Class 3A
Ms. Johnstone
Adventure Awaits in 3A
A Note from Ms. Johnstone:
Test folders will come home weekly with papers to sign and send back and papers to keep at home.
Please pack a small dry snack daily, that your child can keep on their desk in the morning until snack time.
Many Blessings,
Ms. Johnstone
Our Class Wish List on Amazon is listed below: (Please note that some items (e.g.; tissues, wipes, bandaids, etc.) may reflect purchased numbers from last year. I increased the numbers to reflect the needs for this year. Thank you so much for all of the purchases for our class already!! We are truly blessed!!
Important Dates:
Monday, April 15, 2024: HawkWalk Dine to Donate – Don Juan 11-8 p.m.
Friday, April 19, 2024: Mass 8:15 am
Thursday, April 25, 2024: 2:00 – 3:30ish Auditions for Sing for America Play (more info to follow)
Friday, April 26, 2024: HawkWalk 2024! Prayer Service 8:00 a.m. in Chapel; OWowCow Dine to Donate Fundraiser 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 2024: 1st Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Main Church
Monday, April 29, 2024: Sing for America rehearsals begin
Saturday, May 4, 2024: Sing for America Shows 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Our Focus:
Religion:
Unit 3: God’s Plan Is a Plan of Love Goals The children will realize what God’s kingdom is like. They will appreciate God’s plan that enables us to belong to the kingdom. They will be familiar with some of Jesus’ parables and miracles and their meanings.
Chapter 13: Jesus Came to Give Life Jesus showed his power over sin and death when he restored life and health—natural or supernatural—to those who needed and desired it. In this chapter the children come to realize that Jesus worked miracles to reveal his love and power and to strengthen our faith in him. They become more aware of the social effects of sin and recognize more fully the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They deepen their appreciation of Jesus’ love and learn to respond by acting as his instruments of healing power, manifesting his love in words and deeds.
Language Arts: Unit 3
The Big Idea:
Unit Essential Question: What are different ways to meet challenges?
Concept: Meet the Challenge
Essential Question: How can you use what you know to help others?
Stories: Gray Fox! Red Wolf! & Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave
Concepts: Skills & Talents
Genre: Expository Text
Comprehension Strategy: Reread
Comprehension Skill: Compare & Contrast
Vocab Skill: Context Clues
Vocab: Alert, competition, environment, excellent, prefer, protection, related, & protection
Use workshop and unit papers in multi-pocket folder to study for reading tests.
Grammar: Verbs
Writing & Convections: Friendly Letter, Spring Haiku, Opinion writing
Math: Multiplication/Division/ Measurement; Customary
Science: Scientific Tools, Science Safety & Scientific Method, Simple Machines, Solar Eclipse
Social Studies: American Symbols, Geography, Parts of a Map, Landmarks, Local Community, Government, Elections & Voting, Government Documents, Parts of Government, Historical Figures
Test Schedule (Subject to Change)
Thursday, April 18, 2024: Math Test Customary Measurement
Friday, April 19, 2024: Spelling Test
Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Reading Test Mojave
Wednesday, April 24, 2024: Verbs Test Part 2 (Irregular)
Friday, May 3, 2024: Cereal Book Report due
Special Schedule 3A: 2023-2024
Physical Education: (Mrs. Blasi) Please wear a gym uniform and sneakers. Monday
Library: (Mrs. Lytwyn) Tuesday
Art: (Mrs. Waltz) Tuesday
Music: (Mrs. Vin0viskis) Wednesday
Spanish: (Senora Acuna) Thursday
Helpful Websites
Wonders Reading Resource:
Login Information will be taped in your child’s Homework Book at the beginning of the year
Please use the site to review stories, skills, & vocabulary at home.
Username: Sadlier student Password: ReadyToLearn!
- Login Information will be taped in your child’s Homework Book at the beginning of the year
Ways to practice counting change with your child at home:
Mr. Nussbaum Counting Change Online Game
Fun Brain Change Maker Online Game
- Login Information will be taped in your child’s Homework Book at the beginning of the year
*More parent information can be found online at www.stjaneschool.com/parents/