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March 28th - April 1st

  3rd Grade News  Week 26 March 28th - April 1st Monday, March 28th- PE Tuesday, March 29th- Music Wednesday, March 30th - LATE START Thursday, March 31st- Library/Media Center, PJ Day Friday, April 1st - No School, Start of Spring Break Important Dates Late Starts - March 30th NO SCHOOL - April 1st  NO SCHOOL - Spring Break- April 4th - 9th   Spring Weather As temperatures begin to warm up, please remind your child that they will need a coat for recess if the temperature has not reached 60 degrees.  If they are playing and get warm, they are asked to tie their coat around their waist.   Computers After spring break, if you would like your child to keep their computer/charger at school, instead of bringing it home every night, please send their charger with them back to school.  I will have computer stations set up so they can leave their computer at school to charge overnight.  With testing season coming up in a few weeks, it is important that computers are fully charged and this is

March 21st-March 26th

  3rd Grade News Week 25 March 21st - March 25th, 2022 Monday, March 21st - PE Tuesday, March 22nd - Music Wednesday, March 23rd - LATE START Thursday, March 24th - Library/Media Center Friday, March 25th - Art, Dress as your Favorite Book Character Day Important Dates Late Starts - March 30th NO SCHOOL - April 1st  NO SCHOOL - Spring Break- April 4th - 9th   Spring Weather As temperatures begin to warm up, please remind your child that they will need a coat for recess if the temperature has not reached 60 degrees.  If they are playing and get warm, they are asked to tie their coat around their waist.   Positivity Project Character Strength : Gratitude   This week’s character strength is a review from earlier in the year.  Gratitude is being aware and thankful for good things that happen.  We will spend time this week looking for all the good things around us!   What we are learning this week! Math- Unit 6: Measuring Length, Time, Liquid Volume and Weight Reading- Compare and Contr

March 15th - March 18th

  3rd Grade News  Week 25 March 15th - March 18th, 2022 Monday, March 14th - NO SCHOOL Tuesday, March 15th - Music Wednesday, March 16th - LATE START Thursday, March 17th - Library/Media Center Friday, March 18th - Art, Wear clothing with words Important Dates Late Starts - 23rd, 30th,  NO SCHOOL - April 1st  NO SCHOOL - Spring Break- April 4th - 9th   Positivity Project Character Strength : Love of Learning - You master new skills and subjects on your own or in school.   What we are learning this week! Math- Unit 6: Measuring Length, Time, Liquid Volume and Weight Reading- Compare and Contrast Word Study - Unit 29, prefixes dis-, mis-, pre- Social Studies - Economy in Michigan Writing- Informational Writing   Technology Support Site for Students and Parents Our media team has created a resource site for students and families to help them navigate district technology. Click on the link below to access this resource: SPS Student/Parent Digital Handbook

March 7th - 11th

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  3rd Grade News  Week 25 March 7th - March 11th, 2022 Monday, March 7th - PE Tuesday, March 8th - Music, Author Visit Wednesday, March 9th - LATE START Thursday, March 10th - Library/Media Center, Test in Science Friday, March 11th - Art, Wear superhero attire! Important Dates Late Starts - March 16th, 23rd, 30th NO SCHOOL - March 14th   Nutcracker Pictures We are in need of Nutcracker Performance pictures for our school yearbook. If you took photos and would like to share them, please send them to kmandarino@stjoebears.com by March 11, 2022.    Report Cards/IXL Diagnostic/Lexia End of Trimester Progress The end of the 2nd trimester is this Friday.  Report cards will be sent home early next week.  If you have any questions regarding your child’s report card please feel free to email me.  In addition, check out your child's IXL Diagnostic levels. They should start in the 300s (see below). If the scores are lower, extra time is needed to fill the gaps in math before 4th grade. Also