1. Science/ Social Studies
A Peek at This Month in…
Mrs. Guinta’s 3rd Grade Class
December
Reminders
This month is jam packed with exciting activities. Please have your child here on time everyday, ready to learn. Many students are claiming to be very tired in class.
Math
We continue with multiplication facts. We are now learning (6, 7, 8, 9, and 10). Please practice the multiplication facts with your child each night. I will start to test them on their memorization starting Monday.
Reading
We continue to learn how to ask/answer questions referring explicitly to the text in Literature and Informational Text. We are adding in story structure.
Spelling/Vocabulary
We are working on the vocabulary words from the text and spelling words with long i vowel sounds.
On Tuesday, December 4th, we will have a demonstration concert in the Church at 11 am. 3rd and 4th grade have been working very hard with a student from USC Thornton School of Music to learn some fun songs. Please join us.
Writing
We are learning about Singular Possessive and Plural Possessive Nouns. We are also working on writing an Opinion essay
Science/ Social Studies
In Social Studies, we are learning about the different Native American groups in California.
In Science, we are moving on to learn about space. Specifically about the Moon, Sun and Earth.
Upcoming Events
Library is every Tuesday – Students need to return their book every week. If they do not return a book, they are not allowed to check out a new one.
December 13th – 1:30 pm Christmas Concert
December 14th – Field Trip to Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy – 12:15 dismissal
December 19th – 12:15 dismissal (NO AFTER SCHOOL)
December 20 – January 7 – Christmas Break
January 8th – Science Fair Projects are due
Religion
We continue to learn about how God love’s us and how he has shown his love to different people.