4-22-21

Burg's Buzz

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

4-22-21 

Science

The class is learning about scientists who have made contributions. Students have learned about Albert Einstein and Galileo Galilei.

Math

Third grade students are learning about fractions. Students have learned about equal parts of a whole.

I am sending a copy of the division basic facts home in the take home folder for parents to view how their child did. Please continue to practice at home on all the basic facts.

Reading/Language Arts 

This week the third grade class is reading "Dog of the Sea Waves" by James Rumford. Five brothers are exploring the Hawaiian Islands. One brother, Manu, saves the life of an injured seal. The story follows the friendship that develops. The comprehension skill focused on author's purpose. Students worked on the prefixes un-, re-, un-, and bi- as the phonics skill. The vocabulary strategy covered shades of meaning among words. The grammar skill introduced students to complex sentences. Students learned about independent and dependent clauses.

Mass

The third grade class will lead the mass on Wednesday, April 28th. Speaking parts have been included in the take home folder. Parents may watch the mass online.

Spring Clean Up

St.  Malachy School is having a cleaning up day on Friday, April 23rd.  Third through eighth grade students need to bring a rake. Please label the rake with your last name. Rakes can be dropped off at school Friday morning by parents if your child rides the bus. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty.  We are also asking for a $1 donation from each student. These funds will be used to purchase soil and flowers for the front entrance of the school.

This is a Spirit Day. Since students can already wear sweats, they can pay $1 to wear a hat.

Biography Book Report Project

Biography book report projects are due on Wednesday, May 5th. Hopefully students have the books read and working on answering the questions. 

Please have your child practice his/her presentation so they are prepared to share with the class.

Important Dates

Friday, April 23rd-Spirit Day $1

Friday, April 23rd-Spring Clean Up Day

Tuesday, April 27th-Mrs. Burg Absent

Wednesday, May 5th-Biography Book Reports Due

Thursday, May 6th-Lap-A-Thon

Friday, May 7th-Spirit Day $1