1-31-19

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

1-31-19

Science

Third grade has been learning about how traits are passed from one generation to the next. We should be able to have a test over plant and animal life cycles next week.

Math

Students will finish the chapter tests that covered multiplication this week. Students are also taking the basic multiplication facts test on Thursday. The next chapter will focus on division.

Reading/Language Arts

With the no school days, the class continued with week 17. The story was an informational text called "The Mystery of the Albertosaurus." Students worked on drawing conclusions, the suffix of -ly, words with the sounds of /j/ and /s/, words with VCCCV, and worked with adjectives that compare. The spelling post test and weekly assessment will be taken on Friday, February 1st.

Reading Incentive Calendars

January reading calendars are due back to school by Tuesday, February 5th. Pizza certificates will be sent home that day. February calendars have been included in this week's take home folder. The goal for February is 500 minutes total.

St. Malachy Auction Donations

Donations are still be accepted for the third, fourth, and fifth grade "car' basket for the live auction and for the third grade pottery silent auction item. All donations are greatly appreciated. The St. Malachy Foundation Dinner and Auction is on Saturday, March 2nd.

Valentine's Day Party

There will be Valentine's Day party at school during the afternoon of Thursday, February 14th. Students may bring valentine cards for their classmates to school on this day. If bringing valentines, please bring one for each student in the class. A class last has been included in the take home folder.

Important Dates

Friday, February 1st-1:30 Grandparents/Special Guest Mass at 1:30 PM
Saturday, February 2nd-Trivia Night at Crestmoor

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

Friday, February 8th-Volunteer at Food Pantry

Thursday, February 14th-Donuts with Dad (7:30-8:00 AM)

Thursday, February 14-Valentine's Day Party

Monday, February 18th-3rd Trimester and Late Slip Start