3/10-3/14 Third Grade Highlights

Dear Third Grade Families,

Hope everyone is doing well! Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of March 10 -March 14. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed last week’s email, you can find updates on my school blog: /third-grade  

Deadlines:

Monday, March 10^th 

We have no school 3/10, due to our Faculty Lenten Retreat, led by our pastor Msgr. Sal Pilato.

 

Awards Ceremony

Our 2^nd Trimester Awards Assembly will take place in the hall on Thursday, March 13, starting at 8am. Grades K-4 at 8am in the Hall, and Grades 5-8 at 9am in the Hall.

I have sent out direct emails to all families of our awardees. For a student to receive a Citizenship award, a student must earn A's (Outstanding = 92-100%) on both work habits and behavior grades. Therefore, students' daily behavior, participation, attendance, assignments, projects, ST MATH AND AR goals and work habits are IMPORTANT factors in receiving an award.

 

3rd Trimester Chapter book

Our second trimester chapter book is, Lemonade war by Jacqueline Davies. I recommend purchasing a copy of the book for your child, as it will be used both in and outside of class. The students will benefit from having their own copy to follow along and engage with the text. Please have your child bring the book by Monday, March 24^th, please consider ordering it from Amazon using the link below: amazon link

Pauly’s Project

This Lenten Season, the 5th Grade Class, in partnership with Pauly’s Project, will be leading a Donation Drive and Community Service Opportunity to serve homeless individuals in Downtown Los Angeles. We invite the SAP community to help us raise at least 100 hygiene kits for those in need.
Donation Drive: March 5th–29th Donation Goal: 100 Hygiene Kits

Class Donations:
 Kindergarten: Travel-size toothpaste & toothbrush
 1st Grade: Hand sanitizing wipes
 2nd Grade: Body soap
 3rd Grade: Stick deodorant
 4th Grade: Travel-size shampoo
 5th Grade: Adult socks
 6th Grade: Floss & travel-size mouthwash
 7th Grade: Small notebook & pen
 8th Grade: Razors & comb

Optional Donations: Toilet tissue, hot packs, nail clippers, gallon-size Ziploc bags.
 
 More Info:
 Pauly’s Project Website
 Pauly’s Project Instagram

Donations do not need to be branded and can be purchased at dollar stores. Any contributions are greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your support, and may God bless you all!

 

Discovery Cube- March 31^st

We are excited for our upcoming and final field trip of the year to Discovery Cube on March 31, 2025. This will be a wonderful hands-on learning experience for our students.

At this time, we are in need of 3-4 more parent chaperones to accompany us. If you are available and would like to volunteer, please let me know as soon as possible. All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained and fingerprinted to participate.

More details about the trip, including fees and logistics, will be sent out later this week. 

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Module 10, Addition & Subtraction Within 1,000, Facts of 0-12
• Grammar: Adverbs
• Religion: TOB book 2 Lesson 3
• Prayer: Gloria
• Science: Lesson 10- Electric Force

Tests

Math Ninja

 

Third Grade Parent Survey

As we continue our journey through third grade, I welcome your feedback on how the year is going and how we can work together to make this a positive and enriching experience for your child. While it may seem early for an evaluation, I want to ensure every family has the opportunity to share thoughts, ask questions, or offer suggestions—especially if you didn’t have a chance to do so at Back to School Night. This survey is anonymous, and I sincerely appreciate your input. Please keep feedback focused on the classroom experience. Click the link: https://forms.gle/HtPzhZ5Dd1Ysq3ubA

Amazon Wishlist:
 As we gear up for an exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I wanted to share an opportunity to enhance our classroom experience. I have created an Amazon Wishlist with items that will benefit our students' educational journey. You may check out the link below: Amazon Wishlist
 
 Upcoming Events:
 For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].

• March 12 is our next Mandatory Parent Faith Formation Meeting from 6:30-8 in the Hall.  
• March 13 is our 2nd Trimester Awards Ceremony in the Hall. Grades K-4 will meet in the Hall at 8am and Grades 5-8 will meet in the Hall at 9am. 
• March 10- We have NO SCHOOL for Students on due to a faculty Lenten retreat. There will be NO Daycare offered that day.
• March 19 – St. Joseph’s Feast Day, Mass with Father Figures
• March 25 – Marian Consecration Culminates today with All School Mass: Feast of the Annunciation
• April – ARK testing starts
• April 17- 25– Easter Break
• April 26 – School Resumes
• April 28-May 1 – Thousand Pines 8th grade Retreat 
• May 16-18 – Parish Fiesta

 If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Thank you & God Bless!
 

Warmly,
 Mrs. Do