Dearest Third Grade Families,

What a showing! It was such a pleasure to see so many families on Parent’s Day. The students and I were thrilled to have you here; but this was just the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. This week we will take time to celebrate and acknowledge all those that make Sacred Heart the great place it is including parents, students, parish leaders, faculty and staff.

This week we’ll be studying the following:

Math: The class will continue Unit 5 (Place Value) focusing on decimals to the hundredth in lessons 5.9, 5.10 and 5.11. As always, feel free to follow along with us by completing the “Home Links” at www.everydaymathonline.com. Your child’s username and password can be found in his/her planner.

We continue to practice our multiplication and division facts. Take a look in your child’s planner for the latest progress report and individual goal. Click here for all 8 Goals.

For IXL math homework, please complete the following Third Grade skills:

E.14 Multiplication Input/Output Tables

T.3 Understanding Decimals Expressed in Words

T.6 Put Decimal #s in Order

Reading: The class will complete our comparative Allan Say unit this week.

Click here to download the Reading Log.

English: The class will continue Unit 3: Verbs with Lesson 18 (Past-Tense Verbs). Students are encouraged to study along using the Grammar Workshop series online.

Spelling: Don’t forget that the words for every unit are also available on www.spellingcity.com. Here you can find fun games and an interactive online practice test. Click here to download this week’s spelling words and pattern/principle.

Vocabulary: This week we begin Unit 10. There will be a vocabulary test this Friday. As a reminder, all words as well as activities and a practice quiz can be found at the Vocabulary Workshop website.

Science: We will continue Chapter 9 with lesson 9.2, “Paths of Light.” Students will learn about the difference between reflecting and refracting light.

Social Studies: The class will learn about laws their role in early California communities. Don’t forget that all Social Studies Weekly content is available online through www.estudiesweekly.com, too.

Religion: We will take a little time to learn about prayer including some of the different types of prayers often said by Catholics. Then, we will begin Chapter 14, “Jesus Called Us His Friends.”

Have a great week!

Mrs. Espinosa