January 20-24

Week of 20-24

No School Monday in observance of Martin Luther King.

Reminder For Uniform Dress Code:
Only OLM Sweatshirts must be worn.  Your child will be asked to remove any sweatshirt that is not OLM.  There are a lot of lost and found sweaters if you are looking for one.  Your child may wear any type of jacket on the playground.  
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Reading - My Fathers Dragon chapter book
We will read chapters 1-4 this week.  The comprehension test will be Friday on these 4 chapters

Spelling - Test On Friday

Math - Timed tests will be given 3 days a week.  Most students have passed the 2's.  Continue to help at home by working on the times tables.  You may use flash cards to help study.  
Chapter 6 Multiplication 6's, 7's, 8's and 9's
This chapter will move along quickly.  Multiplication is a 3rd grade goal that needs to be mastered.  This will help your child tremendously in the future if they know their math facts so please help at home! 

Science - Chapter 2 
Solar System
We are working on a planet workbook. Your child is researching a planet and writing. This will be displayed at the Science Fair in February. 

Religion - Chapter 8 We Pray to the Holy Spirit

This weekend will kick off Catholic Schools Week.  I have sent home a list of events.  Keep it handy for the week and be sure to continue checking Planners.

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January 22, 2020
 
Dear Parents,

Next week is Catholic Schools Week.  Help us celebrate by having your child participate in the many events during the week.  The schedule is as follows:
 
Saturday, January 25th –
School Auction Dinner
5:00 pm at St Patrick’s Hall
 
Sunday , January 26th-
9:00 am
Mass at St. Patrick’s Church
 
Monday , January 27th–
Parent and Business Appreciation
Parent cards will be sent home to show how much we appreciate all of you.
 
Tuesday, January 28th –
Buddy Day
Blue and White Free Dress
NO HOT LUNCH
Students will have a buddy that they will be having lunch with and exchanging gifts .  Each child must bring a small gift no more than $2.  (candy, cookies, notepad/ pens , etc. ) Our class will be paired up with Mrs. Lorenzi’s 6th grade.  Your child has chosen ______________________ ______________________as their buddy/buddies. 
Thank you
 
Wednesday, January 29th –
Cherish
NO HOT LUNCH
BRING BAKED GOODS (THIRD GRADE IS THE ONLY CLASS PARTICIPATING.
SO PLEASE DO NOT FORGET)
 
Thursday, January 30th –
Souper Bowl
Wear your favorite team shirt
Bring a Canned Soup
 
Friday, January 31st –
Mass at St. Patrick’s Church
Your child must be dropped off at the church and will be brought back to school.  If you have signed up to drive we will be finished around 9:15 am. 
Volleyball game ( 8th grade vs. staff at 1:15 )
 
Thank you for your continued participation in Our Lady of Mercy School.