5/25-5/29 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 May 25-May 29. 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.

Mon.- May 25th
Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL! Enjoy your 3-day weekend

Tues.-May26th
I will be out on Tuesday, May 26^th. Dr. Vicky Manalo will be subbing for me. Please note that the students will still follow a regular schedule and will take their scheduled activities and tests as planned.

Lemonade War chapter book test
Students will be taking their final chapter book test on Tuesday, May 26^th. I asked the students to take their book home and reread it over the weekend to help them with their test. The test will compose of multiple choice and open-ended questions.

Deadlines:

• 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 (100%) goals (Journey & puzzle) * If these goals are not met by the end of the trimester, it will result in an Effort Slip.

Classroom Shows
Our grade level student shows will be in the morning of Wednesday, May 27^th and Thursday, May 28^th from 8:30-10:30am, and 11:15am. There is no charge for our morning shows. There will be general seating available the morning of and it is first come, first served. 
On Wednesday, May 27^th, 2026, from 8:30-10:30am in the Hall we will have our shows for K, 2^nd and 4^th
They are as follows:
Kinder: American Symbols (8:30am start)
2^nd: Little Red Riding Hood (around 8:55-9am start)
4^th: Gold Dust or Bust (around 9:30am start)
On Thursday, May 28^th, 2026 from 8:30-10:30am and 11:15am in the hall we will have our shows for 1^st, 3^rd, 5^thand 6^th 
They are as follows:
            1^st: Jack and the Beanstalk (8:30am start)
            3^rd: Rumpus in the Rainforest (around 8:55-9am start)
            5^th: Character Matters II (around 9:30am start)
            6^th: Annie KIDS (11:15am start)

You are responsible for your child’s costume for the grade level shows. Our goal is always to do the best you can without paying too much money on costumes. You are welcome to look for costumes in stores and be creative, but please do not feel obligated to spend a ton of money on them. Usually by looking at home and being creative you can come up with an inexpensive, but good-looking costume for your child.
Students can see the cast list on Google Classroom for grades 3-6. A cast list will be emailed to grades K-2! 
Please email Mrs. Jessica Garcia with any questions at [email protected].

GRADELINK
Gradelink will be blocked for parent access starting May29th. If you checked your child’s grades before it is blocked, they are all close to final. I will be working on finalizing all grades this week.

Friday, May 29th - 12:00p Dismissal
There is a 12:00p dismissal on Friday, 5/29 for our 2026 SAP Musical. Tickets are now available for The Lion King Jr. We would love for you to join us and see the show on any of our performances: Thursday, May 28th at 7pm (Hakuna Cast), Friday, May 29th at 7pm (Matata Cast), or Saturday, May 30th 1pm (Matata) or 7pm (Hakuna). We have two great casts so consider joining us for multiple shows! You can also share the link and information with family and friends. 

Focus of the Week

• Math: Compare Fractions, Multiplications Facts of 2-12
• Reading: Two Bear Cubs
• Vocabulary: Week 19 Vocabulary words – Pink paper & Vocab homework (4posts) due on Wednesday
• Word Study: Vowel sounds in spoon and wood
• Grammar: Irregular Verbs
• Social Studies: A Change Begins
• Religion: Lesson 17 (Study guide provided) 
• Prayer: Nicene Creed (Test on May 29)

Tests
Wednesday

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

Thursday (Multiple Choice)

• Reading Comprehension 
• Vocabulary 
• Phonics 
• Grammar 

Friday

• Nicene Creed (Oral & Fill in the blank)

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

• May 25 – Memorial Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL TODAY!
• May 27 - May 28 – Small Class Musicals (K, 2, 4) and (1, 3, 5) respectively at 8:30am in the Hall
• May 28-30 Lion King Jr shows 5/28 at 7pm, 5/29 at 7pm, 5/30 two shows at 1pm and 7pm 
• May 29 – Deadline for Kinder and 8th grade families to pay all open invoices for report cards to be released by Graduation/Kinder Promotion, Scrip cutoff date, Gradelink blocked for grades K-7, end of 3rd Trimester only for grade 8
• June 1-5 – Last Week of School for 8th graders (12 noon dismissal all week for 8th grade ONLY, special activities)
• June 3 – Crossover Day for grades K-7, last morning assembly with the 8th graders before graduation, 8th graders sign yearbooks, pending 8th grade evening event
• June 4 – Gently Used Uniform Sale, 7:30-8:30am and 3-4pm on the Brown Tables
• June 12 – Last Day of School for grades K-7, Noon Dismissal Mass and Awards Ceremony in church after 8am Mass
• June 21 – Happy Fathers’ Day!
• July 6-31 – Summer Camp (sign up today with Ms. Pattie Padilla, we need at least 20, but capped at 40 signups)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you & God Bless!

Warmly, 
Mrs. Do