2-15-18

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

2-15-18

Science

The third grade class has been learning about matter. Students identified physical properties of matter by looking at different objects to observe what they could see, feel, hear, and smell.

Reading/Language Arts

This week students have been taking the Unit 4 Benchmark test. Please look for the results in next week's take home folder.

Next week the class will be back in the reading series with lesson 21.

The students have been reading and analyzing the chapter book Donovan's Word Jar. This story is about a third grade boy that loves words.

Math

The students continue to learn about the process of division. Students have identified the number of equal groups and the number in each group. Students have also solved division word problems.

Foundation Auction

The St. Malachy Dinner and Auction is quickly approaching. The event is planned for Saturday, March 3rd. Please have all donations for the gardening basket and the canvas for the silent auction item to school by Friday, February 23rd. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Important Dates
Tuesday, February 20th-Mrs. Burg Away at Literacy Meeting (Substitute Teacher)
Friday, February 23rd-Spirit Day ($1)
Monday, February 26th-3rd Trimester/Late Slips Begin
Wednesday, February 28th-3rd Grade Mass
Friday, March 2nd-Volunteer at Food Pantry
Saturday, March 3rd-Foundation Dinner and Auction
Friday, March 9th-Spirit Day ($1)
Thursday, March 15th-Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 16th-No School

There is no school on Monday, March 19th through Friday, March 23rd due to spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 26th.