Class 3A

happy stroll in meadow

Ms. Johnstone

Adventure Awaits in 3A

A Note from Ms. Johnstone:

I have sent home folders for flex days with instructions inside.  Please keep it at home and review it.  On flex days I will be available via email in the event you have any questions regarding the packet for that day.

Test folder 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!!

Amazon Wish List

Important Dates:

Wednesday, March 27, 2024:  Holy Week Prayer Service at 8 am; Noon Dismissal- No extended care; St. Jane Church Parish Penance Service at 7 pm

Thursday, March 28, 2024:  School Closed 

Friday, March 29, 2024:  School Closed- Good Friday 

Monday, April 1, 2024: School Closed- Easter Monday

Monday, April 2, 2024: School Closed- Easter Break Holiday

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 11: God Sent His Son to Live Among Us God chose Mary as the mother of his Son and Joseph as his foster father. The children relate the Annunciation to the Incarnation—the great mystery of our faith. They read the story of the Nativity and realize anew that Jesus came to save them and show them the way to heaven. They are motivated to respond to God’s love by following Jesus and living as he did. The children hear the story of Simeon and Anna and realize that Jesus wants them to bring his light to the people of the world.

Ash Wednesday marks the Liturgical season of Lent.  During this season of Lent, we will be discussing Lenten practices, imagining the many graces we have been offered this year, thinking about how we can offer ourselves in ways of service to our community, and opening our hearts with prayer.  We will talk about how God is going to help transform their lives, with greater freedoms, greater joys, and deeper desires for love and service as they build on faith.

Language Arts: Unit 3

The Big Idea: 

Unit Essential Question:  What are different ways to meet challenges? 

Concept:  Meet the Challenge

Essential Question: What choices are good for us?

Stories: Nail Soup & The Real Stone Soup

Concepts: Choices

Genre: Fabels

Comprehension Strategy: Authors’s Point of View

Comprehension Skill: Ask & Answer Questions

Vocab Skill: Root words

Vocab: Aroma, expect, flavorful, graceful, healthful, interrupted, luscious, Variety

 Use workshop and unit papers in multi-pocket folder to study for reading tests.

Grammar:  Verbs

Writing & Convections:  Friendly Letter, Catholic Schools Week Narrative Writing

Math: Multiplication/Division/ Measurement; Customary

Science:  Scientific Tools, Science Safety & Scientific Method, Simple Machines

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)

Tuesday, March 26, 2024: Reading Test Stone Soup

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

Religion Text Christ Our Life

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.

Math Text Sadlier Connect

Username: Sadlier student    Password: ReadyToLearn!

First in Math

  • 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

IXL 

  • Login Information will be taped in your child’s Homework Book at the beginning of the year

Spelling City

 

*More parent information can be found online at www.stjaneschool.com/parents/

Social Studies Study Guide for Maps & Globes