To the parents, guardians, and family of the new fourth grade, I just want to say thank you for all your support throughout the school year. You all made me feel welcome from day 1 and it was appreciated. I loved your children and enjoyed teaching them. I may have had thirty-two students in number but they made it easy with their enthusiasm to learn new things. And I learned new things, especially about incubators, eggs, and chickens. Thank you Mr. Davis for that. It was fun! The hermit crabs were fun, too. The new third graders have already questioned me if they, too, were going to do the eggs and hermit crabs. That's going to be a challenge!
And thanks to the home room parents, the parties always went smoothly. Thanks for all the cards and gifts and kind words. I will miss your children but they will be close by. Mrs. Boyle is very lucky to have them next year.
Everyone stay safe and happy a blessed and wonderful summer!
Mrs. Kumpel
Your children did a wonderful job cleaning today! Thank you so much for sending in buckets and sponges.
They can wear their phys. ed uniforms again tomorrow or their regular school uniform.
They went home today with their summer reading packet and Math worksheets for 4th grade. Please sign and send back the bottom of the yellow form. Their Math sheets will be counted as their first Math test grade. So please keep those papers in a safe place.
Reminders:
There is no more Aftercare.
Thursday is Noon dismissal and Friday's dismissal will be from church after 9:30 Mass. Expect to pick them up after Mass at approx. 10:30am if you are not attending Mass. All are welcome to attend Mass. Report cards will be given out after Mass.
It's cleaning day tomorrow. Your child needs to wear their phys.ed. uniform. If you have any extra sponges or buckets at home, please send in with your child. The buckets will be coming back home and also any unused sponges. Students are allowed to bring in a water bottle, too.
There is also a large amount of clothing in the school's lost and found. If your child is missing anything or needs anything for next year, please feel free to come in and browse. Everything is out on tables in the downstairs hallway.
Reminders:
Thursday, June4-Noon dismissal (No aftercare)
Friday, June 5-Dismissal from church following 9:30am Mass.
Terranova scores went home in the Friday Folder. The folder also includes all the graded tests. I gave a practice addition/subtraction quiz on Thursday and was very disappointed in the scores. Your child is to correct all errors and return it signed. Most errors were the result of carelessness and not checking their work.
Wednesday, June 3 is cleaning day. Your child needs to wear their phys.ed. uniform.
Thursday, June 4, is Noon dismissal. No aftercare.
Friday, June 5, Mass is 9:30am. All are welcome. Awards will be given after Mass and dismissal will be from church.
PowerSchool Access is off at this time.
Last day for Aftercare is Wednesday, June 3.
Thursday, June 4, dismissal is at Noon.
Friday, June 5, is the last day of school with Mass at 9:30am.
After tomorrow's Religion test, I have no plans for any other tests. I'll still be teaching lessons but not testing the children. But shh...don't tell them!
I plan on doing fun things next week.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.83
Reading-Read pgs.240-243. Complete PB pgs. 178-178A
Religion-Chapter 10 Test on Friday
Stamp and mail your letter!
Special-Phys. Ed.
I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day. I can't believe this school year is almost over! It's been fun!
Our class finally finished our Great Mail Race letters.
Each child wrote a personal letter and sent it, along with our school survey, to another Catholic school in the U.S. I had forgotten to ask each child to bring in a stamp so they are bringing their letter home to stamp and mail it. We're hoping to receive letters back for the next school year while they're in 4th grade.
Your child has his/her Field Day shirt for tomorrow. Please make sure they wear it to school for the event. It will be warm so their phys. ed. shorts would be good to wear and sneakers. They can bring a water bottle and sunscreen. No backpacks as they will not be allowed into school after Field Day is over at 1:30pm. Pick up is at the baseball field. I would ask you to please sign your child out so that I know he/she left safely with an adult. It sounds like a fun day. I'm looking forward to it and I know the children are, too!
Reminders:
Field Day is Thursday, May 21. If your child owes library or cafeteria fees they will not be able to participate until paid. Payment can be made tomorrow to Mrs. Gill before the start of school. Field day begins at 8:30am and pick up is 1:30pm on the baseball field. Lunch and snacks are provided. Your child may bring a water bottle and sun screen. Weather for Thursday is supposed to be warm and humid so they may wear their phys.ed. shorts.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pgs.79+80
Voyages-PB pgs. 101+104
Reading-Test "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs"
Special-Library
No School Friday, May 22.
No School Monday, May 25.
Field Day volunteer assignment sheets are coming home today. Please check your child's folder. Students will meet in the classroom at 8:30am on Thursday. Pick-up will be at 1:30pm on the baseball field.
All library and cafeteria fees need to paid by tomorrow or your child will not be able to participate in Field Day activities.
Please return Family Life books and permission letters tomorrow. Not all were returned today.
Have a good evening,
Mrs. Kumpel
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May 15, 2009
Important
Rush Uniform will be here Monday morning at 9:00am. Uniform forms are in your child's Friday folder along with a book called, Family Life. Please review the book and sign the permission form. I will start to teach from it on Tuesday.
Field Day is Thursday, May 21. There is NO AFTERCARE that day. Students are to report to school between 8:30 and 8:50am. Dismissal will be from the field at 1:30pm. Your child may want to bring a water bottle, sun screen and mosquito repellent. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Your child is also bringing home their recorder. Mrs. Lopez asks that you please put it somewhere safe because she will be using them again next year. It will save you from buying another one.
Reminder-Batmoebile Jeans Pass tomorrow
Since this week and next are short weeks the reading test will be next Tuesday on "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs." We are creating our own version of the land of Chewandswallow. Your child is to bring in weather food for our poster. It can be dried food or pictures from magazines or from the internet.
H.S.A. General Meeting on Thursday, May 14, has been cancelled.
Batmoebile Jeans Pass-Friday, May 15.
Have a good night,
Mrs. Kumpel
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May 12, 2009
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.76
Spelling-pg.153 2x each
Voyages-PB pg.62
Special-Phys.Ed.
Thank to all who sent in the delicious food for the luncheon today and for the volunteers who manned the classrooms while we enjoyed each others company. It was very thoughtful of each of you.
Change in lunch menu for Monday, May 18. It will be waffles for lunch instead of chicken nuggets.
Tweety spent the day in 3rd grade today. My, how he has grown! K and 1st came to visit him, too. It was another fun day in 3rd grade!
It was a wonderful field trip. The children really enjoyed it. We learned a lot about horseshoe crabs and we even got to pick them up. We got to do some beachcombing and some may be bringing home their beach finds to share with you. We left after lunch under the pavilion because it was a little chilly and some weren't dressed for the weather. We arrived back at school about 2:40pm, a little earlier than 4th and 5th because our program was different and shorter than theirs. Fun Fact: A horseshoe crab is actually related to the spider and scorpion!
REMINDERS:
Tuition forms for school year 09-10 were due May 1. Please return forms to Mrs. Peg Callahan ASAP.
Field Day forms were due today. T-shirts need to be ordered no later than Monday. Please send in Monday.
FIELD TRIP-Please dress appropriately with long pants, long sleeved shirts and old shoes. There is no rain in the forecast but it is supposed to be cool. DO NOT BE LATE. We will be leaving at 8:00am. Please read my previous schoolnotes for more instructions. Also, any questions please email me. I will be checking email over the weekend.
HOMEWORK
Spelling-Test
Reading-Test, "The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin"
Science-Bring in a weekend weather report. It can be printed off the internet, copied from the TV News report, or bring in the weather section of the newspaper.
Field Day forms and T-shirt orders must be in tomorrow. Volunteers for the day would be greatly appreciated.
Dress Down Day tomorrow for Robotics fundraiser.
Homework
Reading-Read "The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin"
Religion-Unit 3 Test (Chptrs. 7,8,and 9)
Special-Art/Computer
Field Day Is Thursday, May 21. Information was sent home yesterday. Please read both sides of the paper. Shirt size information is needed so we can order your child's Field Day T-shirt. Parent volunteers are also greatly appreciated. The day starts at 8:30 and ends at 1:30pm. No aftercare that day and students can be picked up from the baseball field. Please return your Field Day form and the $6 per family payment by Friday, May 8.
Field Trip to Ashland Center is Monday, May 11. Student's must bring a lunch and drink. A lunchbox with an ice pack is recommended because lunches will remain on the bus until our program ends at 12:00. Students need to wear long pants and long sleeved shirts as we will be sitting on the sand and walking through muddy marshes. Insect repellent and sunscreen is also recommended.
Students can bring a small backpack or fanny pack but they will be carrying it the whole time. NO cell phones, digital cameras, I-Pods, hand-held games etc. are permitted.
Mrs. Davis and Ms. DeLia will also be joining Mrs. Smith and me as "last minute" chaperones. We were advised to have 2 other adults for such a large group.
We plan on leaving Slaughter Beach at approx. 2:00pm after 4th and 5th grade finish their program. We anticipate returning around 3:30pm. Please meet us in the front of the school building to pick up your student.
I know this is long but I needed to mention ticks. Two students pulled ticks from their heads before I could advise them to go to the nurse first to make sure the whole tick was removed. Please check your child's scalp.
Thanks so much!
Mrs. Kumpel
HOMEWORK
Math-WS pg.77
Reading-Read "The Many Lives of Ben Franklin" pgs.181-201. Complete PB pg.165
Religion-Unit 3 Test (covers Chps. 7,8,9)
Special-Phys.Ed.
Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 through Grade 5 will be offered June 22nd-26th from 6-8:30pm. Register today doe VBS Crocodile Dock online at www.http://www.iccparish.org
Tissues are needed once again. It is almost the end of the school year so only a few are needed.
Easter Season Mass is tomorrow at 10am. All are welcome.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.74
Spelling-Write in cursive 2x each pg.147
Voyages-PB pg.61
Reading-PB pgs.164-164A
Religion-Unit 3 test on Thursday, Chpts. 7,8,9
Special-Library
Wednesday, May 6, is the Easter Season Mass at 10:00am. All are welcome.
Friday, May 8, is the next Batmoebile Jeans Pass.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.70-71
Reading-PB pg.156&159
Religion-Study for Ch.9 Test
Social Studies-Ch.4 Test on Thursday
Special-Phys.Ed.
Friday, May 1, May Procession 1:00pm in church.
Wednesday, May 6, Easter Season Mass 10:00am in church.
We will be reciting the Rosary during May. Your child may bring in his/her rosary to use during this time.
The weather is due to change once again so please be aware that it will be getting cold.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.69
Spelling-Write 3 Fact sentences and 3 Nonfact or Opinion sentences from the word list pg.141
Reading-PB pg.157-157A
Religion-Ch 9 Test on Wednesday
Social Studies-Ch 4 Test on Thursday
Special-Library (Book reports were due last Monday. If not turned in yet, please bring in tomorrow.)
Reminders:
Field Trip Money was due today. Please send in as soon as possible.
Used Book Sale is tomorrow in the gym from 7:30am-2:00pm.
Free Child Safety Seminar on Saturday, May 2, at 1:00pm at Immaculate Conception School sponsored by ATA Martial Arts.
Due to the heat this week, please allow your child to bring in a water bottle.
HOMEWORK
Reading-PB pgs. 150-150A
Reading-Test on Friday, "Lon Po Po" pgs.128-153
Spelling-Test on Friday pg.135
Social Studies-Complete worksheet pgs.23-24
Special-Art/Computer
Interims are coming home today. Please do not be alarmed about a low grade. For most, it is because there are only a few grades for that subject. There will be plenty of quizzes, assignments, and tests for your child to be able to bring up his/her grade. Any questions, please contact me.
HOMEWORK
Math-Chapter 7 test
Voyages-PB pg.58
Spelling-Write 5 sentences in cursive from spelling word list pg.135
Reading-Read story, "Lon Po Po" pgs.128-153
Thank you for the tissues. They are appreciated.
A permission form went home yesterday for our field trip to Ashland Nature Center in Slaughter Beach, Milford, DE. Every child has to have their own permission form even if they have a sibling in 4th or 5th grade. However, one payment can be made for both. We are all excited to finally be going somewhere!
HOMEWORK
Math Text-Complete problems #44-50 pg.267 in notebook
Spelling-pg.135 Write words 2x each in cursive
Reminder-Bring in Rice Bowls
Special-Library
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. It's good to be back. I actually missed everyone, even the chicks!
There is not too much time left now to get everything done. Your children have been a joy to teach and have been so eager to learn new things!
We still have some coughs and sneezes. I was hoping that would be over with. We are running out of tissues, however.
No Special-Students must wear their school uniform NOT their phys.ed. uniform. Since Stations of the Cross are at 1:00pm, third grade will not be having phys. ed.
Easter break begins with tomorrow's dismissal. Students return Monday, April 20th, in their Spring uniform.
There are now 13 chicks in third grade. They are very cute but surprisingly quiet. Tweety made more noise by herself and could be heard down the hallway than all the chicks together. They are certainly fun to watch.
Reminders:
Stations of the Cross-1pm in church
No School-Easter break begins with Holy Thursday, April 9. Students return on Monday, April 20.
The chicks have arrived!!! These came already hatched.
Mr. Davis came in and took the unhatched eggs and replaced them with chicks that came UPS :) No amount of prayers were going to help the other eggs hatch. It wasn't in God's plans. But we are so thrilled with these. There are 12 new ones that Tweety has to get used to now. And they all look alike. The class suggests we name them with the same name. That solves that problem!
I apologize for the lack of schoolnotes yesterday. I have duty after school and I completely forgot. I am actually off today from school but just had to drive down to see these chicks. They are very quiet. I can't wait for Monday to be greeted by thirteen peeping chicks.
Don't forget the play is tonight and tomorrow night at 7pm in the gym.
I'm sad to report there are no new arrivals. It certainly is not for the lack of prayers! There is still hope.
Jeans Passes days are coming home today. Please check your child's daily folder.
Special Person's Lunch for first grade is tomorrow.
There is still time to purchase your tickets for the play, $5 each.
No School-Holy Thursday, April 9
No School-Good Friday, April 10
HOMEWORK
Reading-Reread "J.J.'s Big Day"
Spelling-Pick 5 words and write, in cursive, 5 sentences with at least 8 words in each sentence.
Special-Phys.Ed.
Third grade is still hopeful that more eggs will hatch tomorrow. Tweety needs a buddy. The 2nd and 3rd grade got to hold her and feel how soft and tiny she is. And she still chirps a lot! But the poor hermit crabs are being ignored this week. Oh well, they had the limelight for a long time.
Disco Knights Play is Friday and Saturday this week at a cost of $5 a ticket.
Spring uniform will be April 20.
Jeans Days for those that sold or donated money for the fundraiser will be announced and Mrs. Kirkwood will be assigning certain days but not until after Easter break.
Have a good night and enjoy the weather,
Mrs. Kumpel
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.66
Spelling-pg.129 2x each in cursive
Reading-PB pg.141-142
Special-Library
One of our eggs hatched over the weekend! It is so cute. The class named him Tweety. Now we need names for the other 22! We're hoping they all hatch. It was quite a day today. We had a lot of visitors to our classroom and we even made the Morning News. Third grade was the most interesting fact, we had a baby chick. And you can hear it peeping all the way down the hall. And that's just one!
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.62
Spelling-pg.121 Write 2x each. 5 sentences at least 8 words in length.
Reading-Read "Big Blue Whale" pgs.86-107
Religion-Ch.8 Test on Thursday
Social Studies-Ch.3 Test on Thursday. Know chapter vocabulary and review ends of each lesson.
Special-Phys.Ed.
This may seem like a lot of homework but we have been reviewing for both tests since last week. I did not want to test them during Terra Nova. And we will be reading "Big Blue Whale" again so if not read tonight not to worry. Math and Spelling need to be done.
Third grade has finished Terra Nova Testing. Except for a few students who need make-ups due to absences, we are done until next year. Third grade worked really hard. They thoroughly enjoyed the snacking part of testing and would like to continue it. I enjoyed it, too, so we may talk about doing that but for tomorrow they can bring a snack.
We candled quite a few eggs today and saw embryos. We may be very successful and have lots of chicks at the end of the month.
Reminders:
Monday, March 23 NO SCHOOL-Professional Developement
Tuesday, March 24 There WILL BE SCHOOL.
Bishop Malooly visited our classroom today. I think he was very impressed with the third grade at ICS. They were happy to see him and were very respectful.
Have a good evening and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Mrs. Kumpel
Terra Nova Testing
Please continue to send in a healthy snack for your child. Juice or water is ok, too. The third grade did well today. Please remember to have them get plenty of rest and to eat a good breakfast. Please try to arrive to school on time. Any late arrivals are held back until there is a break in testing. Testing starts at 8:10am.
Bishop Malooly will be visiting with us tomorrow from 12-2pm.
Terra Nova Testing next week. Please send in healthy/nutritious snacks for your child. They also need at least 2 No.2 pencils. They can sharpen them in school if needed. Please make sure they get plenty of rest and have them eat a good breakfast.
Thank you for sending in yearbook orders and your support of middle school's fundraiser.
Yearbook and Pizza Fundraiser forms are due tomorrow.
Please remember to send in healthy and nutritious snacks next week for your child during Terra Nova testing. Your child will also need 2 No.2 pencils. I will also have a supply on hand.
Reminder-No School on Monday, March 23. We WILL HAVE school on Tuesday, March 24, for snow make-up.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.60-61, Ch.6 Test on Friday
Reading-Test "Cactus Hotel" tomorrow
Science-Answer questions 3 and 4 on apple lab paper and bring in with apples.
Special-Art/Computer
Yearbook and fundraiser forms are due Friday.
Next week is Terra Nova Testing. Please send in a nutritious snack each day for your child.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.59
Spelling-Test tomorrow pg. 115
Voyages-PB pg.55
Reading-Test on Thursday, "Cactus Hotel"
Science-Observe/write apple observations
Special-Phys. Ed.
The eggs arrived this morning. We are hoping to have chicks by the end of the month and keep them until almost Easter break. We now have almost constant visitors checking on our critters!
Report cards are coming home today. Please check your child's daily folder. Any questions, please let me know.
Terra Nova is next week and also a visit from Bishop Malooly will be Tuesday, March 17, 12:00-2:00pm.
Reminder:
No School-Monday, March 23, Diocesan Professional Day
We DO have school Tuesday, March 24, Snow make-up day
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.57 (Practice multiplication facts 0-5)
Spelling-Pick 5 spelling words and write 5 sentences (at least 8 words in each sentence)
Science-Observe and write down your apple observations
Special-Library
Your child is coming home with a cabbage plant and a directions sheet. And also the incubator is set up in the classroom. The eggs are coming tomorrow. The third grade classroom is becoming the home of Future Farmers of America!
Fundraiser monies and forms are due Friday, March 13.
Mrs. Barstch came into third grade and personally thanked everyone for their support.
Yearbook orders are also due on Friday.
Science- Don't forget to observe your apples Saturday and Sunday and write your observations.
No Friday Folders this week.
Exciting news! Third grade is getting eggs next week and we're going to watch them hatch! We can't wait. Just like the hermit crabs, we're going to learn all about hatching chicks. Thanks, Mr. Davis.
Reconciliation is Monday, March 9, at 10:00am for grades 2-8.
Tuesday, March 10, T2 report cards
Thursday, March 12, Special Person's Lunch, Gr.2
Friday, March 13, Yearbook Orders Due
Terra Nova Testing starts Monday, March 16-20.
HOMEWORK
Reading-PB pg. 128, re-read story "The Cactus Hotel"
Science-Finish pg.25-26, "Food Chains and Food Webs"
Parents,
Your child is coming home with a Quick Lab experiment. They each have a bag of apple pieces that need to be kept in a warm, dark place for a week. They need to observe the pieces every day and record on the back of their lab paper any changes they see. Wednesday for homework they should then complete questions 3 and 4 on their lab paper. This will be for a grade! So they need to take this seriously.
Due to school's late starts and 1 snow day there will not be a spelling test or reading test this Friday.
We will be making up a snow day on Tuesday, March 24. This was a faculty retreat day. Please mark your calendars.
We had our spelling bee today. We have 2 third graders who are alternates in case the winner, a 4th grader, can't make it. The 3rd grade did a great job!
Fundraiser information is coming home today. Please try and support our middle school Lego Robotix team.
Third grade will be studying for a combined 3rd/4th grade spelling bee. We will have it on Tuesday. Third grade needs to study the challenge words in their spelling book. Only 1 student can represent both grades in the Cecil County spelling Bee.
Terranova Testing will be March 16-19 with make-up on Friday, March 20.
HOMEWORK
Math-WS-54, Textbook pg.210. Complete problems #7-32 in your Math notebook.
Spelling-ABC order
Special-Art/Computer
Parents,
I apologize for the lack of schoolnotes yesterday. We had such fun with our Mari Gras parade of masks that I completely forgot!
Third grade did an excellent job at Mass today. We had been practicing our songs for days and they really sounded like angels. I'm proud of them. We have been discussing and preparing for Lent so they are ready to start their Lenten journey.
Because of this busy week of preparing for our Mass I did not start a new reading story, so no reading homework. We did, however, take a practice Terranova test. So now we will concentrate on that.
HOMEWORK
Reading-Test on, "In My Family."
Religion-Ch.7 test
Spelling-Test pg.103
Special-Music
Mr. Gonzalez visited our classroom today and spoke about track and field for grades 3rd-8th. Sign up will be next week and more information will be coming home.
HSA meeting tonight in the gym at 7pm.
HOMEWORK
Math-Ch.5 Test tomorrow
Reading-read "In My Family" pgs.40-51, Test on Friday
Spelling-PB pgs. 105-106. Test on Friday
Religion-Ch.7 Test on Friday. Complete crossword puzzle
Special-Art/Computer
HSA General Meeting-Thursday at 7pm in the gym.
Mardi Gras is Saturday, Feb.21. Please check your child's daily folder for more information.
February 25-Ash Wednesday Mass-10am.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.52
Spelling-pg.103, Write words 2x each in cursive
Special-Phys.Ed.
Fr. Francis passed away Saturday so our visit from Bishop Malooly has been postponed. But we have been practicing for Ash Wednesday's Mass. 2nd and 3rd grade are responsible for the Liturgy.
Reminder: Thursday's H S A General Meeting at 7pm in the gym.
Hope you enjoyed the long weekend,
Mrs. Kumpel
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.50
Spelling-Write a sentence for spelling words #11-20 in cursive. Study for test.
Reading-Test on "The Terrible Eek."
Reminders:
Special Person's Lunch tomorrow, 11:00-11:45am
Valentine's Day Party tomorrow at 1:30pm. Remember to bring in your cards!
No School-Friday, Feb.13
No School Monday, Feb.16
HSA General Meeting 7pm in the gym.
Enjoy the weather!
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February 10, 2009
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.49
Spelling-Write a sentence for Valentine words 1-10
(in cursive) Test on Thursday
Voyages-PB pg.48
Reading-Read "The Terrible Eek!" pgs.15-33. Test on
Thursday
Special-Phys.Ed.
Thursday will be a busy day for 3rd grade. Special Person's Lunch is 11:00-11:45am and our Valentine's Day party is at 1:30pm.
No School-Friday, Feb.13
No School-Monday, Feb.16
Bishop Malooly will be visiting and spending the day at ICS on Thursday, Feb.19.
Please continue to send in Box Tops for Education.
CORRECTION
Parents,
I apologize for giving the wrong day of our Special Persons Lunche. It is Thursday, February 12, not Wednesday.
Sorry for the confusion.
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February 9, 2009
HOMEWORK
Math-Subtraction worksheet
Spelling-2x each in cursive
Voyages-PB pg.47
Special-Library
Please continue to send in Box Tops for Education.
Special Persons Day is Wednesday, Feb.12, 11:00-11:45.
No School-Friday, Feb.13
No School-Monday,Feb.16
General HSA Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19
Parish Madri Gras Celebration on Saturday, Feb.21. For more info please check the church bulletin, website, or call the office.
No School-Friday Feb.13-Professional Developement Day
Next Thursday,Feb.12, is our Valentine's Day party. A list of students' names was sent home today so your child can get started writing their cards. Please make sure every child gets a card. They can bring them in any time. We will be decorating our bags on Monday.
Also, next week, third grade will start writing in cursive for every subject, except of course for Math.
HOMEWORK
Math-Problem Solving Worksheet
Spelling-ABC order
Science-Put vocabulary words (pg.69) in notebook
Special-Phys.Ed.
Our Science Projects are going well. I'm impressed with your child's knowledge of their animal. And they are so excited to share this information!
Again, watch the weather report.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.48
Spelling-pg.97, write words 3x each, write 3 question sentences.
Social Studies-Test tomorrow, review pgs.58-62
Special-Library
Again, please be aware of the weather!
We will have blessing of throats tomorrow for the Feast of St. Blase. Fr. will come to school after the 8:30am Mass.
My ears are still ringing from the Blue and White Rally! What fun everyone had and third grade received the highest number of points! Way to go!
No Friday Folders went home today. But your children are coming home with an ID card. I did advise them it was not a license to drive nor was it an ATM card!
The Book Fair will remain open for a little while in the morning for those students who still wish to make a purchase.
Please make sure re-registration forms are in ASAP. Due to the weather and school closings, OPEN HOUSE was postponed until Tuesday, Feb.2, and Mrs. Kirkwood needs to know how many students will be returning.
Blue and White Rally is tomorrow. Students are to wear their team color shirt, blue or white. If your child does not have a blue or white shirt they can wear a field day shirt or their phys.ed. shirt along with their phys.ed. sweats.
HOMEWORK
Reading-PB pg.104-104A
Science-Test, Review pgs.64-67
Social Studies-Test on Wednesday, Review pgs.58-62
Special-Library (Book Fair-bring money to buy or can just browse)
Oral presentations of the Science Project began today.
We asked so many questions about the animals we heard about today that only four students were able to present their animals. And they did an amazing job! We will continue each day until they are done.
The Book Fair is open all week. Students can fill out a wish list and buy during the week.
Please check the weather forecast. There is a chance of snow Tuesday into Wednesday.
Yesterday's Mass was beautiful! And our volunteers did a fantastic job, too.
Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday, January 25, at the 10:15am Mass. Many 3rd graders have volunteered their services. They really are living the Catholic Schools Week theme this year of, "Celebrate Service".
Third grade was complimented by many students and teachers on their projects today. Mrs. Bartsch even wants to visit the classroom during oral presentations!
I am very proud of how hard they worked on them.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.46
Spelling-Test pg.89
Reading-Test on "Pecos Bill"
Science-Test on Tuesday, review pgs.64-67
Social Studies-Test on Wednesday Ch.2 pgs.36-63
Special-Music
Science projects look amazing! The children are excited and are reading each other's. I understand some stuffed animals amy not be in tomorrow. It's okay! We will not start any oral presentations until next week. I don't want your child to stress over this project. I want it to be fun and educational. I am trying not to read them myself because I want to learn about these animals from your children. Also, since next week is Catholic Schools Week and Thursday is a no homework day I will not be starting a new Reading story but will give a Science and Social Studies test. We have been reviewing for both all week so they should know the material.
Forms went home last week concerning Special Persons Day. It will be February 12. If planning to attend please return forms and money on or before January 27. No orders will be accepted after this date.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.44
Spelling-3x each. Write 3 sentences using possessive prounouns: his, mine, ours.
Religion-Unit 2 test on Thursday on Chapters 4-6
Special-Phys.Ed.
Third grade watched the swearing in of our new President today. Of course,that meant we all ate in our classroom, but it was a moment I did not want them to miss. It was exciting to see that so many people wanted to be a part of it! We were there in spirit.
Please continue to send in re-registration forms. There will be an Open House on Tuesday and Mrs. Kirkwood needs to know how many students will be returning as soon as possible.
Reminders:
No School on Monday, January 19
Science Projects are due Friday, January 23
Catholic Schools Week begins with 10:15am Mass 1/25.
Re-registration forms are due by January 27
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pgs.35-36
Reading-Read "The Patchwork Quilt" pgs.321-345
Special-Art/Computer
For Friday's dress down day, students may wear ANY team jerseys or colors. The teams may be football, hockey, etc...even ICS jerseys. If they have no jerseys, team colors are fine. But remember only jeans or gym sweatpants, please.
On Sunday, January 25, we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week at the 10:15 Mass. Alumni have been invited to join us. Mrs. Kirkwood is looking for students to serve as greeters, gift bearers, and tour guides. If you intend on attending this Mass, could your child possibly volunteer for these duties? Please let me or the office know. Coffee and donuts will be served after Mass and the Book Fair will be open as well.
Tuition Assistance forms are now available. Funds are limited and forms are due in early March. If interested, please contact the office.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.34
Spelling-ABC order
Voyages-Write a sentnce in your notebook for each of these prounouns: she, it, I, and they.
Religion-Study for Ch. 6 test
Special-Phys. Ed.
Friday will be a Dress Down Day for your favorite NFL team in the playoffs. Team sports jerseys or colors can be worn. ICS jerseys can also be worn.
Please continue to send in re-registration forms. These forms are also available on the school web site.
Catholic Schools Week will open with Mass on Sunday, January 25, at 10:15a.m.
NO SCHOOL-Monday, January 19-Dr. Martin Luther King.
Please send in re-registration forms as soon as possible.
Mrs. Kirkwood visited our classroom today and learned a lot about hermit crabs. We had a total of six today! And they were placed on a beach towel in the middle of the floor so we could observe their behavior. They all seemed to get along except some were more active than others. What fun they are!
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.32
Spelling-ABC order pg.77
Voyages-PB pg.33
Reading-PB pg.83-83A
Library Book Report-Due Tuesday, Jan.13.
Special-Phys.Ed. (Please write your child's name in their sweatshirt)
There is a National Handwriting Contest your child can enter. The entry form went home today along with practice paper. The entry form is due back by Friday, January 30.
Our hermit crab family is growing! Colin brought his in today and the class named it Colin, Jr., CJ for short. We learned a lot about the hermit crab today. And they are fun to watch.
Thank you also for your generous and thoughtful Christmas gifts. It was very kind of all of you.
Welcome back!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday and enjoyed the time off because it is back to work again! The third grade worked really hard today and did not even have the benefit of a Special. And I really missed them. It's good to be back.
HOMEWORK
Spelling-pg.77 Write 3x each. Write 3 sentences (any kind)at least 8 words.
Reading-PB pg.82
Voyages-PB pg.31
Science-Look up information about hermit crabs: food, enemies, habitat, body covering.
We have 2 additions to our class, hermit crabs. The students named them today, Ernie and Isabella. If they are able to find information, great! If not, it's ok. I am not using it as a homework grade.
HOMEWORK
Math-WS #3, Finish Addition WS #8-Ch.3 Test
Spelling-Finish ABC order
Special-Phys.Ed.
Friday is noon dismissal and Dress Down Day for students who attended Waffles and Wii Breakfast. If your child would like to dress down Friday the cost is $5 (the price of a breakfast ticket) and would go to Home School Association.
Please be careful on the roads today!
HOMEWORK
Math-Worksheet pg.83. Test-Ch.3 on Wednesday
Spelling-Write Christmas words 2x each. Write 3 sentences (any kind) at least 8 words in each sentence.
Special-Library
All re-registration forms are available on the school web site.
Thank you to all who supported the Waffles and Wii Sunday breakfast.
Christmas vacation begins Friday, Dec.19, with noon dismissal.
HOMEWORK
Math-100 Subtraction Facts(5mins)
Spelling-ABC order, Test on Friday
Read-"Moses Goes To A Concert" pg.260-285, Test on Friday
Special-Art/Computer
Honors Breakfast 7:00am
Special Person's Lunch Gr.5
ICS Waffles & Wii Sunday Family Breakfast 7am-Noon.
Dress down day for those attending is Friday, Dec.19. Winner of Wii Console will be announced at Noon.
Once again third grade has misplaced their sweatshirts or cannot tell which is theirs. There is one left in the classroom no one has claimed. Please write your child's name in sweaters and sweatshirts.
And thank you again for your generous support of our Outreach.
Monday, Dec.8, Immaculate Conception Mass 10 a.m.
We are again asked to supply canned vegetables for our Outreach. The need is still great. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Parent access will be turned on today. Some of the 2nd trimester grades are in, some I am still grading.
Thank you for helping with the How-To articles. They have a been a big help with the lesson and enjoyable to read.
We did not start a new reading story this week because of Monday's Reconciliation. We have used this time to discuss and get ready for Advent. So our only test will be Spelling.
HOMEWORK
Math-Worksheet
Spelling-ABC order
Voyages-Bring in a How-To Article if you have not already done so.
Special-Phys.Ed.
Information is going home today about the Sunday Family Breakfast on December 14.
Thursday, Dec. 4, is a H.S.A. Executive Board Meeting at 6:30PM.
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is Monday, Dec.8, at 10:00AM.
Homework
Math-PB pg.28
Spelling-pg.65 Write words 3x each, write 3 statement sentences.
Voyages-Bring in a How-to Article by Wednesday
Special-Library
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Now welcome to Advent! We had a prayer service in church today then went to Reconciliation.
We are going to learn how to write a How-to Article. For practice today the students wrote, "How To Cook A Turkey." After hearing some of them I gently told them I would NOT be eating their turkeys! A How-To can be a recipe or directions for doing something. They have until Wednesday to bring one in.
Reminders:
Noon Dismissal on Monday, Nov. 24. Please feel free to send in a snack for your child. It will be a long morning for them. If your child will be attending AfterCare please send a lunch.
Prayer Service on Monday is at 10:30am. You are welcome to attend.
I enjoyed meeting you all again at conferences. I appreciated you scheduling early so I could attend my son's graduation from boot camp at Ft. Jackson, SC.
If you are traveling, have a safe trip and have a Blessed Happy Thanksgiving!
Conferences have started. You will be getting an interim report this week that does not need be returned or signed. Then on Monday the report cards go home. All my grades are in. Some of the Specials teachers grades are not. Any questions please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Mrs. Kumpel
November 13, 2008
No homework. Visit the Christmas bazaar this weekend!
Dear Parents,
A conference schedule was sent home today. If for some reason I read your conference form incorrectly, phone vs in-school, please email me. If you cannot make it, let me know. I can reschedule or we can do a conference after Thanksgiving. I won't be able to give out report cards. But if your child is in school on Monday, Nov. 24, he/she will receive it then. Also, most teachers have offered to conference any siblings of third grade next week. Check with your children's teachers. I will be in school tomorrow (working quietly) so I will keep up with email if you need to contact me.
School pictures are also coming home. They are absolutely beautiful!
Homework
Reading-PB pg.63-64
Spelling-ABC order
Social Studies- Ch.1 Test Thursday, 11/13.
Special-Phys.Ed.
Secret Santa is tomorrow. If you did not receive an envelope just send in money with a list of who you want your child to shop for.
I apologize for giving the wrong email for sending directory information. It is melindadelia@msn.com.
Reminder-No School on Friday
Christmas Bazaar-Nov 15, 9am-7pm and Nov.16, 8am-2pm.
Special-Library (remember to bring your books back)
Reminders:
Secret Santa for third grade is Wednesday, Nov.12.
No School on Friday, Nov.14.
Third grade is responsible for canned vegetables for our Thanksgiving outreach.
Also, please continue to send directory information to melinda@msn.com.
Parents,
Your directory information is still needed. Please send your child's name, parents name, phone#, email address, and address to melinda@msn.com as soon as possible. Your help is greatly appreciated.
I have received almost everyone's request for a conference. I will be working on a schedule and will let you know date and time. Thanks for your quick response.
Please check your child's folders for important information.
Reminder-NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 11/14.
Christmas Festival-Saturday, 11/15 and Sunday, 11/16.
Last day for Disney ornaments is tomorrow. Please send one in if you haven't already done so. Also, third grade is responsible for canned vegetables for our Thanksgiving outreach this year. Red Robin fundraiser is coming up again on Thursday, Nov.13th. This information and more will be coming home in Friday Folders.
I must be out of town the week of conferences. I have sent home a letter advising of other alternatives. Please read and respond as soon as possible so I can make a schedule. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
HOMEWORK
Math-Finish Ch. Test in NB pg.74, PB pg.20. Ch. 2 test Tues., Nov. 4.
Spelling-Write words 3x each. Write 3 question sentences pg.51
Voyages-PB pg.21
Religion-Ch4 test on Wednesday
Kid's bank tomorrow Tuesday, Nov 4.
All Souls Day Mass tomorrow Tuesday, Nov. 4, 10:00am
Reminders- a few have not sent in party money for this year. Also, please remember third grade is responsible for a Disney ornament for our Christmas tree for the bazaar. Please send in by Nov. 7.
It was a fun day today. St. Mark's Marching Band performed for us at 12:30 then we enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon thanks to our homeroom parents.
Reminders: Change in time for Tuesday's All Souls Mass is 10:00am.
Monday is start of winter uniform.
November 4 and 19 is Kid's Bank. This is a great way to encourage your child to save.
HOMEWORK
Math-100 subtraction facts C-1 (5mins)
Spelling-Study for test
Reading-Study for test pg.174-199 and review vocabulary
Halloween celebration tomorrow 1:15pm. Students can wear blue jeans with white, orange or black shirt and sneakers. Please continue to send in celebration money to the attenetion of Mrs. Estes.
Tuesday, November 4, is All Souls Day service. Your child is asked to bring in names of any loved ones that they would like to pray for who have passed away. We will remember them at Mass.
HOMEWORK
Math-100 Subtraction Facts B-1
Spelling-Finish putting words in ABC order
Voyages-PB pg.18
Reading-PB pg.46-46A
Special-Phys.Ed.
Reminders:
Halloween celebration Friday at 1:15. Children can wear blue jeans or school sweatpants, sneakers, and white, orange or black tops.
Please continue to send in $15 attention to Mrs. Estes and email class directory info to melindadelia@msn.com
HOMEWORK
Math-100 Subtraction Facts (timed 5 mins)
Spelling-Write 2x each. Write 3 scary sentences using your spelling words.
Voyages-PB pg.16
Special-Library (don't forget your Library books)
Third grade made up their own spelling list of Halloween related words. There are 32 of them! So they only have to write them 2x each.
We have started subtraction facts. Practice is needed here, too.
Third grade has been enjoying their Junior Achievement lesson taught by Ms. DeLia. Read the newsletter they created. They did a great job on it!.
Reminders-Please email class directory information to melindadelia@msn.com and please continue to send in $15 attention to Mrs. Estes for class celebrations.
The heat is not yet on in the building so students are allowed to begin wearing their winter uniform next week.
Halloween party Friday, Oct.31, at 1:15pm
All Souls Prayer Service Tuesday, Nov.4, at 10:30am
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.18
Spelling-Test on pg.45
Reading-Test "City Green" pg.145-165
Special-Music
The third grade have been writing personal narratives. I'm very impressed with their writings and the places they have visited. They love to write and draw. They're already asking about their next writing assignment.
Reminder-Last day for class party money is tomorrow.
Also, ICAA Halloween Party is Saturday, October 25, from 12Noon-3PM for all k-5th grade parish children.
Reminders-Money for class celebrations is due by Friday, October 24.
"Disney" themed ornaments for our class Christmas tree are due by November 10.
Please continue to send in these items with your child.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.16, 100 Facts D-1 (timed for 4 minutes)
Spelling-Write words 3x each. Pick 3 words then write 3 statement sentences. (at least 8 words each)
Religion-Chp 3 Test on Wednesday
Special-Library
REMINDER-Don't forget to wear your red and white for Phillies Day for $1.00.
Last week third grade was timed on 100 addition facts for 5 minutes. They have done a wonderful job. They now are being timed for 4 minutes. Our goal is 100 facts in 2 minutes!
A letter from our homeroom parents is coming home today. Please read and keep as a reference. It contains important information regarding celebrations throughout the year as well as contact information.
Thank you, parents, for all your support with the Soup Scuffle competition. Third grade's total was 232. We'll find out 4th and 5th grade totals next week. It was a challenging and fun way to live the teachings of the Bible by helping others.
Thanks also to the parents who attended last night's HSA meeting. Third grade was well-represented.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg. 15, 100 Facts (timed for 5 mins)
Spelling-Put words in ABC order on looseleaf, PB pg.42
Science-Finish foldable pg.29
Special-Art/Computer
Reminder-HSA meeting tomorrow 7:00pm in the gym. Each child represented will receive a jeans pass for Friday!
Please check your child's daily folder for additional school information.
HOMEWORK
Math-100 Addition facts (please time your child for 5 minutes). PB pg.14
Math-Mid chapter Test Thursday, Oct.13
Spelling-pg.39 Write words 3x each (no sentences this time)
Reading-Unit test on Friday
Special-Phys. Ed.
Prayer Service tomorrow 10:30am.
Parent access is finally on! Please access using
URL: http://dowpsapn1.sjtp.net/public. Put in the username and password you received during orientation.
Soup Scuffle will continue until the end of this week.
Third grade has collected 215 cans so far! Thank you very much for your generousity and support.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.13
Reading-PB pg.30
Spelling-Put List#6 (pg.33) in ABC order on looseleaf
Special-Phys.Ed.
Parents/Guardians,
I apologize for last night's Reading homework. I had the class tear those pages out for last week's test. I am sorry for the confusion.
Interims are due to go home tomorrow.
The third grade have been working very hard. I am proud of their effort.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.12
Reading-PB pg.27-28
Spelling-List #6 pg. 33. Write words 3x each. Choose 3 words from the list and write 3 Exclamation sentences. Make sure each sentence has at least 8 words.
Special-Library
Important Dates:
Thursday, October 9-Picture Day
Friday, October 10-No School-Professional Development Day
Monday, October 13-No School
Friday Folders went home today and inside is a form for Picture Day. Picture Day is Thursday, October 9.
There are still some books that remain uncovered. Please send book socks in with your child. I have given out all the paper covers I had. A paper bag also works well.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.11
Spelling-Study words pg.25. Complete PB pg.30
Reading-Read pgs.109-123 for Test
Special-Music
Third grade is learning about living/non-living things in Science. We found out that some living things make or produce parts that remain after the living thing leaves or dies. Some students brought in examples. We were able to observe different seashells, starfish, and a sand dollar. All we needed was the sand and the waves!
We have begun to recite a decade of the rosary during morning prayer in honor of the Blessed Mother. If your child would like to bring his/her rosary in he/she may do so.
October 9 is School Picture Day
October 10-No School-Professional Developemnt Day
October 13-No School
HOMEWORK
Math-Handout, Complete pg.9 ONLY
Spelling-pg.25 Write words 3x each. Pick 3 works and write 3 question sentences (use at least 8 words in your sentences)
Religion-Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, 10/1.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support for our Outreach competition, Soup Scuffle. Your children are learning to live the teachings of the Bible by helping others not as fortunate as themselves.
A special comgratulations to Vy. She was baptized yesterday. She is now a member of Immaculate Conception Church. We welcome her into our church community.
Reminder: A few students did not have any supplies today (pencils,crayons,markers). They need to have a supply of these items at home so they can leave their pencil case in school.
Thank you and have a great night,
Mrs. Kumpel
September 26, 2008
No Homework
Fundraiser orders due Monday. Thank you if it was already sent in today.
Soup Scuffle-13 cans of soup were collected today!
Fundraiser is due tomorrow.
Special-Music
Soup Scuffle-Starts Monday, 9/29 and ends Tuesday, 10/10/08
Third grade is in competition with fourth and fifth grade to see which class can bring in the most canned soup. This will be a fun and worthwhile challenge for us and it benefits our parish outreach. It also brings to life what we have been talking about in Religion, how they can serve the Church even at their young age.
HOMEWORK
Math-Study for Ch 1 test
Spelling-PB pg. 23-24. Test Friday pg. 19
Handwriting-Handout pg. 9-10
Reading-Test Friday pg. 81-101
Special-Art/Computer
Please write your child's name in his/her sweatshirt. I have a sweatshirt in class that I am sure belongs to a third grader but no one has claimed it. And it does not belong to the student who is missing a sweatshirt.
I will send it to lost/found tomorrow if no one claims it.
HOMEWORK
Handwriting-handout pg.7-8
Math-Chapter test Thursday, 9/25
Spelling-On looseleaf, copy words 1x in ABC order (done in class) then choose 3 different words and write a command sentence for each.
HOMEWORK
Math-PB pg.8 Chapter 1 Test Thursday, 9/25
Spelling-Write words 3x each pg. 19. Pick 3 words and write a statement sentence for each.
Religion-Complete Activity 2 (Communities in Action)
SPECIAL-Library (please return library book)
Most Friday folders were returned. Thank you. I apologize for any papers included that were not your child's. Only papers requesting a signature needed to be returned. Please keep all other papers.
We had a special visitor today. Mrs. DeLia is a Junior Achievement volunteer. She will be visiting 3rd grade for the next few weeks. She has been following this class since Kindergarten. This is a very good educational experience and fun, too! I was once a JA volunteer and really enjoyed it. Thank you, Mrs. DeLia.
Homework
Spelling- study for test pg. 13
Social Studies-study for map quiz
Reminder-Red Robin fundraiser tonight 5-8pm.
Parents/Guardians,
Since the weather has cooled down considerably there is no need for an extra water bottle. They can bring one to drink with lunch but will no longer be able to keep one at their desk.
Test papers that are graded and have been entered into PowerSchool will be going home tomorrow. Test papers that require a parent signature need to be returned on Monday. Parent access to PowerSchool may not be available until the end of September due to computer problems.
Reminder-Red Robin Fundraiser Thursday, September 18, between 5-8pm. A flyer will be going home tomorrow.
September 17, 2008
Homework
Math-PB pg. 6
Spelling-PB pg. 16
Reading-Quiz on Phoebe and the Spelling Bee pg. 50-73
Special-Art/Computer
Information for Girl Scouts was sent home today.
A map quiz on the 7 continents and 5 oceans (yes, there are 5) plus the Equator and Prime Meridian will be on Friday.
Homework
Math-PB pg. 4
Spelling-PB pg. 13 Write words 3x each
Reading-PB pg. 9A
Grammar-Quiz on kinds of sentences: command, exclamation, statement, and question.
Special-Library (please remember to bring in your library book)
The third grade got through the first day of a full week. They are real troopers in this weather. They continue to work hard and try to do their best.
Next week will be our first full week. The third grade voted to stay with a 4 day school week with longer days. As long as the longer days mean extra recess and more time to eat lunch. They are so smart!!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Kumpel
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September 11, 2008
The 3rd grade had a good day today. Please help your student study for the Spelling test, particularly the Challenge words.
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September 10, 2008
No Homework but...
Math Quiz tomorrow
Spelling Test-Friday
Special-Art/Computer
Our school Mass was beautiful but Mrs. Kirkwood gave the school as a whole a 5/6 out of 10. I'm sure the more we attend the better behaved we will be.
Also, I was having problems accessing my AOL email at school so I have a school email address: kumpelics@yahoo.com. I apologize for any inconvenience. I will reply to AOL email when I get home today. But please use the new email address in the future to prevent any delay in my responding back to you.
Thank you,
Mrs. Kumpel
September 9, 2008
Homework
Math-Do pg.3 in Practice Book
Spelling-pg.7 Write words 3x each on looseleaf
Boys-Cub Scout sign-up Thurs, Sept. 11, 6:30pm in cafeteria.
It was wonderful to meet the parents of my third graders last night. Now I know why they are so nice! Thanks for the kind welcome and all the good wishes. I wish it were cooler for you.
And if your children come home and tell you that I read "The Night Before Christmas," and The Missing Mitten Mystery," believe them. We were trying to stay cool.
There is no homework this weekend but do remember your child may have books to cover. The larger books need the bigger book socks. I offered the paper book covers again but had no takers.
If the weather is still warm next week they are allowed to wear their gym uniform again.
They will be eating in the cafeteria next week!
A Student Computer Access Contract is coming home today. It needs to be signed and returned before your child can access the internet. Please check your child's daily folder each day for important papers.
Also, I understand not everyone has been able to find the larger book socks. Whenever you are able to find them send them in and I'll make sure the books get covered.
Thank you for sending in food for ICS OutReach. It is very generous of you. Food can still be sent in tomorrow.
REMINDER-Wednesday Special is Phys. Ed.
No school tomorrow.
School resumes on Tuesday, September 2.
Our Outreach is in need, especially for peanut butter, jelly, soup, and macaroni and cheese. If you can send in a can or jar with your child when they return to school it would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance and God Bless You.
Have fun this weekend and be safe!
It was a wonderful first two days for third grade. They have already begun to work hard on their lessons. They are a very nice class and seem to get along well together.
Just a reminder that since there is no access to the cafeteria the children need to pack their lunch with everything they need, including forks, spoons, snacks, and drinks, until further notice.
Also, our Special on Wednesday is Physical Education.
Students should come to school in their Phys. Ed. uniforms and sneakers.
Homework has continued to be to cover their books.
The summer has just flown by. I hope you are just as excited as I am to start a new year. Don't forget to bring your supplies and your summer reading activity. You may also bring a snack and a water bottle since the cafeteria is off limits until September 9.
I can't wait to meet all of you. I hope you are enjoying what's left of the summer. And if you noticed the reading list for third grade was actually for the fourth grade, not to worry. I just hope you read something from either list and will be prepared to share with the class. Choose one of following ways in which to share your favorite book:
Make a diorama
Design a bookmark
Draw your favorite scene from the book
Write a book report
See you soon,
Mrs. Lena Kumpel
If you have already chosen an activity from the fourth grade list, that will be fine, too.
2 packages of wide-ruled loose leaf paper
1 eight-pocket folder
1 folder for daily take-home communication/homework (two pockets)
One package markers
One package colored pencils or crayons
Scissors
Regular #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils please)
1 pink eraser (optional)
Glue sticks
6-inch ruler with inch and metric markings
8 marble composition notebooks
Zippered pencil case (no boxes)
2 large boxes of tissues
1 large container of antibacterial wipes
Boys-1 package of plain white computer paper
Girls-1 package of colorful construction paper
8 tennis balls split
In preparation for a great start to 4th grade, our students are strongly encouraged to practice the basic math facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Just a few minutes of review each day will help them master those skills. Flash cards are a great help. Also, there are numerous appropriate and fun internet sites, which will help them practice the skills gained this year.
Summer Reading Assignment:
All students entering 4th grade must complete the following summer reading assignment.
1) Read Stuart Little by E.B. White. Students will be tested on this book during the first days of the school year.
2) Select one additional book from the list below. After reading your chosen book, please choose one activity from the activity list, complete it, and bring it to school on Monday, August 25, 2008.
Book List: All About Sam by Lois Lowry
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
by Bette Bao Lord
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
The Gentleman Outlaw and Me Eli by Mary
Downing Hahn
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Activity: Please select one activity from the list below, and complete it based on the book you chose to read from the list above.
* Draw comic strip frames of the story's plot. You must include at least 15 frames.
* Design a mobile using 6 different characters or events, or both, to illustrate your book.
* Make a 5-7 page picture book showing the most important parts of the story. Each picture must be detailed enough to be self explanatory.
* Make a time-line of events in the story. Add a cover with your own design on the front.
* Write a letter of appreciation to the author(s) of the book, telling them why you like the book.
Happy Reading!
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