Dear Third Grade Parents,

Here is this week's Curriculum Update.  I hope all Moms had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.  Thank you for all you do to support your child in their Catholic education.  You are all greatly appreciated.

Curriculum Update for the Week of May 11, 2015:

Religion:  Continue Chapter 23:  Working towards Christian unity; Chapter 23 Quiz on Friday

Math:  Locate fractions on a number line; compare fractions; introduction to equivalence; equivalent fractions

Reading:  Finish reading and discussing, The Mouse and the Motorcycle;  Complete comprehension activities

Language Arts:  Grammar:  Adjectives Test on Monday;  Begin unit on Adverbs:  adverbs that answer the questions, when, where and to what extent;  Begin Vocabulary Workshop unit 10:  match the meaning, complete the sentence, synonyms and antonyms;  Spelling test on Thursday

Social Studies:  Continue chapter 10:  freedom of religion- the Pilgrims and the Puritans; The Civil War- Frederick Douglas, equal rights and civil rights

Music:  continue to learn how to play the recorders and read music


I hope everyone has a wonderful week.  Thank you for all you do to help make Stella Maris Academy a wonderful place to learn.  Take care and God bless.

Sincerely,
Ms. Eileen Griffin
Your Third Grade Teacher