Weekly Update

Dear Third Grade Parents,

I want to share with you just how proud I am of our third grade class.  The students worked so hard this first week back from Christmas vacation.  They were able to complete all of the lessons I had prepared for them and even completed a few of them a few minutes early to earn a little bit of "free time" in the classroom and on the playground.  I was very impressed by their diligence this week and I am looking forward to another great week of learning.

This week Ms. Seres and I will be leading the class through some team building activities.  It is our hope these activities will build a stronger sense of community amongst classmates and to create a  positive environment conducive to the learning needs of others.  More details will follow as we progress through the activities.

This is the last week of the second quarter grading period.  Any remaining work to be completed from before the Christmas vacation, must be completed and turned in by Monday, January 13th.  This will ensure the work is included in the second quarter grade book.  Thank you for your assistance in helping your third grader complete the activities.

Please review this week's Curriculum Update in order to help your third grader prepare for any and all upcoming tests and quizzes.

Curriculum Update for the Week of January 13, 1014:

Religion:  Finish Chapter 9 and review for the Chapter 9 Quiz on Wednesday;  Begin Chapter 10:  Jesus teaches his followers how to pray

Math:  Round to the Nearest Ten;  Quick Quiz on Chapter 4,  lessons 1-6 on Tuesday;  Explore Multi-digit Addition; The Grouping Concept in Addition; Addition Practice

Reading:  Read and discuss "Penguins" selection;  Complete comprehension exercises, Comprehension Test on Friday;  Guided Reading Groups:  Group 1: Continue to read and discuss Pippi Longstocking- chapters 5-8;
Group 2:  Continue to read and discuss Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Social Studies:  Continue unit on Native American Tribes-  The Cherokee and The Cheyenne

Science:  Finish and review Chapter 4:  The Life Cycles of Some Animals;  Chapter 4 Test on Friday;  Students are to continue to work on their animal research report

Language Arts:  Grammar:  Continue unit on contractions- "your" and "you're", "they're", "their" and "there"; Vocabulary Workshop:  Continue unit 3- choose the correct verb, synonyms and antonyms

As you can see, this week will be busy with end of unit/chapter quizzes and tests.  To help ease the homework load a little, the weekly spelling test will be pushed back to next Monday, January 20th.

I hope all of you have a fantastic week of sunshine and smiles.  Thank you for all you do to help make Stella Maris Academy an amazing place to learn.  Take care and God bless!

Sincerely,
Ms. Eileen Griffin
Your Third Grade Teacher