Class 3A
Ms. Johnstone
Adventure Awaits in 3A
A Note from Ms. Johnstone:
It is hard to believe the school year is coming to a close. We will be doing a review of skills this week in reading. We will not be starting a new unit and there will not be any spelling words this week due to the time constraints. We will finish up the math chapter on geometry and the unit we are working on in English. We will finish our opinion writing piece. We will continue our studies in economics in social studies and finish our airplane experiment science. Hopefully, we will get to some lessons in energy and matter in science as well at the end of the week. In religion, we will do some lessons in Chapter 16 and our SecondStep program. There will not be a test on Chapter 16.
We have our class pizza party and ice cream truck HawkWalk reward on Friday! I know the children will be very excited about this! It has been a great school year and the children have been working very hard!! I can not thank you enough for all of your support throughout this school year!
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, May 27, 2024: No School, Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, May 31, 2024: Mass 8:15 am followed by NJHS Stole Ceremony, Last Day of Extended Care.
Monday, June 3, 2024: Field Day, 8th Grade Graduation, IHM Chapel 6:30 pm
Tuesday, June 4, 2024: Noon Dismissal
Wednesday, June 5, 2024: Noon Dismissal
Thursday, June 6, 2024: Last Day of School! Mass 8 am, 10 am Dismissal.
Our Focus:
Religion:
Unit 4: Jesus Brings Us to the Kingdom of God
The children will deepen their understanding of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. They will appreciate being members of the Church and try to be good members.
Chapter 16: Jesus Is Risen Jesus rose, glorious and immortal, on the third day after his Death. The children learn that by his Resurrection, Jesus destroyed death and restored the life of grace. They celebrate Jesus’ victory, realizing that he frees them from their fears and gives them his peace. They are made aware that death is the gateway to eternal life, and they are given guidance in coping with the death of a loved one. They are encouraged to observe Sunday in a spirit of celebration as a commemoration of the Resurrection.
Language Arts: Review of Skills
The Big Idea:
Unit Essential Question:
Concept:
Essential Question:
Stories:
Concepts:
Genre:
Comprehension Strategy:
Comprehension Skill:
Vocab Skill:
Vocab:
Use workshop and unit papers in multi-pocket folder to study for reading tests.
Grammar: Commas and Capitalization
Writing & Convections: Opinion writing
Math: Multiplication/Division/ Geometry
Science: Scientific Tools, Science Safety & Scientific Method, Simple Machines, Matter, Force & Motion, Energy
Social Studies: American Symbols, Geography, Parts of a Map, Landmarks, Local Community, Government, Elections & Voting, Government Documents, Parts of Government, Historical Figures, Economics
Test Schedule (Subject to Change)
Thursday, May 30, 2024: Test on Commas & Capitalization Usage
Friday, May 31, 2024: Geometry Test Math
Looking Ahead:
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/