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Religion We are just finishing
Unit 6 which is on the seven sacraments. There is a test May 5th over this unit. Check the web page for a study guide. We
will begin Unit 7. On Thursday. Just like the other units. There are three chapters to this unit. A fact sheet over these
chapters will be coming home Monday, May 11th. Prayers for third grade are difficult.
Although we have been working on them at school, we need your help at home. Be looking for a prayer sheet to be coming home
this week. The "Apostles' Creed", "Confiteor" and the two greatest commandments are the prayers expected
to be learned in third grade. This is set according to the Archdioceses of Dubuque.
SAINT INFO.
Harcourt Religion
Click on Harcourt Religion above
to be connected to their link. You will love this. Do you want a way you can discuss the Sunday readings with your children?
Do you want to be able to review what is being discussed in class? Do you want seasonal and prayer ideas? This link can offer
all of this and more. After clicking on this link, click on K-8 "Call to Faith" then Parents. The interactive chapter
reviews and unit reviews are great for reviewing for a test. The Lectionary link provides the Sunday readings with reflection
questions for adults and children. It also provides activities that can be done at home that relate to this reading.

Students have finished the unit on various
types of verbs and identifying these verbs. The rest of this year they will learn to identify various adverbs and determine
the words that make up a contraction. They will learn how to write contractions correctly. Students are working on a powerpoint
in writing. This powerpoint goes with the research they have done on an animal of their choice. We will be sharing these in
the next few weeks.
Science We have started our water
unit in science. This unit will take us up to the end of the year. So far we have conducted many experiments with
cold water, hot water, room temperature water, and ice. We also made our own thermometers. We have covered density
and sinking and floating items in room temperature water. We have also covered the water cycle, condensation, evaporation,
and water quality. Our FINAL test will be held Friday, May 29th! Have a great summer!

Marvelous Math We are continuing to practice our
basic multiplication and division skills. In order for these to be retained it is important they also practice at home. You
can do flash cards, go to our interative links, go to Sadlier-Oxford math, play games with cards to practice facts. Anything
that engages your child with these facts will be important, because these skills are essential in fourth grade and without
practice, they will be forgotten.
Our next few chapters will be working with graphs, solid figures, measurements,
area, permeter, and telling time. Each chapter has a section on problem solving. The concepts of problem solving are continually
being reviewed in each chapter.
Sadlier-Oxford Mathematics
Parents here is another great opportunity for helping
your child with their learning. Go to the link above called Sadlier-Oxford Mathematics. This goes with our new math series.
You will find a number of activities for your child. They can time themselves on basic math facts. You can review any
concept they were having difficulty understanding. The computer will even review with them step by step on what to do. They
will also discuss vocabulary that is introduced in the chapter being worked on. All you have to do is click on MATHEMATICS,
FAMILY, and GRADE 3 to get started.
Music midi used with permission of his creator Penny Will.
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Please get in touch with any questions or comments on our site. You can contact us at the following
e-mails. Mrs. Rankin- mrankin@newman.pvt.k12.ia.us Mrs. Steenblock- ksteenblock@newman.pvt.k12.ia.us
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