Thursday, April 13th

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonsmalachy.org

4-13-17

Science

Third grade has learned about physical changes. Students separated mixtures using different methods.

Math

Third grade is learning about measurement. Students will learn how to measure time and length. The class will be covering time to the nearest minute and elapsed time.

Students are bringing home the chapter 8 test that covered fractions to be signed. Please return when classes resume next Thursday.

Reading/Language Arts

This week's selection is a narrative nonfiction selection entitled "The Foot Race Across America." In this story, Andy Payne's determination allows him to win a race from California to New York despite facing many adversities. The comprehension skill covered main idea and supporting details. Students also analyzed and evaluated the text to form opinions. The vocabulary skill strategy focused on -ion. The grammar skill covered abbreviations. Students worked on the final syllable of -ture, -tiom, and -sion in phonics.

In the take home folders in the results of the lesson 25 weekly assessment.

During the two days of school next week (April 20th and April 21st), students will be completing the Unit 5 Benchmark test.

Iowa Assessments

Your child's Iowa Assessments are being sent home in the take home folder. These results are yours to keep. If you have any questions about your child's assessment, please let me know.

No School

There is no school scheduled at St. Malachy on Friday, April 14th due to Good Friday. There is no school at St. Malachy on Monday, April 17th through Wednesday, April 19th. Teachers are attending the National Catholic Education Association Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

Biography Book Report Projects

I hope all students have a good start to their biography book report projects. The report and project is due on Friday, April 28th.  Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing the students' work.

Spring Cleaning Day

On Friday, April 21st, St. Malachy will have a spring clean up day. Younger students (kindergarten through third grade), will be picking up trash and sticks. Students should wear clothing that is ok to get dirty and should be work gloves. Older students (fourth grade through eighth grade), should bring a rake. Students are asked to donate $1 to fund the purchase of flower pots, soil, and flowers for the front entrance of the school.

This is also a Spirit day. Since students may already dress down this day, they may bring $1 to wear a hat.

Important Dates

Friday, April 14th-NO SCHOOL (Good Friday)

Monday, April 17th-NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)

Tuesday, April 18th-NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)

Wednesday, April 19th-NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)

Thursday, April 20th-PTO Meeting at 6 PM

Friday, April 21st-Spirit Hat Day ($1)

Wednesday, April 26th-Mass at 9:15 AM

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

Thursday, May 4th-Lap-A-Thon

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

Friday, May 12th-Spirit Day ($1)