5/25/23

Burg's Buzz

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5/25/23

Friday, May 26th Schedule

8:30-9:00-Silly String (Lap-A-Thon Reward)

9:00-? Field Day (Parents are welcome to attend)

12:00 8th Grade Clap Out

12:10-Dismissal

Publishing Party

Thank you to everyone who attended the publishing party for the class book "Third Grade is Terrific."

Spring Music Program

Wonderful School Year

Thank you for a great school year! I have truly enjoyed getting to know each of the students. I have watched each child make academic and behavioral improvements. I hope that all families have a wonderful summer break.  This will be my first summer without any children living at home. I will be working a few hours a week at The Learning Center, cleaning out closets, reading lots of books, and enjoying time outside playing golf. 

A few things students can do over summer break included reading, reading, reading.  Also, students can continue to practice the basic math facts. Lastly, have students practice their cursive handwriting. Students have learned all of the lowercase and uppercase letters. Most importantly, I hope everyone has fun!

5/18/23

 Burg's Buzz

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

5/18/23

Math

Students are learning about shapes. The class has discussed what makes a shape a quadrilateral. Students have also learned about specific types of quadrilaterals such as squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms.

Science

In science class, third grade students continue to learn about climate. 

Reading/Language Arts

The class continues to read The Boxcar Children. Next week the class will watch the movie.

As a writing activity, students wrote letters to the future 3rd graders about all the fun and exciting things that happen in class. Next week, the students will read the letters to the second graders in Mrs. Meisenheimer's class.

FAST Testing

The results of the FAST testing spring screening results in both math and reading have been included in the take home folder.

Publishing Party

The third grade class has published a book entitled Third Grade is Terrific. On Tuesday, May 23rd from 2:00-3:00 PM, I plan on celebrating the students accomplishment with a publishing party. Students will walk the red carpet and read aloud their section of the book. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Please make sure you RSVP to me by Thursday, May 18th.

Clean Out Day

The third grade class will be cleaning out desks and lockers at the end of the day on Thursday, May 25th. Students should bring an empty book bag to school to bring all of their things home.

Important Dates

Friday, May 19th-Spirit Day $1

Tuesday, May 23rd-Publishing Party 2-3 PM

Wednesday, May 24th-Spring Music Concert 6PM

Friday, May 26th-Field Day 9 AM

The last day of school is Friday, May 26th. The school will dismiss at 12:10 PM. No lunch will be served.

5/11/23

 Burg's Buzz

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5/11/23

Reading/Language Arts

The class is reading The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. It was originally published in 1924. As we read each chapter the class is completing reading, language, and writing activities. When we finish the whole book, the class will watch the movie. 

The results of the Unit 5 Benchmark test have been included in the take home folder.

Science

The class has been learning about different climates around the world. Students have studied the polar, temperate, and tropical climate zones.

Math

The class has been working on measuring to the nearest inch, 1/2 inch, and 1/4 inch. The students have also been working on telling time and figuring elapsed time.

Biography Bash

The 3rd grade class will host a Biography Bash on Friday, May 12th from 2:00-3:00 PM in the gym. Parents, grandparents, and special guests are invited to come and check out the projects and learn some interesting facts.

Publishing Party

The third grade class has published a book entitled Third Grade is Terrific. I will be hosting a publishing party to celebrate this accomplishment on Tuesday, May 23rd from 2:00-3:00 PM. Each student will share their portion of the book with the audience. Refreshments will also be served. I

Important Dates

Thursday, May 11th-Trail of Iowa Corn Field Trip

Friday, May 12th-Biography Bash 2-3 PM

Friday, May 19th-Spirit Day $1

Tuesday, May 23rd-Book Publishing Party 2-3 PM

Wednesday, May 24th-Spring Music Concert 6 PM

Friday, May 26th-Field Day 9 AM

Friday, May 26th-Last Day of School 12:10 PM Dismissal

5/4/23

Burg's Buzz

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

5/4/23

Reading/Language Arts

This week the class has been taking the Unit 5 Benchmark test. Please look for the results next week. I have also been FAST testing students in reading.

Math

The third grade class is working on fractions. Students have determined and drew the whole unit when given one part. Also, students have represented fractions less than one and greater than one on a number line.

Science

This week the class has been sharing their Google Slides presentations on severe weather. I am really impressed with the effort students put into this project.

Biography Book Report Projects

The biography book report projects are due on Friday, May 5th. I am so excited to see what the students have created this year. Please have your child return the book, report form, and project to school. As a reminder, the Biography Bash will be held on Friday, May 12th from 2:00-3:00 PM in the gym.

Creston Arts Center Field Trip

Each class at STM will be going to the Creston Arts Center to participate in an art activity. The third grade class time is from 10:30-11:00 AM. Each class will walk to and from the center. Please note the students will be using dye, which can stain clothing and shoes. Please don't wear new clothing that might get ruined.

Trail of Iowa Corn Field Trip

The third grade class has been invited to participate in "On the Trail of Iowa Corn" put on by the Iowa Farm Bureau in Greenfield on Thursday, May 11th. The class will ride the trolley to the ISU Neely-Kinyon Research Farm south of Greenfield, and then we will go to the Adair County Fairgrounds for lunch that will be provided (ham sandwiches, cheese sticks, apple slices, and a rice crispy treat). There are more activities after lunch. We will then ride the trolley back to Creston returning by 2:30 PM. There is no cost associated with this field trip. Please complete and return the permission slip back to school by next week.

Important Dates

Friday, May 5th-Spirit Day $1

Friday, May 5th-Biography Book Reports Due

Friday, May 5th-Creston Art Center Field Trip

Thursday, May 11th-On The Trail of Iowa Corn Field Trip

Friday, May 12th-Biography Bash 2-3 PM

Friday, May 19th-Spirit Day $1

Wednesday, May 24th-Spring Music Concert

Friday, May 26th-Last Day of School (3 Hour Early Dismissal)

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