11-28-18

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

11-28-18

Math

Third grade is working on multiplication. Students are making equal groups, using a number line,  and using repeated addition.

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade is reading "Technology Wins the Game." In this nonfiction text, students learn about how technology has changed sports games. The comprehension skill focused on sequencing. The phonics still covered vowel diphthongs -oi and -oy. Students worked on plural nouns in grammar. The vocabulary strategy focused on suffixes.

Results of the Unit 2 Benchmark assessment will be sent home next week.

Science

The class is in the process of finishing a unit on motion. There will be test next week over this topic.

Important Dates
Friday, November 30th-Spirit Day ($1)
Wednesday, December 5th-Christmas Program
Friday, December 7th-Spirit Day ($1)
Wednesday, December 12th-3rd Grade Mass
Friday, December 21st-Spirit Day ($1)
Friday, December 21st-2 Hour Early Dismissal

11-15-18

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

11-15-18

Math

Students are finishing up chapter 2 about data and graphing. Students are taking a school wide survey to collect data. That data will be used to make different graphs.

Science

Third graders are continuing their study of motion. Student are learning about motion that occurs in pattern such as circular, back and forth, up and down, and zigzag. Students are also learning about unpredictable motion.

Reading/Language Arts

Students are reading a biography about Thomas Edison. The story primarily focuses on the childhood of Edison. Students worked on main idea and supporting details as the comprehension skill. The vocabulary strategy covered shades of meaning. Students identified the small differences in meaning between similar words and phrases. The class also worked on the short o sound with the letters au, aw, al, and o. The grammar skill focused on pronouns.

Students will be taking the Unit 2 Benchmark test on Monday, November 19th and Tuesday, November 20th.  As a class we will not move ahead in the reading series. There will be no spelling.

The results of the lesson 9 weekly assessment have been included in the take home folder. These are yours to keep.

Book Order

The book order sent home last week is due back to school by Friday, November 16th. If wanting to order as a Christmas gift, just let me know and I can keep them at school for pick up. Orders can be submitted by cash or check (payable to Scholastic Book Clubs) or submitted online at www.scholastic.com using the class code GRHFQ.

Important Dates

Wednesday, November 21st-NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)
Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd-NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
Friday, November 30-Spirit Day ($1)
Wednesday, December 5th-Music Program 6 PM
Friday, December 7th-Spirit Day ($1)
Wednesday, December 12th-3rd Grade Mass

11-8-18

3rd Grade News

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

11-8-18

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade is reading the realistic fiction story called "Kamishibai Man." In this story an elderly Japanese man remembers how he used to ride his bicycle to town where he would tell stories to the children and sell them candies his wife made. Gradually fewer and fewer children came to listen due to the invention of the television. Years later, the man returns to find things have completely changed. In the end the man is surrounded by familiar faces. The children he used to entertain have returned as adults and eager to have their children listen to his stories. The comprehension skill covered cause and effect. The vocabulary skill focused on using a dictionary. The phonics skill worked on -ow and -ou sounds. In grammar students learned about abstract nouns.

Math

Third grade continues to work on analyzing and interpreting data. Students have been introduced to a line plot.

A review page for Chapter 2 has been included in the take home folder for extra practice in preparation for the test. This does not need returned to school.

Science

3rd grade students are now learning about motion. Students are learning about frame of reference, speed, and direction. Students are also applying what they learned about balanced and unbalanced forces to the concept of motion.

Veteran's Day Program

St. Malachy School will be hosting a Veteran's Day program on Friday, November 9th, at 2:00 PM. Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue clothing on this day. It is also a Spirit Day. Students can wear sweats for $1.

Book Order

A book order has been included in the take home folder. Orders can be returned to school by using cash or check (payable to Scholastic Book Club) or submitted online paying by credit card.  All orders need submitted by Friday, November 16th. Books make great Christmas gifts. If wanting to order books as gifts, just let me know and I can let you know when the orders arrived back to school.

Reading Incentive Program

Eleven students met the goal for the month of October in the reading incentive program. Congratulations to Charlie, Halle, Wyatt, Mark, Savannah, Claire, Rowhyn, Will, Logan, Zoey, and Merrick for meeting the goal. Claire read the most minutes with 1,130 total. The total minutes read in third grade this month was 6,2016. November calendars were sent home during conferences. The goal for November is 400 minutes total for the month.

 October Award Winners

Claire-Most Minutes Read in October

Important Dates

Friday, November 9th-Spirit Day ($1)
Friday, November 9th-Veteran's Day Program at 2 PM
Thursday, November 15th-PTO Meeting 6 PM
Friday, November 16th-Food Pantry
Wednesday, November 21st-NO  SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)
Thursday, November 22nd-NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
Friday, November 23rd-NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

Halloween Fun

Halloween

Lots of fun at St. Malachy School celebrating Halloween 2018!

10-25-18

3rd Grade News

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10-25-18

Math

Third grader continue to interpret and analyze data. Students have read and made picture graphs. 

The chapter one tests were sent home for parents to view earlier this week. Students will continue to work on estimation, addition, and subtraction as the year continues.

Reading/Language Arts

This week third grade is reading a folktale called "The Harvest Birds" in which a young man has the desire to live off the land. The townspeople doubt his abilities, but Juan Zanate believes in himself. With the help of some "friends" Juan achieves his goal. The comprehension skill focused drawing conclusions. Students worked on context clue as a vocabulary strategy. The phonics skill covered the silent letters of wr- and kn-. The grammar skill worked on words in a series and using commas.

The lesson 7 weekly assessment has been included in the take home folder.

Next week (October 29th-November 1st), students will not be moving ahead in the reading series. Due to the shortened week and mass schedule change for the week, we will review comprehension skills and work on writing skills. 

Science

Students will have a test covering the topic of force on Friday, October 26th. The next unit of study for third grade is motion.

Halloween

Halloween will be celebrated at St. Malachy during the afternoon of Wednesday, October 31st. Students will partake in activities put on by the Civics Club. The parade begins at 2:30 PM. Costumes need brought to school on this day. Students will have time to change into their costumes prior to the parade. Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade in the gym.

Reading Incentive Program

Please return October reading calendars by Monday, November 5th. November calendars will be sent home at next week. The goal for November is 400 minutes.

All Saints Mass

St. Malachy School will celebrate All Saints Mass on Thursday, November 1st. Mass will begin at 9:15 AM. There is no mass on Wednesday, October 31st.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Third grade parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th and Friday, November 1st. School dismisses on Thursday, November 1st at .  There is no school on Friday, November 2nd.

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 30th-Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:40-5:20 PM

Wednesday, October 31st-Halloween Parade at 2:30 PM

Thursday, November 1st-All Saints Mass at 9:15 AM

Thursday, November 1st-Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-5:00/6:00-9:00 PM

Friday, November 2nd-NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 9th-Spirit Day ($1)
Thursday, November 15th-PTO Meeting 6 PM
Friday, November 16th-Food Pantry
Wednesday, November 21st-Friday, November 23rd-NO SCHOOL 

Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

St. Malachy third, fourth, and fifth graders compete in the fire prevention contest each year. The first place poster at each grade gets sent to compete at the state level. Congratulation to each of the place winners.

3rd Grade

 1st place-Mark, 2nd place-Charlie, 3rd place-Austin

4th Grade

1st place-Taylor, 2nd place-Melanie, 3rd place-Kennedy

5th Grade

1st place-Kenna, 2nd place-Kadley, 3rd place-Kaycie

10-18-18

3rd Grade News

10-10-18

nburg@crestonstmalachy.org

Math

The next chapter in math will focus on representing and interpreting data. Students have worked with tally tables and frequency tables. I have had several parents ask how they can help their child at home with math. A handout has been included in the take home folder that offers suggestions. Any additional help with rounding, addition with regrouping, and  subtraction with regrouping would be of great benefit as well.

Reading/Language Arts

This week students are reading an informational text entitled "What Do Illustrators Do?" in which students learn about the job of an illustrator. The comprehension skill covered students identifying text and graphic features. Students learned about synonyms as the vocabulary skill. The phonics skill covered three letter clusters (scr, str, spr, and thr). Students worked on verb tense (present, past, and future) as the grammar skill.

The results of the lesson 6 weekly assessment have been included in the take home folder.

Science

As students continue to learn about force, students have been studying about electricity.

Mass

Third, fourth, and fifth grades will be leading the mass on Wednesday, October 24th. Parts have been included in the take home folder. Please note not everyone will have a part due to the number of students involved. Parts were chosen randomly by drawing sticks from the cups. There will be a doughnut and coffee reception following this mass for parents, grandparents, and special guests attending the mass.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/teacher conference times have been set up for Tuesday, October 30th and Thursday, November 1st. Please sign up for a time using the following link Fall Conference Sign Up.  I look forward to discussing your child's progress with you at conferences. There is no school on Friday, November 2nd.

Halloween

Halloween will be celebrated at St. Malachy during the afternoon of Wednesday, October 31st. Students will participate in activities planned by the Civics Club. Costumes need brought to school, so students can change into them prior to the parade. The parade begins at 2:30 PM. Parents are more than welcome to come and watch the parade in the gym.

Important Dates

Thursday, October 18th-PTO Meeting at Crestmoor 6 PM

Friday, October 19th-Spirit Day $1

Wednesday, October 24th-3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Mass & Coffee Reception

Tuesday, October 30th-Conferences (3:40-5:30 PM)

Wednesday, October 31st-Halloween Parade

Thursday, November 1st-All Saints Mass
Thursday, November 1st-3 Hour Early Dismissal Due to Conferences
Friday, November 2nd-NO SCHOOL