1-23-20

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

1-23-20

Math

Students continue to work on multiplication strategies. Student have identified the unknown factor in multiplication equations. Being fluent in the basic facts will help students with this skill. Please continue to practice the basic facts at home.

Reading/Language Arts

Third grade is continuing to read aloud "Judy Moody Saves the World" this week. Judy Moody is convinced she can change the world. She attempts to get her family to quit using products from the rain forest. Her family isn't ready to jump on board as much as Judy. The comprehension skill focused on story structure (setting, characters, and plot). The vocabulary skill focused on using context clues. The phonics skill covered words with air, ear, and are. Students were introduced to identifying adjectives in sentences. With the snow day last Friday and no school Monday, students will take the weekly assessment and spelling post test on Friday, January 24th.

The results of Unit 3 Benchmark test have been included in the take home folder.

Your child's FAST screening results have been included in the take home folder.

Science

The next unit third grade will focus on is the solar system.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week runs from Sunday, January 26th-Friday, January 31st. A schedule was sent home last week. Speaking parts for the mass on Sunday, January 26th and Friday, January 31st have been included in the take home folder. There is NO MASS on Wednesday, January 29th.

Important Dates
Friday, January 24th-Spirit Day ($1)
Monday, January 27th-Bring Sack Lunch (Milk Provided)
Tuesday, January 28th-Talent Show (10 AM/1 PM)
Thursday, January 30th-YMCA DAY
Friday, January 31st-Grandparent's Day Mass at Holy Spirit (1:30 PM)