5/5/22

 Burg's Buzz

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5/5/22

Math

There will be a test over fractions at the end of the week. The next topic in math will continue to work on fractions as well as telling time and measurement.

Reading/Language Arts

This week the third grade is reading the  selection "Dog of the Sea Waves" by James Rumford. In this realistic fiction selection, 5 brothers discover uninhabited land. In the process, they help a sick seal. Manu, one of the brothers, develops a special friendship with the "Dog of the Sea Waves. "  The comprehension skill covered author's purpose and analyzing illustrations. The grammar skill covered complex sentences. Students used the prefixes of un-, pre-, re-, and bi- as the phonics skill. The vocabulary skill covered the shades of meaning of words.

The lesson 23 weekly assessment results have been included in the take home folder.

Science

Throughout the remainder of the school year, the third grade students will be doing investigation and experiments. This week the class made Oobleck to test whether it was a solid or a liquid.

Mass

Third grade has mass with the kindergarten class on Wednesday, May 11th. Parts have  included in the take home folder.

Biography Bash

The "Biography Bash" for the third grade students to share their projects will be held on Wednesday, May 11th following mass (10:15-11:00 AM). All parents and special guests are invited to come view the projects.

Dates to Remember

Thursday, May 5th-Lap-A-Thon

Friday, May 6th-Spirit Day $1

Wednesday, May 11th-Third Grade/Kindergarten Mass

Wednesday, May 11th-Biography Bash

Wednesday, May 11th-Creston Arts Center Field Trip

Friday, May 13th-Neely Kenyon Research Farm Field Trip

Friday, May 20th-Spirit Day $1

Wednesday, May 25th-Spring Concert

Thursday, May 26th-Last Day Of School

Wednesday, May 25th-Spring Concert

Thursday, May 26th-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Last Day of School

The last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, May 26th. There is a 3 hour early dismissal on this day and no lunch will be served.  Field day is planned during the morning.