10-26-17

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

10-26-17

Science

Students are learning about animal behavior. The class discussed instincts and learned behaviors. Students have also been learning about what happens when animals are not able to meet their needs. Students are researching about animals that are threatened, endangered, or extinct.

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade read the folktale "The Harvest Birds" in which a young man has desire to live off the land. The townspeople doubt his abilities, but Juan Zanate believes in himself. With the the help of some "friends" Juan achieves his goal. The comprehension skill covered drawing conclusions. The vocabulary strategy focused on using context clues to figure out meanings. In grammar, student focused on using commas with words in a series and addresses. The phonics skills had students working on the silent letter of wr- and kn-.

The results of the lesson 7 weekly assessment have been included in the take home folder. These are yours to keep.

Math

Students have interpreted data on a picture graph and a bar graph. The class continues to work on the basic addition and subtraction facts.

Halloween Activities

Halloween activities are scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, October 31st. The Civics club will have activities for the students to participate in after lunch/recess. The parade will begin at 2:30 PM in the gym. Parents are more than welcome to come and watch the parade. Students have time prior to the parade to change into their costumes.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 2nd from 1:00-5:00 PM and 6:00-9:30 PM. School dismisses at 12:10 PM on  this day. There is no school on Friday, November 3rd.

Reading Incentive Program

The month of October is quickly coming to an end. Please return October reading calendars by Monday, November 6th. The goal for the month of October is 400 total minutes read.

November calendars have been included in the take home folder. The goal again is 400 minutes total read.

Field Trip

Students in first, second, and third grade will be attending a performance of A Little House Christmas at the Des Moines Playhouse on Tuesday, November 14th. A note with all of the details and a permission slip has been included in today's take home folder.  Please return the permission slip and $7 to cover the cost of the ticket to school by Friday, November 10th. Students will also need to bring a sack lunch on the field trip.  A sign up genius will be sent out on Monday, November 6th at noon for two third grade parent volunteers to chaperone this field trip.  Volunteers will need to pay the $7 for the ticket to the performance.

Important Dates

Saturday, October 28th-PTO Vendor Fair

Tuesday, October 31st-Halloween Parade (2:30 PM)

Thursday, November 2nd-12:10 Dismissal

Thursday-November 2nd-Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, November 3rd-NO SCHOOL

Thursday, November 9th-STEM Night at 5:30 PM

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

Tuesday, November 14th-1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Field Trip

Thursday, November 16th-PTO Meeting