12/8-12/12 Third Grade Highlights
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Dear Third Grade Families,
I hope everyone is well! We are entering our last full week of school before Christmas break, and we are excited for all the festive and meaningful activities! Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of Dec. 8 -Dec. 12. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed last week’s email, you can find updates on my school blog: Third Grade Blog.Maternity Leave
My last day will be today, Friday, December 5, and Mrs. Ednaliza Garcia will officially take over our class beginning Monday, December 8. Mrs. Garcia is fully prepared and excited to support our third graders. She has already been assisting in the classroom and is familiar with our routines, expectations, and curriculum. I am confident that the students will continue to thrive under her care.
During my leave, I will not have access to my school email, as it will be deactivated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Garcia at [email protected]. Please keep in mind her office hours and allow 24 hours for her to respond to your emails.
Internet Safety Activity & Parent Guide
Today, our 3rd–5th grade students participated in an important Internet Safety lesson focused on helping children learn how to make safe and responsible choices online. The students did a wonderful job engaging in the discussion and activities.
Your child brought home a Parent Guide to Smartphone Safety flyer. I highly encourage you to review this resource and take a few minutes to talk with your child about the topics covered. Open conversations at home help reinforce what we discuss in the classroom and empower students to make safe decisions.
Sunday, Dec7th – Family Mass
Dec 7th is our monthly Family Mass. See you at 11am! If your child wears their Formal Mass uniform, they can get a Free Dress pass. They just need to check in with a staff member in room 5 after Mass to prove they were present and in their Mass uniform.Monday, Dec 8th - All School Mass
Our All School Mass will be on Monday, Dec 8th for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception All students must wear FORMAL MASS UNIFORM. Classes with scheduled PE on Monday must wear their PE uniforms underneath their mass uniform.
For Friday Dec. 12th, students may wear their regular uniform.
Deadlines:
- Jan 16: Christmas Project & Presentation (Distributed on Dec 3rd)
- Feb. 16: 2nd Trimester Sunday Mass Reflection (7 reflections required) (Distributed on Wed, Nov. 12th)
- Feb 25: 2nd trimester Goals - AR (85%-Accuracy & 100%-point goal) & ST MATH (75%) goals (Journey & puzzle) * If these goals are not met by the end of the trimester, it will result in an Effort Slip.
Third Grade Friendmas & Secret Santa1. Secret Santa Gift Details
Our class is excited for Secret Santa this year! Students have taken photos of their assigned classmate’s wish list on their iPads, so you can find all the information there.Here’s what you need to know:
- Gift Limit: $10 before tax. The students asked questions about this—we had a little chat on what “before tax” means!
- Gift Selection: Students should choose a gift or combination of small gifts from their Secret Santa’s wish list that stay within the $10 budget.
- Due Date: Please send the wrapped and labeled gift (recipient’s name only) to school on or before Wednesday, December 10.
2. Christmas Party Information – Tuesday, December 16
- Students may wear a Christmas sweater to school on the day of our class party.
- The party cost is $12. We will be serving Raising Cane’s for lunch. The party fee also helps cover the cost of some of our activities and crafts. Please submit your payment by Thursday, 12/11.
- All payments must be made to the office. If you are sending your child with money, kindly place it in an envelope with your child’s name & grade and indicate “Third Grade Christmas Party”
- Kindly remind your child to drop off any payment to the office in the morning.
- You will not receive a receipt from the office, but your payment will be checked off on a roster once it has been received.
Focus of the Week:
- Grammar: Pronouns
- Reading: My One and Only Ivan
- Science: What is Gravity?
- Prayer: Confiteor (Test on Jan 29)
Monday Dec 15, 2025 Christmas Show Information
Please click the link below for more information for the 2025 Christmas Show! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OENvXsnVmoPCvMnCYQisQ3vpfqZIe1ZQyNshtDsyGbQ/edit?usp=sharing
Parents and family must RSVP to the link here to attend the event by December 10th at midnight.
It is important they show up for call time at 5pm in their classrooms. Please note, this is a required performance and part of their music grade. The room assignments you will be dropping and picking your students up at is as follows:
K-2: Homerooms
3rd: Rm. 7 (Daycare)
4th: Rm. 6 (PE)
5th: Rm. 5 (Music)
6-8: Homerooms
Christmas Project & Presentation due Dec 16.
All assigned countries, instructions, templates, sample packets and presentations are all posted on Google Classroom.
Directions:
1. Research about the assigned country.
2. Use trusted websites to read about that country’s holiday traditions, foods, beliefs, and celebrations. You may also use other resources to research your country such as news articles, books, magazines, or interviews with people from that country.3. As you learn about your country, write down your findings in your recording packet.
4. Prepare a presentation (google slides, PowerPoint, etc.) with all the information you researched about your country.5. SHARE or SEND your presentation to your teacher- [email protected]
6. Present your research to your class.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/ls/1C4X0QEVATZ5V?ref_=wl_shareUPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)- Dec 7 – Family Mass at 11am, FREE Dress Pass if you wear your Formal Mass Uniform and check in at Rm 5 after Mass
- Dec 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass (Choir sings)
- Dec 10 – Hot Chocolate Sale: Stu Go
- Dec 12- Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Raffle Tickets are due in the office today
- December 15 – Noon Dismissal, Daycare until 3pm, Christmas Program and Market, Tree Lighting, Caroling, Holiday Cash Raffle Winners announced outside on blacktop, OUTSIDE so dress accordingly (more info to come from Mrs. Garcia)
- Dec 16 – Kinder and 8th grade Las Posadas at 9am and All School Christmas Parties today from 10:30-11:55pm with Noon Dismissal (NO DAYCARE) last day of school before Christmas break begins, please pick up kids on time
- Dec 17-Jan 2–Christmas Break
- Jan 5 –Classes Resume
Thank you & God Bless!
Warmly,Mrs. Do