PANTHER PRINTS
Third Grade News
St. Joseph
Grade School
November 2014
I am sure that you have heard,
The coolest grade by far is third.
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We have a quarter behind us and three more ahead.
There are new skills to master and lots of books to be read.
We’re writing in cursive and trying our best.
We will be the smartest kids in the Midwest.
Special Points of Interest:
We have to learn multiplication by heart.
Division is tricky...Where do we start?
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Nov. 6th—Early Dismissal 1:50 Bus/2:00 Town
In Science, to each teacher we rotate.
We only have 25 minutes so we try not to be late.
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Nov. 25th-Early Dismissal 1:50 Bus/2:00 Town
Mrs. Baker teaches us about rocks and minerals, volcanoes, and soil.
We also learn about fossil fuels, like coal, gas, and oil.
Mrs. Pridemore teaches us about weather and space.
The troposphere is the perfect place for the human race.
Mrs. Steele teaches us about solids, liquids, and gas,
And we know that matter is everything with mass.
Mrs. James teaches us about levers, pulleys, friction, and force.
We make a simple machines project, of course.
Each morning we write, spell, and read.
They tell us this will help us on the PARCC to succeed.
For many, recess and lunch are the highlights of the day.
We get to run, scream, and have time to play.
Art, music, computers, library, and PE,
Help give us a well-rounded education, don’t you agree?
So far, third grade has been lots of fun.
Thank you parents and teachers for all you have done.
Nov. 7th—No School, Parent Teacher
Conferences
Nov. 26th-30th–Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 19th-Early Dismissal 1:50 Bus/2:00 Town
Dec. 20th-Jan 4th—Winter Break
Jan. 5th-No School, Teachers Institute
School Website
www.stjoe.k12.il.us
Library News
**Author Visits**
Our schools were fortunate to host two authors this fall as part of the University of Illinois Youth Literature
Festival activities. Jim Aylesworth visited the grade school on Thursday, October 16 and Sarah Aronson visited the middle school on Friday, October 17.
**Successful Book Fairs**
Thank you to all the students and parents who supported the fall book fair. We have $3562.04 worth of Scholastic products plus $2000 cash which can be spent on anything we need!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the following people who volunteered their
valuable time at the grade and middle school book fairs: Kim Kellenberger, Miki Wesley, Melissa Siegmund,
Brenna George, Michelle Huls, Michelle Guido, Sandy Hart, Julie Mumm, Becky Ames, Ann Birt, Angie Mock,
Tosha Bowlin, Sarah Loomis, Shannon Hanson, Emily Santanelli, Christine Beyers, Jessica Batey, April Barrowman, Gina Bird, Carla Schaefer, LoriKay Paden, Brenda Hixson, Cathy Graver, Chloe Graver, Maria Wilson, Jay
Guelfi, Marcia Robbins, and Julia Guelfi!! We could not do it without all of your help!!
The next book fair will be in April and will be the annual Buy One/Get One Free fair. Watch this newsletter for
dates!
**Library Lessons**
Did you know that every other week Mrs. Griswell teaches your child information literacy skills through library
lessons that meet Common Core Learning Standards? The Common Core Learning Standards prepare students
for college or career readiness. Library lessons provide important research skills that are essential for lifelong learning.
In the fall of 2003, an Illinois state study was performed to determine the impact of school libraries on student learning and achievement. The findings from the study, the 14th of its kind, confirmed that higher student
learning and achievement is linked to strong school library programs. You can find more information about the
state study at http://www.islma.org/IllinoisStudy.htm
Check out the grade school and middle school websites for more information about our school library programs.
Grade school: http://webserver.stjoe.k12.il.us/library/gs/
Middle school: http://webserver.stjoe.k12.il.us/library/ms/
PTC News
PTC Family Movie Night is set for Friday, November 14th. More details coming home soon!
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2014-2015 Music Calendar
♫♪ Please mark these dates on your calendars ♪♫
♫ Friday, December 5th 7:30pm
2nd grade attends “The Nutcracker” performance at
the Krannert Center
♫ Monday, December 15th 6:00pm
Kindergarten Christmas program in SJGS Gym
♫ Tuesday, December 16th 6:30pm
1st and 3rd grades Christmas program in SJGS Gym
♫ Second Semester: TBA
4th grade classroom programs in Music room
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Help Wanted
The District is in need of substitute evening custodians. If you are interested, please contact the
grade school office at 469-2291 for more information.
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Please call the office at 469-2291
if you have any questions.
Also, ask your employer if you can
have the used toner cartridges to
donate to our school!