5-20-21

Burg's Buzz
nburg@crestonstmalachy.org
5-20-21

Math

The third grade students have been working on telling time to the nearest minute and calculating elapsed time. Over the next few days, students will be measuring objects to the nearest inch and half inch. Students will calculate perimeter and area as well.

Science

Students continue to learn about matter. The class has been learning about physical and chemical changes.  Students will have a test over matter on Friday, May 21st.

Reading/Language Arts

The class read the story  "Becoming ANYTHING He Wants to Be." In this selection, students learn about Erik Weihenmayer. He is blind man doing remarkable achievements. He became the first blind man to climb to the top of Mt. Evererst. He eventually went on to climb all seven summits. Erik also ski dives, run marathons. skis, scuba dives, and does long distance bike rides. The skills worked on included fact/opinion and visualizing. Students also interviewed a classmate about one of their achievements.  Students then turned their notes into an article, typed it, and shared it with the class.

Please look for the results of the FAST testing in next week's take home folder. Take home folders will come home next Wednesday, May 26th and do not need returned to school.

Mass

Third grade and sixth grade will lead the mass on Wednesday, May 26th. Speaking parts have been included in the take home folder.

Spring Music Concert

There has been a change in plans for the spring music concert. Due to the rains we have been experiencing and the extended weather forecast, there is a concern over using the video equipment at McKinley Park. The concert will be taped at school on Tuesday, May 25th from 9:00-11:00 AM. Students will watch each class and the band perform. Mass attire is required for the students. A production of the performance will be set out on social media.

Last Day of School

The last day of school is on Thursday, May 27th. Students will need to bring a sack lunch with a drink on this day. Field day activities will take place in the afternoon.  School dismisses at the regular time on this day.

Upcoming Events

Friday, May 21st-Spirit Day $1

Friday, May 21st-STM Graduation 7 PM

Tuesday, May 25th- Taping of the Spring Music Concert

Wednesday, May 26th-3rd/6th Leads Mass

   Thursday, May 27th-Last Day of School