1/27/22

 Burg's Buzz

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

1/27/22

Math

The class is starting a unit on graphing. The students will learn about bar graphs and picture graphs.

Reading/Language Arts

This week the third grade class is reading the humorous fiction selection "The Extra Good Sunday" by Beverly Cleary. In this story, Ramona and Beezus have to make dinner for the family after complaining about the meal their mother prepared. The reader follows the girls and the ups and downs of following recipes, using the oven, and setting the table. In the end, the reader discovers if Ramona and Beezus were successful in making an edible meal for the family. The comprehension skill covered character traits, motivations, and feelings. Students also worked on using a thesaurus as the vocabulary skill. The grammar skill focused on verb tense. The phonics skill covered words with ur, ir, er, and or.

Science

The class continues to learn about space. Students have learned about the planets Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.

Catholic Schools Week

Next week STM has a variety of activities planned. On Sunday, January 30th, is the kick-off mass at Holy Spirit Church beginning at 9:00 AM. A Spirit Day is planned for Monday, January 31st. Students and staff are asked to wear their STM gear. The entire staff will be heading out to lunch with volunteers watching the students. Students need to bring a sack lunch from home. Milk will be provided. For Tuesday, February 1st, students are asked to dress up like an adult. During the afternoon, students will be completing a variety of fun rotations throughout the classrooms. Students will dress up as the letter of their name on Wednesday, February 2nd. Also, students will be making valentines for community helpers. On Thursday, February 2nd, students are asked to wear work out clothes. Students will be going to the YMCA during the day. Third grade students will need to bring their swim suits and a towel preferably in another bag other than their school bag. Students are also going to need a sack lunch with a drink on this day. The grandparents/special guest mass is planned for Friday, February 4th. All students and staff are asked to dress up in mass.

St. Malachy Foundation Auction

Donations are still be taken for the third, fourth. fifth grade 3D printer and filament basket for the auction on Saturday, March 5th.

Important Dates

Friday, January 28th-Spirit Day $1

Sunday, January 30th-CSW Kick Off Mass at Holy Spirit Church 9 AM 

Monday, January 31st-Sack Lunch Needed (milk provided)

Thursday, February 3rd-Sack Lunch Needed

Friday, February 4th-School Dismissal 1:00 PM followed by 1:30 PM Mass

Friday, February 11th-Spirit Day $1