9/23-9/27 Newsletter

Dear Third Grade Families,

I hope everyone is well. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week, 9/23-9/27. 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/

MATH HOMEWORK PAGES

I’m noticing some of our third graders are not following instructions on their Math homework pages. Kindly encourage your child to read the instructions carefully before answering. The daily math homework pages assigned is a continuation of our math instruction in the classroom. This week, we’ll have 2 days of discussion for each lesson, please make sure to check their planners for the assigned pages.

Socks & shoes (please always refer to our parent/student handbook)

1. ***Athletic or walking shoes MUST be predominantly Black, Grey, White or Navy Blue (not royal blue, and accent colors on shoes must be in the uniform’s color scheme. No fluorscent accents). No UGG boots or combat boots, no Crocs or open toed shoes are allowed on regular uniform days. Shoelaces MUST match the shoe color. A solid color is preferred, but white trim is acceptable. Black and white Checkered VANS or shoes with loud prints are not allowed with the regular uniform. For PE, no Converse shoes or VANS are allowed because it could lead to injury. No extreme colors are allowed (ex: fluorescent-colored shoes or logos, or bright red, purple, or royal blue and yellow shoes). In the winter, students may wear rainboots that follow normal guidelines of colors that match the uniforms, if faculty and staff approve this in advance for particular days (this is not the norm). No sparkles, designs or sequins on shoes allowed. On rainy days or extremely cold days, boots that match the uniform may be allowed if pre-approved by administration. Free dress passes may be redeemed if a student is at risk for receiving a uniform infraction. Regular uniform days may not be seen as an opportunity to stand out from the rest or have attire reserved only for FREE dress days.

• Socks must be white, black, or navy blue 
  • Girls’ – knee high or crew socks or official tights from Vicki Marsha Uniform (black, white, or navy) No loose pants or unofficial leggings may be worn
  • Boys’ – crew socks only

Deadlines:

• Oct 7th -Nonfiction Cereal Box Project (Templates & Instructions sent Friday 9/6/24)
• Nov 4th -1^st trimester Mass reflection (5 reflections for the whole trimester)

Focus of the Week

• Math: Multiplications and Division, Multiplications Facts of 2, & 3
• Reading: Pop’s Bridge
• Word Study: Words with Long o spelling (oa, ow, oe, o_e)
• Grammar: Kinds of Sentences, Subject & Predicate
• Religion: Lesson 3 & Faith fact (Study guide provided)
• Social Studies: Our Regions

Tests

Thursday

• Spelling Test (Phonics & Vocabulary)
• Religion Lesson 3
• Grammar (Sentences & Kinds of Sentences, Subject & Predicate)
• Social Studies Lesson 2

Friday

• Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice)
• Vocabulary (Multiple Choice)
• Phonics (Multiple Choice)

Amazon Wishlist

As we gear up for an exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I wanted to share a wonderful opportunity to further enhance our classroom experience. I created an Amazon Wishlist with carefully selected items that will greatly benefit our students’ education journey. You may check out the link below.

Hi! Help me build this list I created. Add your favorite items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/gK6Ddbk?ref_=wl_share

UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)

• Sept 3-October 11– Fall Chocolate Fundraiser
• Sept 21 –Keep Gardena Beautiful Day Service project 8am-12 noon, all families welcome to help, register online! 8am-Noon http://KeepGardenaBeautifulDay2024.eventbrite.com
• Sept 23-Oct 11 – Yearbook Cover Contest
• Sept 24 – Anti-Bullying Assembly with Monica Harmon in Hall (3 different sessions by grade level)
• Sept 26 – Trojan Drawing #2 outside by St. Jude statue at 1pm
• Sept 30 – Let teachers know if your child is Catholic or non-Catholic and if you wish for them to receive sacraments this year
• October 2 – 1st Mandatory Parent Faith Formation meeting on Theology of the Body ($50 for non-participation: Choose 3 of 4 options)
• October 7-11 – Parent Conference Week, noon dismissal all week
• October 14 – Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day NO SCHOOL

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