DECEMBER NEWS
Please check the "Third Grade News" section to find out what the third graders are learning this month in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion. This section will also provide you with any important Third Grade events and reminders.
MATH
The students will begin Chapter 5-Multiplication. In this chapter, they will learn how to multiply by 0, 1, 2, 5, 9, & 10. Please review these facts at home as well.
Students will also continue the first in math program. They should be on their way to completing the "just the facts" subtraction section with at least 80% correct. They should be starting the "just the facts" section with multiplication if they have mastered the subtraction section. Keep up the good work. If your computer is not working and your child is unable to go on the website, please send in a note to inform me.
SCIENCE
The students have just completed Chapter 3, the " Living Things," chapter in their text. They will begin Chapter 2 in the Physical Science unit. This chapter begins on page B30. They will learn about forces, machines, and work in this chapter.
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Students just completed the first chapter about communities. The next chapter is about Geography. They will learn about different landforms and bodies of water.
RELIGION
During the month of December, the class will be learning about the advent season as well as continuing in our Text. They wil be completing chapters 3 & 4. In Chapter 3, the students will be learning about Christ's second coming. They will also learn Jesus' greatest commandment. They will learn about the beginning of the church in chapter 4.
IMPORTANT DATES & REMINDERS
December 2- Secret Santa Workshop & Stewardship Service day
December 4- First Friday Mass
December 7- No School
December 8- No School- Feast of the Immaculate Conception-Holy Day of Obligation
Decmeber 10- Christmas Show
Decmber 11- 12:00 Dismissal -
- 6:30 Movie night- K-5
Decmber 15- Report Cards Issued
- 7:30 Instrumental Concert
Decmber 23- 11:00 Prayer Service
- Noon Dismissal
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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March 3rd-March 12th- Terra Nova Testing