3rd Grade News
10-5-17
nburg@crestonstmalachy.org
Math
The chapter one math test will be next week. This test will cover estimation of sums and differences, addition and subtraction with regrouping, and mental math strategies. A review is being sent home in the take home folder this week. It does not need returned to school.
Science
Next week third grade will be back in the reading textbook and doing spelling with lesson 6. There will be a packet to complete. The spelling post test and packet will be due on Thursday, October 12, since there is no school on Friday.
Math
Third grade continues to work on subtraction strategies. Students have solved problems combining place value and regrouping. Students also continue to work on estimation skills.
The chapter one math test will be next week. This test will cover estimation of sums and differences, addition and subtraction with regrouping, and mental math strategies. A review is being sent home in the take home folder this week. It does not need returned to school.
Science
Students have been learning about animals in science. In class, third grade is learning about the vertebrate group of animals. Students have learned about mammals and birds.
Reading/Language Arts
This week the class has been taking the Unit 1 Benchmark test. Please look for the results in next week's take home folder.
Next week third grade will be back in the reading textbook and doing spelling with lesson 6. There will be a packet to complete. The spelling post test and packet will be due on Thursday, October 12, since there is no school on Friday.
Students are also writing a personal narrative about a place that is special to them. Students have worked through the writing process by prewriting, drafting, and editing. The class learned about topic sentences, details, and a conclusion. A published copy will be available for viewing at parent/teacher conferences.
Mass
Third grade is scheduled to be in charge of the mass on Wednesday, October 11th. Parts for the mass have been included in the take home folder. If your child has a speaking part, please have them practice at home to improve fluency of the the reading. Parts will also be practiced at school.
Book Order
An October book order has been included in the take home folder. Orders are due back to school (cash or check made payable to Scholastic Book Clubs) or online (credit card) at Scholastic Book Clubs. Orders are due by Thursday, October 12th.
Important Dates
Friday, October 6th-Volunteer at Food Pantry
Wednesday, October 11th-3rd Grade Mass
Friday, October 13th-No School (Professional Development)
Monday, October 16th-No School (Professional Development)
Thursday, October 19th-Muffins With Mom 7:30 AM
Thursday, October 19th-PTO Meeting 6:00 PM
Friday, October 20th-Spirit Day ($1)
Saturday, October 21st-Spaghetti Supper
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