St. Henry Third Grade News

2011-01-24T12:06:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – JAN. 24-28

RELIGION – We will study about the meaning of being Catholic.

READING – We will read Volcanoes: Nature’s Incredible Fireworks. We will work on compare/contrast and author’s purpose. Students should study vocabulary for this story. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on the use and spelling of irregular verbs. We will also work on various writing activities.

SPELLING – We will not begin another unit. We will continue to study these words: example, heard, several, change, and answer. We will also review homophones especially lets, let’s, its, it’s, to, too, and two. We will also review silent letters in wr, mb, kn, gn, and st. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH - We will study multiplication by 6, 7, and 8. We will work on solving multi-step problems. Keep studying the multiplication facts at home. We’ll have a quiz on Friday.

SCIENCE – We will work on studying wind speed and anemometers.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study state and federal government.
· One of these days we are actually going to do what I have planned! Maybe we’ll have a full week this time! No more snow!
· Prayer Service is on Monday.
· Reports cards will be hopefully be sent home today.

2010-12-06T06:37:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – DEC. 6-10

RELIGION – We will study the Holy Trinity.

READING – We will begin Night Letters. Students should study vocabulary for this story. We will not have the Selection Test until next Tuesday or Wednesday.

ENGLISH – We will write persuasive letters.

SPELLING – The new words are: paper, hard, near, sentence, and better. We will work on adding –ing and –ed. Homework is due on Thursday. Test is on Friday.

MATH – We will begin metric. We’ll study cm, dm, m, km, L, and mL.

SCIENCE – We will review the water cycle and work pg. D24-25. Students may need to finish this on Monday evening. We will not have a test on this chapter.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will research Native Americans in class and work on a project to share the findings.
· We will perform on Monday for the St. Barbara seniors and on Tuesday at 12:45 for the parents and other family members. We hope you can make it.
· Santa’s Workshop is on Thursday.
· Kids on the Block presentation is on Friday.
· No school on Wednesday.

2010-11-29T11:59:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – NOV. 29-DEC. 3

RELIGION – We will study about Advent and its traditions.

READING – We’ll read Pushing Up the Sky. We will work on author’s purpose, cause/effect, and summarizing. Students should study vocabulary for this story. Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will continue to study linking verbs and begin helping and main verbs.

SPELLING – the new words are: soon, since, white, story, and ever. We will work on adding er and est to base words. We will also work on the suffixes un, re, mis, and dis. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will study units of weight, temperature, and solving problems by working backwards. Soon we will begin the metric units of measurement.

SCIENCE - We will study the water cycle.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study map skills. We will also study about Native Americans and how their lives changed and stayed the same as a result of the settlers.
· Students will need to bring a Christmas shirt or something red, green, or white by Tuesday. Parents and families are invited to our Dec. 7 performance at 12:45 in the Church Basement.
· Students should have brought home an A.R. update. Each student should have at least 5 points with no less than a 70% average.
Happy Advent!

2010-11-15T12:02:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – NOV. 15-19

RELIGION – Jesus teaches us to love. We will also work on being thankful in preparation of Thanksgiving. We’ll also begin putting together candy cane ornaments for the seniors.

READING – We will read The Gardener. We’ll work on cause/effect. Students should study vocabulary for this story.

ENGLISH – We will continue to work on possessive nouns. Action and linking verbs will also be studied. We’ll work on using precise words in our writing.

SPELLING – The new words are: night, picture, being, study, and second. We’ll work on adding s, es, and ies to words and contractions. Homework is due on Thursday. Test is on Friday.

MATH – The Chapter 3 Test is on Tuesday. Next we will begin measurement. Students may need some help at home, especially when we convert feet, yards, and miles.

SCIENCE – We will study estuaries, begin the water cycle with evaporation.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study about state government and its responsibilities. We will also talk about communities and how they change and grow. We’ll work on map skills.

· Students should have brought home their Christmas Program parts to memorize. They should have some type of Christmas shirt or something red or green to wear if possible. Christmas hats may also be worn if they don’t become a distraction. We don’t need anything sent in to school yet.
· We are planning the Mass for Friday with grades 3 and 4.

2010-11-03T04:10:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER – NOV. 2-5

RELIGION – We will study sin, healing, and the steps of Reconciliation.

READING – We’ll read Tops or Bottoms and we’ll work on author’s purpose and main idea. Students should study vocabulary for this story. Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on singular possessive nouns.

SPELLING – The new words are: need, far, hand, high, year. We will work on words with silent letters such as wrote and words with the blends spl, thr, squ, and str. Homework is due on Thursday. Test is on Friday.

MATH – We will work on subtraction with regrouping and estimating differences.

SCIENCE – We will study the properties of soil and soil conservation. We’ll examine soil under a microscope.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will begin our study of our national Capitol and our state capital.

· We will have a special author visiting on Thursday.
· Pep Rally for the Crusader Classic is on Friday.
· Students will be assigned parts for our Christmas Program. They will need to work on memorizing these at home.
· Great Work on the Saint Projects!

2010-10-22T10:25:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – OCT. 18-22

RELIGION – We will study about Jesus’ forgiveness, healing, compassion, and mercy. We will also begin planning for our Christmas performance. Students should be working on their Saint Report due Oct. 26

READING – We will read A Day’s Work. We’ll work on characters and their actions and traits. We will also work on vocabulary and context clues. Students should study vocabulary for this story. The Selection Test is Friday.

SPELLING – The new words are: four, head, kind, above, and began. We will study compound words and words with c + le. Homework is due on Thursday. Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on singular and plural nouns and writing a summary.

MATH – We will begin Chapter 3 with addition properties. We will also add 2 and 3 digit numbers with regrouping and we’ll estimate sums. Students really need to memorize the simple addition and subtraction facts to 20.

SCIENCE – We will study earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods. There will be a Chapter Test on Oct. 28. A study guide will be sent home this week.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study about communities, early settlements, and reading tables for information.

· Conference times will be sent home on Tuesday. If there are any problems please let me know ASAP.
· Field trip information will be sent home this week to those driving and chaperoning. Just let me know if you need to make any changes.

2010-10-01T11:56:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER – OCT. 4-7

RELIGION – We will study about St. Francis and St. Therese and kinds of prayer. Unit 1 Test is Oct. 14

READING – We will work on the Unit 1 Test. We’ll study guide words and read several poems. There will not be a Selection Test this week.

ENGLISH – We will begin writing a personal narrative.

SPELLING – The new words are: feet, land, side, without, and boy. We will work on the /oy/ sound spelled oy and oi. Homework is due on Wednesday. Test is on Thursday.

MATH – We will tell time to 5 and 1 minute. We will also work on problem solving with time and elapsed time.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will review Unit 1. The test is on Thursday. A study guide and vocabulary list was sent home.

SCIENCE – Landforms will be studied and made.

· The last day to take A.R. tests for this quarter is Oct. 19. Students need to earn 10 points. I will send home an update this week.
· Thanks for returning the yes/no slips.
· So far I have many parents volunteering to drive. I won’t need all drivers, but all are welcome to go with us. You may want to pair up and ride together. So far I have: Mrs. Mabjish, Mrs. Gurren, Mrs. Quinn, Mrs. DeJonckheere, Mrs. Rohling, Mr. Wellman, Mrs. Engel, Mr. Koch, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Senger, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Tragesser. If anyone else would like to go just let me know.

2010-09-17T11:55:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – SEPT. 20-24

RELIGION – We will study the domestic church and St. Martin of Tours.

READING – We’ll read If You Made a Million. We will work on realism/fantasy and sequencing. Students should study vocabulary for this story. Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on types of sentences, commands and exclamations in particular. We will also complete and share character descriptions.

SPELLING – The new words are: world, want, going, school, and important. We will work on /or/ sound spelled or and ore. We will also work on vowel digraphs with long a, e, or o. Homework is due on Thursday and test is Friday.

MATH – The Chapter 1 test is Tuesday. Students will need to complete pg. 44-45 on Monday. Next we will begin money.

SCIENCE – The Chapter C1 test is on Thursday. Students need to complete C28-29 by Tuesday.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study city government and resources.

· A.R. progress slips were sent home last week. Students should have earned at least 5 points. Some may need to get busy reading.
· Water bottles are only for water, please.
· Team Building with Olympic Teams is Friday.

2010-09-10T12:07:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – SEPT. 13-17

RELIGION – We will study the gifts of the Holy Spirit and being active members of the church.

READING – We’ll read Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday. Students should study vocabulary words for this story. We will also work on sequencing and drawing conclusions. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on statements and questions. We will also continue working on our character descriptions.

SPELLING – The new words are: often, together, asked, house, and don’t. We will work on /ou/ sound spelled ou and ow. We will also work on adding the endings ed, ing, er, and est to words. Homework is due on Thursday. Spelling Test is on Friday.

MATH – We will work on writing numbers in the 10,000 and 100,000 place in standard, words, and expanded form. We will also use graphs to solve problems. Students may need some practice saying these large numbers.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will work on using a map scale to measure distance. We will also study about the Constitution since Constitution Day is Friday.

SCIENCE – We will study fossils and how we learn about the past from them. We will make fossils from playdoh. We’ll begin the Chapter Review on Thursday. This is due on Tuesday, Sept. 21. The Chapter C1 Test is on Thursday, Sept. 23. A study guide will be sent home this week.

· Highlights yes/no slips will be sent home this week. I only need your signature and we can receive free classroom items.
· I will send home an A.R. update this week. It will show the tests your child has taken so far this quarter.

2010-09-08T07:45:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER – SEPT. 7-10

RELIGION – We will begin work on our service project for St. Barbara’s seniors. We will attend Mass on Wed. and Fri.

READING – We will not begin a new story this week. We will read about proverbs and features in textbooks. We will also work on characterization.

ENGLISH – We will concentrate on writing a character description. We will also review subject/predicate.

SPELLING – The new words are: few, those, always, show, and large. We will study long a, i, and o. Homework is due on Thursday. Test is on Friday.

MATH – We will work on rounding to the nearest 10, 100, and 1000. We will also use patterns to solve problems. Keep studying those addition and subtraction facts.

SCIENCE – We will study igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and the rock cycle. The students will have a homework wkst. On Thursday.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study map symbols, map keys and scales.

· I have a couple requests that will make our day go a little easier – The bell rings at 7:40 for school to begin. At this time Mrs. Greis begins prayer and announcements. We almost immediately leave the classroom for Rosary in the hall. If your child is just coming into class at this time, they are already behind. It would be helpful if they were here a few minutes earlier to give them time to unpack and complete their morning jobs.

· Students should not bring toys and jewelry to class. It is too much of a distraction. We have plenty of equipment for them to play with outside.

· Thanks so much for your help.

2010-08-31T04:23:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – AUG. 30-SEPT. 3

RELIGION – We will continue to work on how the Church is one. We will work the Chapter Review this week.

READING – We’ll read What About Me? Student should study vocabulary for this story. We’ll also work on author’s purpose. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – Subject/Predicate in sentences will be studied. DOL (Daily Oral Language) is completed everyday in class. Students will bring home quizzes every 1-2 weeks. Watch for these.

SPELLING – The new words are: below, saw, something, thought, and both. Please check the notebook and last weeks test for extra words that need studying. We will also study words with long vowel sounds and spelling irregular plurals. Homework is due on Thursday. The test is on Friday.

MATH – We will work on 1000’s, comparing numbers and rounding 4 digit numbers. Students need to study the addition and subtraction math facts. We review these each day. The better they know these, the easier later work will be for them. Homework will be assigned each day.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will continue to review the continents and oceans. We’ll also study the hemispheres, equator, and prime meridian. We’ll make globe models. There will be a continent quiz on Friday. Students should be able to label the 7 continents and 4 oceans correctly. One point will be deducted for each misspelled word.

SCIENCE – We will study the earth’s layers and begin our study of rocks and their formation. We’ll use the terms igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

· www.sheppardsoftware.com is a great website for the students. There are geography games to help them review the continents and oceans.The students are doing a good job settling into homework and my procedures. If your child receives a stapled note in the assignment

2010-08-18T09:55:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO GRADE 3
ROOM 33
MRS. FRANKS

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE – I’m Mrs. Franks, and I will be your child’s homeroom teacher. This is my 24th year at St. Henry School. I have also taught grades 4, 6, and 7. I am looking forward to working with you and your child.

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Each Monday a newsletter will be sent giving you and your child an idea of the lessons we will be studying during the week. It will also give advance notice on projects and tests. Please keep this for the week.

DISCIPLINE – Students are expected to follow school and classroom rules. Failure to do so may result in loss of recess, written assignments, discipline academies (practicing desired behavior), or a note or call to the parents.

HOMEWORK – Homework will be written on the board each day. The student is responsible for writing down the assignments, completing them at home, and bringing any written work back to school. A parent or responsible caregiver needs to sign the assignment pad nightly. If an assignment is missing a slip will be stapled in the homework pad. This should be signed and work returned on the next day. Missing homework assignments may result in loss of recess and lower grades.

GRADES - Graded work will be sent home with the students. A C-R on the paper means the student needs to correct the work, have it signed, and return it to school. Mostly all assignments, class work, and tests are weighted evenly. Ten points will be deducted from late assignments. If the assignment is not completed satisfactorily, in an acceptable time, a lower grade will be given. Grades will be posted on the SRS Program on-line. Please let me know if you do not have access.

COMMUNICATION – Please feel free to contact me at any time by email, sending a note, or phoning school. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

WATER BOTTLES – Students will be permitted to have a water bottle in the classroom. It must contain only water. The bottle should have a pull cap to avoid spillage. An old sock around the bottle will help with condensation. The child’s name should be written on the bottle with permanent marker. If the bottle becomes a distraction, the privilege will be revoked.

2010-05-17T11:14:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – MAY 17-21

RELIGION – We will have a Unit 4 Test on Thursday. Students need to begin reviewing this unit.

READING – We will read The Statue of Liberty. We will work on main idea and vocabulary. There will not be a Selection Test.

ENGLISH – We will continue to study adverbs combining sentences.

SPELLING – The new words are: idea, before, lived, became, and add. We will work on base words and endings and the /oo/ sound in tooth. Homework is due on Thursday. The test is also on Thursday.

MATH – We will work on 2 and 3 digit multiplication.

SCIENCE – The Elsmere Fire Department will be teaching a Fire Safety Program. There will be homework and some of it will be for the parents.
They will treat us to a pizza celebration on Thursday.

We are also having a test on Simple Machines on Thursday. A study guide will be sent home on Monday.

· Thanks to the many parents for chaperoning the field trip. Except for the traffic, everything went very smoothly.
· We still need many helpers for Friday if you are available.
· Students will need to bring in some type of sponge or small rag for cleaning next week. I will also send home hardback books that need to be cleaned and repaired if needed.

2010-05-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER – MAY 10-14

RELIGION – We will study Catholic beliefs and the Apostles’ Creed. Students will need to study this prayer at home.

READING – We will read Me and Uncle Romie. We will also work on author’s purpose. Students should study vocabulary for this story. The Selection Test will be on Friday morning before our field trip.

ENGLISH – Adverbs will be studied.

SPELLING – The new words are: learned, brought, close, nothing, and though. We will study words with ch, sh, th, and wh. We will also study the suffixes y, ish, ment, and hood. Homework is due on Thursday. Our test will also be on Thursday due to the field trip.

MATH – We will study mixed numbers, and adding and subtracting fractions.

SCIENCE – Simple machines and people in Science will be studied.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We’ll look at immigration and some resulting communities.

· Do not forget to pack a lunch and drink for the field trip on Friday. Students are still required to wear their uniforms.
· We can use plenty of help for Olympic Day if you are available.
· Thanks to all who helped with the Teacher Appreciation Week. It was most enjoyable.

2010-05-04T11:42:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER – MAY 3-7

RELIGION – We will work on talents and parish ministries. We will also study about Mary.

READING – We will read Jalapeno Bagels. Students should study vocabulary for this story. We will also work on drawing conclusions. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on adjectives that compare.

SPELLING – The new words are: inside, ago, sad, early, I’ll. We will also work on contractions and continue with vowel sound in ball. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will work on ordering fractions, equivalent fractions, and parts of a group.

SCIENCE – We will study simple machines.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will share our celebration posters and learn about Cinco de Mayo.

· Monday is May Crowning at 1:30.
· Thanks for returning all field trip money and permission slips. I’ll send home more information and reminders soon.
· Testing is officially over. The students did a great job working carefully and following directions.
· Olympic Day is May 21. We will need many helpers if you are available.
Happy Mother’s Day

2010-04-26T04:24:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – APRIL 26-30

RELIGION – We will work on mission, obedience, and covenant.

READING – We’ll read Good-bye 382 Shin Dang Dong. We will not have a reading test this week.

ENGLISH – We’ll work on adjectives, poetry, and adverbs.

SPELLING – Our new words are: tree, course, front, American, and space. We’ll work on spelling Surprise Words that don’t follow the rules and words with the vowel sound in ball. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will work on problem solving using probability, and we’ll begin fractions.

SCIENCE – We will begin our study of Simple Machines with motion, gravity, and work.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study other cultures and their celebrations. We’ll also learn about the Kentucky Derby.

· We will finish testing on Thursday or sooner. The students have worked hard and everything is going smoothly.
· The students may wear a decorated hat for the Derby on Friday.

2010-04-19T08:20:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – APRIL 19-23

RELIGION – We will continue to study the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony.

READING – We will read How My Family Lives in America. We won’t have a test.

ENGLISH – We will continue to study adjectives.

SPELLING – The new words are: ground, cold, really, table, and remember. We will also study consonant blends and homophones. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will study different graphs and begin probability. We will also continue to practice division.

SCIENCE – We will study food chains and Earth Day.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study different cultures and their celebrations.

· Testing begins on Monday. According to the manual we should try to keep things as normal as possible especially bedtime and breakfast habits. Students should also be aware of why we test. They should always try their best, but they should not feel pressured. These tests do not affect their school grades. They help us identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.
· Testing is from 8:45-10:15 everyday.
· Field trip permission slips were sent home last week.

2010-03-29T09:26:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER – MARCH 29-31

RELIGION – We’ll work on Holy Week and Easter.

READING – We’re going to take the Unit Test.

ENGLISH – We’ll work on creative writing.

SPELLING – There are no new words this week.

MATH – We’ll continue with division. Students need to study the multiplication and division facts at home.

SCIENCE – We’ll work on energy.

SOCIAL STUDIES – Unit Test is on Tuesday.

· Conferences are on Tuesday. Report cards must be picked up at the office between 3-5 and 6-7. I will be available in the classroom at those times. Everyone is welcome. If this is not convenient, and you have any questions or concerns just email or send a note to school.
· Testing begins on April 19. It continues until April 29. We will test everyday from 8:45-10:30. Please try to make sure your child is here during those times if at all possible.
· Have a wonderful and relaxing spring break.
Happy Easter!

2010-03-15T12:06:00.001-07:00

NEWSLETTER – MARCH 15-19

RELIGION – The Church is Apostolic. We’ll also learn about St. Patrick.

READING – We’ll read Fly Eagle Fly. We’ll work on plot and theme. Students should study vocabulary for this story. We’ll also begin a Book Sharing Project. Most of the work will be completed in class.

ENGLISH – Prepositions will be studied.

SPELLING – The new words are: true, half, red, fish, and plants. We’ll also work on words that have VCCCV and are divided after the first consonant. Words with silent letters will also be studied. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We’ll divide by 3 and 4. Division rules will be studied. Students need to continue studying the multiplication facts. We’ll switch to the division facts soon. They are usually a little easier.

SCIENCE – We’ll begin the chapter review on Monday. It needs to be completed by Wednesday. The test is on Friday. A study guide was sent home.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We’ll work on reading a flow chart. Students are working on a product that they would like to produce and sell. We’ll also work on raising demand and economic choices.

· Last day to take A.R. tests for this quarter is Friday.
· We’ll pray the Stations on Friday.
· Thanks to the many parents who have volunteered to drive to our field trip in May. More details and a permission slip will be sent home later. No money is needed now.
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2010-03-08T11:45:00.000-08:00

The students enjoyed Dr. Seuss' birthday!

2010-03-08T11:40:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – MARCH 8-12

RELIGION – We will work on the Unit 3 Review. This should be completed by Wednesday. The test is on Thursday.

READING – We will read America’s Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle. We will work on generalizing and fact/opinion. Students should study vocabulary for this story. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will continue to work on pronouns and contractions.

SPELLING – The new words are: face, door, cut, done, and group. We will work on compounds and adding suffixes er, or, est, and ist. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will begin our study of division. We’ll divide by 2 and 5. Students will need to study these facts and continue studying multiplication. The better they know the multiplication facts the easier the division will be.

SCIENCE – We’ll study mass and volume of matter. Our test is scheduled for next Friday, March 19. A study guide will be sent home.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study making products and industry.

· A separate note about the field trip is being sent home tomorrow.
· Last day to take A.R. tests for this quarter is March 19.
· The published books have arrived. They will come home soon.
· We don’t have any March birthdays, so if any of the summer birthdays would like to celebrate that would be great.
· Please be sure that your child has a simple snack. Anything that requires a spoon is too messy since we work while we eat.

2010-03-02T10:03:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – MARCH 1-5

RELIGION – We will study the Rosary.

READING – We will read Rocks in his Head. We will work on generalizing. The students should study vocabulary words for this story. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on subject/object and possessive pronouns.

SPELLING – The new words are: upon, family, later, turn, and move. We will work on words with and apostrophe and the prefixes pre-, mid-, over- and out-. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We’ll complete our chapter on geometry. We’ll review on Wednesday. Students will need to complete pgs. 344-345 on Wed. The test is on Thursday. We’ll do some work on probability and then division.

SCIENCE – We will work on the states of matter, atoms, and volume.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study the Amish and goods and services. Black History Reports are due on Tuesday. Most students have finished in class, but a few need to complete the picture or final copy at home.

· My contact from the museum needed to change the field trip date. We are now going on May 14 instead of the 7th. I hope this is not a problem for anyone. I will send a paper home in the near future for drivers and chaperones.
· We will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss this week with various activities.

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2010-02-18T11:42:00.000-08:00

We never knew the phases of the moon could taste so good!

2010-02-17T11:42:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – FEB. 15-19

RELIGION – We will work on Lenten practices. We’ll also have a Mardi Gras celebration.

READING – Wings test is on Thursday. We’ll read Beauty and the Beast.

ENGLISH – We’ll work on compare/contrast writing and pronouns.

SPELLING – We will not have any new words this week.

MATH – We will study congruent figures, perimeter, symmetry, and area.

SCIENCE – Chapter Test is on Thursday. Ch. Rev. pgs. D86-87 is due today. Hopefully students will share their whale power point projects. Next we will study matter.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will work on map skills and Black History Month.

· Thanks to those parents who have already volunteered to chaperone our field trip on May 7. We will need many drivers.
· Thanks to Mrs. Nienaber and all the parent helpers. The students have enjoyed 3 wonderful parties.

2010-02-08T11:42:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – FEB. 8-12

RELIGION – We’ll complete the chapter on liturgy and begin Lent.

READING – This week we’ll read Wings. We’ll also work on cause/effect, compare/contrast, and reference sources. Students should study vocabulary for this story. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We’ll work on pronouns and compare/contrast writing.

SPELLING – The new words are: five, himself, usually, money, and seen. We’ll work on dropping e before adding ing and irregular plurals. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will work on quadrilaterals, triangles, congruent figures, and perimeter. Students need to continue studying the multiplication facts.

SCIENCE – We will study the eclipse of the moon and sun. There will be a chapter test on Friday. A study guide will be sent home.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will work on a Black History Report and map skills.

· I have scheduled a field trip on May 7 to the Museum of Natural History at Union Terminal. We will have a simple machine learning lab, visit the museum, and see the movie Under the Sea at the Omnimax. I will need parent drivers if you are available. We will be gone from about 8:45-2:15.
· Valentine’s Day Party is on Friday. A list of students is included in this newsletter. Students can bring in their valentines any day this week.

2010-02-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

We're waking-up to Catholic Schools this week!

2010-02-01T11:37:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – FEB. 1-5

RELIGION – We will study about a missionary. We will also work on various activities for CSW.

READING – We will not read a new story this week. We’ll work on the Unit Test. We’ll also read poetry.

ENGLISH – We’ll work on verbs and writing poetry. We’ll also illustrate the stories they are typing for publication.

SPELLING – The new words are: learn, point, city, play, and toward. We’ll work on adding s and es to words. Spelling homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We’ll have a Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday. Students won’t have homework on Tuesday, but they may need to review a little for the test.

SCIENCE – Moon and its phases will be studied.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We’ll work on map skills.

· We have many extras planned for Catholic Schools Week. Hopefully most of you will be able to make it to lunch on one of the days.
· Friday is early dismissal day.
· Tuesday is Student Appreciation Day. We’ll have a special treat at school.
· Students will begin working in Power Point on Thursday. Be sure to ask them about their presentation.

2010-01-25T12:01:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – JAN. 25-29

RELIGION – We will work on the parts of the Mass and grace.

READING – We will read Volcanoes. Students should study vocabulary for this story. We will also work on compare/contrast and author’s purpose. The Selection Test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on irregular verbs and writing a compare/contrast essay.

SPELLING – The new words are: room, sea, against, top, and turned. We will work on words with silent letters. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will continue to work on multiplication. Students need to study these facts at home each evening.

SCIENCE – Asteroids, comets, and the seasons will be studied.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study the Presidential job and requirements and citizenship. We will have a quiz on government on Friday. A study guide will be sent home.

· Students should have brought home the Star Reading Test results for this quarter. They need to earn 10 pts. again this quarter.

2010-01-19T11:54:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – JAN. 19-22

RELIGION – We will work on the order of the Mass

READING – We will continue to work on the whale projects. We will not read a new story this week.

ENGLISH – Irregular verbs will be studied. We’ll also work on winter stories.

SPELLING – The new words are: example, heard, several, change, and answer. We’ll work on homophones and words with wr, kn, mb, gn. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We’ll study multiplication by 7 and 8. Students will need to study facts at home. These take some work and time to master.

SCIENCE – Solar System will be studied.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We’ll study the 3 branches of government.

· We have a Prayer Service on Friday. We are also in charge of planning for the Mass on Friday.
· Report cards will be sent home this week.
· We’ll begin a special program about recognizing and dealing with bullying on Friday. More information will be sent home.

2010-01-11T04:26:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – JAN. 11-15

RELIGION – We will study being Catholic and the parts of the Mass.

READING – The Selection Test is on Tuesday. Next we will work on whale research.

ENGLISH – Verbs will be studied. We’ll also work on poetry.

SPELLING – The new words are: young, sun, thing, whole, and near. We’ll work on homophones and suffixes. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will study multiplication by 4. Chapter 5 Test is on Thursday. Students will have review problems to complete from their books on Wed.

SCIENCE – We will continue our study of weather. The test is on Friday. A study guide was sent home.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study Mexico and begin our study of city, state, and federal government.

· A.R. tests may be taken today for the second quarter.
· The A.R. store will be open on Wednesday.

2010-01-04T11:46:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – JAN. 4-8

RELIGION – We will study the Feast of the Epiphany and being Catholic.

READING – We will read A Symphony of Whales. Students should study vocabulary for this story. The Selection Test will be Friday.

ENGLISH – We will work on verb tense.

SPELLING – The new words are: sure, knew, it’s, try, and told. We will work on contractions and the suffixces ly, ful, ness, and less. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will work on multiplication by 1, 0, and 3. We’ll also work on problem solving. Students should study the 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 tables in multiplication.

SCIENCE – We will continue to study weather. We’ll work on the instruments anemometer and barometer. There will be a test on the Water Cycle and Weather next Friday, Jan. 15. A study guide will be sent home soon.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will work on a quick discussion of the Revolution and Civil War and communities and their histories.

· The last day to take an A.R. test for this quarter is Jan. 8.
· I wanted to thank everyone for the generous gift card for Christmas. I am truly blessed with a wonderful class and supportive parents. Thanks again and Happy New Year!
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2009-12-17T05:34:00.000-08:00

The Third Graders did an awesome job in their Christmas Program.

2009-12-17T05:32:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – DEC. 14-18

RELIGION – We will study St. Lucia, Christmas, and review the Sacrament of Penance. Students will have the opportunity to receive this sacrament on Tuesday.

READING – We will read Night Letters and work on drawing conclusions. We will not have a Selection Test on this story.

ENGLISH – We will work on subject/verb agreement.

SPELLING – Our new words are: best, across, during, today, and however. We will work on the /ou/ sound in tough and group and the /j/ and /k/ sounds. Homework is due on Thursday. Test is Friday.

MATH – We will begin multiplication. We’ll work on vocabulary words like array, factor, and product. We’ll make arrays and begin multiplying by 2, 5, and 10. Students should begin to study these facts.

SCIENCE - We will study clouds, measuring wind and rain. Cloud papers are due by Thursday.

· The students will present their program on Monday and Tuesday at 1:00. I hope many of you can make it on Tuesday. They are doing and excellent job.
· Christmas Party is Friday at 1:30.
· Last day to take A.R. tests for this quarter is Jan. 8. Most students have already passed the 10 point goal. Good Work!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christmas Play

2009-12-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a little sneak preview of our Christmas Play. Hope to see you on Tuesday!

2009-12-09T04:25:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – DEC. 7-11

RELIGION – We will study about the Immaculate Conception, being Catholic, the Paschal Mystery, and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

READING – Our Selection Test for Pushing Up the Sky is on Wednesday. Students should review vocabulary for this story.

ENGLISH – We will continue with helping and main verbs. We will also work on our persuasive letters.

SPELLING – The new words are: paper, hard, near, sentence, and better. We’ll work on adding –ing and –ed to words. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will have a Chapter 4 test on Thursday. We’ll review and students will need to finish pgs. 202-203 on Wednesday. Conversion charts will be available during the test. Students do not need to memorize this information.

SCIENCE – We will begin our study of weather with properties of air and temperature.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study the thirteen colonies. Students will need to memorize these colonies for a quiz on Friday.

· Students should have already brought in their play costume. Please let me know if you have any questions. We hope to see you on the 15th.
· Our first performance is Friday.
· No school on Tuesday.

Santa's Workshop

2009-12-02T07:28:00.000-08:00

The third graders enjoyed shopping for their families at Santa's Workshop.

2009-11-30T15:14:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – NOV. 30 – DEC. 4

RELIGION – We will work on various Advent activities.

READING – We will read Pushing Up the Sky. We’ll also work on author’s purpose and cause/effect. Students should study vocabulary from this story. They should read the story at home on Tuesday evening. We will NOT have a Selection Test this week. Be sure to review and return the Unit Test.

ENGLISH – We will work on helping and main verbs and persuasive letter writing.

SPELLING – The new words are: soon, story, since, white, and ever. We will work on –er and –est endings. We’ll also work on the prefixes: un-, re-, mis-, and dis-. Homework is due on Thursday. Test is on Friday.

MATH – We will study metric measurement. We’ll work on meters, kilometers, liters, millimeters, grams, and kilograms.

SCIENCE – Evaporation and the Water Cycle will be studied.

SOCIAL STUDIES – Native American group projects are due on Dec. 1. We’ll take time to share these posters.

· Students should bring in their play costume or shirt by Monday, Dec. 7.
· Last day to take A.R. tests for the second quarter is Jan. 8. I would recommend reaching goals before Christmas. Most students are already there or nearly there.
· Dismissal on Tuesday is at 10:00.

2009-11-24T07:09:00.001-08:00

NEWSLETTER – NOV. 23-24

RELIGION – We will begin studying Advent. We will make Jesse Tree ornaments and Advent Wreaths is preparation for next week.

READING – The Unit 2 Test will be completed. We’ll also work on summarizing a story.

ENGLISH – We will continue to review possessive nouns and action and linking verbs.

SPELLING – We won’t have any new words this week.

MATH – We will begin metric measurement with centimeters and decimeters.

SCIENCE – Water Conservation will be studied. We’ll begin the Water Cycle.

SOCIAL STUDIES – Native American groups will be studied. Projects are due on Dec. 1.

· Students may continue to bring in canned goods for the food drive.
· Just as a reminder, family members are invited to the Christmas Play on Dec. 15 at 1:00.
· Students may still need some type of costume, Christmas shirt, or prop. Please check with your child.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-16T12:15:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – NOV. 16-20

RELIGION – We will have a Unit Test this week. Students will need to study the vocabulary words in the unit. The Unit Review on p. 135-138 is also a great review. Students will begin this review in class on Wed. It should be completed at home on Wed. evening. The test is on Friday.

READING – This week we’ll read The Gardener. We’ll work on cause/effect. The students should study vocabulary for this story. The selection test is on Friday.

ENGLISH – Action/Linking Verbs will be introduced. We will also work on Thanksgiving poetry and writing.

SPELLING – The new words are: night, picture, being, study, and second. We will work on adding s, es, and ies, and on contractions. Homework is due on Thursday.

MATH – We will study units of weight, temperature, and problem solving using working backwards.

SCIENCE – We’ll begin our study of water and its importance. We will also study salt and fresh water and estuaries. Students will have homework about water usage given on Tuesday. It is due on Friday.

SOCIAL STUDIES – We will study communities and how they change and grow. Students have a Native American Poster Project due on Dec. 1. They were given instructions and a scoring rubric for the assignment. Please be sure to return the scoring rubric. These websites may be helpful: www.kiddyhouse.com/Thanksgiving/Native.html
www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
www.marilee.us/nativeamericans

· Students need to work on memorizing their part for the Christmas program. Most of the parts are very small and should not take long to learn.
· We can use some help with props and costumes. Many students will need just a Christmas shirt and/or hat if possible. Be sure to check with your child.

2009-11-09T16:27:00.000-08:00

NEWSLETTER – NOV. 9-13

RELIGION – We will begin to study the Trinity.
READING – This week we’ll read William’s House. We will work on drawing conclusions and characters. Students should study vocabulary from this story. The Selection Test is on Friday.
ENGLISH – We will finish our personal narratives and work on singular and plural possessive nouns.
SPELLING - The new words are: mother, light, country, father, and let. We will work on compounds and the digraphs sh, th, ph, ch, and tch. Homework is due on Thursday.
MATH - We will work on standard linear measurement, liquid measurement and units of weight. Students may need some review of converting measurements to a larger or smaller unit.
SCIENCE – Chapter Test is on Friday. We’ll begin the Chapter Review pgs. C82-83 on Tuesday. This is due by Thursday.
SOCIAL STUDIES – We’ll study Veterans’ Day. A Native American Poster Project will be assigned and sent home this week.

· Veterans’ Day Celebration is Tuesday at 1:35. All veterans are welcome. If you have any service men or women in your family be sure to send in his/her name, rank, and branch of military.

2009-11-09T12:01:00.000-08:00

Students are working on the Veterans' Day Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11. We are also preparing for the Science Test on Friday.

They certainly showed team spirit on at the Pep Rally.

Crusader Classic Pep Rally

2009-11-06T14:20:00.000-08:00

The third graders attended their first Pep Rally. Teams were introduced and the newly formed cheerleading squad even made an appearance. Good Luck to all teams and especially the third graders.

School News

2009-09-09T11:49:00.000-07:00

The students did a great job with the continents and oceans. They really enjoyed making the balloon globes. We are now studying about city government and the history of Yuma, Arizona. Our Unit 1 Test is Sept. 18.

In Science, we are continuing to study rocks and minerals. We will have a test on Chapter C1 on Sept 17. Our field trip is Oct. 28. Thanks for the parent response. We should have enough drivers, but everyone is welcome.

This week we are starting on our service project. The third graders will be making cards for the senior members of St. Barbara Parish. Hopefully we will mail these cards soon.

2009-08-28T13:29:00.000-07:00

The first two weeks of third grade have gone well. Students are learning about the 3 types of rocks, the continents, and oceans and many other subjects.

Our first field trip is scheduled for Oct. 28. We will visit California Woods for the Land Across Time Program. Hopefully we will have good weather, but rain or shine we will go!

St. Henry Third Grade News

2009-08-14T08:14:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE! It's going to be a great school year. I am Mrs. Franks and I will be your child's teacher. This is my 23rd year at St. Henry. I've also spent some time in grades 4, 6, and 7. I am looking forward to working with your child.