4/27-5/1 Third Grade Highlights

Dear Third Grade Families,
 
 I hope everyone is doing well! Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of April 27-May 1. 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.
 
 Deadlines:

Drinks

 Focus of the Week

Tests

-Math Ninja
 All lessons and tests this week will be extended to the following week

 

Ocean Institute Field Trip (Big Al Lab & Cruise) Monday, April 27th – Dana Point

We will be visiting the Ocean Institute for the Big Al Lab & Cruise program. If you would like to learn more about the program, you may visit this link: https://oceaninstitute.org/fieldtrips/big-al-lab-and-cruise/

 

What to Wear: Complete PE School Uniform (I highly recommend students wear a sweater or jacket. If your child brings one, it must be a school sweater/jacket with our school logo and clearly labeled with your child’s name.) Students will not be allowed to take off their sweater/jacket during the trip to help prevent items from getting lost.

 

What to Bring:

A small backpack with:

All food and drinks must fit inside their backpack.

 

Please do not bring:

 

Departure & Arrival Time:

The bus will leave promptly at 8:00 AM and we will return around 2:30 PM.

Please note: This trip is not open to the public. Usually, only 1–2 schools attend at a time. Our parent volunteers will provide updates through the Band app.

 

Breakfast Reminder:

I recommend students eat a heavy breakfast at home since we may not have time to eat snacks right away upon arrival. If we arrive early, I will have students eat before we begin.

 

Discovery Cube, Santa Ana Field Trip- Thurs., April 30th

Departure Time: Please arrive at school by 7:50 AM. We will leave promptly at 8:00 AM.

 

What to Bring:

A small backpack with:

Please do not bring:

 

What to Wear: Regular school uniform

 

Breakfast Reminder: I recommend students eat a heavy breakfast at home since we may not have time to eat snacks right away upon arrival. If we arrive early, I will have students eat before we begin.

Our parent chaperones will also provide updates through the Band app.
 

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

 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 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