10-25-18

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

10-25-18

Math

Third grader continue to interpret and analyze data. Students have read and made picture graphs. 

The chapter one tests were sent home for parents to view earlier this week. Students will continue to work on estimation, addition, and subtraction as the year continues.

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade is reading a folktale called "The Harvest Birds" in which a young man has the desire to live off the land. The townspeople doubt his abilities, but Juan Zanate believes in himself. With the help of some "friends" Juan achieves his goal. The comprehension skill focused drawing conclusions. Students worked on context clue as a vocabulary strategy. The phonics skill covered the silent letters of wr- and kn-. The grammar skill worked on words in a series and using commas.

The lesson 7 weekly assessment has been included in the take home folder.

Next week (October 29th-November 1st), students will not be moving ahead in the reading series. Due to the shortened week and mass schedule change for the week, we will review comprehension skills and work on writing skills. 

Science

Students will have a test covering the topic of force on Friday, October 26th. The next unit of study for third grade is motion.

Halloween

Halloween will be celebrated at St. Malachy during the afternoon of Wednesday, October 31st. Students will partake in activities put on by the Civics Club. The parade begins at 2:30 PM. Costumes need brought to school on this day. Students will have time to change into their costumes prior to the parade. Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade in the gym.

Reading Incentive Program

Please return October reading calendars by Monday, November 5th. November calendars will be sent home at next week. The goal for November is 400 minutes.

All Saints Mass

St. Malachy School will celebrate All Saints Mass on Thursday, November 1st. Mass will begin at 9:15 AM. There is no mass on Wednesday, October 31st.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Third grade parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th and Friday, November 1st. School dismisses on Thursday, November 1st at .  There is no school on Friday, November 2nd.

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 30th-Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:40-5:20 PM

Wednesday, October 31st-Halloween Parade at 2:30 PM

Thursday, November 1st-All Saints Mass at 9:15 AM

Thursday, November 1st-Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-5:00/6:00-9:00 PM

Friday, November 2nd-NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 9th-Spirit Day ($1)
Thursday, November 15th-PTO Meeting 6 PM
Friday, November 16th-Food Pantry
Wednesday, November 21st-Friday, November 23rd-NO SCHOOL