December 14-18

We had a wonderful Sunday!!! Thank you to all who attended the mass at 7 am and those who were able to attend the book club event at Barnes and Noble.  It was a great success and thank you to all the parents who helped to make the event possible.  

This will be the last week of the Second Quarter.  I will be updating grades this week so please be sure to double check option C. We will be half way through the school year.

This week there will be an early dismissal Friday at 12:30.  There will be no extended care and the preschool will also close at 12:30.  We will have our class party on this day around 11:30.  If you have any goody bags or gifts for the class your child may pass them out during the party. 

The school Christmas program will be on Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30 pm.  It will be help at St. Patricks church.  All are welcome to attend.

Religion - We will be finishing up discussing Advent and the birth of Jesus
Spelling - we will be working on writing this week with Adjectives so the list focuses on Describing words
Reading - we will not have a story this week. I will be sharing Christmas stories with the children
Math - Chapter 8 multiplication and beginning division
Social Studies - chapter 5
Science - Unit B chapter 2 - we will have a quiz on planets and a few vocabulary words.  The quiz will be on Thursday afternoon.  Students have a study guide available that is written in their notebook.

Spelling List
yummy
fuzzy
silly
green
sweet
huge
thin
crazy
angry
cold
tired
pretty
old
cute
jolly
new
nutty
rich
happy
red

HAVE A VERY BLESSED HOLIDAY!!

December 7-11

We will be having a busy next two weeks. Please check the school calendar. 

Also we are almost 1/2 way through the school year. I know that the students are getting anxious for the holidays.  Please remind your child about talking in the classroom while the teacher is talking or teaching a lesson.  Many students are still having a difficult time raising their hands and talking with their neighbors.

Mass tomorrow at OLM church on 21st street.  Please be sure to drop your child off at the church by 8:00 am.

We will be having an all school Mass on Sunday, December 13th at St. Patrick's Church at 7:00 am.  Please have your child wear the uniform in support of our school. 


Please look in your family envelope for the daily schedule for Barnes and Noble book day on Sunday, December 13th.

Subjects
English- Writing
Reading and Spelling - The Streets Are Free
Math - Please practice multiplication facts with your child.  We are beginning Chapter 8 which will include multiplication and beginning division.  Multiplication facts up to the 9's need to be mastered by the end of the third grade.  When we return in January I will be charting your child's progress based on the timed tests.  Please work at least 2-3 days a week on Math Facts.
Social Studies - Chapter 5
Science - Unit B, Chapter 2 (Solar System)
Phonics - Contractions
Religion - Advent and Christmas

November 16-20

We are well on our way through November. We have several events this week we have been preparing for. Our Thanksgiving program will be on Wednesday night. If your child has a speaking part please dress them accordingly. No need to go purchase anything special. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. If they are American Indians we have made their shirts and they can wear those. They should be at the school by 6:30 and please drop off your child in our classroom.

On Thursday we will be having a class mass in the chapel.

There will not be any school next week due to Thanksgiving week,

Reading - A Fruit & Vegetable Man
Math- multiplication please practice times tables with your child
Social Studies- we will be having a test Friday on ch 4. We filled out a study guide to prepare for the test. Please help your child in preparing for the test by studying at home. We will also go over the test in class.
Science - animals
Religion- we have been discussing about Saints
phonics- blends
English- writing
Spelling- their will not be any vocabulary this week. We went over the definitions in class

Honored
Nurse
Burned
Church
Purple
Turtle
Turkey
Honest
Hurry
Further
Heir
Purpose
Hour
Hurting
Customer
Especially
Offering
Whirled
Appreciated

Have a great week and a blessed Thanksgiving.

November 2-6

All Saints Day will be this weekend.  Be sure to go to St. Patricks mass at 7 am or 9 am sunday to see the Living Saints.  Our 8th grade will be there for presentation of the Saints.

Reading - On Grandaddy's Farm
English - Unit 5 Verbs ( we will be finishing up the unit and having a test next Friday, November 13th)
Math - Chapter 3 test Monday on Regrouping.  Please look in red folder for review sheet done in class to better help your child.  We will begin Chapter 4 Multiplying on Tuesday
Social Studies - American Indians Ch 3
Religion - Saints - Students will be bringing home an assignment to look up a Saint and to research.  This will be due Friday November 6th or sooner if it is complete
Science - Animals and their environment

spelling for the week of November 2-6  ( we will not have vocabulary)
chores
market
door
smarter
corner
floor
garden
charged
charm
barn
guarding
mark
before
large
cords
comfortable
distant
engineer
enormous
freight

Spelling for the week of November 9-13 (no vocab)
jungles
sister
single
sprang
worst
finger
sang
hungry
almost
angry
orange
forest
frost
angle
least
curious
scattered
catalogues
satisfaction
moist

Its that time of year again.  The season of giving.  Please check the family envelopes for the information regarding Operation Christmas.  This is a wonderful time for students to help others in need.  Bring in Operation Christmas Items starting next week.  3rd grade is responsible for bringing 4 pens or 4 pencils and 2 small notepads.

We will be in the Thanksgiving Program which will be on November 18th at 6:30.  I will be assigning parts for our small play.  If you are not going to be able to be there please let me know so I can assign children accordingly.

There will be NO SCHOOL on November 11th in observance of VETERAN'S DAY.

Our class will be having a class mass in the chapel on November 19th.  I will send readings home with some students.  

Thanksgiving vacation will be Nov 23-27

October 26-30
This is red ribbon week. Please check the schedule of events that was sent home for the daily events.

Saturday is the Halloween Carnival please be sure to turn in all monies and bring in 5 liters of soda.

We will be going to the Monterey Firld Trip on Wednesday. Please be at school by 7:15 am. We will be Leaving school by 7:30 am. Please read the blue note that went home today. Mrs. Blackburn has said that There will be no electronics allowed on the bus. There is no way for me to monitor what the students are doing on there electronic devices therefore they will not be allowed. If your child needs to contact you there will be a phone available.

We will not have any homework Wednesday night.

Math test chapter 3 on subtraction and regrouping on Monday, November 2nd. We wrote in our planners Friday but I forgot that is the Costume parade so we will not be having a math test only spelling, reading and vocabulary on Friday. Thank you

This weeks spelling words are
Circle
Deserve
Shirt
Shepherd
Thirsty
Perhaps
Person
Serve
Birth
Dessert
Circus
Certainly
Third
Perfect
Squirrel
Bargains
Complained
Excitement
Glanced
Interrupted

Vocabulary
Bargains
Complained
Excitement
Glanced
Interrupted

October 19-23

We have begun the second quarter.

Tomorrow we will be praying the Rosary.  If your child has a rosary they may bring it to school tomorrow.

If you have not turned in the pink permission slip for the Monterey Field trip please do so as soon as possible.

Wednesday there will be an all school Free Dress PINK Day.  Try to wear as much pink as possible in support of breast cancer.

This week dismissal will be at 12:30. We will be having conferences.  Please be sure to be on time for your conference.  We only have 15 minutes for each student.  If any changes need to be made please contact the office. I am not able to change conference times. Thank you

Reading - How My Parents Learned to Eat (test Friday)
Spelling - listed below ( no vocab this week)
Math - Chapter 3 Subtraction with Rerouping (Lessons 8, 9 & 12)
Handwriting - Practice cursive writing
Social Studies - Chapter 2

Science - Chapter 2 test Friday
We have written out flash cards for the vocabulary portion of the test.  Please remind your child to bring home the cards to study.  The words are:
extinct
threatened
amphibians
reptiles
fish
mammals
fossil
birds
inherit
trait
endangered
gills
scales
species

Religion - Chapter 6 Reconciliation


Spelling
often
practiced
ask
fourth
little
museum
afraid
again
jewel
does
gym
busy
honey
once
lights
ashamed
encouraged
gobble
restaurant
foreign

October 12-16

This week we will be going to Hampshire and Brookdale which are assisted living homes. We will be doing a prayer service for the people. Some parents have signed up to drive. We must leave school by 9:45. Some students will need to stay behind because we do not have enough drivers. To make it fair I will choose a few students which doesn't mean they are in trouble.

This week we will be focusing on writing for our scheduled reading time. I will be focusing on how to write a paragraph and how to stay on topic.

We will have spelling words and they will have to do with Halloween. They are
Spooky
Ghost
Vampire
Haunted
Skeleton
House
Costume
Spider
Webs
Wolf
Monster
Wizard
Alien
Pumpkin
Broom
We will only have 15 words and no vocabulary this week. The spelling test will be on Friday

We will have a science test on Friday.
The test will be on chapter 2. We did a study guide today and will add to it tomorrow.

math- ch 3 subtraction
Social studies- chapter 3 American Indian tribes

Please look for a new permission slip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This will be sent home in the red folder. Please sign ASAP and return especially if you are intending on attending the field trip. I need to make sure appropriate papers and signed in with the office.

Thank you and God Bless

October 5-9

This week we will not be having school on Friday. The teachers will be at a meeting in Visalia.

The end of the quarter is this Friday. All grades will be updated this weekend. If you see any problems please let me know if you have any questions or problems. Yes, I am human and even teachers make mistakes :)

Spelling - we will only have spelling this week and no vocabulary since it is a short week
Reading - the patchwork quilt
We will have spelling and reading comprehension test on Thursday
Math- test ch2 Wednesday. This chapter is on regrouping. We have done a review sheet in class today and tomorrow we will do another. It will be sent home to be signed and gone over with a parent
SS- we will have a test on chapter 2 Thursday
Religion - we are learning more about our Mother Mary
science- Chapter 2 on animals

Thank you for the wonderful class gift. I enjoyed reading the card from all the students.

We will be going to a community prayer service at the Hampshire and brookdale on Friday October 16th. I am still in need of one driver. I have sent home a note for the drivers I do have but if for any reason you are not signed up and are available please let me know. As we stand a few students will have to stay behind.

Thanks again for your continued support this school year.

September 21-25

WE MADE IT THROUGH ITBS TESTING!! Thank you to everyone who sent in the healthy snacks the students really appreciated them.

Please remember to turn in your child's permission slip for the Monterey Field trip.  Also remind your child that it is a privilege to go on a field trip especially when it is 2 1/2 hours away.  We will be representing OLM school and I expect only the best from our students.

spelling words
Vocab words *

treasure
pearl
earth
already
heavy
leather
learn
sweater
early
earn
measure
heard
heads
pleasure
search
anxiously *
crystal *
delicious*
nervous *
remarkable *

Spelling & reading - Two Bad Ants
English - Unit 3 Nouns
Math - Chapter 2 lessons 7-11
Social Studies - We are finishing chapter 2. Next week your child will get a study guide to complete on Tuesday.  Tentatively the test will be on October 5.
Science - Chapter 2 types or animals
Phonics - Long and short vowel sounds

Spelling words

evening
Sunday
Monday
Saturday
Tuesday
morning
Thursday
calendar
Monday
weekend
season
Wednesday
Friday
midnight
dawn
peered
battering
cautiously
clutched
steep

VOCAB
triumphant
peered
battering
cautiously
clutched
steep

September 7-11

Tomorrow our class will be helping with the All School Mass.  This will be the Mass for Our Blessed Mother Mary's Birthday.  Our class has been working on readings along with music for the mass.  The students must wear appropriate clothing.  NO SHORTS WILL BE ALLOWED.  Girls must wear jumpers and boys must wear cordoury pants. 

We are well on our way through the school year. It's hard to believe we are already through one month of school.  Please remember to talk to your child about conduct in and out of class.  Progress Reports will be going home on Friday.  This is a reflection of your child's work up until this point.  Please feel free to look at Option C to make sure their is no conflict with grades that are sent home on your child's papers.  We are all human and believe it or not even the teacher can enter the grades incorrectly :) 

Please be sure to check the BLOG and your child's planner regularly.  Remind your child it is their responsibility to copy everything that is written on the board.  This is the year it we want them to learn study skills that will help them in the future.  I will always do my best in helping your child prepare for a test including reviewing in class and sending the study guide along with the text a few days ahead of time.  If you notice a test will be coming up the following week feel free to ask your child for the class text book if you feel this will better prepare them for the test. 

Subjects
Reading - The Terrible Eek
Spelling and Vocabulary - We will not be having a Vocabulary Test on Friday.  The test will only consist of Spelling.  I will post the Spelling words tomorrow
Math - Chapter 2 Addition
Social Studies - Natural Resources Chapter 2
Religion - Chapter 2 Sacraments
Phonics - Short and long vowels
Science Ch. 1 Plants ( we will be having a test next Tuesday, September 15th.  Study questions will be written in your child's spiral notebook tomorrow. 
English - autobiography writing

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. 
Thank you

August 31-September 4

This week we will be having a few tests along with our normal spelling and vocabulary. We will be having a Math test on Wednesday. We will be Doing a review in class tomorrow that will be sent home corrected so you are able to help your child study. This will be on chapter 1. The English test on Thursday and will also cover chapter 1.

Our class has began practicing for the all school mass which will be held on Tuesday, September 8th.

We are also in the process of getting our Monterey Bay Aquarium field trip arranged. Please look for permission slips and information that will be in red folder sometime this week.

The students are enjoying the book club books and Seem to be interested in reading what their friends have brought.

Thank you again for your time and it patience. There is always an adjustment period for all and takes time for all of us to get in a routine.

August 24-28

Welcome to week 3!! We are well on our way through our first month of school.  Most of the students are adjusting well. We are working on making an easy transition in subjects and learning study skills.  Our first Social Studies test will be on Wednesday and I am doing my best to work with the students in class to ensure their success.

The homework folders seem to be going well. Thank you for being consistent in signing the planners.  Also if you write a note please let your child know so they can remind me to read it. 

Our class will be in charge of the school mass on Sept. 8th.  If your child has a reading or part in the mass please read over their part with them.  I will send home the readings on Wednesday or Thursday. 

GREAT WORK!! A big thank you for the continued support with the coupons.  We are now up to 36 items.  Keep the coupons coming!!  Remember toiletry coupons are recommended.

Pictures will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. I am not sure what day we will have pictures but usually we are on the first day. 

Open House will be this Sunday, August 30th from 11-1 pm.  Lunch will be from 11-2 pm.  Your child has been working hard so if you can please come and help it would be greatly appreciated. 

Friday, August 28th your child may wear free dress if they bring in $1 for SPCA in honor of Lancey and Mercy.

English - Chapter 1 ( punctuation, and types of sentences)
Spelling- please be sure that your child is doing their spelling homework.  This is to help with memorization and it definitely helps for the assessments.  They should not be using uppercase letters unless it is necessary.  I will be marking the word wrong this week if the beginning letter is uppercase. 
Reading - Animal Fact/Animal Fable
Math - Chapter 1 Lesson 1-9 - 1-11
Social Studies - Chapter 1 test Wednesday - please understand this is a new format of testing for the students that is why I am doing my best to let them know what's on the test ahead of time. 
Science - Chapter 1 Plants
Religion - Chapter 2 - Sacraments
Phonics - Hard and soft sounds Unit 1

Thank you to the parents who helped out with planting and growing our grass heads for Science.  Thank you Dr, McFadden for organizing the project. Cant wait to see them grow ;)

Almost forgot Spelling and Vocab Words
held
arithmetic
bridge
lemon
difficult *
drill
discovered *
finish
expects *
shell
necks
cliff
left
lesson
ditch
magnified *
underneath *
beliefs *
temperature *
fable *

Thank you and God Bless

Thursday, August 20

Today was our first day of writing study questions for our Social Studies test which will be on Wednesday, August 26th. The students have written down 5 vocab words along with 3 complete answer questions.  We were able to look up most of the vocab words.  The students are to finish completing the words along with looking up the answers to the 3 questions on the bottom of study guide.  DO NOT TEAR STUDY GUIDE OUT SPIRAL NOTEBOOK.  If you would like to make study cards or flash cards please feel free to do so but do not tear page out of spiral notebook.  I will go over the questions tomorrow and following days leading up to the test.  I will do this each time we have a Social Studies or Science test.  I will go over the complete test in class along with the multiple choice questions.  I have found that by introducing students to the study guide they are better able to learn study skills that will help them in the future.  If you have had a child in my class before maybe you can answer any questions for the new parents.  Thank you

ALSO WE WILL NOT HAVE A VOCAB TEST TOMORROW.  I DID NOT RETURN THE WORDS ON TUESDAY SO THE ONLY TEST WILL BE ON THE BACK OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE READING TEST ALONG WITH OUR SPELLING TEST.

Thank you and I hope this clarifies any questions as far as testing for Social Studies and Science.

Have a good evening.

August 17-21

Whew!! Well we made it through our first week of school and I will say overall we had a very nice week.  Thank you for making the week run as smooth as possible.

We went through most subjects last week and some students seemed to have some difficulty with transitioning.  I tried to remind them it will get a little easier as time goes on.  This week we will be adding English and Science to our studies. 

Since our school motto is "Compassion in Action" we were really focusing on how to treat others in and out of class.  I will continue to go over classroom rules and the way the students socially interact with others.  I am a big fan of working as a team and I will remind the students regularly that God wants us to love others. 

In the homework folder there was a paper about our class community project.  If you did not see it please review the letter.  We will be collecting toiletry coupons regularly to help with Mrs. Lorenzi who purchases the products with the coupons and give the items to our local agencies for those in need.  If you collect the coupons please turn them in right away. No need to save them up as they may expire.

I would like to talk briefly about homework.  I feel that I do not give a lot of homework and what I do assign helps the child's learning.  For example if a child writes all of their spelling words correctly on each homework assignment chances are they will receive a higher grade than those who speed through the spelling homework and write the words incorrectly.  As a parent I would encourage you to check your child's spelling homework to be sure they have spelled the words correctly and written neatly.  Also please be sure your child has their name, date and subject

The students did a nice job with the homework folder last week.  The green paper will be stared by me or highlighted depending on if there work was turn in and complete.  The star or check amounts as credit.  Highlighted means it was not turned in. If you have any questions please let me know.

Our class has began PE or Physical Education.  This will be on Tues from 1:15-1:45,and Thurs and Fri from 12:45-1:15. I know that it was a hot week and it looks like the heat will probably continue.  I have reminded students that they may bring water bottles and leave them in the back of the class along with staying hydrated during the day.  The girls are allowed to take off their jumpers as long as their shorts are arms length when they place their arms by their side.  I would encourage boys to wear shorts.  PE is a grade so I stress to students that if they can play full speed at recess then their is no excuse when it comes to PE time unless their is a health issue.  If the students shows any kind of heat stress we will handle all means necessary to ensure the health of your child.

If your child has a hand held pencil sharpener I would like them to bring it to school.  I know that the list said not to bring one but I have a lot of students using class time to sharpen pencils.  Also the electric sharpener is not for colored pencils.  Thank you

Their will be a Safe Environment meeting this week at 7 am for those parents who are not able to make a night meeting.  Again all parents must be fingerprinted and Safe environment trained if you are intending on attending any 3rd grade field trip or volunteering in our class.  This is the Diocese policy.

Open house will be on Sunday, August 30th.  Please mark your calendar to come and see your students work.  It will be from 11am to 1pm. 

Subjects:
English - Chapter 1 - we will be focusing on sentence structure
Reading and Spelling - Lon Po Po Tests on Friday along with Vocabulary
Math - Chapter 1 place value, comparing numbers, rounding
Social Studies - Chapter 1 - We will be finishing our chapter this week which means we will have our first test next Tuesday.  I will give the students a study guide that they will write in their spiral notebook on Wednesday or Thursday.  The students will write the questions and they are expected to come back the following day with answers so we can study in class. 
Science - Beginning Chapter 1 Plants
Religion - We are finishing chapter 1 and will have an open book test on Wednesday.  Please encourage your child to take their book home to study with you.

Thank you for all of your support and if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask.  God Bless.

August 10, 2015

Please read the previous Blog if you have not done so already. :-)


Whew!!!  We survived the first day of school. Your child should have came home with a planner and a homework folder.  Please sign necessary papers in the homework folder and return them tomorrow. This is their only homework tonight.  Tomorrow they will have spelling, reading, a math page and Vocabulary. We will finish most of the vocabulary in class. 

Please stress to your child how important it is to be respectful and kind to all students.

Our school Motto this year is "Compassion in Action." We discussed how to be good classmates today and did a lot of role play so the students understand how to be a good friend.  We will continue to work on Social interaction all week along with school rules.

Many students brought all their school supplies to school.  If there were duplicates your child can take them home until they are needed.  They will need 3 spiral notebooks to begin the school year.  Thank you for all of the helpers this morning covering books.

The safe environment meeting will be on Wednesday at 6pm.  This will be the first meeting.  If you are unable to make it please be sure to attend one of the following meetings.

Subjects
English - we will be focusing on Social interaction. Tattling vs. reporting
Reading - We will begin our first story Little Painter of Sabana Grande. The students will have a comprehension test on Friday
Spelling - I will post the words below along with a * by the vocabulary words.  The test Friday will consist of a spelling test and a vocabulary test that will be given orally.  Your child must know the definition of the word.
Math - Chapter 1 Place Value and comparing numbers
Social Studies - Chapter 1
Religion - The Holy Spirit Guides us to Live as Christians

Spelling Words ( Please check your child's planner to be sure they are spelled correctly. We ran out of time today)
ashes
bless
better
bath
attic
scrap
ankle
edge
branch
belt
check
thatched *
desk
cabin
fresh
imaginary *
miserable *
stump *
adobe *
shallow *

Thank you

AUGUST 10-14

WELCOME BACK!!!

Tomorrow is the first day of school.  Students must wear full uniform.  No shorts are allowed.  Mass will begin at  8:30.  If you are able to attend mass it can be a very nice beginning to your day.

 I was very pleased to see many of you at the "Meet The Teacher" night.  It was good to see many of the students with smiles on their faces and some eager for school to begin.  We have a few new students in our class that we will want to feel welcome to OLM school along with their parents.  Please reach out in any way possible to make all feel welcome.  It is an important goal of mine to be sure students are respectful to one another along with many everyone feel welcome and involved.  I am sure you have also heard Parents are the Primary Educators.  With all of us working together as a team we can help your child in succeeding.

First day of school
 - Label all school items if you have not already done so
 - we will cover all school books after we return from mass.  If a few parents would like to stay it is greatly appreciated.  It will take about 20 min. 
- Please remind your child they are to be as well behaved as they possibly can at mass
- There will be no extended care the first day of school and dismissal is 12:30.
- Tuesday - Friday dismissal is at 2:30
- BRING A CANNED FOOD
- There will be no hot lunch all week.  So please pack your child a cold lunch.

This year as a school we are focusing on COMPASSION IN ACTION.  In doing so all students are encouraged to bring a canned food to Mass.  The food will be donated to local charities.

 -As a community service project for our class I have decided that our class will help Mrs. Lorenzi's class in collecting toiletry coupons.  I will send a letter or Blog the instructions.  Thank you


ATTENTION
This is our cycle year of Safe Environment. ALL PARENTS WHO WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO WORK IN THE CLASS, STAY FOR PARTIES, OR ATTEND FIELDTRIPS MUST BE SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINED.  MRS. BLACKBURN WILL BE OFFERING CLASSES IN THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON.  THERE WILL BE  NO EXCUSES AS TO WHY THE CLASS WAS NOT COMPLETED SO PLEASE ATTENDED THE MEETING IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON BEING INVOLVED.  ALSO IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FINGERPRINTED I AM ENCOURAGING ALL PARENTS WHO ARE INTENDING ON ATTENDING FIELDTRIPS TO DO SO.  THIS WILL LAST THE DURATION OF YOUR CHILD'S OLM SCHOOLING. 

Please read the parent/student handbook regarding uniform, grading scale, playground rules, etc.

Please use the Blog as a tool to find out upcoming events along with any materials the students will need for the week.  You will receive a packet the first day of school.  Please sign and return all necessary papers as soon as possible. Be sure to read everything and have your child understand the playground and homework rules.  I am trying something new with the homework.  Your child will receive a homework folder the first day that they must return each day and I will check off if the work is complete.  I am hoping this will help with any problems of late work or no work.  I am also requesting that the correct heading be put on all homework if it is not a worksheet.  This will help to keep everything uniform. 

There will be new post on Monday, August 10 discussing school subjects and other information.

This time of year can be overwhelming so I will do my best to communicate as clearly as possible.




IF EVER YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL THE SCHOOL OR EMAIL ME samanthablissolm@yahoo.com

Thank you and God Bless

May 18-22

We only have two weeks of school left.  With that being said we will having a busy next two weeks.  We will be finishing up a lot of the academics this week so please be sure to check your child's planner regularly for any updates or changes.

We will be doing some writing this week that will include items from home.  Please send in a piece a fruit tomorrow for our writing.

Subjects
Spelling - we will be having a spelling test Friday before the Carnival but no vocabulary words
Reading - we are reading the next book to My Fathers Dragon which is called Elmer and the Dragon.  I will be reading to the class and discussing the book.  There will be no tests just classwork.
Math - We will be continuing ch. 9 and will be having a small review quiz Thursday.   The students may use their books.  We have only done lessons 1-7.
Social Studies - Chapter 11 workers and consumers
Science - Test will be on Thursday. Students have the study guide and should be reviewing nightly along with the studying we do in class
Religion  - Continuing Chapter 15


NO HOT LUNCH TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY.

Thursday we will be having a board game afternoon from 1:30-2:15.  If your child has a favorite family board game that is appropriate for children to play please have them bring it in to share with the class.  They may also bring in a beach towel.  We will transform our class into a board game oasis.  :)

Friday will be the 8th grade carnival.  It does cost money to participate in the events.  The tickets are 50 cents each.  In  order to purchase food or play games your child will need to buy tickets.  If you do not choose to purchase tickets your child will not be able to buy food or play games.  I would recommend $5 which should be a sufficient amount of money to play games and purchase food.  The carnival will be held from 10-12 and dismissal is at 12:30.  With the carnival in mind I have been reminding students that the carnival is a privilege.  If they have missing work or unacceptable behavior during the week they may have to miss part of the carnival.  Your child may have free dress on Friday. 

Monday, May 25th - No school
Thursday, May 28th - Field Day, Free Dress
Friday, May 29th - Last Day of school, School Mass at 8:30 dismissal at 10 am.

Thursday

May 11-15

We only have 3 weeks of school left.  With that being said we are still working very hard in class on our academics. 

Friday we will be having our all school awards beginning at 8:15 am. 

Subjects:
Reading and Spelling - Read Turtle Knows my Name
Phonics - Unit 5 Vowel pairs and digraphs
Math - We are beginning Ch. 9
Social Studies - Study questions were given today and the test will be on Thursday.  The students should be familiar with the people they need to look up.  We have been discussing them since last week. 
Religion - Ch. 15
Science - Extension chapter on Rocks and Minerals.  We will probably have a test next Thursday, May 21st. 

Continue to remind your child that it is extremely important to turn in all work.  Missing assignments are now counting as late so pleased be sure to speak with your child about late and missing work.  Any missing assignments this week will result in loss of Castle Day or part of the 8th Grade Carnival. 

Thank you

May 6, 2015

I have moved up the math test chapter 7 to Friday.  The students will have review today and tomorrow.  Thank you

May 4-8

Thank you to all of the parents who drove and helped out driving our Farm Safety Day field trip.  The students seemed to have a great day and were well behaved. 

We are well on our way through the end of the school year with only 4 weeks of school left.  I am doing my best to explain to students that they really need to be sure and turn all assignments in when they are due.  There is a lot of missing work that is not accounted for so please be sure to check Option C to see how your child is doing.  I do not want anyone to have surprises when the final report card goes out. 

Reading and Spelling - We are finishing up My Fathers Dragon.  The students have a green folder with many pages that we have been working on in class.  The book with all the answers will be due Friday, May 8th.  This will be a significant amount of your child's Reading Grade.  Please be sure to remind them that this needs to be complete. 

Math - We are finishing up Chapter 7.  We did not do all of the lessons in the chapter because I wanted to move forward next week and work on more curriculum in our book.  The test will be on Monday, May 11th.  The lesson's that will be on the test will be Lesson 2, 3,4, 8, 15 and 16. 

SS - We have shared many of our Landmarks and everyone needs to be CONGRATULATED!! I was very excited to see all of the projects and to see how enthused the students were to share their projects.  Some of the projects were displayed in the Library for the school and Grandparents to share last Friday.  Many compliments were given on all the projects.  We will send home the projects Friday after school.  This week we are beginning Chapter 10. 

Science - Test extension chapter on animals tomorrow.  We will begin Fossils, Minerals and Rocks on Wednesday.

Religion - We will be discussing the importance of Family and our Faith

Thank you again for all of the constant support.  Please instill in your child that they need to give 100 percent till the end of the school year.  I know it can be difficult so do your best in helping your child succeed. 
Thank you and God Bless

April 27-May 1

A big thank you to everyone who helped with the Relay for Life!!! OLM raised over $11,000 for the fight for cancer.

This week we will continue to have a busy week.  With only 5 weeks left of school it is important to keep your calendars handy as the time will fly by.  I have reminded the students that it is still very important to keep academics in mind.  Continue to turn in work on time and check Option C regularly for missing work.

SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECTS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY OR YOU MAY TURN THEM IN SOONER.  BRING THE PROJECTS TO THE CLASSROOM.  LATE WORK WILL  NOT BE ACCEPTED. THANK YOU 

Thursday, April 30 we will be going to Farm Safety Day at the Merced Fair Grounds.  I have sent home a letter along with a Shirt that must be worn on the day of the Field trip.  We will be leaving school promptly at 8 am and returning around 3 pm.  Please read the letter for any further details.

English - we will continue to work on letter writing along with emotions.
Reading and Spelling - continue reading My Fathers Dragon.  The comprehension test will be on chapters 5 & 6 on Friday.  Spelling and Vocab test will also be on Friday.
Math - Measurement Ch. 7
Social Studies- Ch. 10 Fighting for Freedom
Science - Ch. 1 Extension chapter on Animals
Religion - Ch. 13 test on Wednesday- we have reviewed in class today

Grandparents Day will be held on Friday, May 1st.  We will be having the May Crowning prayer service at 8:15.  After the prayer service the students will go with their grandparents to take pictures.  Your child may only go with their grandparent not other students.  Breakfast will follow. After the breakfast grandparents may come to the classroom for a bit or leave.  It is 12:30 dismissal.  If your child is leaving with the grandparent early they must be checked out of the office and brring a yellow slip so I know they will be leaving early.

Thank you and God Bless

April 16

We will not be having a vocal test tomorrow however we will still have our spelling test and comprehension test on chapters 1 & 2. Thank you

Remember to bring a dollar and wear purple free dress tomorrow.

April 13-17

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Vacation. We are well on our way through the end of the school year. Yes, we only have 6 week of school remaining.  This is very exciting and extremely important at the same time. We still have academic work to be done.  We will still be having regular work but to mix it up we will be doing some projects in class and at home. 


We will having our Mini-Relay on Friday, April 17th.  Please check the family envelope or purple note that was sent home today for details. 

We will also be attending Cherish tomorrow.  If you have signed up to drive there is a reminder in your child's planner.  Thank you

April 22 our class will be in the Spring Program. We will be singing "Take me out to the Ball Game" along with an interactive piece from "Casey at Bat". 

English - Writing

Spelling and Reading - I have handed out the story My Fathers Dragon today.  We will be reading the book in class along with some reading at home.  The spelling list and vocabulary words are all from the story.  This week we will be reading Ch. 1 and 2.  There will be a booklet that goes along with the book that will be turned in for your child's reading grade.  Is is very important that the book does not get lost or misplaced as this will be a significant amount of their reading grade.  On Friday's we will have a comprehension test on the Chapters of the week.  I have encouraged the children not to go ahead because I do not want them to get confused with the chapters.  I like to read it with them and have class discussions.

Math - We will be having a math test on Thursday on Chapter 13. 

Social Studies - We will continue to work on Ch. 9. I have sent home a note today with the details.  The letter is below.  I did not send home the white lined paper.  It will go home tomorrow. 

April 13, 2014

Dear Parents,

In our Social Studies Unit we are discussing landmarks in the United States.  The students are very excited about the subject so I wanted to have them do a project about a Landmark.  Your student has chosen a landmark that they are to research and present to the class.

I have enclosed a large white paper with lines.  This paper needs to include a  drawing of the landmark along with 5 important facts.  You may use books or the Internet.  The landmark needs to be hand drawn and full of color.  I always tell the students there should not be any white spaces.  I understand that we are not all artists so they need to do the best that they can.  That is what makes the project original.  The writing needs to be handwritten in the student’s best writing.  I would like the writing to be printed.  In the past I have made student books and I enjoy looking back at these projects.  I am intending on using these book for future reference. 

The second part of the project is to make a 2D or 3D landmark that the students will share with the class.  They are to be as creative as they can.  You may use clay, modge podge, beads, toothpicks, playdoh, paper, wood or any other items that will help make the project creative.

The students are extremely excited about this project and in looking at our calendar I want to give you enough time to complete the assignment.   The assignment will be due on Thursday, April 30th giving the students 2 weekends to complete the assignment. 

Your child has chosen the landmark ____________________________________________________

It will be a big part of your student’s Social Studies grade.  Any assignments turned in late will be graded accordingly.  I understand that this time of year can be very busy with school, sports and other activities so please starts as soon as you can on this project.  Your child has already been brainstorming different ideas about the project.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.  

Religion - Chapter 13 Follow the Church

Science - We have began a new chapter which will be Ch. 1 in the extension chapter. It is how Living things depend on one another.

Thank you and please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.  God Bless You!!

If you have read the BLOG please have your child write one fact about their landmark project in the social studies column of their planner.  Thank you

 

March 30-April 3

This week will be a short week.  We will have an early dismissal on Holy Thursday at 12:30.  There will be no extended care so please be prompt in picking up your child.  There will be no school from April 3-April 12.  School will resume on Monday, April 13th. 

Wednesday we will be having free dress in Honor of Mercy's Birthday.  You will need to bring in a dollar for free dress and the money will be sent to the SPCA.


This week we will be having a Social Studies test on the state seal on Wednesday.  This is not the standard test it is just to test the knowledge of the state seal.  We are just beginning the Chapter and I like when the students are able to identify the state seal. Your child has the study guide and we are studying in class.

We will be having our Science test on Unit C Chapter 2 on Thursday.  We have been studying in class along with the study guide that was sent home. 


Thank you and I wish you a Blessed Easter!!

March 23-27

I would like to thank all of you for coming to Spring Conferences. 

We have a very busy week in class so please keep working with your child to be sure they are bringing home the correct materials.  You may also write notes in your child's planner to help remind them.  Thank you for your support.

Subjects:
English - Writing biographies
Reading and Spelling - The Rooster who Understood Japanese
Math - Test Ch 12 test tomorrow
Social Studies - Test Ch 7 Wednesday
Science - Changes in Matter Unit c Chapter 2
Religion - Preparing for Easter

We are well on our way through the 4th quarter.  Please continue to work with your child as much as possible at home to help them in becoming successful learners.  I appreciate all of your help and support.

If you have read this blog please have your child write 3 ways they can be helpful in the classroom.  

Thank you

March 16-20


This week we will be having conferences from Tuesday thru Friday.  Monday will be a regular day from 8-2:30 and Tuesday thru Friday will be early dismissal at 12:30.

Report cards have went home and need to be signed and returned this week.  Please understand that we are well on our way through the school year.  We only have one quarter left and some students are still having a very difficult time in certain subjects.  Study guides are being sent home and need to be signed.  In doing so you should be taking the time to go over the questions with your child.  We are also doing our part in class to study a few days before the test.  Most students have been improving however their is still a few that will need continual support at home.  Another thing that needs to be addressed is the amount of students who do not put their name on their work.  Beginning this week if they do not put their name they will be sitting out part of their recess and writing their name 20 times to ensure they do not forget the next time.  I know this sounds silly but with 34 students and usually the same students it is very difficult for me to figure out who's paper belongs to who without taking out class time. Late work will also only be accepted if the student has an excused absence or the following day.  Any work that is turned in after the following day will result in a participation grade.  Thank you for your time and cooperation.   

I will be sending home a form for those parents who said they are able to drive and help out at the Farm Safety day on April 30th.  Please fill out the forms and return as soon as possible.

We have been doing a significant amount of writing in class.  I will be sharing some of these with you during conferences.

UPCOMING TESTS

YOUR CHILD WILL BE BRINGING HOME STUDY GUIDES. PLEASE BE SURE TO ASK YOUR CHILD FOR THE STUDY GUIDES AND HELP THEM TO STUDY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. 

SCIENCE UNIT C TEST ON PROPERTIES OF MATTER - THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH

MATH CH 12 TEST - TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH

SOCIAL STUDIES CH. 7 TEST - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH

March 9-20

NO SCHOOL THURSDAY MARCH 12 AND FRIDAY MARCH 13TH. SCHOOL WILL RESUME MARCH 16TH.

THE FOURTH QUARTER HAS STARTED. PLEASE REMIND YOUR CHILD THAT WE ONLY HAVE ONE QUARTER TO PREPARE FOR THE FOURTH GRADE. 

REPORT CARDS WILL GO HOME TOMORROW.

NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE HAVING CONFERENCES.  THERE WILL BE AN EARLY DISMISSAL BEGINNING TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY.  MONDAY WILL BE A REGULAR DAY AND 2:30 DISMISSAL.

THE BOOK FAIR WILL BE NEXT WEEK MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. 

UPCOMING TESTS

YOUR CHILD WILL BE BRINGING HOME STUDY GUIDES. PLEASE BE SURE TO ASK YOUR CHILD FOR THE STUDY GUIDES AND HELP THEM TO STUDY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. 

SCIENCE UNIT C TEST ON PROPERTIES OF MATTER - THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH

MATH CH 12 TEST - TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH

SOCIAL STUDIES CH. 7 TEST - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH

March 2-6

The end of the quarter is on Friday.  You are able to check your child's grades regualry on Option C.  There should be no surprises as to where your child stands as far as academic grades.  If you have a concerns please let me know as soon as possible so we can discuss the matter.

English - Writing (Friendly letter and persuasive)
READING AND SPELLING  - Dream wolf
Math - Ch. 12 Fractions p. 370-379
Social Studies - We are taking our test today and will begin Ch. 7 tomorrow on the United States Government
Science - Properties of Matter ( Unit C)
Religion - The church prays for world Peace

We began an all school adoration last Thursday.  We will continue to have all school adoration each Wednesday through the Lenten Season.  This is a time for the students to pray all together with their Faith Family.  Continue to discuss Lent and how we can help others who are in need.

There will be no school on Thursday March 12-March 15th.  The teachers will be at a Religious Retreat in Los Angeles.

FEBRUARY 23-27

We have began the Lenten Season.  Please continue to discuss Lent and what is means to your family.  We will begin adoration on Wednesday.  This is a time to reflect on those who need prayers and time to help others with prayer.

READING/SPELLING - This weeks story is Storm in the Night. Spelling and vocabulary

ENGLISH - Spring writing and persuasive writing

MATH - Test chapter 11 on Friday. Each day beginning Monday the Math must be signed by a parent.  Most students are following along but some are still having difficulty with Division.  We have been working on division for 2 1/2 weeks.  Some students are still struggling because they do not know their multiplication math facts.  This is something that is done in class three times a week but needs to be done at home too.  It is important to go over the math each day this week since we will be having a test Friday.

SOCIAL STUDIES - Test next Tuesday on Ch. 6. A study guide will go home tomorrow.  Please go over the questions with your child and Please sign and return the study guide. 

Religion - Ch. 20 The church prays for world peace

Science - Matter

Our Field trip to the Safety Farm Day will be on April 30th.  Some parents have signed up to drive.  I will be sending home a paper for volunteers to fill out from the Farm Safety Day.  Also if your child has not sent in their permission slip please do so as soon as possible. Thank you


SPELLING WORDS
bough
though
tough
rough
thought
brought
growl
frown
enough
brown
thrown
plow
brow
cough
bought
appeared
commanded
fluttering
imagine
memory

VOCABULARY WORDS
drenched
scowling
appeared
bough
commanded
fluttering
imagine
memory

THERE WAS A MISTAKE WITH THE SPELLING LIST.  HAIR IS SUPPOSE TO BE HOUR. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

February 17-20

TOMORROW IS ASH WEDNESDAY.  ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR CORRECT UNIFORM ATTIRE.  PLEASE REFER TO THE HANDBOOK REGARDING DRESS CODE.
 

Thank you to all parents who participated in International night.  It was very nice to see all of you who came to enjoy a trip around the world.

Subjects
English - letter writing
Reading and Spelling - we will not be reading a story this week.  We will be having a review of spelling words from the past few weeks.  The test will be on Friday. There will be no vocabulary words this week.
Math - Ch. 11 Division with remainders ( please remember to continue to work with your child on multiplication facts.  It is very important that they master their multiplication facts up to the 9's by the end of 3rd grade)
Social Studies  - Ch 6 (Building Communities p. 208-221
Religion - We have been discussing Lent and what happens during Lent.  The students have been asked to discuss with family and choose 1 thing to give up and 1 thing that they can do to help.
We are also reading Ch 18 and will be having a test on Friday.
Phonics - Syllables
Science - we will begin Properties of matter

SPELLING WORDS
hair
forest
swampy
turtle
town
further
beach
worst
purpose
found
mountain
church
frost
burst
around
appreciated
creatures
scattered
community
insisted

Our class will be presenting the Stations of the Cross on Friday.  Readings will be going home tomorrow.  All are welcome to attend right after morning prayer on Friday.


Last week I posted information regarding study guides.  It stated:

I am trying something new with the study guides for tests since it seems as if some students are still not taking home study guides.  It is very important that parents are involved in the process of helping your child with study skills also along with school.  WHEN THERE IS AN UPCOMING TEST A STUDY GUIDE IS DONE IN CLASS. STUDENTS WILL TAKE IT HOME AND IT NEEDS TO BE SIGNED THAT NIGHT BY A PARENT.  THIS SHOWS THAT YOU AS THE PARENT ARE MAKING A CONSCIOUS EFFORT IN HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED.  IF IT IS NOT SIGNED I WILL TAKE PART OF YOUR CHILD'S RECESS AWAY SO PLEASE DO NOT TURN  THEM WHEN THEY ASK FOR HELP WITH THEIR STUDY GUIDE.  I AM ASKING YOU HELP IN GUIDING YOUR CHILD.  THANK YOU

WE ARE ALSO 1/2 WAY THROUGH THE THIRD QUARTER OF THIRD GRADE.  IT IS YOUR CHILD'S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE SURE THEY ARE KEEPING UP WITH ALL OF THEIR WORK AND WRITING IN THEIR PLANNER EVERY MORNING.  IF THEY DO NOT FINISH AN ASSIGNMENT IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN HOME AND TURNED IN THE FOLLOWING DAY.  LATE WORK PASSED A DAY WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.  IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS ARE BECOMING MORE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN WORK AND ACTIONS.  PLEASE INSTILL IN YOUR CHILD BY HELPING THEM TO BECOME MORE RESPONSIBLE. 

Thank you for your time and God Bless

February 9-13

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND HELPED DURING THE BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!!! IT WAS VERY NICE TO SEE THE SUPPORT FOR OUR SCHOOL.  THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT.


This week is a short week. We will have NO SCHOOL on February 13th or 16th in honor of President's Day.  School will resume on February 17th.  International Night will be tomorrow night from 6-8 pm.  If you are in need of hours you may help during the evening.

Progress reports will be going home on Thursday.  Remember we are 1/2 way through the school year.  It is very important that your child is not turning in late or no work at all.  This will be reflective on their progress reports.  It is your child's responsibility to turn in work when it is due.  Late will result in a lower grade.

Thank you to all the students and parents who were able to turn in their Brazil reports on Friday.  This helps in making our students responsible and able to prepare for their future in paying attention to detail.

Subjects:
Writing - we will be working on friendly letters and invitation writing
Spelling and Reading - TORNADO ALERT, spelling and reading test will be on Thursday.  There are 8 vocabulary words.  Your child is tested each week on the vocab words and needs to know the definition of the words.  If they are still struggling please help them at home every night.
Math - Ch. 11 Division with Remainders
Social Studies - CH. 6 Building Communities
Religion - Lent and ch. 18
Science - Unit B ch. 2 test Thursday, You will need to sign study guide tonight and return tomorrow

I am trying something new with the study guides for tests since it seems as if some students are still not taking home study guides.  It is very important that parents are involved in the process of helping your child with study skills also along with school.  WHEN THERE IS AN UPCOMING TEST A STUDY GUIDE IS DONE IN CLASS. STUDENTS WILL TAKE IT HOME AND IT NEEDS TO BE SIGNED THAT NIGHT BY A PARENT.  THIS SHOWS THAT YOU AS THE PARENT ARE MAKING A CONSCIOUS EFFORT IN HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED.  IF IT IS NOT SIGNED I WILL TAKE PART OF YOUR CHILD'S RECESS AWAY SO PLEASE DO NOT TURN  THEM WHEN THEY ASK FOR HELP WITH THEIR STUDY GUIDE.  I AM ASKING YOU HELP IN GUIDING YOUR CHILD.  THANK YOU

We will be having a Valentines party on THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Students may bring valentines but please only have them write who it is from not who the valentine is for.  This will make it much easier to pass out.  You may also send in candy to pass out but we will have a treat available for them.  Thursday will be a Free Dress but you must wear RED AND WHITE.  Jeans are acceptable.

Thanks again and feel free to contact me if needed. 

FIRST WEEK IN FEBRUARY!!!
February 2-6th

WE ONLY HAVE 5 DAYS TILL OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!!!! ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE GREAT GATSBY!! COME WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS.  THIS EVENT OFFERS SILENT AUCTION ITEMS, LIVE AUCTION ITEMS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.  YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.  THE EVENT ALSO HELPS KEEP TUITION COSTS AND VOLUNTEER HOURS LOWER THAN MOST CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. 
COME AND SUPPORT OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL!!

If you need volunteer hours you may offer to help during the Auction dinner or International night.

We will be busy preparing for International Night which will be held on February 10th from 6-8pm in the cafeteria.  Our class has been busy learning about Brazil.  We have been working on books in class along with each student completing information about their topic.  The report will be due on February 6th. If your child has lost the large white paper I do have more as needed.  You may use both sides of the paper if needed.  These reports to not have to be extravagant.  I want the children to do most of the work including the writing and pictures. They may print out pictures or draw about their topic.  These will be put together to make a class book about Brazil that may be shared for years to come.  Also if there is anyone looking for volunteer hours I will need help setting up around 1:30 in the afternoon then again from 5:30-8:30 to help pass out food during the evening. 

We have been invited to Farm Safety Day which will be held on April 30th.  I am sending home permission slip this week.  If you are able to drive please fill out the form.  Thank you.

COLD AND FLU SEASON

IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK OR HAS BEEN SICK YOU KNOW THAT THIS IS A TERRIBLE TIME OF YEAR.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE HAD A FEVER WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS.  THE FEVERS SEEM TO BE COMING BACK SO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR CHILD IF THEY HAVE BEEN SICK AND YOU ARE RETURNING THEM BACK TO SCHOOL.  WE ARE CONSTANTLY REMINDING ONE ANOTHER TO KEEP HANDS WASHED AND SANITIZED.

Subjects:

English - letter writing

Reading and Spelling - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
SPELLING WORDS ( vocabulary is marked with a star)
dared *
airplane
hair
scare
square
fairy
careless
parents
chair
share
pair
compare
repair
beware
supplied *
frequently *
gradual *
prediction *
prepared *

Math - we are finishing up Ch. 10 and will be having a test on Wednesday

SS - Brazil write

Religion - Ash Wednesday will be on Feb. 18th.  We are discussing the time of Lent and ways we can pray during this time

Phonics - suffixes

Science - Solar System

Reminders -
SCHOOL AUCTION - FEB 7 (5-9 PM)
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT - FEB 10 (6-8PM)
NO SCHOOL FEB. 13 - 16TH FOR PRESIDENTS WEEKEND

WELCOME TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!!

Thank you for choosing Our Lady of Mercy to enlighten your child's Catholic Education!!

Monday - Business and Parent Appreciation Day.

Tuesday - Buddy Day
NO HOT LUNCH
Our class will be partnered up with Sixth Grade.  Your child needs to bring a cold lunch for themselves and a buddy gift.  Do not spend more than two dollars on a buddy gift.  Just a small token of appreciation for their buddy.

Wednesday - Cherish Luncheon
NO HOT LUNCH
Our class will be entertaining along with other classes

Thursday - "Souper" Bowl Thursday
Bring in a can of soup and wear your favorite sport team shirt
Faith Family Fued

Friday- Mass at St. Patricks at 8:00
Please drop your child off at St. Patricks church at 7:45.  If you have signed up to drive you will transport students back from the mass around 9-9:30 depending on how long the Mass is.

OUR BIGGEST SCHOOL FUNDRAISER WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 7.  EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE BY ATTENDING THE EVENT, SILENT AUCTION, LIVE AUCTION, SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS AND BY HELPING THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT.  THIS IS OUR BIGGEST SCHOOL EVENT AND ALL THE PROCEEDS WILL HELP IN KEEPING TUITION RATES LOW.  INVITE FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS.  YOUR WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. THE THEME IS GREAT GATSBY. 

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE ON FEB 10 AT 6PM IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.  EACH CLASS HAS CHOSEN A COUNTRY AND OURS IS BRAZIL.  I HAVE HANDED OUT RESEARCH FORMS AND TOPICS THAT WILL BE DUE FEB. 6. 

SUBJECTS:
SPELLING AND READING - WE WILL NOT BE HAVING A STORY THIS WEEK.  WE WILL BE WORKING ON FRIENDLY LETTER WRITING

MATH - CONTINUING TO WORK ON CH. 10 MULTIPLTYING DIGITS

SOCIAL STUDIES - TEST TOMORROW CH. 5
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT PROJECTS DUE FEB 6

ENGLISH - UNIT 11 TEST THURSDAY

January 12-16

We have made it through our 1st week of the 3rd quarter!!

Thank you to all the 3rd grade students for doing a great job at Mass on Friday.  Excellent Job Class!!

Subjects:
English - Unit 11 Pronouns
Spelling and Reading - The Streets Are Free
Math - We will be finishing up Chapter 8.  Our test will be on Thursday, October 15th
Social Studies - Chapter 5
Religion - test Chapter 7 on Wednesday
Phonics - Suffixes
Science - Unit B (Solar System)

A letter went home today regarding International Night.  Please read the letter.  Sorry for the Typos :)
If you have any questions please let me know.  Thank  you

January 12, 2015

Dear Parents,

It’s that time again!!! International Night is back on the calendar.  The Third grade is responsible for the country of BRAZIL.  International Night will be held on Tuesday, February 10th in the school Cafeteria at 6 pm.  I would like you to work with your child in gathering information about BRAZIL.  When you have collected the information you need, you and your  child will put it together and return it to school.  Here are several guidelines and suggestions. 

·      Items should be posted on the paper provided.

·      There needs to be nine to ten sentences about the topic.  If your child chooses to do more that is acceptable.  I would encourage your child to put the sentences into their own words. They need to write in their best handwriting. (This is not to be written in cursive).

·      Your child may choose to illustrate a part of their topic.  Pictures from the Internet are acceptable and encouraged. 

If you have anything at home you may bring it in on the day of International Night.  Your child will be receiving a Social Studies/Effort grade on this project.  I would like this project turned in by Friday, February 6th.

If you would like to help we will need volunteers to help with cooking the food and help on the afternoon of the 10^th to set up. Pleased let me know if you would like to help. 

 Thank you for your help and cooperation.

Mrs. Bliss

Your child is responsible for the information about ___________________________________________in BRAZIL.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I hope everyone had a great 2 week vacation. We are officially half way through the school year.  Time will be going by very fast with many events to look forward to.

Thank you for all of the beautiful Christmas presents.  They are wonderful. 

This week we will be taking part in the All School Mass.  Some students will have reading parts.  The whole class will be singing in the choir.  Please come and show your support.  The mass will start at 8:15 am. 

Subjects

English - Unit 7 test on Thursday
Spelling and Reading - The Great Kapok Tree
Math - We are continuing to work on Mulitplication and Division (Ch. 8)
SS - Ch 5 Community in History
Religion - Chapter 7 Jesus teaches us how to Love
Phonics - Unit 4
Science - Planets (Earth the water planet)

Report cards will be going home on Friday.
12:30 dismissal on Friday, January 9th


FEBRUARY 7TH IS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER.  MRS. BLACKBURN HAS KINDLY DONE AWAY WITH ALL FUNDRAISERS IN HOPES OF EVERYONE PARTICIPATING IN THIS BIG EVENT.  THIS IS A WONDERFUL EVENT FOR OUR SCHOOL FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT.  THERE WILL BE SILENT AUCTIONS, LIVE AUCTIONS, A WONDERFUL DINNER AND FUN TIMES.  PLEASE COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND CONTINUE TO SELL CHANCE TICKETS.  THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL YOU DO.

REMINDERS:

PLEASE REMEMBER IT IS COLD AND FLU SEASON. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL SICK. THIS INCLUDES VOMITING THE DURING THE NIGHT OR THE NIGHT BEFORE. IF YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER THEY SHOULD NOT BE SENT TO SCHOOL FOR 24 HOURS. THE OFFICE STAFF WILL CALL IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK. PLEASE BE AVAILABLE TO HAVE SOMEONE PICK THEM UP OTHERWISE THEY ARE SENT BACK TO CLASS WHERE THEY WILL INFECT EVERYONE AROUND THEM. THIS IS COMMON COURTESY AND I ALSO APPRECIATE IT SO MYSELF AND MY OWN CHILDREN DO NOT COME DOWN WITH ANYTHING. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COOPERATION.