Last Week's News!

Hello Parents! I hope you all had a great weekend! So sorry, I meant to post this on Friday. Now I have adjusted it and added a few things!

Math: In math last week, we started on division! Students have learned division as sharing and breaking apart into equal groups. We have also talked about how division is just backwards multiplication. So far, they are doing a great job with it! We will finish up Unit 7 this week and have a test on Wednesday of next week.

Science: In science last week we finished up our meteorology unit and learned about reporting the weather and different types of severe storms. Students learned about hurricanes and tornadoes. We also watched a Bill Nye on different storms. Today they are completing a study guide and we will spend the rest of the week reviewing for our test on Thursday.

Language Arts : Last week we learned about prefixes. We also continued to work on writer's workshop.

Reading: Our story in reading last week was "In My Family". Our reading strategy focus was author's purpose and point of view. Students learned how to decipher how and why an author may choose his/her writing topic and his/her feelings about their writing! As always, we also worked on comprehension and vocabulary.

Religion: In religion, we reviewed all of Unit 2 and took Unit 2 test.

*VALENTINE'S DAY*

FAITH PARTNERS - Students made cards for their faith partners today in class. We will meet up with them tomorrow at 10:30 to exchange cards and say Happy Valentine's Day! Students may bring a treat or small gift for their faith partners but it is by no means necessary or required.

TREATS - Students may bring PEANUT FREE treats to pass out to the class, but again, it is not required. If students choose to bring a treat or valentine, they must bring enough for ALL 25 students in class. All snacks must be peanut free/NOT made in a peanut facility. They will be sent home if this is not the case.

LUNCH - Mr. Elliott and some of the parents have been very generous in putting together a pizza lunch for students tomorrow. Students may still bring snacks to go with their pizza if they wish! Or, if they do not prefer pizza, please have them bring a separate lunch.

DRESS DOWN - Any student who participated in Valentine's for Vets or paid the $1 dress down fee for tomorrow may dress down in Valentine's colors. The $1 will still be collected for students tomorrow who wish to dress down.

Classroom News/Reminders:
- Fatherhood Essay contest due THURSDAY Feb 16th - ALL students must participate
- Read to Succeed reading logs due February 24th
- There is NO SCHOOL Friday 3/17 and Monday 3/20 - Enjoy your long weekend! :)

Friday News

Here's a look at what we did this week in third grade:

Math: In math this week, we have been continuing to work with multiplication by learning how to multiply three numbers together and focusing on the associate property of multiplication. We ended our week by reviewing two part problems. Students review for a Unit 6 quiz next week.

Science: Still at the beginning of our meteorology unit, students have learned about the different layers of Earth's atmosphere and the water cycle. Ask them to teach you the song they learned!

Reading: Students formed discussion groups and went through Chocolate Fever this week. We finished the book at the end of the week. There will be a test on Monday. No study guide will be provided. Students should review the plot and characters and they will be fine on the test!

Religion: After finishing up Chapter 8 and taking a quiz at the beginning of the week, we have moved on to Chapter 9. We have discussed ways the Church prays and learned about Jesus himself praying.

Writing: We have brought Writer's Workshop back into the classroom and students have been doing a great job getting back into the swing of things!

Catholic School's Week NEXT WEEK:

Monday - Mediation Monday - Students will visit the Church and have time to reflect and pray as well as visit the Church and look around.

Tuesday - Caring is Sharing Tuesday - Students will meet up with their faith partners on Tuesday to share a peanut-free snack and discuss the importance of sharing. Tuesday is also color day! Each grade will be assigned a color and 3rd grade is red!

Wednesday - What you want to be Wednesday - Students dress up as what they want to be when they grow up! There were also be a BMX performance.

Thursday - Backwards Thursday - Students may dress up and wear their outfit completely backwards! We will also switch up our schedule!

Friday - Thankful Friday - Grandparents or a special adult are invited to eat lunch with students on Friday. Students who ordered lunch with be provided lunch as usual but we ask that grandparents bring their own lunch. Please EMAIL me an RSVP if your child will have a grandparent/special adult attending.

*Jeans for Teens - All week long we will heave a collection for gently used jeans in teen/adult sizes.

Reminders:

- Fatherhood Essay due February 16th

- Valentines/Dress Down Day - Forms due February 3rd

- Six Flags Reading Logs - due February 24th

- Open House tomorrow 2:30-4:30 with Mass at 5:00

Let me know if you have any questions/comments/concerns!

Have a great weekend!

Friday News

Here's a look at what we did this week:

Math: In math this week, we focused on the Distributive Property of Multiplication. This was a hard concept for students to grasp, so we spent a few days on it. We used the visual of breaking apart an array to show why the Distributive Property works the way that it does. We also spent time on our math facts. Students are encouraged to study their facts every night as we will have bi-weekly fact tests.

Science: We finished up our Physics unit at the beginning of this week with a test. We are now moving on to our next unit, Meteorology. So far, students have learned about the different gases that make up Earth's atmosphere.

Social Studies: This week in social studies, we have been focusing on economics. Students have learned the difference between goods and services, increase and decrease, supply and demand, scarcity and availability, and how all of these things affect each other.

Reading: After finishing our "Be Creative!" Unit in reading, we are taking a break from the basal to do a novel study. Students have started reading "Chocolate Fever". We will work on vocabulary, comprehension, and different reading activities along with this book! We will also make connections to our current read aloud, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and we will learn more about chocolate with some non-fiction texts!

Religion: Chapter 8 focuses on the Communion of Saints. Students learned about multiple different Saints in this chapter as well as the canonization process. We will have a quiz on Chapter 8 on Tuesday!

Current Events: We took some time today to talk about the Presidential Inauguration. I felt that this was a good opportunity to tie current events into school. We focused on "Inauguration Day" rather than talking about President Trump. Although, I did have students write prayers for our new president. I communicated that although not everyone may be happy about Trump being president and we may not all agree on his views, it is important that we pray that he does well in his new position. If you have any questions about this, please let me know.

Reminders:
- Due to a request, book orders will be EXTENDED until MONDAY *online code is P8VFX
- Fatherhood essay contest is due February 16th - All students MUST participate
- Six Flags reading contest sheets are due February 24th
- Tech T-Shirt day will be next Friday, January 27th
- Open house will be January 28th from 2:30-4:30 with mass following immediately after
- Catholic Schools Week will start January 30th - more information will come at the beginning of next week

Have a great weekend! Let me know if you have any questions/comments/concerns!
- Miss Rizzo