4/28-5/2 Third Grade Highlights

Dear Third Grade Families,

I hope everyone had a joyful and restful Easter break! Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of April 28 -May 2. 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:

• May 12: California Native American Tissue Box Project (Templates sent 4/2/25)
• May 27: 3rd Trimester Mass Reflection (10 reflections required). 

All School Mass- Thurs., May 1^st

Its St. Joseph the Worker's Feast Day. All students must wear Formal Mass Uniform There will be NO All-School Mass on Friday 4/2. Students must come to school in regular uniforms this Friday 

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Module 12, Time Measurements and Intervals, Facts of 0-12
• Reading: Life on the Ice, Main Ideas and Details
• Vocabulary: Lesson 20 words
• Word Study Compound Words
• Grammar: Capitalizations, Abbreviations, Commas, Apostrophes, Addresses
• Religion: Lesson 20: Celebrating Lent and Holy Week
• Prayer: Nicene Creed
• Science: Lesson 12- What are Traits?
• Social Studies: Lesson 17: Immigration

Tests

Thursday

• Spelling Test (Phonics & Vocabulary)
• Religion
• Social Studies
• Grammar

Friday (Multiple Choice test)

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary 
• Phonics 
• Language

Math Module 12

Math Ninja

Uniform Reminder

This is a friendly reminder about our school uniform expectations. All students—both boys and girls—must have their uniform shirts tucked in at all times while on campus. Boys are also required to wear a belt.

Starting this week, students who enter the classroom without their shirt tucked in will receive a uniform infraction. We understand that during recess and physical activity, it may be difficult to maintain this standard; however, when students are in the presence of staff, administration, or in any professional setting, they are expected to present themselves appropriately.

 

Encouraging Students to Use Their Social Studies Magazine

I’ve noticed while reviewing the students’ Social Studies homework that some students have been relying on Google to answer their questions instead of using their magazine. While search engines can be helpful tools, many of the responses I’ve seen are too broad, and in some cases, the students don’t fully understand the vocabulary they’re using because they’ve copied the information directly from online sources. Our Social Studies magazine is specifically designed for third-grade reading levels and directly supports the content we’re learning in class. Encouraging your child to read from this material will help them build a better understanding of the concepts and prepare them for our weekly tests.

Please take a moment to remind your child to use their magazine when completing their Social Studies homework. Reading the text carefully not only improves comprehension but also helps them develop important academic habits they will need in the future.

 

St. Anthony of Padua FESTIVAL, 05/16- 05/18
Our school campus will be set up with Rides, Games, Food and Fun for the entire family. ALL SAP School families are required to serve 8 hours during the Fiesta. (8 hours per family on tuition contract) $200 fine for non-participation will be billed if your hours are not fulfilled. 

 The Festival is also in need of the following donations to keep costs down, each class has been assigned the following items:
 Kinder     (2) Hefty supreme foam Hinged lid container 3 compartment and (1) napkins 
 Grade 1   (3) Cases Coke cans 24 count and (1) Case 35 bottle water
 Grade 2   (2) Heavy duty 3 compartment plates 10 ¼” and (1) 500 count napkins
 Grade 3   (2) Chocolate Abuelita 38oz and (1) 500 count napkins
 Grade 4   (1) Food Tray 2 lb. 250 count pack and (1) 4 oz ice cream cups
 Grade 5   (2) Round Corn Tortilla Chips 64oz and (1) 6lb. Nacho Cheese Can
 Grade 6   (4) Cases Sprite & Coke cans 24 count and (1) bag of napkins
 Grade 7   (2) Cases Pepsi cans 36 count and (1) Case 35 bottle water
 Grade 8   (2) Las Palmas 6 lb. can and (3) Hominy 6lb can
 
 Please bring your donations to the fiesta table outside of church on Sundays or drop off at the School Office. All donations must be in by May 10, 2025

 Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].
  

• April 17- 25– Easter Break
• April 28 – School Resumes
• May 5 – Student Teacher Soccer Game (Cinco de Mayo!)
• May 5-9 – Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 9 – Mass with Mother Figures at 8am Mass 
• May 11 – Happy Mothers’ Day!
• May 12 – Fiesta Set up week begins, May Crowning (8th grade leads), Choir sings (12 noon dismissal, daycare till 3pm), Mary’s Day activities
• May 16-18 – Parish Fiesta, please sign up for shifts and send in class donations to school (see calendar for Noon dismissals and student free days due to Fiesta set up and clean up)

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

Warmly,
 Mrs. Martinez-Do