Burg's Buzz
nburg@crestonstmalachy.org
12-17-20
Math
The third grade class is learning about the multiplication factors of 2, 4, 5, and 10. In class, we discuss strategies for each factor. We also watch fun, educational videos for each factor. Please continue to practice the facts at home.
XtraMath and Dreambox are great resources to use over break. Directions to access both at home have been included in the take home folder.
Reading/Language Arts
This week the third grade class read Yonder Mountain-A Cherokee Legend" by Robert Bushyhead. Chief Sky no longer lead the tribe. He is looking for a replacement. He tests three young men to see who will be the next chief. The comprehension skill focused on compare and contrast. The grammar skill covered subject-verb agreement. Students also worked on contractions as the phonics skills. The vocabulary skill stressed homophones and homographs.
The lesson 12 weekly assessment results have been included in take folder.
Science
Students are learning about plant and animal adaptations.
Christmas Party
St. Malachy School will celebrate Christmas on Tuesday, December 22nd. There will be some holiday activities in the room during the morning. Students will need a sack lunch and drink for lunch. From 11:45-12:15, students will lunch in the classroom. From 12:15-12:45, the school will sing Christmas carols. During the afternoon, third grade will have the sock exchange and enjoy a tasty treat.
Important Dates
Thursday, December 16th-Wear Red
Friday, December 17th-Wear Green
Monday, December 21st-Wear Holiday Spirit Wear
Tuesday, December 22nd-Wear Ugly Sweaters
Wednesday, December 23rd-Tuesday, January 5th-NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, January 6th-Classes Resume
Friday, January 8th-Spirit Day $1
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