10/6-10/10 Third Grade Highlights

Dear Third Grade Families,

I hope everyone is well. Here’s a look at what's coming up this week, 10/06-10/10. 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/

Thank you for joining us at our class social last night! It was such a fun evening, and it was really nice to see everyone together outside of school. I truly appreciate you taking the time to come, especially with your busy schedules. A special thank-you to our room moms for organizing this event and helping make it such a success!

Deadlines:

• Oct 27^th -1^st trimester Mass reflection (5 mass reflections)
• Oct. 27^th - Saint Brochure & Peg Doll Project (All materials sent Sept. 25^th)

Mask in Class
Many students in our class have recently been coughing and sneezing, and we want to do our best to keep everyone healthy. To help prevent the spread of illness, I kindly ask that you send your child to school with a mask. If I notice or hear your child coughing during class, I will provide them with a mask to wear. 

Labubus or Any Valuable Items
There was a recent concern regarding students bringing Labubus or other stuffed keychains/animals of sentimental or monetary value to school. While I understand that these items may be special to the students, I don’t want these items getting lost or possibly stolen.
I have already spoken to the class about this matter and reminded them not to bring such items to school. To avoid future problems, I kindly ask that these valuable or personal belongings be kept at home. Please note that the school and classroom will not be liable if these items if lost or stolen.

10/6-10/10 NOON DISMISSAL (PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE)
This week will be noon dismissal, daycare is offered from 12-6pm. I sent reminder cards last Wednesday 10/1. Each family is given 15 mins time slot, if you arrive 5 mins late, you will be rescheduled to the next available schedule. I will be discussing your child’s STAR test results, OR (Onward Readers) assessments and progress report. With that being said, any missing/incomplete homework will reflect on your child’s grades. 

Please check Gradelink if your child is missing any homework and reach out to me directly if you have any concerns or questions. Please keep in mind that the progress report is just a snapshot of where your child is at right now. Final Grades will be given at the end of the 1st trimester.

Natural History Museum fieldtrip
We have our upcoming 3rd & 4th Grade field trip to the Natural History Museum, happening in October 24^th. The total cost is $20 per student, which covers both the program fee and bus transportation. All payments must be made in the office. If you plan to send the payment with your child, please make sure to place it in an envelope, with your child’s name and put “3^rd grade NHM fee”

Focus of the Week

• Math: Apply Multiplication Properties as Strategies, Multiplications Facts of 2-12
• Grammar: Sentences and Nouns 
• Science: Does mass affect motion?
• Religion: Theology of the Body Lesson 1 & 2 
• Prayer: Angel of God (Test on Oct 23)

Tests
Thursday

• Sentences, Subject & Predicate

Friday

• Into Math Module 4
• Math Ninja

All Saints’ Day dress-up- Wednesday, October 29
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. 

Oct 31- Halloween Costumes:
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 using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jwstjdy-TG8uWUQsCLitNY9RgaKypnBipXY__bQVVR4/edit?usp=sharing 

• Costumes should be child-friendly. No inflatables, gory or scary clowns, devils, or scary costumes. No Pokémon, Harry Potter or witchcraft. 
• Costumes should not:
  • Be obstructive, offensive, or inappropriate for a Catholic school (no skimpy or revealing outfits, gory, evil, or violent themes).
  • Drag on the ground.
  • Contain sharp or pointed objects that could accidentally strike another person.
  • Include weapons that resemble or could be mistaken for an actual weapon.
  • Encourage cross-dressing. Boys dress like boys, and girls dress like girls.

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)

• October 6-10 – Parent Teacher Conference Week, 12 noon dismissal all week, sign up with teachers for parent conferences. Students should be in attendance, if at all possible, especially in grades 3-8 to meet with teachers
• Oct 11 – 1st Mandatory Parent Faith Formation meeting ($50 for non-participation: Choose 3 of 4 options per tuition contract) Fr. Spitzer event “Heaven is Real” (First Parent Faith Formation opportunity, takes place of 10/1 offering) 
• Oct 13- Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day (No School today: HOLIDAY)
• Oct 16 – The Great Shakeout Drill (earthquake preparedness all school drill)
• Oct 16 – All School Talent Show in the Hall 
• Oct 23 – College Fair for Junior High
• Oct 24 – 3rd and 4th grade Field trip to Natural History Museum
• Oct 29 – All Saints’ Day Dress up, Mass and Procession for all classes (11/1 falls on Sat) 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 souls in purgatory)
• November 5 – Picture Makeup Day, Detention served, Parent Faith Formation #2 offered
• Nov 14 – BLUE MASS for First Responders
• Nov 19 – First Trimester Awards Ceremony in Hall 8:00-8:45, 8:50-9:35

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