2/6/25

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2/6/25

Math

The third grade class has been comparing fractions. Students identified which fraction was greater between two fractions with like denominators. Using like numerators, students also identified which fraction was greater.

Reading/Language Arts

Brothers at Bat by Audrey Vernick. is this week's focal story. In this narrative nonfiction selection, students learn about a family with sixteen children, twelve of which are boys. Ranging in age from seven to thirty-two years, the oldest twelve form a semi-pro baseball team. Then during World War II, the team disbanded while six members of the family headed off to the war. Upon returning back to New Jersey when the war ended, the brothers returned to the baseball field. The comprehension skills focused on making and confirming predictions, sequencing, and figurative language.  Students also practiced using contractions at the decoding skill. The vocabulary skill covered the suffix of -ment. The grammar skill reviewed verb tense.

Science

The third grade class continues to learn about weather. 

Students have been learning about weather patterns and making predictions.

Super Bowl Party

There will be a Super Bowl party in the third grade classroom on Friday, February 7th. Come dressed to support the team you will be cheering during the Super Bowl on Sunday. Students can wear Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles gear. Students can also wear red or green as well. We will do a variety of fun football themed activities.

Valentine's Day Party

STM will celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, February 14th. Students are welcome to bring valentines for their classmates. If you bring valentines, please bring one for each student. A class list was sent home in last week's take home folder. Please don't bring valentines to school until the 14th.

Fill Me With Love Activity

Last week, a heart activity was sent home for parents to complete with their child. If your child has not yet returned his or hers back to school, please return by this Friday.

Silent Auction Donations

Donations are still being accepted for the silent auction item that the third grade class will have at the STM Foundation Gala. Please send cash or check (payable to Lindsay Ide) to school with your child or Venmo your donation to Shelby Bishop or Lindsay Ide. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Important Dates

Friday, February 7th-Super Bowl Party

Wednesday, February 12th-Ben Tracy Presentation

Friday, February 14th-Spirit Day $1

Friday, February 14th-Valentine's Day Party

Monday, February 17th-NO SCHOOL (Teacher PD)

Friday, February 21st-End of 2nd Trimester

Monday, February 24th-Late Slips Start