4-27-17

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

4-27-17

Science

Students identified physical and chemical changes with matter. Students also took a test over this topic today. The next unit will focus on force.

Math

Third grade continues to work on time. Students have calculated the time to the minute, A.M. or P.M, and elapsed time. Any additional help at home covering time would be greatly appreciated.

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.

The results of the lesson 26 weekly assessment have been included in the take home folder. Also in the take home folder are the results of the Unit 5 Benchmark Test.

Biorgraphy Book Report Projects

Biography book report projects are due by Friday, April 28th.  Students will be presenting during the day. Please have your child practice his/her presentation at home beforehand. The "Biography Bash" will held on Wednesday, May 3rd from 2:00-3:00 PM in the gym for parents, grandparents, and special guests to view all the students' projects.

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 Scholastic Book Club) or submitted online at www.scholastic.com by using a credit card.  Orders are due by Friday, May 5th.

Important Dates

Friday, April 28th-Biography Book Report Project Due

Friday, April 28th-Ties and Tutus Father/ Daughter Dance

Wednesday, May 3rd-Mass at 9:15 AM
Wednesday, May 3rd-Biography Bash (2:00-3:00 PM)

Thursday, May 4th-Lap-A-Thon
Thursday, May 4th-PTO Meeting

Wednesday, May 10th-Mass at 9:15 AM

Friday, May 12th-Spirit Day ($1)
Wednesday, May 17th-4th and 3rd Grade Mass at 9:15 AM