Curriculum Update

Dear Third Grade Parents,

I cannot believe it is already November!!!!  Where has the time gone?!?!  I am just astounded by the fact that time is flying by and the Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations are literally just around the corner.  These are exciting times ahead and I am looking forward to sharing the days leading up to the holidays with my third graders.  I have some fun and exciting ideas up my sleeves and I cannot wait to share them with you….!!!

In the mean time, I absolutely must thank Mrs. Calva-Ortiz for organizing our class Dia de Los Muertos celebration.  What a fantastic time had by all.  Thank you to all of her assistants as well.  All of you made the day special and quite memorable.  I should have pictures of the altar and an "action" shot just as soon as I am able to upload them.

****  Just a small request:  Parents, if your child has a particular food allergy or special dietary needs, could you please send in a ziplock bag of special snacks for your child to have during our class celebration times.  I want to make certain students do not feel left out during these fun times.  Thank you so very much!

Here is this week's Curriculum Update as we begin the 2nd quarter of the school year.

Curriculum Update for the Week of November 4, 2013

Religion:  Finish Chapter 5- the ancestors of our faith: examples of holiness;  Review Chapter 5 key terms and points- martyrs, Gospels, apostles and saints;  Chapter 5 Quiz on Friday

Math:  Continue to review multiplication  and division facts; Unit 2 Review; Test on Wednesday;  Begin Unit 3:  units of measurement

Reading:  Continue guided reading groups- Who Was Johnny Appleseed group:  read and discuss chapters 2-4;  Who Was King Tut group:  read and discuss chapters 2-5;  Whole group reading story, "The Legend of Damon and Pythias"; discuss and complete comprehension exercises

Vocabulary Workshop:  Finish Unit 2;  This week's spelling list will be the vocabulary words from unit 2;  Vocabulary Unit 2 test next Monday

Grammar:  Continue complete subjects and complete verbs; Begin Direct Objects

Social Studies:   Continue reading about and discussing ways to care for our resource and how to protect them

Science:  Review of Simple and compound machines;  Begin Chapter 3- How do plants change-  Discuss and complete pinto bean experiment

I hope all of you have a fantastic week and enjoy the new fall-like weather.  Thank you for all you do to help make Stella Maris Academy a great place to learn!  Take care and God bless.

Sincerely,
Ms.  Eileen Griffin
Your Third Grade Teacher