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. _______________ 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? 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. 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! Panther Prints Page 2 ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪ 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 ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪ 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. Panther Prints Page 3 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!
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