4/13-4/17 Third Grade Highlights
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Dear Third Grade Families,
I hope everyone is doing well and are having a fun & blessed Easter break! I wanted to share that I will be returning from my maternity leave on April 13th, and I am truly excited to be back in the classroom and reconnect with our wonderful third grade students.
Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of April 13-April 17. 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.
Transition
As I transition back into teaching while also adjusting to motherhood, I kindly ask for your patience and grace—especially when it comes to email communication. I will do my very best to respond to all emails as promptly as possible while navigating this new routine.
At this time, I would like to keep my working hours between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. If you send an email outside of those hours, please allow 24–48 hours for a response. I truly appreciate your understanding and support in helping me maintain a healthy balance during this transition. There may be times when I send emails or responses outside of typical working hours when I am home and available.
Please know that I am committed to staying on top of our classroom responsibilities, and I will ensure that grades are updated on a weekly basis.
There may have been some slight changes to routines while I was away; however, we will be transitioning back to our regular classroom expectations and procedures, including homework, assessments, and our daily schedule, as they were before my leave.
Mrs. Ednaliza Garcia
I would also like to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Garcia, our long-term substitute. She has been absolutely amazing during this time and has taken such great care of our students. I am incredibly grateful for all of her hard work and support in making this transition as smooth as possible.
ELA Lesson 16
I was notified that the Lesson 16 blue worksheet and vocabulary words were accidentally given out and assigned on Google Classroom. To avoid confusion, we will be repeating this lesson during the week, and I will be sure to clarify expectations with the students.
Deadlines:- May 18: California Native American Project (Distributed on Apr. 1st)
- May 26: 3rd Trimester Sunday Mass Reflection (10 reflections required) (Distributed on Mar. 9th)
- May 26: 3nd 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.
Focus of the Week- Math: Understand Fractions as Numbers, Multiplications Facts of 2-12
- Reading: Judy Moody Saves the World
- Vocabulary: Week 8 Vocabulary words
- Word Study: Words with air, ear, are
- Grammar: Adjectives & Adverbs
- Social Studies: Trade Begins
- Religion: Lesson 14 (Study guide provided)
- Prayer: Nicene Creed (Test on May 29)
Tests
Thursday- Spelling Test (Phonics & Vocabulary)
- Religion
- Social studies
Friday (Multiple Choice)
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Phonics
- Grammar
Math Ninja
3rd Trimester Expectations
Academic Expectations- ELA:
- Fluency: Students will improve reading fluency by reading aloud with accuracy, appropriate pacing, and expression.
- Comprehension: Students should be able to answer questions about the main idea, supporting details, and sequence of events. They will also summarize texts, explain character motivations, and describe story outcomes.
- Writing: Students are expected to write 1–2 well-developed paragraphs (at least 10+ complete sentences total). Each paragraph should include a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
- Handwriting: Students are expected to write in cursive legibly, and will complete journal work and homework in cursive.
- Grammar: Students must use correct punctuation and capitalization. Each sentence should begin with a capital letter and end with appropriate punctuation (period, question mark, or exclamation mark). Emphasis is placed on writing complete sentences and expressing clear, coherent thoughts.
- Math:
- Mastery of multiplication and division facts (0–12) is expected. Students should solve word problems, explain their thinking, and work with fractions and basic geometry concepts.
- Science & Social Studies:
- Students should participate in discussions, complete projects, and demonstrate understanding of key concepts through written and verbal responses.
Personal and Classroom Responsibilities
- Homework Responsibility: Submit homework independently and on time without reminders
- Organizational Skills: Keep personal belongings and supplies organized. Students should bring their own supplies and take responsibility for their learning materials
- Listening and Following Directions: Actively listen during instructions and follow directions promptly
- Preparedness: Come to class prepared with all necessary materials, including personal supplies and iPads, and maintain an organized workspace
St. Anthony of Padua Carnival 05/15- 05/17, Our school campus will be set up with Rides, Games, Food and Fun for the entire family.
ALL SAP School families are required to serve 8 hours during the Fiesta. (8 hours per family on tuition contract) $200 fine for non-participation will be billed if your hours are not fulfilled.
Important Reminder:
If your family has multiple children at the school, only one donation per family is required (not per student).
To keep costs down, St. Anthony of Padua School Students are asked to contribute the following goods:
Each class has been assigned to bring the following items:
Kinder (2) Las Palmas 6 lb. can sauce and (3) Hominy 6lb can
Grade 1 (2) Round Corn Tortilla Chips 64oz and (1) 6lb. Nacho Cheese Can
Grade 2 (2) Heavy-duty 3-compartment plates 10 1⁄4” and (1) 500-count napkins
Grade 3 (1) Food Tray 2lb 250 count pack and (2) 1lb Food Tray 250 count pak
Grade 4 (2) Heavy-duty fork 500 count (1) 500 count napkins
Grade 5 (2) Las Palmas 6 lb. can and (3) Hominy 6lb can
Grade 6 (1) Chocolate syrup (1) Strawberry syrup (2) Parkway Butter
Grade 7 (2) summer packet (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise) sold at Sam's
Grade 8 Pozole to go container with lid and spoons for the pozole
Suggestions: Where to purchase and images: Smart & Final, Costco, and Sam’s Club
Please bring your food donations to our classroom. Work Habits grade will be given for donations. All donations must be in by May 8, 2026
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_share
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find the school calendar here. https://stanthonygardena.org/school-calendar- April 13 – School Resumes
- April 22 – Mandatory Parent Faith Formation Meeting #4 of 4 offered in Hall 6:30-8pm
- April 24 – Mass with Mother Figures in Church
- April 27 – Ocean Institute 3rd Grade Field Trip
- April 30 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Discovery Cube
- May 8 – May Crowning, led by 8th grade, Adoremus in church with Fr. Paolo as guest speaker
- May 15-17 – Parish Carnival (NOON dismissal May 11-13, NO SCHOOL May 14, 15, 18) Daycare till 6 pm on 5/11, daycare till 3 pm on 5/12, NO daycare on 5/13
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you & God Bless!
Warmly,Mrs. Do