No Homework?

That's right! A long afternoon of (unexpected) kickball meant for no time to write in planners or pass out papers. Thus, no homework tonight! :)

Remember, if you have any textbooks or library books at home, please return them as soon as possible.

Also, please let me know if a student will be missing any of the remaining days of school. Report cards cannot be given before 10:00am on the last day of school, June 9th.

Chapter 4 Test Questions - Omit #1 & #2

May, May, May

We've arrived at the month of May, a time in which we honor our mothers, including Mary. You will find portraits that students have drawn of their mothers in this post. :)








It is also a time of celebration, both for the first Holy Communion of the second grade class and the Confirmation of the seventh grade class. We've made cards for both groups as a gesture of well wishes. Above are a few examples from the Confirmation category.

Our calendar is full this month! We heard the wonderful stories of Olive on Monday during her last visit of the school year. Extra dance practices fill this week and next as we prepare for our dance performance next Thursday evening, 12/20/10.

Field Day is approaching, as well as spirit days to show our love for STM! Please watch for upcoming dates in your Wednesday newsletter. :)

We love grammar games!

Here's another site to try at home!

Quick Post -- Online Games

Here are three links to online games:


Grammar games can be found here and here.


Earth Day games can be found here

Enjoy!

St. Patrick's Day!

Today, STM celebrated St. Patrick's Day with shamrocks, green flair, and a showcase of dancing and poetry. Students had the opportunity to buy paper shamrocks this week to avoid being pinched on this day. We all had a great time and loved seeing evidence of leprechaun visits in different classrooms!



We're off to see Miss Nelson is Missing this Friday, along with the fourth grade class.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy a Stations of the Cross prayer service by the second grade class. We will be working on our own presentation of the Stations, to be shown on April 1st. We're using websites, photos, and our textbook to learn about each Station and its significance.

Students are learning more about measurement and capacity. Using written descriptions of shapes and measurements, students drew pictures and asked other students in the class to draw the same pictures using such descriptions. Photos of examples can be seen in this post.



On March 4th, students were able to see constellations in a life-like setting. Although we are amidst a science unit about soil and the water cycle, students were able to create their own constellations using stickers, paper, and chalk. Photo examples can be found in this post.


March has turned out to be a very exciting month for 3rd grade! :)

The Lenten Season

Much has happened since our last update! The Lenten season is upon us, with many students hoping to go without items they love until Easter. Here are some quotes from students as they experience many days without something usually enjoyed:

"I've been craving sweets at the end of the day. I think I can make it until Easter."
-Zoe

"I gave up fighting with my sister. I'll try to get out of fights until the end of Lent."
-Matthew

"I gave up using my iPod. It's not easy because my iPod has all of my favorite songs on it."
-Lemar

"I have had an easy time giving up computer games."
-Chloe

In other areas of learning, we're starting to understand units of capacity and length, such as why yards are used to measure a football field instead of inches. We've examined the Jamestown settlement and the Europeans' interactions with the Powhatan tribe, understanding differences in technology, clothing, and weaponry during the time period of 1600-1614. Students now recognize different stages in photosynthesis, including the way that energy transfers from the sun to plants. We've read stories that require us to use our imaginations, such as how Picasso created paintings that were not mainstream and how the Emperor was able to learn from his mistake of being tricked by swindlers. With the incorporation of cursive writing into all subjects (except math), every area of learning has become more interesting. :)

On another note, congratulations to the 8th grade basketball teams on their victories in Championship games! The picture shown is not of high quality, but hopefully you can read the score of the A team's game as 50-49...a Bronco victory!

This Friday, the family of John-Azel will provide snacks for the class to celebrate his birthday. Please do NOT bring a snack on Friday, 2/26. More info to come next week about happenings in 3rd grade. :)