Test and Quiz Schedule:
* Spelling- Quiz on Friday 2/10
Spelling Words:
Focus: (Unit #1) The weekly spelling words are from our ReadyGen reading series.
1. perfect 11. purse
2. dirty 12. early
3. third 13. roar
4. first 14. workout
5. verb 15. sharp
6. herself 16. worm
7. twirl 17. world
8. nerve 18. thirsty
9. word 19. earth
10. sort 20. tiger
* Math- End of Module 4 test on Tuesday 2/7
Study the end of Module 4 review sheet completed in school on Wednesday 2/1- stapled in blue notebook.
* Social Studies- Test on Chapter 2. Lessons 3 and 4 on Wednesday 2/8
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Multiplication Math Bee on Friday 2/17
Division Math Bee on Thursday 2/23
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Book Reports:
No book report assigned
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No projects assigned
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* February Scholastic book order due Friday 10th. Class Code: YN8CJ
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Important BSS dates/information:
* Bring in a tee-shirt, 100 items that fit on a shirt, and glue on Thursday 2/9 to create a 100th day of school shirt in school! Wear it on the 100th day of school- Friday 2/10! * The 100th day of school- Friday 2/10
* Valentine's Day-Tuesday 2/14
Valentine cards can be sent in. We have a mailbox to hold them until the day they are given out. Please don't send in goody bags and/or toys.
We will celebrate together since we filled our beehive!
* BSS Bake Sale- Tuesday 2/14
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3rd grade ELA- Wednesday, April 19th, Thursday, April 20th,
and Friday, April 21st
3rd grade Math- Tuesday, May 2nd, Wednesday, May 3rd,
and Thursday May 4th
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Our Google Classroom code is: xhiukyj
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Special Subject/Lunch Schedule:
Monday- Italian
Tuesday- Gym
Wednesday- dismissal at 12:30pm
Thursday- Music
Lunchtime- 11:10am- 11:55am
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Families,
Please read and register for the Kid's Heart Challenge using the information provided in the attachment.
See the link below, too.www.heart.org/khc
Results: Happy Ground Hog Day! The kids and I watched a pre-recorded presentation of Punxsutawney Phil in Philadelphia, PA and his prediction! It was quite a presentation! Phil saw his shadow! There's 6 more weeks of winter!
However, then we watched a small video clip of Staten Island Chuck at the Staten Island Zoo. Chuck did not see his shadow, an early Spring! Who will be correct?
1. Math- Math- Module 4 Lesson 16 page 325
(this is the last lesson in Module 4)
- End of Module 4 test on Tuesday 2/7
2. Spelling- Put words #11-20 into complete sentences.
Each sentence should be 6 or more words, include proper punctuation, and a capital in the beginning of the sentence. Parents please check over their sentences and make corrections above their work.
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 2/3 at 8:00 am
4. Tomorrow:
* Full dress uniform for church is appreciated.
* Bring a bag and any money in an envelope with a name on it for the Scholastic Book Fair.
Classroom News:
* Today is Mr Cocozello's 50th birthday!
* Our Dum Dum lollipop supply is almost gone. If any family would like to donate we would truly appreciate it. We enjoy a little lollipop during independent reading for a few minutes after lunch. Thank you! Thanks to Liam and Rorys' family that donated today!
* February Scholastic book order due tomorrow- Friday 2/3. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Valentine's Day cards can be sent in. Cards will be given out on Tuesday 2/14.
* Catholic Schools Week-
Monday 1/30- Friday 2/3
A letter was sent home listing all events planned. It is also posted on homework website.
- Please send in 2 boxes of crayons to support local hospitals' pediatric units- due Thursday 2/2.
-Donate books for Grandma's Love
- I highly recommend keeping up with the Zearn math program. We completed all of Module 4 lessons 1-16.
Friday, February 3, 2023
1. Sign and return test folder on Monday 2/6.
Please sign clearly in pen at the top of each test.
2. Test schedule:
Math- End of Module 4 Test on Tuesday 2/7
Social Studies- Test on Chapter 2. Lessons 3 and 4 on Wednesday 2/8
Spelling- quiz on Friday 2/10
3. Bring in a tee-shirt, 100 items that fit on a shirt, and glue on Thursday 2/9 to create a 100th day of school shirt in school! Wear it on the 100th day of school- Friday 2/10!
Classroom News:
* Happy Birthday to Alyssa Binetti!
* Our Dum Dum lollipop supply is almost gone. If any family would like to donate we would truly appreciate it. We enjoy a little lollipop during independent reading for a few minutes after lunch. Thank you! Thanks to Lorenzo, Layla, Liam, Rory and their families for donating!
* February Scholastic book order due today- Friday 2/3. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Valentine's Day cards can be sent in. Cards will be given out on Tuesday 2/14.
* Catholic Schools Week was a success! Thank you for helping to make it wonderful!
- I highly recommend keeping up with the Zearn math program. We completed all of Module 4 lessons 1-16.
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Monday, January 23, 2023
1. Math- Module 4 Lesson 11 pages 305 and 306
2. Spelling- Write words #1-10, 3 times each in yellow notebook
- spelling quiz on Friday 1/27
Focus: (Unit #16) The weekly spelling words are from our ReadyGen reading series. Our focus this week is on words containing: wr, mb, kn, gn,
1. lamb 11. wrench
2. know 12. knob
3. gnaw 13. knot
4. knit 14. thumb
5. bologna 15. design
6. climb 16. wrestler
7. crumb 17. written
8. gnat 18. honeycomb
9. wrist 19. wrinkle
10. cologne 20. February
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 1/27 at 8:00 am
4. Gym tomorrow! Wear your gym uniform!
Classroom News:
* Congratulations to our Star Student of the Week- Jake Nigido!
* February Scholastic book order due Friday 2/3. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Catholic Schools Week-
Monday 1/30- Friday 2/3
- Please send in 2 boxes of crayons to support local hospitals' pediatric units- due Thursday 2/2.
-Donate books for Grandma's Love
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Wednesday, Janurary 25, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023
1. Math- area worksheet (glue in blue notebook)
2. Spelling- Put words #11-20 into complete sentences
3. Reading- Raz Kids
Classroom News:
* Mr Cocozello came in at the end of the day and told the kids they we can wear our gym uniform tomorrow!
* I was really sick the past couple of days. I apologize for being behind in any way and will catch up! I appreciate your patience.
* February Scholastic book order due Friday 2/3. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Catholic Schools Week-
Monday 1/30- Friday 2/3
- Please send in 2 boxes of crayons to support local hospitals' pediatric units- due Thursday 2/2.
-Donate books for Grandma's Love
Friday, January 27, 2023
1. Test folders will be sent out on Monday.
2. Catholic Schools week is next week.
Reminder - see the flyer for Catholic Schools Week activities
3. Test Schedule:
Religion- Chapter 11 test on Tuesday 1/31
Spelling- quiz on Friday 2/3
Classroom News:
* Happy Birthday Maddie Gonzalez!
* February Scholastic book order due Friday 2/3. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Catholic Schools Week-
Monday 1/30- Friday 2/3
- Please send in 2 boxes of crayons to support local hospitals' pediatric units- due Thursday 2/2.
-Donate books for Grandma's Love
* Today we had our class Division Math Bee! Congratulations to the winners!
Math Bee winners for contest #1-
1st place- Matthew Acampora
2nd place- Avianna Cocozza
Math Bee winners for contest #2-
1st place- Liliana Piasta
2nd place- Liam High
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Homework for the week of 1/16/2023- 1/20/2023
Monday, January 16, 2023
No School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day!
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
1. Math- Module 4 Lesson 8 pages 293 and 294
2. Spelling- Write words #1-10, 3 times each in yellow notebook
- spelling quiz on Friday 1/20
Focus: (Unit #15) The weekly spelling words are from our ReadyGen reading series. Our focus this week is on suffixes. Suffixes are endings added to a base word that changes the meaning of the base word.
-ly (tells how) -less (without)
-ful (full of) -ness (state or quality of)
1. finally 11.painful
2. safely 12. quietly
3. wireless 13. cheerful
4. spotless 14. breathless
5. anxiously 15. tardiness
6. fairness 16. thoughtfully
7. daily 17. worthless
8. suddenly 18. cautiously
9. illness 19. beautiful
10. helpful 20. kindness
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 1/20 at 8:00 am
- Trey's Sport worksheet
4. Bring a healthy snack and water tomorrow. No chips or popcorn please.
5. Religion- Chapter 10 test tomorrow (open book)
Classroom News:
* Congratulations to our Star Student of the Week- Declan O'Hara!
* Happy Birthday to Owen Brenneck! He celebrated his birthday over the weekend on Saturday 1/14!
* Winter Scholastic book order due Friday 1/20. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Two letters are going home today reagrding Catholic Schools week. There is information regarding what we are doing as a school and as a grade to celebrate our school and faith!
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
1. Math- Module 4 Lesson 9 pages 297 and 298
2. Spelling- Write words #11-20, 3 times each in yellow notebook
- spelling quiz on Friday 1/20
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 1/20 at 8:00 am
4. Science- Chapter 4, Lesson 3 worksheet
Use pages A94- A99 in the textbook
Classroom News:
* Winter Scholastic book order due Friday 1/20. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Catholic Schools Week-
Two letters went home yesterday reagrding Catholic Schools week. There is information regarding what we are doing as a school and as a grade to celebrate our school and faith!
- Please send in 2 boxes of crayons to support local hospitals' pediatric units- due Thursday 2/2.
-Donate books for Grandma's Love
Thursday, January 19, 2023
1. Math- Module 4, Lesson 10 pages 301 and 302
- Mid- Module 4 Math test tomorrow
- Multiplication Math Bee tomorrow!
2. Spelling- Choose any spelling words and put them in complete sentences. Sentences should have 6 or more words in each sentence.
3. Reading- Raz Kids
4. Science- Chapter 4, Lesson 3 worksheet
Use pages A102- A105 in the textbook
Classroom News:
* Winter Scholastic book order due Friday 1/20. Class Code: YN8CJ
* Catholic Schools Week-
Monday 1/30- Friday 2/3
- Please send in 2 boxes of crayons to support local hospitals' pediatric units- due Thursday 2/2.
-Donate books for Grandma's Love
Friday, January 20, 2023
1. Sign and return test folders on Monday 1/23
2. Test Schedule:
Math- Quiz on 0-12 multiplication facts on Tuesday 1/24
Science- Test on Chapter 4 (Lessons 1- 4) Changing the Environment
on Wednesday 1/25
* A review and what is on the test is in their green notebook.
Reading- The Year of Miss Agnes vocabulary selection test on Thursday 1/26
Spelling- quiz on Friday 1/27
Classroom News:
* Today we had our class Multiplication Math Bee! Congratulations to the winners!
Math Bee winners for contest #1-
1st place- Owen Brenneck
2nd place- Declan O'Hara
Math Bee winners for contest #2-
1st place- Julianna Mattera
2nd place- Owen Brenneck
* Catholic Schools Week-
Monday 1/30- Friday 2/3
- Please send in 2 boxes of crayons to support local hospitals' pediatric units- due Thursday 2/2.
-Donate books for Grandma's Love
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Homework for the week of 1/9- 1/13
Monday, January 9, 2023
1. Math- Module 4 Lesson 3 & 4 pages 273, 274, and 277
2. Spelling- Write words #1-10, 3 times each in yellow notebook
- spelling quiz on Friday 1/13
Focus: (Unit #14) The weekly spelling words are from our ReadyGen reading series. This week we will work on the ge and dge sound.
1. jacket 11. faces
2. page 12. large
3. kitten 13. judge
4. pocket 14. places
5. change 15. muscle
6. pencil 16. edge
7. gems 17. badge
8. crack 18. ridge
9. mark 19. budge
10. clock 20. choice
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 1/13 at 8:00 am
4. Religion- Midterm on Friday 1/13. Use the review given on Thursday 1/5 to study.
5. Gym tomorrow! Wear your gym uniform!
Classroom News:
* Congratulations to our Star Student of the Week- Veronica Kissel!
* Due today- Each child was asked to please bring in a package of baby wipes (not Lysol wipes) and a box of Ziplocs by Monday 1/9.
Boys- large Ziploc bags (gallon)
Girls- small Ziploc bags (quart)
* January Scholastic book order due Friday 1/13. Class Code: YN8CJ
* MAP testing schedule: Monday 1/9, Wednesday 1/11, Thursday 1/12, and Tuesday 1/17. Headphones were collected weeks ago and are stored in Ziploc bags in the classroom. Please send in headphones if you haven't.
* Half day on Friday 1/13- 11:30 dismissal. Teachers have Profession Development in the afternoon.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
1. Math- Module 4 Lesson 5 pages 281 and 282
2. Spelling- Write words #11-20, 3 times each in yellow notebook
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 1/13 at 8:00 am
4. Religion- Midterm on Friday 1/13. Use the review given on Thursday 1/5 to study.
5. Bring a healthy snack and water tomorrow. No chips or popcorn please.
6. Bring a ruler tomorrow for math.
I have classroom rulers that we have been using, but if they would like to bring their own, that is fine! Make sure their name is on the ruer.
Classroom News:
* January Scholastic book order due Friday 1/13. Class Code: YN8CJ
* MAP testing schedule: Monday 1/9, Wednesday 1/11, Thursday 1/12, and Tuesday 1/17. Headphones were collected weeks ago and are stored in Ziploc bags in the classroom. Please send in headphones if you haven't.
* Half day on Friday 1/13- 11:30 am dismissal. Teachers have Profession Development in the afternoon.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
1. Math- Module 4 Lesson 6 pages 285 and 286
2. Spelling- Put words #1-10 into complete sentences
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 1/13 at 8:00 am
4. Religion- Midterm on Friday 1/13. Use the review given on Thursday 1/5 to study.
Classroom News:
* January Scholastic book order due Friday 1/13. Class Code: YN8CJ
* MAP testing schedule: Monday 1/9, Wednesday 1/11, Thursday 1/12, and Tuesday 1/17. Headphones were collected weeks ago and are stored in Ziploc bags in the classroom. Please send in headphones if you haven't.
* Half day on Friday 1/13- 11:30 am dismissal. Teachers have Profession Development in the afternoon.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
1. Math- Module 4 Lesson 7 pages 289 and 290
2. Spelling- Put words #11-20 into complete sentences.
3. Reading- Listen, read, quiz one story on Raz Kids due by Friday 1/13 at 8:00 am
4. Religion- Midterm on Friday 1/13. Use the review given on Thursday 1/5 to study.
5. Half day tomorrow- 11:30 am dismissal.
Teachers have Profession Development in the afternoon.
6. January Scholastic book order due tomorrow. Our class code: YN8CJ
Classroom News:
* Love is in the air! Our class moms sent in a Valentine's Day mailbox. You can send in any Valentine cards beginning now! They will be distributed on Tuesday 2/14!
* Yesterday we filled the classroom beehive! That's 25 positive compliments we received! We'll decide on a fun reward together that will take place next week!
* MAP testing schedule: Monday 1/9, Wednesday 1/11, Thursday 1/12, and Tuesday 1/17. Headphones were collected weeks ago and are stored in Ziploc bags in the classroom. Please send in headphones if you haven't.
Friday, January 13, 2023
1. No school on Monday 1/16- Martin Luther King Jr Day!
2. Sign and return test folders on Tuesday 1/17
3. Gym uniform on Tuesday 1/17.
4. MAP testing resumes next week: Tuesday 1/17.
If your child missed any of the 4 components of MAP testing there will be make-ups next week.
5. Winter Scholastic book order due Friday 1/20. Class Code: YN8CJ
6. Next week's test schedule:
Religion- Chapter 10 Test (open book) on Wednesday 1/18
Math- Mid- Module 4 Test on Friday 1/20
Math review completed in class today. It is stapled in their blue marble notebook.
Spelling- quiz on Friday 1/20
Classroom News:
* St Joseph of Cupertino, the Patron Saint of test takers, was on the smart board watching over the kids as they took their very first midterm.
* Love is in the air! Our class moms sent in a Valentine's Day mailbox. You can send in any Valentine cards beginning now! They will be distributed on Tuesday 2/14!
* A letter regarding Catholic Schhools Week will go home on Tuesday 1/17. This will inform you what we are doing as a school and as a grade to celebrate our school and faith!
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