10/27-10/31 Third Grade Highlights

 Dear Third Grade Families,
 
 I hope everyone is well. Here’s a look at what's coming up this week, 10/27-10/31. Please make sure to read all important information to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails. I would greatly appreciate it! If you missed my email last week, you can check out my school blog; http://www.stanthonygardena.org/third-grade/

Deadlines:

New School Secretary- Mrs. Rosalinda Moreno

If you need to inform me and the office about your child leaving early, tardies, absences, lunch drop-offs, lunch payments, or any other matters the office and myself should be aware of, please include both me and Mrs. Moreno in your email. ([email protected])

Our days can get quite busy, and there may be times when I am unable to check my emails right away. By copying the office, Mrs. Moreno can notify me promptly of any updates regarding your child.

Red Ribbon Week- Mon, Oct 27th

On Monday, October 27th, students can dress up with a red shirt with your uniform bottom or with free dress bottom for $1 to celebrate being drug-free for Red Ribbon Week! Students will turn in their money with their name and grade on a Ziploc or an envelope to their homeroom teacher. Our Student Government will come by each classroom to collect the money on the day of the event. All funds will be going towards Student Government so please support!

All Saints’ Day dress-up- Wednesday, October 29^th 
 On Oct. 29, Students may come to school dressed up as ANY Saint. Saint costumes do not need to be elaborate! We will have an All-School mass on this day instead of Friday. Students will process in Mass with their class in their costumes. Costumes should go over your child’s school uniform, as we will be changing after Mass. Dressing up will be part of their Religion participation and work habits grade. 

Halloween Costumes, Friday, Oct 31^st-Noon Dismissal, Daycare till 3pm ONLY:
 To ensure that all costumes follow our school's Halloween guidelines, I ask that you let me know what costume your child plans to wear on October 31. Costumes must be appropriate and pre-approved, or a student may be sent home to change. Please share your child’s costume by Friday, October 24. using the link below, 
 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jwstjdy-TG8uWUQsCLitNY9RgaKypnBipXY__bQVVR4/edit?usp=sharing 

 

We will be having a costume contest on 10/31 and there will be prizes for the Top 10 costumes.

 Let's remember that Halloween originated as All Hallow's Eve, where students dressed up as saints. We will dress up as Saints this year on Wed 10/29, since All Saints' Day falls on a Saturday (11/1) this year. Please help us keep Halloween HOLY and CLEAN so we can continue to have this treasured tradition at our Catholic School. As many of you know, the preschool sisters do not celebrate Halloween across the street, but we would like to continue this at our school as long as it's a fun and wholesome experience for our K-8 students. 

• Costumes should be child-friendly since we have K-8 students in our school. No inflatables, no gory or scary clowns, no devils, or scary or EVIL costumes with demonic themes
• No Harry Potter, Pokémon or Labubu costumes please (you can wear these on your own if you choose, but only OUTSIDE of school)
• Costumes for Students and Adults on campus Should NOT:
  • Be obstructive, offensive, inappropriate for a Catholic school (skimpy or revealing), gory, evil, or violent
  • Drag on the ground. Students should be able to sit down in costumes
  • Contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another person.
  • Contain any weapons that resemble or could be mistaken for an actual weapon.
  • Encourage cross-dressing. Boys please dress up like boys, and girls dress up like girls
  • No inflatable costumes
  • Masks worn should be able to allow children to breathe easily and comfortably. 

Focus of the Week

• Math: Understand Division, Multiplications Facts of 2-12
• Reading: Bat Loves the Night
• Vocabulary: Week 6 Vocabulary words
• Word Study: Words with VCV Pattern
• Grammar: Verbs
• Social Studies: Adapting the Environment
• Science: Does mass affect motion?
• Religion: Lesson 6 (Study guide provided) 
• Prayer: Bless us O Lord (Test on Nov. 14)

Tests

Thursday (All tests will be done on Thursday)

• Spelling Test (Phonics & Vocabulary)
• Religion 
• Social studies 

 (Multiple Choice)

• Reading Comprehension 
• Vocabulary 
• Phonics 
• Grammar 

Math Ninja

 

Adopt A Family- SAP Christmas Project 2025
 The Christmas season is just around the corner, and we’re excited to invite you to be part of something truly special. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Adopt A Family Christmas Program — a heartwarming tradition dedicated to bringing the magic of the holidays to hundreds of families in the downtown Los Angeles area.

Meet the Shir-Zai Family! The Shir-Zai family is a loving, resilient household doing their best to stay strong during challenging times. Moosa, the father, works long hours to cover rent and bills as the family's sole provider. Despite his exhausting schedule and limited sleep, he remains dedicated to spending quality time with his wife and children.

Taiba, the mother, recently gave birth to their newest daughter. She stays home to care for the baby and the couple’s three other children — including a child with autism, who requires extra attention, care, and support. The family faces daily challenges in meeting his sensory and dietary needs, especially as he is a very selective eater. Still, they do everything they can to help him feel safe, supported, and included.

Though finances are tight and every day brings new struggles, the Shir-Zai family remains hopeful and united. Their dream is simple: to continue living a healthy life together, and for their economic situation to improve.

This holiday season, your generosity can bring warmth, joy, and a bit of relief to this beautiful family. If each SAP family purchases just one item for the Shir-Zai Family, they will experience a miraculous Christmas. Imagine the joy we can bring to this family! 

How Can You Help? 

• Learn about the Shir-Zai Family
  1. Please review the attached Shir-Zai Family Profile  to get to know this beautiful family and understand their specific needs. Each grade level is assigned to one family member — this makes gift-giving more personal and organized.
• Follow the Gift Instructions
  1. Be sure to read the Instructions for Purchasing Gifts so you're fully prepared to participate and help make this experience smooth and meaningful for everyone involved.
• Choose a Gift to Purchase
  1. If you’d like to help (and we hope you do!), visit our school wide Adopt-A-Family Sign-Up Genius to select a gift you will purchase:

Here is the Sign-Up Genius to designate the gift you will buy.

For our parents of younger children, this can be a wonderful teaching moment to show how we make little sacrifices to show our love for those in need. Let’s come together to make this season brighter for the Shir-Zai Family. Thank you for being part of this beautiful tradition of giving!  

Nov. 14^th, Friday - Blue Mass

Every year, the St. Anthony of Padua community celebrates, in a very special way, our brave men and women who serve our communities law enforcement, fire fighters and public safety.
 Friday, November 14, 2025 at 8am is our BLUE Mass.
 Following the Mass, our Hospitality Committee and Student Government will host a Continental Breakfast in the hall for our special guests.
 We would ask you to please share the flier attached to invite your family, friends, neighbors to our annual Mass. RSVP to the school office no later than Friday, November 7, 2025.
 We appreciate your help inviting those in our community to this very special Mass.

 

Amazon Wishlist

As we gear up for an exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I wanted to share a wonderful opportunity to further enhance our classroom experience. I created an Amazon Wishlist with carefully selected items that will greatly benefit our students' education journey. You may check out the link below. 
 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/HDcQP08pX1GHkzR04b5tChfPzNKXlZjflnrVZu4OKtkOdwJ1Uc2EYpKyLoCZPeAU8nRX-JQdh-mTJWgat3sNKWyePb93UTZG4gRe7EU?ref_=wl_share

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)

8am All School Mass and Dress up, K-8 procession before 8am Mass (in saints’ costumes)

• Oct 31 – 12 Noon Dismissal, Halloween costume dress up day (come back for Harvest Festival that night), Halloween Trick or Treat (NOON DISMISSAL), Daycare till 3pm ONLY, Daycare only from 12-3pm today (follow all Halloween dress up guidelines)
• Oct 31-Nov 2 – SAP Harvest Festival (buy presale tickets $30 for 10 rides/1 yellow sheet to support this school fundraiser CASH ONLY in the office!)
• November 2 – All Souls’ Day (pray for Holy Souls in Purgatory)
• November 5 – Picture Makeup Day in Rm 5 8am-10am, Detention served, Parent Faith Formation #2 offered
• Nov 14 – BLUE MASS for First Responders, End of 2nd Trimester
• Nov 19 – First Trimester Awards Ceremony in Hall 8:00-8:45, 8:50-9:35
• Nov 20 – Futboleros Chocolate Sale incentive 10:30am-12 noon 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to another great week of learning with your child!
 

Thank you & God Bless!
 
 Warmly, 
 Mrs. Do