12/11/25

 Burg's Buzz

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

12/11/25 

Science

Since we have reached the end of a unit, the plan is to wait until we return to school in January to start the next topic, organisms and their environments. 

Reading/Language Arts

The second play in Module 4 is "Gigi and the Wishing Ring" by Gail Herman. In this Italian fairy tale, a young man goes out to discover the world in hopes of finding riches. He meets an old woman, who gives him her cat, dog, and a magic ring. The only stipulation is that Gigi isn't supposed to tell anyone about the secret ring. Then, Gigi meets Maliarda, a beautiful girl, and eventually tells her about the ring. Maliarda uses the ring to send Gigi and his pets to the top of the highest mountain. The pets get down from the mountain and have a mouse steal the ring back. The pets wish for Gigi to return from the mountain. Gigi uses the wishing ring to send Maliarda to the cold mountain.

The comprehension skills that will be covered include retelling, understanding elements of drama, and theme. The decoding skill covers the /ou/ sound. Students will identify and write plural nouns as the grammar skill. The vocabulary skill

Next week, the class will take the selection quiz on the story. Students will not take a module assessment.

The results of the Module 3 assessments have been included in the take home folder.

Math

The third grade class is preparing for the Topic 4 assessment. The test will be on Monday, December 15th.

Dress Up Days

Monday, December 15th-Christmas Character

Tuesday, December 16th-Christmas Plaid

Wednesday, December 17th-Christmas Best (mass attire)

Thursday, December 18th-Shiny, Festive, and Bright

Friday, December 19th-Christmas Vacation (ugly sweater or pajamas)

Friday, December 19th

Advent Angels will be eating lunch together on Friday, December 19th. Students will need to bring a sack lunch. Afterwards, the whole school will sing Christmas carols in the gym. Parents are more than welcome to join us in caroling.

Students are allowed to bring their Advent Angel a Christmas gift. Please note this is not a requirement. 

Christmas Break

School will not be in session for Christmas break from Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd. I hope that all 3rd grade families can spend time with those they love. My husband and I will be traveling to Mesa, AZ, to spend the week at my mom's house. This is such an enjoyable week for me, as it's the longest amount of time I get to spend with my adult children since they no longer live at my house.

School resumes for students on Monday, January 5th.

Important Dates

Friday, December 12th-Reconciliation for 3rd graders

Wednesday, December 17th-1 Hour Early Dismissal

Friday, December 19th-Bring a Sack Lunch