relaxation music, gift certificate for a massage, gift certificate for a pedicure/manicure, gift card for a facial, foot spa, bath towel/washcloth, lufa sponge, body lotion, body scrub, foot scrub, face mask, nail polish, chocolate, wine, and basket to put the items in. The silent auction is being organized by Danielle Steele. It will be a framed print that includes the St. Malachy logo drawn by Bubba Sorensen. Around the logo, each student will be drawing a picture of him/herself along with each student's signature. Please send all donations (monetary or items) to school by February 24th.  Checks can be made payable to Nicole Burg. All donations for the auction are greatly appreciated. Notes about each auction item have been included in the take home folder.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week is scheduled for Sunday, January 29th-Friday, February 3rd. On Sunday, January 29th, there is a Eucharistic Celebration at Holy Spirit Church at 9 AM and brunch to follow. Sign up sheets went home with the students in last week's take home folder. On Monday, January 30th is Blue and Gold Day. Students need to bring a sack lunch to eat with their Advent Angel. Teachers will be going out to lunch from 11:30-1. On Tuesday, January 31st, students can wear sports wear (this included sweats). During the afternoon there will be a basketball activity for students and teachers to participate in. The dress up for Wednesday, February 1st is America Day (red, white, and blue). There is no mass on this day. Students will making valentines cards for service people and nursing homes. Thursday, January 2nd, the dress up day is Pajama Day. The talent show is also scheduled for this day. The time of the talent show will be determined by the number of acts. Try outs are taking place this week (January 20th) and next week (January 23rd and 27th). The sign up sheet is located outside of Mrs. Mitchell's room. Friday, January 3rd, is Dress Up Day. The grandparents/special guest mass begins at 1:30 PM at Holy Spirit Church. There is a cookie and punch reception afterwards. Please check the take home folder for a note about Catholic Schools Week.

Important Dates

Friday, January 20th-Volunteer at Food Pantry

Wednesday, January 25th-Mass at 9:15 AM

Friday, January 27th-Spirit Day ($1)

Sunday, January 29th-February 3rd-Catholic Schools Week

Wednesday, February 8th-Mass at 9:15 AM

Friday, February 10th-Spirit Day ($1)

Tuesday, February 14th-Valentine's Day Party

Thursday, February 16th-Donuts with Dad

Friday, February 17th-End of 2nd Trimester

Starting in the 3rd trimester of school, late slips for third graders will begin. More information about late slips will come home at a later date.