1-17-19

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

1-17-19

Math

Students continue to work on learning the multiplication facts, properties, and strategies. The class has learned the factors from zero through ten. Any extra help at home with the basic facts would be greatly appreciated. The chapter 4 math test will be next week (hopefully Wednesday). An extra practice sheet has been included in the take home folder. Students will also take a basic facts fluency test next Thursday. Please continue to practice the basic multiplication facts at home.

Reading/Language Arts

This week's humorous fiction story was "Judy Moody Saves the World." The comprehension skill focused on story structure such as setting, characters, and plot. Students learned about adjectives in grammar. The vocabulary strategy covered context clues. The class worked on words with -air, -ear, and -are in phonics. 

The results of the Unit 3 Benchmark Assessment have been included in the take home folder. There are improvements being made on these assessments.

Science

The third grade class continues to study animal life cycles.

Book Orders

A book order was sent home in last week's take home folder. All orders are due on Friday, January 18th.

School Supplies

Please check with your child on their school supplies. Some students are in need of more pencils. Students may also be in need of new glue or crayons. This would be a good time to replenish.

Dress Code

Just a reminder concerning dress code. If wearing leggings, the bottom of the dress, skirt, or top must extend to at least mid-thigh. This can be found on the everyday, all year long expectations of the dress code policy.

Foundation Auction

A note was sent home last week about the third, fourth, and fifth grade "Car" basket for the St. Malachy Foundation Auction on Saturday, March 2nd. Donations needs given by February 15th. Please contact Kathy Ralston, Heidi Rohrig, or Calista Purdum with any questions.

This week a note has been is being included in the take home folder about the 3rd grade silent auction item. Kathy Ralston, Michelle Wagner, and Tiffany Ossian are on this committee. They have a great idea for a personalized piece of pottery. Please send donations to school an envelope labeled for Kathy.

Important Dates

Friday, January 18th-Spirit Day ($1)

Saturday, January 19th-Trivia Night at Crestmoor Country Club

Friday, January 25th-Spirit Day ($1)

Sunday, January 27th-Friday, February 1st-Catholic Schools Week

Friday, February 8th-Spirit Day ($1)