1-16-20

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

1-16-20

Math

Third grade will continue to work on multiplication in Chapter 5. Students will use the multiplication facts to describe patterns, find unknown facts,and using multiplication strategies with multiplies of 10.

Included in the take home folder is a copy of the first "timed" test that third graders took. I timed up, so I could see how long it took to complete the one hundred basic facts. Please continue to practice the basic facts at home. The timed tests let you know what basic facts need some additional practice.

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade students took the Unit 3 Benchmark Test. Results will be sent home next week.

The results of the lesson 16 weekly assessment have been included in the take home folder.

The class also started lesson 16 in the reading series. The stories being read are "Judy Moody Saves the World" and "My Smelly Pet" written by Megan McDonald. The weekly assessment and spelling post test will be taken on Thursday, January 23rd.

Science

Third grade will have a test over plant and animal life cycles on Tuesday, January 21st. Please look for a study guide to come home on Friday.

S.O.S

This semester third grade will have a S.O.S (Student of Service) student in our classroom. This is a requirement for Creston High School seniors to graduate. Payton Burg will be in our classroom every other day.

Catholic Schools Week

This year's Catholic School Week runs from Sunday, January 26th-Friday, January 31st. A variety of faith filled fun activities are planned. On Sunday, January 26th, there is a student lead mass at Holy Spirit Church. Breakfast pizza will be served in the parish hall following mass. Each school day has been assigned a dress up day. On Monday, January 27th, students should wear their St. Malachy gear or blue/yellow. On this day, faculty and staff will be going out for lunch. Students need to bring a sack lunch (milk provided). Tuesday, January 28th, students should wear their PJs. Students may wear slippers as long as they have shoes to change into for recess. Students also may bring one extra item such as a pillow or stuffed animal. The talent show will also be on this day. One show will take place at 10:00 AM and another show will be at 1:00 PM. Students will only be in one show.

Wednesday, January 28th is Era day. Students can pick an era, any period in time, and dress like they did during that time. Students will get together with their Angel and make valentine cards for service men and women. There is NO mass on this Wednesday. Thursday, January 30th is workout day. The school will spend the day at the YMCA. Students will need swim suits and a towel as well. Students should also bring a sack lunch with a drink. Friday, January 31st is dress up day. The grandparents/special guest mass will take place at 1:30 PM at Holy Spirit Church. A cookies and punch reception will take place following the mass.

Important Dates

Thursday, January 16th-PTO Meeting

Friday, January 17th-Spirit Day ($1)

Saturday, January 18th-STM Trivia Night

Monday, January 20th-NO SCHOOL (Professional Development)

Sunday, January 26th-Friday, January 31st-Catholic Schools Week

Friday, February 7th-Spirit Day ($1)