Dear Third Grade Parents,

I just wanted to wish all of you a blessed Holy Week as we prepare for what is the biggest Christian holiday of the year.  If I do not see you before we dismiss for the Easter break, I hope all of you have a restful week and enjoy your family get togethers wherever they may be.  Safe travels to all of you!!

I would like to extend a BIG thank you to Mrs. Goldman and Mrs. Koresaar for helping the third graders transform our classroom into an "out of this world" environment.  Come by one morning to see the stars and planets that have fallen from the sky and have brightened up the classroom.  The classroom looks amazing!  I love it! 

Lastly, I just wanted to let you know the students have received templates for our next project, a famous American Report.  The guidelines are pretty self explanatory on the templates.  The only requirement is that all of the information must come from one biography book.  The internet may only be used for "extra" information such as pictures or fun facts.  The "Who Was…"  biography book series is a great resource in terms of finding the information your student needs.  The due date is May 5.  As always, please let me know should you have any questions with regards to this final project.

Please read through the Curriculum Update below.

Curriculum Update for the Week of April 14, 2014:

Religion:  Finish and review chapter 18;  Chapter 18 Quiz on Wednesday;  Holy Week Activities

Math:  Review of multiplication facts and division

Language Arts:  Begin grammar unit on nouns- common and proper nouns;  Writing:  Brainstorm ideas for Earth Day paragraph and begin rough draft;  Vocabulary Workshop:  Begin unit 6- learning the definitions in context and completing the sentences

Reading:  Both guided reading groups will be reading and discussing  The Hundred Dresses while in their separate reading groups;  Whole Group Instruction:  Read discuss the Greek Myth, "Atalanta the Huntress"

Social Studies:  Finish and review Chapter 10;  Chapter 10 Test on Thursday;  Begin to read Biography book for Famous American Report- Due May 5

Science:  Junior Yard Earth Day Themed centers on Tuesday morning;  Continue Chapter 7:  The Solar System- inner and outer planets; Earth's pattern of movement

Art:  The art of Vincent Van Gogh with a focus on, "The Sunflowers"

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

Sincerely,

Ms Eileen Griffin

Your Third Grade Teacher