Reference: Colossians 3:15
Verse: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Definition: Resting with satisfaction, in the truth that God knows and will provide for my every need
Opposite: Restfulness, hurry, or worry
(Due to the field trip on Friday, we will have our Bible Verse Test on Thursday of this week.)
SPELLING WORDS: LESSON 29
Pattern Words: Suffixes -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -y
1. wavy
2. shaky
3. windy
4. lazily
5. quickly
6. mostly
7. friendly
8. suddenly
9. spotless
10. careless
11. penniless
12. beautiful
13. graceful
14. peaceful
15. forgetful
16. darkness
17. happiness
18. fearlessness
High-Frequency Words
19. away
20. soldiers
Challenge Words
* chateau
* M. Theo Kearney
(Due to the field trip on Friday, we will have a Spelling test on Thursday of this week.)
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PARENT CORNER
(1) Coke Hallowell Center For River Studies Field Trip
Here is the latest on this Friday’s trip. Students’ admission is prepaid in their tuition cost. Chaperoning, carpooling parents receive free admission. Bring a sack lunch and drink. Midmorning snacks will be provided by our room mothers. Please join us in our room at 8:30 AM for instructions We will leave at 8:45 AM on Friday, April 17th and between at 1:30 and 1:45 PM. Travel will be by carpool. Students may bring $10.00 for The River Gift Shop. Remember to wear your class field trip t-shirt.
**We are still in need of carpooling chaperones for 5 students. If you would like to help, please email me at cfraser@fresnochristian.com by Tuesday, APRIL 14th. Please let me know the number of students you can transport. A Carpool Permission Form will be sent home on Wednesday authorizing your child to ride in carpools provided. The following parents have emailed me to volunteer as carpooling chaperones:
Jen Alberta (Can transport 3 students)
Jaime DeGroot (Can transport 5 students)
Paul Loeffler (Can transport 3 students)
Patricia Mynderup (Caleb’s grandmother/Can transport 3 students)
Desiree Rocha (Can transport 3 students)
Tina Stephen (Can transport 5 students?)
All parent chaperones will need to complete the New Volunteer Policy form before attending, if you haven’t already done so. These forms are available in the office and can be turned into Mrs. Roberts when completed. She will let me know who has been cleared to attend the field trip. Also, check the guidelines for driver verification on our school website and make sure your information is current. Thank you so much!!
(2) End of the Year Swim Party
It is a tradition in third grade that we celebrate the accomplishments of our class with a swim party at the close of the school year. We are tentatively planning our class swim party for Friday, May 15th from 10:00 AM tp 2:00 PM. This would include a lunch for students and parents. We would have a sign-up sheet on the wall near our classroom door for lunch and party items needed. The cost of a certified lifeguard is paid for by student tuition.
**If you are interested in providing a location for the year-end swim party, you are welcome to contact Mrs. Fraser at cfraser@fresnochristian.com this week.
(3) Math Test
There will be a math test over Chapter 9 Division Facts on Thursday, April 16th. A pre-test will be sent home as homework to review in preparation for Thursday’s test.
(4) Reading Counts
Fourth Quarter expectations for Scholastic Reading Counts:
For a C in Reading: Earn the Red Award – 50 Points
For a B in Reading: Earn the Bronze Award – 100 Points
For an A in Reading: Earn the Silver Award – 250 Points
For an A+ in Reading: Earn the Gold Award – 500 Points
Twenty to thirty minutes is given daily for silent sustained reading as well as forty-five minutes in Library Experience each week. Students may also use class time to read after all required daily board assignments are completed. Students may take quizzes on Scholastic books or Red Star books each Monday during Computer Lab with Mr. Hyatt as well as take supervised quizzes at home each week. The deadline for completion of the above goals is Friday, May 15.
(5) Year End Class Rewards
Ice Cream Party- Student must earn 100 points for Reading Counts OR master their Third Grade Level 4×4 Math facts in addition and subtraction.
Pizza Party- Students must earn 500 points for Reading Counts OR become a Lifetime Member in our 4 x 4 Math Club.
Students have until Friday, May 15th to complete these goals.
(6) Social Studies Project
All 3rd grade students have been assigned a partner to work on their Fresno History Board Project during class time to display at Open House. Tri-fold project presentation boards have been purchased through student tuition and have been delivered to our classroom. Student partners have already chosen the color of their presentation board. Students will need to plan to purchase a bright, colorful border to trim the border for the project. These can be purchased at GW School Supply House where there are many wonderful choices or at an office supply store. Please bring your border trim in as soon as possible if you missed the deadline last Friday, April 10th. Students should also be looking for postcards advertising Fresno, its agriculture, landmarks, historical museums, or famous places. Students will be adding their personal touches to their Fresno History boards. These should be brought in by Friday, April 17th.
(7) Scholastic ON-LINE Book Orders
April spring issues are being offered this month. The deadline for the April on-line book orders is Thursday, April 30th. You may register at: www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. Use our one-time Class Activation Code when you register: L9NJ4.
(8) The Music Man
Fresno Christian High School Drama presents Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man on April 21st, 22nd, & 23rd at 7:00 PM located in the People’s Church Auditorium 7172 North Cedar Avenue. Tickets at the door: $10.00 General and $5.00 Students/Seniors.
(9) Fine Arts Festival and Classroom Open House
Come and join us for a fabulous evening of Fine Arts, Music, and Open House on Tuesday, May 5 6:30-9:00 P.M. We will begin in our classroom where students will give their parents a tour of our Fresno history themed classroom and share their work. Then we will all head out to the Chapel of People’s Church for third grade square dancing and the Fine Arts Festival. As part of “Fresno History Day” third graders will dress up as Fresno pioneers for the square dancing performance planned by Mrs. Ainley, our music teacher OPEN HOUSE EVENING. Students may come dressed in any of the following ways: Yokut Native American Indian, fur trapper, gold miner, Fresno pioneer, cowboy, or cowgirl. Students may want to start planning their attire for the May 5th event.
AUCTION PRIZES AWARDED
Our third grade class met or exceeded all of our class goals for donations with our FCS Spring Auction! We have already enjoyed a FREE private recess for just our class. You may have wondered why your child came home with the uneaten lunch you packed last Friday. Last Friday we also enjoyed a FREE private pizza lunch with fresh strawberries and grapes along with cookies and a drink. Thank you dear PARENTS SERVING TOGETHER! The children enjoyed it immensely!! In the coming weeks we will also enjoy a cool popsicle on a hot day and a special movie with popcorn and treat on separate days. Thank you parents and students for all your hard work in helping our school continue to grow and be a light for Jesus in our community!!!!!
COMING ATTRACTIONS
APRIL
Monday, April 13 – Happy Birthday Hunter Castiglione!
Friday, April 17 – Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies Field Trip
April 21, 22, & 23 – The Music Man/Fresno Christian High School Drama 7:00 PM at Peoples Church Auditorium
MAY
Tuesday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration 12:45-1:15 PM
Tuesday, May 5 – Open House and Fine Arts Festival 6:30-9:00 PM
Thursday, May 7 – Year End Convocation 8:00-9:00 AM
Saturday, May 9 – Happy Birthday Kaiden Garcia!
Friday, May 15 – The Girl With the Golden Locks/Elementary Drama 7:00-8:00 PM
Friday, May 15 – End of the Year Class Swim Party
Monday, May 18 – BMX Show 2:00-2:45 PM
Wednesday, May 20 – Grades 1-4 Awards Chapel 12:45-2:45 PM
Thursday, May 21 – Happy Birthday Miracle Neal!
Thursday, May 21 – Half Day Release at 12:00 PM
Friday, May 22 – Last Day of School/ Half Day Release at 12:00 PM
SUMMER BIRTHDAYS
Sunday, June 14 – Happy Birthday Mia Alberta!
Sunday, June 28 – Happy Birthday Michael Herrera!
Tuesday, July 21 – Happy Birthday Troy Covington!
Friday, July 31 – Happy Birthday Mrs. Fraser!
Wednesday, August 5 – Happy Birthday Mrs. Dansby!
Tuesday, August 11 – Happy Birthday Alex Fox!
