5/12-5/16 Third Grade Highlights

Dear Third Grade Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

First, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your kind messages, thoughtful gifts, and generous support during Teacher Appreciation Week. I truly felt appreciated and loved, and I’m so grateful to partner with such an amazing group of families!

 Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmas, and mother figures! Thank you for the love, guidance, and support you give each and every day. I hope you felt celebrated and appreciated!

Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of May 12-May 16. 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). 

Monday, May 12, All-School Mass for May Crowning 
 All students must wear their complete formal Mass uniform.

Fiesta Week Schedule & Important Reminders

• May 12–14 (Mon–Wed): 12:00 p.m. dismissal due to Fiesta setup.
• May 12–13: Daycare is available until 3:00 p.m. only.
• May 14 (Wed): No daycare available.
• May 15 (Thurs): No school – Fiesta setup day.
• May 16–18 (Fri–Sun): Parish Fiesta begins! Enjoy the festivities!
• May 19 (Mon): No school – Fiesta cleanup day.

 

End-of-Year Deadlines

Students have been made aware of these deadlines and are given time during class to meet their goals.

• AR and ST Math Goals are due Thursday, May 23.
• I will begin finalizing grades the week of May 27.
• Any missed homework or classwork must be turned in no later than May 28.

 

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Module 13, Understand Fractions and Numbers, Facts of 0-12
• Grammar: Diagraming
• Prayer: Nicene Creed
• Science: Lesson 12- What are Traits?

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

 

SAP Summer Day Camp

We’re excited to offer SAP Summer Day Camp from June 30, 2025 – July 25, 2025!

Fun activities are planned for all campers.
 Please complete the registration form and return it with payment to the office.

Registration Form:
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA2AjmVYMjgHEbd9mIICz7RfIpfd9H16KlHyq5kpV7hG1Ew/viewform?usp=header

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

• 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)
• May 22 – New Parent Orientation in the Hall 6:30 pm
• June 2-6 – Last Week of School for 8th graders (noon dismissal all week, special activities)
• June 4 – Crossover Day for grades K-7, last morning assembly with the 8th graders before graduation 
• June 13 – Last Day of School

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

Warmly,
 Mrs. Martinez-Do