9/28-10/2 Third Grade Highlights

Dear Third Grade Families,

I hope everyone is well. Here’s a look at what's coming up this week, 9/28-10/2. 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/
 

Deadlines:

• Oct. 26^th - Saint Brochure & Peg Doll Project (All materials sent Sept. 21^st)

Third Grade Morning Drop off

Starting Monday, third grade morning waiting area will be moved from the brown benches in front of the office to the blue benches, where the 4th and 5th graders wait.

Since the office stairwell is closed in the morning and we need to use the middle stairwell to go upstairs, being at the blue benches would make it easier and faster for us to walk to our classroom.

This would also be better for the teachers assigned for morning duty to keep a closer eye on our students. Kindly help remind your child to wait at the blue benches starting Monday morning. 

Early Morning Drop-Off Reminder

Please DO NOT drop off your child before 7:30 AM. There are no staff member supervising students before 7:30 AM. The teacher on duty arrives at 7:30 AM and is responsible for supervising students at that time. For your child’s safety, please do not leave your child on campus before 7:30 AM. 

General Dismissal Reminder

Beginning Monday, parents/guardians will no longer be permitted to enter campus on foot to pick up their children. Families must utilize their scheduled car line for dismissal. If they need to visit the office, they will need to buzz into the office as usual.

The only families who should be coming to the main gate on foot are Kindergarten families. They will remain outside the gate while they are being released by the teacher. 

Afternoon Carline Pick-Up Change

A small change to our afternoon carline pick-up procedure.

Since 2nd Grade is now using our usual carline side, third grade families should no longer line up in our regular carline that goes inside the cones.

Instead, please use the 4th–5th Grade cone side for afternoon pick-up. This will help keep the carline organized and prevent congestion between the grade levels.

Tuesday, Sept. 29^th - Dodger Day

Our 8th Grade Class is hosting a Dodger Day Fundraiser on Tuesday, September 29!

Students may participate by wearing:

Dodger Top/Jersey: $1

Dodger Top/Jersey + Jeans: $2

Payment: Please send the cash payment with your child on Tuesday. Make sure your child gives the payment directly to the teacher. You may place the cash in an envelope labeled with your child’s name to make it easier to collect.

Saint Brochure & Peg Doll Project- due on Oct. 26^th

All instructions, templates, rubric, and the peg doll were sent home Monday, September 21^st . Each student has randomly selected a saint to research. This year, our school is focusing on Saints in our Church, the list was provided by Msgr. All project details have also been posted in your child’s Google Classroom. Please refer to either the classroom post or the materials that were sent home. 

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.

FREE DRESS

Free dress clothing must be neat and modest. Parents/guardians are responsible to ensure that students are dressed in a manner suitable for Catholic school students. Students should observe good habits of grooming and personal hygiene and appropriate attire at all times.

The following are NOT appropriate at any time:

 Please check our parent-student handbook for more info about free dress.

Focus of the Week

Tests

Thursday

Friday (Multiple Choice)

Hail Mary & Glory Be (Oral & Fill in the Blanks)

Math Ninja

New Requirement for School Volunteers & Chaperones

An important update regarding the requirements for anyone who would like to volunteer or serve as a chaperone for school activities and field trips. In addition to completing the following:

All school volunteers and chaperones are now required to complete a one-hour Mandated Reporter Training. 

 

Please review the SB 848 Memorandum to Schools for additional information:

SB 848 Memorandum to Schools

How to Complete the Training

Please make sure you complete this requirement if you plan to volunteer or chaperone for any upcoming school activities or field trips.

Third Grade Social – October 23 at Lucky Strike!

We are excited to invite you to our Third Grade Social on Thursday, October 23rd! 

This will be a wonderful opportunity for our third-grade families to gather, get to know one another, and have some fun together outside of the classroom!

 Lucky Strike Torrance
 ️ Thursday, October 23rd
 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

Please RSVP by October 16th using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the flyer:

RSVP Here

If you are attending, please send your payment to our Room Parent, Mrs. Nivia Joseph, via Zelle.

For more information, please see the flyer below:

View the Social Flyer

If you have any questions or concerns about the social, please contact our Room Moms, Nivia Joseph or Tammy Tenette.

We hope many of you can join us! We look forward to spending a fun evening together with our third-grade families! 

How You Can Help Our Class

Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated and goes directly toward supporting our students and classroom.
 

Upcoming Events

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

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!
 

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