9/15-9/19 Third Grade Highlights

Dear Third Grade Families,

I hope everyone is well and is ready for another exciting week in 3rd grade! Here's a look at what's coming up this week, 9/15-9/19. Please make sure to read all important information to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails. I would greatly appreciate it! If you missed my email last week, you can check out my school blog; http://www.stanthonygardena.org/third-grade/

Important Links: 

• Back To School Night Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18K2UMTyCNWANa0PUOOPN3P9Ekh7OBpWC/view?usp=sharing
• Parent-Student handbook link:  http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/schools/08820 
• Third Grade Syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PBOSyUtkKW0spcP3-Dq_QnvLOeW_0cfU/view?usp=sharing
• Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/HDcQP08pX1GHkzR04b5tChfPzNKXlZjflnrVZu4OKtkOdwJ1Uc2EYpKyLoCZPeAU8nRX-JQdh-mTJWgat3sNKWyePb93UTZG4gRe7EU?ref_=wl_share 
• Parent-Teacher Conference Sign up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040548A5AB2BABFF2-58313722-third#/ 

Natural History Museum fieldtrip
We have our upcoming 3rd & 4th Grade field trip to the Natural History Museum, happening in October 24^th. Mr. Aguilar will start sending the invoice to all 3rd and 4th grade families regarding the payment for this trip on Monday 9/15. The total cost is $20 per student, which covers both the program fee and bus transportation. All payments must be made in the office. If you plan to send the payment with your child, please make sure to place it in an envelope, with your child’s name and put “3^rd grade NHM fee”. I will be sending out the return slips by Monday.   

Graded test papers
Graded test papers from the previous week’s assessments will be sent home every Monday. Please review them with your child, sign, and return the next day.

Picture Day- Tuesday, Sept 16^th 
On Tuesday, we will have our picture day. Students MUST come to school wearing complete FORMAL MASS UNIFORMS, CAMERA READY.  Make sure their uniforms are complete and that hair is combed as you want it to be photographed.

Yard Duty Parent Volunteers
We are in need of parent volunteers to help with yard duty. When volunteering, please remember that your role is to proactively watch all students, not just your own child. For safety, volunteers should not be on their phones (calls, texts, or emails) during this time. We also ask that no photos or videos be taken unless approved by the office or administration.

Deadlines:

• Oct 27th -1^st trimester Mass reflection (5 mass reflections)

Focus of the Week

• Math: Understand Multiplication Strategies, Multiplications Facts of 2-9
• Reading: The Trial of Cardigan Jones
• Word Study: Words with Long Vowels/ Words with VCe pattern
• Grammar: Kinds of Sentences (Statement, Question, Command, Exclamation)
• Social Studies: Our Regions
• Science: Forces & Motion
• Religion: Lesson 2 (Study guide provided)
• Prayer: Hail Mary & Glory Be

Tests
Thursday

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

Friday (Multiple Choice

• Reading Comprehension 
• Vocabulary 
• Phonics 
• Grammar 

Math Ninja

Upcoming Events
You can find the school calendar here. https://stanthonygardena.org/school-calendar

• Sept 16 – FALL School Picture Day 8:30-10:30!  (Wear your complete Formal Mass Uniforms with white blouses and Oxford shirts, cardigans, vests, and ties for Yearbook photos) 
• Sept 17 – Room Parent PLC meeting on Zoom at 7pm
• Sept 20 – Keep Gardena Beautiful Day 
• Sept 21 – Catechetical Sunday, all families welcome! 11am Mass
• Sept 25 – Dave and Buster’s 8th grade Spirit Night. All are welcome!
• Sept 30 – Let teachers know if your child is Catholic or non-Catholic and if you wish for them to receive sacraments this year (due today)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to another great week of learning with your child!


Thank you & God Bless!

Warmly, 
Mrs. Do