3/31/22

 Burg's Buzz

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

3/31/22

Science

The class has been learning about the integumentary system in science class. Students have learned about the skin, nails, and hair.

Math

Students have worked on addition with regrouping. The class has also worked on subtraction with borrowing. i will be doing some reviewing of skills to help with ISASP testing.

Reading/Language Arts

This past week students took the Unit 4 Benchmark assessment. Results will be sent home in next week's take home folder. Also, students took practice ISASP tests to prepare for next week's testing.

The results of the lesson 20 weekly assessment results have been included in the take home folder.

Food Shelf

This Lenten season STM will be helping Mark O'Riley by donating items to the Food Shelf. Home bags of supplemental food are sent home with kids to help them through the weekend. Items to donate include granola/fruit bars, fun pack cereal boxes, boxes of mac-n-cheese, juices boxes/pouches, small cans of tuna or chicken, cans of ravioli, spaghettioes, or soup, small fruit snack bags, and regular size peanut butter. The school will be accepting donations until April 8th.

Reading Incentive Program

March is the last month of the reading program. Please return calendars by Monday, April  4th. I will then tally results from all six months and hand out awards.

Mass

The third grade and kindergarten class will lead the mass on Wednesday, April 6th. Parts have been included in the take home folder. Please practice speaking parts at home. Parents may join us for the liturgy beginning at 9:15 AM.

Biography Book Report

The third grade students have been assigned to complete a biography book report/presentation. Students were able to choose their book this week. A packet has been included in the take home folder containing all of the necessary information needed. Students will read the book, fill out the report form, complete one of the projects, and then present to the class. The entire project is due on May 5th. I have talked with the students about what is expected. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Important Dates

Friday, April 1st-Third through Eighth Grade Field Trip

Monday, April 4th-ISASP Testing

Tuesday, April 5th-ISASP Testing

Wednesday, April 6th-3rd/Kindergarten Lead Mass

Thursday, April 7th-ISASP Testing

Friday, April 8th-Spirit Day $1

Thursday, April 14th-Sedar Meal/Crosswalk

Friday, April 15th-NO School (Teacher Professional Development)

Thursday, April 21st-PTO Meeting

Friday, April 22nd-Spirit Day $1