Mrs. Favaloro and Ms. Heflin
February 6 - 10 - Operation Quench!
Community Cougars are collecting single serve drink mixes to send to our military troops in Afghanistan.


The five challenges from Rachel's Challenge are:

*Look for the Best in Others
*Dream Big
*Choose Positive Influences
*Speak with Kindness
*Start Your Own Chain Reaction
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Bible Verse of the Week
Blessed are they who observe what is right, who do always what is just. Psalm 106:3
Daily Schedule and Blog
Third Grade Daily Schedule

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What’s Happening This Week
February 6 - 10, 2012

Religion - We are learning about Chapter 11 - The Parish is Our Home.
We are practicing the Apostles Creed.
The February Religion Project is due February 28.
Enrichment Activities

Language - We are investigating more verbs in Unit 4.
February 15 - Three shoebox float papers are due.

Social Studies -We are discussing symbols and customs of U.S. holidays.
Web site from the Library of Congress
February 15 - Shoebox float due.

Cultural Literacy - We will read Sideways Stories From Wayside High.

Math - We are concentrating on Chapter 8 - Geometry and Measurement.
Please practice Rocket Math set D daily.
Math Practice
Interactive Math Site

Reading/Spelling - We are reading Seven Spools of Thread.
Enrichment Activities
Phonics Activities
Third Grade Word List
During the third nine weeks, your child must read two A/R books. The books must be a level 3.5 or higher. Your child must take and pass the Accelerated Reading (A/R) test. Otherwise, the book does not count toward the required nine week assignment. The A/R requirement is due March 9.

New conduct cards are given out on Monday. They belong in the front pocket of the student planner at all times. They are taken up on Friday.

Test papers are sent home on Tuesday in the Take Home Folder. Please sign and return them by Thursday.

Wednesday is our library day. Please make sure all library books are returned on time.

Please check Mrs. Brayden's website weekly. She teaches all of third grade science.

Grades are available on edline.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email or call.

Thank you so much!
Laura Favaloro
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Test Schedule
February 6 - 10, 2012


Monday -

Tuesday -

Wednesday -

Thursday - Reading/Spelling - Seven Spools of Thread

Friday -Math - Chapter 8 Section A - B and Rocket Math Set D
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Upcoming Events
February 6 - Mass. Dress uniform required.

February 8 - Progress reports sent home.

February 10 - Pep Rally! Spirit shirts may be worn with jeans, uniform shorts, or jumpers.

February 13 - Mass. Dress uniform required.

February 14 - Valentine's Day!

February 15 - Shoebox Float and papers due!

February 18 - 26 - Mardi Gras holidays!