THIRD GRADE NEWSLETTER
for May 7-12, 2012
Reading: We will continue
a unit on fairy tales with writing our own fairy tales using the elements we
learned.
English: We will review
chapter 9. There will be a test over
this chapter on Wednesday, May 9. Next,
we will begin chapter 10 and discuss indirect objects covering pages 271-275.
Spelling: We will work
with adding –ing and –ed to words. There
will not be any spelling homework or quiz/test this week.
History: We will complete
a timeline for events covered this year and discuss King Arthur.
Math: We will review
ordered pairs, probability, and problem solving. Power Up/Cumulative 21 Assessment will be on May
7. Students must memorize multiplication
and division facts.
Science: We will review food
chains and webs. There will be a unit
test over food chains/webs on Tuesday, May 8.
Latin: We will review
derivatives and vocabulary. There will
be a vocabulary quiz on May 17.
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: We are almost out of cleansing wipes. If you could send in a container it would be
greatly appreciated. Please no facial or
baby wipes.
Upcoming Events:
Friday,
May 11 – permission form/money due for National Zoo fieldtrip; Scholastic book
order due
Friday,
May 18 – St.Julie Fair/Springfest
Wednesday,
May 23 – Spring Performance and Art Show at 7 pm
Friday,
May 25 – 1:00 pm Dismissal
Monday,
May 28 – Memorial Day NO CLASSES
Wednesday,
May 30 –Dinner Theater “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Thursday,
May 31 – grades 3 and 4 responsible for café bag lunches; last hot lunch
Monday,
June 4 – 4th Quarter Awards Assembly 1:00 pm in the church
Tuesday,
June 5 – Grades 3-6 to National Zoo
Wednesday-Thursday,
June 6-7 – 1:00 pm Dismissals
Friday,
June 8 – Last Day of School with 11 am dismissal (report cards will be mailed)
Scrabble Club: For those already registered, Scrabble Club will
meet Monday, May 14 from 3:20-4:20 p.m. in the 3rd grade classroom. This will be our last meeting for this school
year.
NOTE: Milk tickets are now $3.00.