Weekly News from Mrs. Hughes
Religion This week begins with a circle of prayer.  There is a test over the Act of Love on Monday. We will continue with more sacraments. The teachers have an inservice on Friday and teacher appreciation luncheon.. It's my  30th in the Archdiocese of Denver! Send me an email if you Reading/ Language Arts~ This week the students will learn their classmates' first names for spelling.
I will send a weighty word. Look in your directory or under birthdays. The test is Thursday. I will have the class write the names down in class.The studentswill learn more about fututre tense verbs.  .A   On Tuesday and Wednesday during the special morning events with parents, my plan is to have a reading time. All students need r a chapter book for silent reading.  This class has avid and voracious readers





Math~ Division and measurement this week our  topics this week. Science~ We are  learning about the human body. Early next week we will begin assembling all the organs in a body, learrning about each organ as we add it.


Social Studies ~ We have begun working on  memorizing our our parts for "Presidents on Parade". We could .a song for you as well. calendar for
February  at 2:00.This links to some good information about Ambraham Lincoln.
htpp://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/lincoln/index




 
   
   Recipe for Third Grade

Ingredients:

1 Bunch of Happy and Eager Students

1 Enthusiastic, Energetic, Creative, and Loving Teacher

Combine the above ingredients with:

1 Cup Religion and Mass

2 Cups Reading

1 Cup Phonics

1 Cup Math

1 Cup Spelling

1 Cup Writing

1 Cup Science and Social Studies

1 Cup Friendship

1 Cup Honesty

1 Cup Respect

1 Cup Concern and Love for Each Other


Add the following spices for added flavor:

1 Cup P.E.

1 Cup Library

1 Cup Music

1 Cup Computers

1 Cup Art

1 Cup Recess

A large portion of learning centers

An abundance of supportive and concerned parents

A heaping portion of fun and engaging learning activities


Blend religion reading, phonics, math, spelling, writing, science, and social studies very carefully and thoroughly each day.  Add honesty, friendship, respect and concern for each other in heaping portions.  Add a bunch of love and enthusiasm along with a scoop of understanding and a sprinkle of discipline daily.  Mix in P.E., Recess, Art, Computers, Library, and Music for added spice.  Sift in a blend of learning centers to enhance all learning styles.  Mix in a large portion of fun and engaging learning activities to make learning fun.  Mix thoroughly and check to see if all ingredients are blending and being learned.  Bake in a Third Grade classroom each day.  Watch them grow and learn daily, adding more of each ingredient as needed.  When they are done and the year is through - allow them to venture into the world with knowledge, love, respect, and self-esteem!


Try these Valentine's Day activities and games.

.On line games!

.BlackDog's Valentine Fun & Games

.Billy Bear's Valentines

.Kid's Domain Valentine Crafts

. Valentines

.Kids and Crafts Valentines

.Kids' Central Valentines

.Child Fun Valentines

.Valentine Party Activities

.Valentine Party Game Idea








                                                                                                                                    









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