September 30th-Fair Day!

Friday is Private School Fair Day. Each child received a fair ticket that is good for tomorrow or for any other week day. School will dismiss at noon tomorrow. There will be no lunch served and no ESD. Please pack a substantial snack for mid-morning. Thanks!

Texas State Fair

Homework-Thursday, September 29, 2011

3rd Grade
Math: pp. 122-3
Handwriting: finish V and W
Spelling:  Study

Social Studies: Study the four neighboring states of Texas.
Science: Work on Science Project
Religion: Be at cafeteria by 7:30 for Choir. If arriving after 7:30, go directly to the church to meet Sr. Terry.

4th Grade
Math: pp. 137-9
Handwriting: finish V and W
Spelling: Study

Social Studies: Study the four neighboring states of Texas.
Science: Work on Science Project
Religion: Be at cafeteria by 7:30 for Choir. If arriving after 7:30, go directly to the church to meet Sr. Terry.

Homework-Wednesday-Sept. 28, 2011

Note: Health Test moved to Tuesday.
 
3rd Grade
Spelling:  Study

Social Studies: Study the four neighboring states of Texas.
Science: Work on Science Project
Religion: Practice the Hail Mary in chosen language.

Get conduct folder signed.

Sign and return tests.

Correct any papers or tests marked correct and return or redo.

4th Grade
Spelling: Study

Social Studies: Study the four neighboring states of Texas.
Science: Work on Science Project
Religion: Practice the Hail Mary in chosen language. 
Get conduct folder signed.

Sign and return tests.

Correct any papers or tests marked correct and return or redo.

Throughout the week: Read for 15-20 minutes, study spelling words, and review vocabulary for 5-10 minutes each night.

Math Investigations

In our math program, after every 10 lessons, the children get to explore a particular math concept in a special way. Today the 4th graders were investigating measuring length and perimeter. After measuring off a meter, they walked around the perimeter of the room using giant meter size steps.

The 3rd graders were practicing regrouping using play money. Working in partners, they had to exchange money. They soon discovered that a trip to the "bank" was sometimes necessary.

  

Science Project

The students are very excited about their first project. Guidelines went home today and they can also be found under the project tab at the top of this page. On the right you will find websites for ideas and help. Note: the project needs to be done by the student with adult guidance and it should be done with household materials (and yes, Legos are okay!) It should not be a purchased kit. The project does not have to be elaborate. For the 3rd graders, it can be as simple as a ramp constructed by the child out of building blocks, cardboard, or wood with an object to roll up or down or a lever lifting an object. For the 4th graders (or 3rd graders who wish to), put two simple machines together to move an object.

Homework-Tuesday-Sept. 27, 2011

Throughout the week: Read for 15-20 minutes, study spelling words, and review vocabulary for 5-10 minutes each night.
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3rd Grade
Spelling: Write 5 sentences using your spelling words.
Social Studies: Study the four neighboring states of Texas.
Science: Start Science Project
Religion: Practice the Hail Mary in chosen language.

4th Grade
Spelling: Write 5 sentences using your spelling words.
Social Studies: Study the four neighboring states of Texas.
Science: Start Science Project
Religion: Practice the Hail Mary in chosen language.

THANK YOU!!!!

A huge thank you to the Gasca family! Mr. Gasca, with his helpful assistant, Carlos, replaced the hooks in the closet. This morning, the children came in and found there was a functioning hook for each of them. Now we have enough places for all of the backpacks, lunch boxes, shoe bags...etc. Thank you again for your help!

Homework-Monday-Sept. 26, 2011

Throughout the week: Read for 15-20 minutes, study spelling words, and review vocabulary for 5-10 minutes each night.
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3rd Grade
Reading: Read library book.
Spelling: Study words.
Social Studies: Study the four neighboring states of Texas.
Science: Complete pp. D30-D31-Reviewing Science Words and Concepts. Write the answers (with vocabulary terms) only.   Example: 1. g-organ
Note: Empty out folder marked Remove and Keep at Home.


4th Grade
Reading: Read library book.
Spelling: Study words.
Social Studies: Study the four regions of Texas.
Science: Complete pp. D30-D31-Reviewing Science Words and Concepts. Write the answers (with vocabulary terms) only.  Example: 1. i-nutrient
Note: Empty out folder marked Remove and Keep at Home