10/31/19

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

10-31-19

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade read a folktale entitled The Harvest Birds. In this selection, Juan wants to farm, but isn't left any land by his father. The townspeople don't believe Juan is capable of having crops grow. With the help of the oldest man in town and the zanate birds, Juan proves he is able to grow crops on small patch of land. The comprehension skill covered drawing conclusions. Students also reviewed silent letters as the phonics skill. The vocabulary skill focused figuring out the meaning of words using context clues. The grammar skill covered using commas in sentences.

The lessons 6 and 7 weekly assessment results have been included in the take home folder.

Math

Students continue to learn about different types of graphs. This week students used how to use a line plot to graph data.

A review page is being sent home in the take home folder for Chapter 2. Please complete at your convenience. There will be a test on Monday, November 4th.

Next week the class will be taking a school wide survey. The 3rd grade students will collect data, analyze the data, and create a graph to share the data collected.

Science

Students are reviewing their knowledge of force. Students have completed a unit review and a study guide. There will be a test over the topic on Friday, November 1st.

Mass

Mass will be celebrated at school on Friday, November 1st this week in recognition of All Saint's Day. Students do need to dress up following mass dress code.

Reading Incentive Program

October calendars are due back to school by Monday, November 4th. Even if your child does not meet the goal, please return the calendar to school. Pizza certificates will be sent home on November 4th. November calendars have been included in the take home folder.

Author/Illustrator Assembly

Author Julie Dueker and illustrator Bubba Sorensen will be visiting St. Malachy during the morning of Tuesday, November 5th. They will be sharing their book Because Of You Old Glory Flies. St.Malachy students can preorder a copy of this book. All preordered books with be signed by the author and illustrator. Orders are due back to school by Friday, November 1st. Another copy of the order has been included in the take home folder.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 7th from 1:00-5:00 PM and 6:00-9:30 PM. I look forward to discussing your child's progress and showing off their work. School dismisses at 12:10 PM on November 7th. There is no school on Friday, November 8th.

Important Dates

Friday, November 1st-All Saint's Day Mass

Tuesday, November 5th-Author/Illustrator Assembly

Thursday, November 7th-12:10 Dismissal from School

Thursday, November 7th-Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, November 8th-NO SCHOOL

Monday, November 11th-Veteran's Day Program