8/25-8/29 Third Grade Highlights
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Hello Third Grade Families,
I hope this message finds you well! The first week of school flew by, and our students learned so much about our classroom routines and expectations. Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of August 25–29. 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-gradeMissing Materials
I still have some missing personal school supplies from the following students. Kindly make sure to have this ready by Monday, Aug 25th.
Completed Forms
To all students who turned in their completed forms last Friday, I will give out their free dress pass on Monday. If you haven’t, kindly submit them on Monday.STAR Test Schedule
We will be STAR testing on Monday through Wednesday this week. Students must bring their iPads fully charged and have their headphones ready. Please ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep and has breakfast before school.
Testing Schedule:- Monday (8/25): STAR Early Literacy
- Tuesday (8/26): STAR Reading
- Wednesday (8/27): STAR Math
Reading Assessments (Mon-Fri)
I will be conducting a few reading assessments with the students, including Oral Reading Fluency, Vocabulary, and Spelling this whole week. These assessments will help determine each child's current reading level and guide my instruction moving forward.
To help your child do their best, please ensure they come to school well-rested, having had a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast.
1st Trimester Mass Reflection
I will distribute the Mass reflection folder on Monday. Students are required to complete 5 Mass reflections for the 1st trimester with parental guidance. This activity encourages students to attend Mass and engage with the Word of God. The 1st trimester Mass reflection is due on October 27th.
Non-Catholic students are still required to complete their Gospel Reflection. Students may use the usccb website to complete their reflection. https://bible.usccb.org/ You may also access link through your child’s Google Classroom- Quick Links
Regular Schedule
This week, we will begin our full-day schedule. If we have any short days (noon dismissal) this will be announced in the weekly emails.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Dismissal at 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: Dismissal at 1:30 PM
Uniform, Hair, and Nails
Starting this week, students must wear their complete school uniforms. Please refer to the school handbook for detailed guidelines on uniforms, hair, socks, shoes, jackets, and accessories. http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/schools/08820/chapter-2/section-2-14
- Monday: PE uniform (please check the handbook for details: ).
- Friday: COMPLETE Formal Mass uniform (boys must have a tie & vest, girls must have a bow and a cardigan with logo, no other jackets or windbreakers allowed) (please check the handbook for details).
- Boys: Must wear a belt every day except on PE days.
- All School tops must be tucked in at all times
What to Bring to School Every Day
- Green homework folder
- Planner
- Fully charged iPad
- Headphones
- Snack
- Lunch (unless ordering from Alvarado catering
- Water bottle
Homework Folder & Planner
Each day, your child will bring home their green homework folder and planner. Please check these daily for important information, forms, study guides, and other documents. Their planner will include daily homework assignments and a behavior chart. Kindly ensure you sign the planner every day.
Homework
Homework assignments will begin this week! However, since we will be doing STAR testing and Reading assessments, we will only have time for Math homework
Starting next week your child’s homework will include:
- Into Math page (book will be provided on Monday)
- Vocabulary
- ELA spelling sheet
- Religion/Social Studies/ Grammar
*subject to change* Please always refer to your child’s planner.
Please follow the schedule provided in the planner and on Google Classroom. I recommend adhering to the daily homework schedule to help your child manage their time effectively.- Vocabulary: Complete 3 (Mon-Wed) activities each week in vocabulary notebook, and submit on Google Classroom by Thursday. Please try different activities daily.
- Math: Turn in physical page by Friday; staple all pages together. Monday homework on top.
- Spelling/ELA Sheet: Complete daily and submit physical page on Friday.
- Grammar/Social Studies/ Religion- must be submitted
Multiplication Club: Facts of 1 (Practice at home)
*Math Ninja challenge every Friday. This week focus is Factors of 1 (Students will be given 1 minute to answer all 25 problems)Test
We will start our weekly tests after Labor Day weekend. But for your information Thursday and Friday are our assessment days.
Thursday (Multiple choice tests)
- Spelling Test (Spelling & Vocabulary) (Dictation to Writing & Meaning)
- Religion
- Social Studies
Friday
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary (Meaning and use in context)
- Phonics
- Language
Behavior Clip Chart
Last week, we started using our behavior clip chart. Students can clip up for making good choices and clip down for poor choices, both inside and outside the classroom. Please check and sign your child’s planner daily to stay informed about their progress. More details are available in our syllabus.
Glass Containers
Please avoid packing your child’s snacks and lunch in glass containers. We have had some incidents with dropped containers causing serious accidents.
Lunch
Please inform your child daily if they are getting hot lunch or if lunch will be dropped off for them. No sodas are allowed with dropped-off lunches.
Drinks
Please avoid sending soda, sugary drinks, Starbucks, and boba to school. We encourage students to make healthy choices.
Upcoming Events
You can find the school calendar here. https://stanthonygardena.org/school-calendar
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. I will do my best to respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you, and God bless!
Warmly,
Mrs. Do