9/5/24

 Burg's Buzz

9/5/24

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

Science

The class learned about different types of forces.

Math

Students continued to work on understanding the process of multiplication. The class worked on making arrays to represent multiplication problems. Also,  the class discussed the process of division. Students worked on sharing equal groups to see how many were in each group and how many equal groups.

Reading/Language Arts

The class started lesson 2 this week continuing to read about interesting characters. Students will read Judy Moody-Mood Martian and Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout both by Megan McDonald.  The comprehension skills will cover monitor and clarify, figurative language, and literary elements. The decoding skill is long vowel words with VCe spellings. Students will work on the prefix of non- as the vocabulary skill. The grammar skill focuses on different types of sentences such as statements, questions, exclamatory, and commands.

Students also continue to work on their personal narratives.

Name Interview

Next Wednesday, September 11th, the third graders will be discussing the importance of a name. In the take home folder, students are bringing home an interview form. Please have your child interview a parent asking the questions and writing down the answers. Students will be sharing the information they get from the interview with their classmates. The interview form should be completed and returned back to school by Tuesday, September 10th.

FAST Testing

FAST Testing will start next week. Students will take two reading assessments and two math assessments.

Green Valley Field Trip

On Monday, September 18th, the kindergarten through fourth grade students will be going to Green Valley State Park. Parents are welcome to attend, but there are a few requirements that have to be completed.  A parent must fill out the same white DNR volunteer form for themselves that was sent home last week for each child.  Parent volunteers must also complete the Virtus training and have a background check. Please call the school office if you have any questions.

Important Dates

Friday, September 6th-Iowa Hawkeyes/Iowa State Spirit Day $1

Monday, September 16th-Green Valley State Park Field Trip

Wednesday, September 18th-PTO Meeting 6 PM

Friday, September 20th-Spirit Day $1