Welcome to the first week of Advent!!
During the Christmas season we will be discussing the importance of giving to others and preparing for the birth of Jesus.

Our class has also been writing cards to Pacifica for our Service project.  We will be writing and making a gift for them the month of December.  The students are very happy when we visit for our community service knowing they are able to brighten someones day.  

Handwriting - Cursive writing
Reading - Unit 4
Read Tops and Bottoms
Math - Chapter 14 Fractions
Science - Unit B Chapter 1 Solar System
Social Studies - Week 14  
Economy and Government
Religion - Advent

Reminders : 

12/6 - Mass and 12:30 dismissal
12/13 - St Vincent lunch brought by 3, 4, & 5th grade
12/15 - School Mass at St. Patrick's Church 7:00 am
12/17 - 3rd grade bring rice, cereal or dried beans for Christmas food drive. If you would like they are also doing a toy drive.  Bring a wrapped new toy labeled with boy or girl and age. 
12/20 - Free Dress
12:30 Dismissal
End of second quarter
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Conference week and Red ribbon week
12:30 dismissal all week

Please come and visit the Book Fair.

Thursday we will be saying the rosary.  If  your child has a rosary they may bring it to class. 

Friday students may wear sports team free dress

Reading - Young Thomas Edison
Handwriting - Cursive
Science - Chapter 3 Ecosystems
Religion - Jesus shows us how to forgive

The Monterey Field Trip letter has went home.  Please return everything by this Friday so I can start planning for our trip.  Thank you

This week:
Reading - Harvest Birds
Unit 2 Lesson 8

Math - Chapter 4
Subtraction with Regrouping.  

Science - Chapter 2
We will be having a test next week

Social Studies - 
Week 8 American Indians

Religion - 
chapter 4
Jesus teaches us to pray
October is also the month of the rosary.  We will pray the rosary as a school on Friday's. 

Cursive Writing- 
We are continuing to work on cursive at school.  The students may need to do some extra work at home.  Thursdays your child only has to read and study. This would be a good day to do some extra cursive writing.  You can have them practice writing their spelling words.  

Thank you and God Bless

Progress Reports went home Friday.  Remember these are not the final Report Card.  The comments made on your child's progress report are to help you and your child to better understand what they can do to improve.  It is only the first quarter so we are all learning and will improve as time goes on.  The 3rd grade is a transition year for many and it takes a while to settle in.  The students are doing a great job taking on all the work that is given to them.  As we have been settling into class the students are getting comfortable.  Please remind them to do their talking outside of class on the playground or during designated times. Progress reports are due  Wednesday, September 18th.  Thank you

This week :

Reading - Unit 1
Lesson 6 Bat Loves the Night
Your child should be going onto the reading website Think Central each week.  I would like them to be reading the story 2-3 times a week.  Friday we have the comprehension test.

Math - Chapter 3 test this Thursday
Your child may bring home their book to study
Homework this week will be regrouping 

Social studies:
Week 6
Adapting to the environment

Science
Chapter 2 Lesson 2
Mammals and Birds
Amphibians and reptiles

Religion 
Chapter 3

PE 
Jump Ropes

Students have been able to log onto IXL in the class.  I would encourage your child to go onto the math and use the regrouping skills to help study with for the test on Thursday.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.  
Thank you

I would like to say thank you to all of the  students. The did a wonderful job at Mass on Friday for the Virgin Mary's  Birthday.  

I have sent home the log in information for the reading program along with IXL.  Your child should be using the reading program at least 2-3 days a week.  The IXL will be used in class and at home for free time if you would like.   

This week:
Reading : Lesson 5 Roberto Clemente
Spelling - Long i
Math - Chapter 3 Addition with Regrouping
Science - Chapter 2 Animals
Religion - Chapter 2 Many gifts for one church
Social Studies - Week 5 Deserts and Valleys

Please be sure to check your child's planner daily and sign.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out.  Thank you for allowing me to teach your child.  I know this is going to be a great year!

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Happy 3rd week of school!!

The students have been working hard and we continue to work on transitioning in class from subject to subject.  Please remind your child any work that is not completed in class must be taken home to finish.  You will receive a packet each week so please be sure to go over your child's work.  I have put regular grades on the papers since next year they will be graded accordingly.  As for this year we will use the grading scale of 1, 2 or 3.

Friday will be Free Dress for $1

This week:
Reading - Destiny's Gift 
Unit 1 Lesson 3

Math Test Chapter 1 On Wednesday
Students will take home their book.  I would suggest going over the review at the end of the chapter.

Science Test Chapter 1 on Wednesday
Students will take home a study guide Monday.  I will be over the test in class on Monday and Tuesday as review.

Social Studies 
Week 3 Landforms

Religion 
Chapter 2 We Receive the Sacraments

PE/Art
Cooperative Games
Sunflower Art

Have a Blessed Week
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Welcome to the second week of school.  Hopefully all of you were able to read your child's Friday letter.  They were excited to write letters home.  It is not necessary to write a lengthy letter back just a friendly note telling your child you are listening.  Return journals on Monday.  I will be checking for a quick response.  Those students who have a response will receive a prize this week.  

We are well on our way through the school year and with that some students have already noticed the change from 2nd to 3rd grade.  They will be responsible for a lot of writing and learning plenty of study skills to prepare them for the future.  If they are unable to complete assignments in class they will be sent home as homework.  

This weeks agenda:
     I will be sending home  a note regarding your child's log in information for think central and math in focus.  The same user name and password is used for both.  Your child may go onto the website to read and listen to the story of the week along with other tasks they may find interesting.

Reading - The Trial of Cardigan Jones
Spelling - This week for spelling I will be assigning the task.  They will not be able to choose.  
We will write the words in our planner on Monday
Math - Chapter 1 - Place Value
SS - Week 2 Regions in Ca
Religion - Chapter 1 - The Church is one
Science - Chapter 1 Plants


If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out at any time.  I am always open for suggestions and am here to help.  Thank you 
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AUGUST 12-16

We had a very nice day today.  It was so nice to see all of the smiling faces.  

Family Envelopes went home today.  Remember to go over the new Diocesan Handbook.  There is some new information and please review the Uniform Dress Code as some items may have changed.  

Please be sure to check your child's homework folder and remove the packet.  Sign any necessary paperwork and return as soon as possible.  Sign your child's planner daily and be sure to return homework folder and planner each day.  
Homework will begin Tuesday. The students will choose a way to write their spelling words using the homework folder and reading A Fine Fine school out of their reader.

This weeks lessons will be:
Reading - Lesson 1 A Fine Fine School
Spelling - Lesson 1 
       words will be written in your child's planner
Math - Chapter 1 Place Value
Social Studies - Week 1 Exploring California
Religion - Being Kind to others and what that looks like in and out of the classroom.

Reminders:
Check BLOG on Monday's for new reminders
Thursday, August 15th is Mass for Our Lady of Assumption ( All students must be in full uniform)

Thank you again for allowing me to teach your child.  I am looking forward to a fun filled year with lots of learning.  Feel free to reach out to me with any concerns or questions.  I am here to help.

Thank you and God Bless

Two weeks of school left! Please keep your calendars handy for the next two weeks.  There will be many events coming up.

As a reminder we still have two weeks of school and it is a privilege to attend Carnival Day and the Field Day.  If your child has difficulty with their behavior in and out of class they will miss out on some of the Carnival Day or Field Day.  Please remind them how important it is to stay respectful and ready to work each and every day until the last day.  Thank you for your continual support.
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This week:
Reading - Charlottes web 
Chapters 16-20
Math - Chapter 17 test Tuesday
Social Studies - American Heroes
Science - Extension Chapter 1
Living Things depend on one another
Religion - Chapter 1
Our church is a Kingdom of God
PE - Go Noodle 
Jump Ropes

Tuesday - Awards Assembly 8:15 grades 6-7 and scholarships
Wednesday -= No Hot Lunch
Thursday - Last Day for hot lunch
Friday -8th Grade Carnival 10-12
12:30 dismissal
The cost is $5 for a wrist band this year
Food Items such as hot dogs, nachos, snow cones, etc will cost extra.  If you send around $5 that would be plenty for food and drinks.  

May 27-31
Monday - No school for Memorial Day
Tuesday - 8th grade graduation at St. Patricks Church 7:00 pm
Thursday  - Field Day after Kindergarten Prayer Service
Free Dress
12:30 Dismissal 
Free Dress
Friday - Mass at 8:15 am
Please make sure your child is wearing appropriate uniform dress for Mass
Dismissal 10:00 am
There will be no extended care so please be sure someone is here to pick up your child.