What a pleasure it was to see and chat with so many of you at this weekend's SMA Gala! Holy cow, SMA really knows how to come together and celebrate our school. I LOVE it!!! Thank you for your generosity in support of our fabulous school and all of its amazing programs. I am so proud to be a part this community. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Mrs. Goldman and Mrs. Stiko for helping to create our lovely class project!!!! Your creativity is inspiring.
This week the third graders and I will be busy preparing for a few chapter tests. Please review the Curriculum Update below to ensure you and your child are aware of test dates. All study guides should be in your their three ring binder under the appropriate subject.
Curriculum Update for the Week of February 9, 2014:
Religion: Review Chapter 11; Chapter 11 Quiz on Tuesday; Begin Chapter 12: God Calls us to Holiness; Vocations to the religious life or to ministries of lay service
Math: Word problems with unknown addends or unknown factors; Word problems with unknown starts; Comparison problems; Comparison problems with misleading language
Language Arts: What is a fact and what is an opinion? Begin opinion writing piece- There's no place like home
Reading: Guided reading group 1: Continue to read, discuss and complete comprehension activities for Because of Winn-Dixie; Group 2: Continue to read, discuss and complete comprehension activities for Ramona Quimby, Age 8; Whole Group reading: Complete Close reading article on the Winter Games.
Science: Final Chapter 5 Review; Chapter 5 Test on Thursday
Social Studies: Final Chapter 7 Review; Chapter 7 Test on Wednesday
Art: Continue Native American burlap weaving project
I realize this is a big week for tests. If I find the class is just overwhelmed from studying, I will move the Science test to next Tuesday. I promise to let you know by this Tuesday via the Homework planner.
I hope all of you had a restful weekend. Thank you again for your support of SMA at this year's gala. You are an amazing group of parents! Take care and God bless.
Sincerely,
Ms. Eileen Griffin
Your Third grade Teacher
Go Team USA!!!!!
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