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3/3-3/7 Third Grade Highlights
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Dear Third Grade Families,
Hope everyone is doing well! Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of March 3 -March 7 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:- March 5: Black History Month Lapbook
- May 27: 3rd Trimester Mass Reflection (10 reflections required)
Marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Our faith commands us to love God and neighbor. We will have our all-school mass on Wednesday not Friday. Kindly make sure that your child wear formal mass uniform on Wednesday not Friday. Every Friday in Lent we have our 1:30pm all school Stations of the Cross in the church.
Friday, March 7- Report Cards
Third-grade report cards will be sent home this Friday with your child. Please take the time to review their progress, celebrate their achievements, and discuss any areas for growth with them.
Awards Ceremony
Our 2nd 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.
Awards
I will be sending out direct emails to all families of our awardees by Tuesday, March 11. 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.
Students are not eligible for a Citizenship award each trimester if they have one of the following:- 5 tardies
- 5 unexcused absences
- 5 unexcused early leave
- 3 conduct slips
- 3 effort slips
- 3 detentions
- ST Math and AR goals are not reached
Honors- 1st Honors - All A’s including Handwriting, Music, and PE
- 2nd Honors - A’s & B’s including Handwriting, Music, and PE
Subject Areas Skill Areas
A (93 -100) Excellent O Outstanding
B+ (90 - 92) G Good
B (87 - 89) Very Good S Satisfactory
B- (85 - 86) NI Needs Improvement
C+ (80 - 84)
C (75 - 79) Average
C- (70 - 74)
D (65 - 69) Poor
F (0 - 64) Not Passing
Raise Craze Kindness Fundraiser - NOW through March 5, 2025
Spend time SERVING - NOT SELLING.
We are very excited to see the Acts of Kindness that will raise funds for our school.
UPDATED information was sent home in an email (February 13, 2025).
Parent Incentive - 2 Service Hours if parents send 25 emails by 11:59pm February 15, 2025
This Fundraiser replaces the Hundred X Survey and Jog-a-thon.
Families who do not participate will be charged $100. (per tuition contract)
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 24th, 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!
Focus of the Week:- Math: Module 9: Addition and Subtraction Strategies Facts of 0-12
- Reading: Story Structures; Judy Moody Saves the World & My One and Only Ivan
- Vocabulary: Lesson 16 words
- Word Study: Words with vowel +/r/ (air, ear, are, or ear).
- Grammar: Adjectives
- Religion: Lesson 16: Sacraments of Initiation
- Prayer: Gloria
- Science: Lesson 9- Can magnets pass through any material?
- Social Studies: Lesson 13- Settlers
Thursday- Spelling Test (Phonics & Vocabulary)
- Religion
- Social Studies
- Math Module 9
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Phonics
- Language
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 5 – ASH WEDNESDAY (Mass uniforms), beginning of Lent
- March 6 is the last day of the 2nd Trimester.
- 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