THIRD GRADE NEWSLETTER for

September 13-17, 2010

Beginning this week, those students who have completed all classwork/homework assigned by Mrs. Barnes will have his/her name written in colored ink on the top left corner of the newsletter. Those who have not completed all work assigned by Mrs. Barnes will have a list of incomplete work attached to the newsletter. A study check will be given for work that is at least one week late. A zero will be given for work that is not turned in within two weeks from the date the work was assigned. At least 5 points will be deducted for work that is turned in late. Also, up to 5 points will be deducted for not having assignments correctly headed (first and last name, subject, date).

SNACKS: We have a snack break every day. Snacks should be healthy. Some suggestions are: popcorn, pretzels, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, and crackers. Remember that candy, cookies, cake, chips, donuts, brownies, etc. are NOT to be eaten for snack. Juice or water may also be part of snack.

REQUEST: If you are able to make copies of worksheets, please send a note. Making copies counts as volunteer hours. Also, if you are able to assist in the classroom, please let me know days and times you are available.

SPECIALS: We have Library on Monday, Gym on Tuesday and Wednesday, Spanish on Thursday, Art on Friday, and Music on Thursday and Friday.

Reading: We will continue to listen to the chapter book, Clementine and discuss character traits, problems and solutions.

English: We will discuss capitalization, punctuation, synonyms, antonyms, and word analogies covering pages 17-28. There will be a test over chapter 1 on Friday, September 17.

Spelling: We will be working with words with ch, sh, th, and ng. There will be a spelling quiz and test on Friday.

Lesson Two: Words with ch, sh, th, ng:

rich finish they mother something long morning

chain touch shadow smash thick tooth ring

Handwriting: We will review lower and upper case manuscript letters.

Math: We will discuss fractions of an hour, addition, subtraction, and unknown addends covering pages 28-51.

History: We will discuss the fall of Rome and work on a Latin dictionary.

Science: We will continue to discuss how to keep our bodies healthy (food groups, nutrition labels).

NOTE: All students have started recording homework in their assignment books last week. Please check the assignment book daily.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, September 14 – Back to School Night at 7:00 p.m. in the church

Wednesday, September 22 – 1:00 p.m. DISMISSAL (students should bring lunch)

Sunday, September 26 –Parish celebration of the Feast of St. Jerome

Monday, October 4 – All Claire’s Gourmet orders are due

Wednesday, October 6 – 1^st quarter progress reports will be mailed

Thursday and Friday, October 7-8 – No classes for students due to Professional Development for teachers

How to Contact Mrs. Barnes: I may be contacted by e-mail at cbarnes@stjeromes.org or by letter delivered by your child or by leaving a message at 301-277-4568. Daily homework assignments from Mrs. Barnes may be seen by clicking on the homework link.

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