This week…we explored our 5 senses. Together we tasted, smelled, listened, viewed, and touched our way through the week. We rated different smells, like coffee, and taste, such as salty crackers. We made a string telephone – which worked, to hear and talk to one another. We touched different classroom items that were sticky, smooth,...Read More
Halloween is around the corner and excitement in the air!We had a great week of learning and Fun! We enjoyed an authors visit from Megan Dagnino who wrote Witches Brew. The kids had a blast, and are still singing the song. Her website is http://www.witchsbrewbook.com/ ...Read More
Can you believe that October is just about over? Where did the time go? This past week has been jam packed with fun events each day. We were able to listen to Megan Dagnino read us her latest book; Witch’s Brew, we were able to spend extra time with our 5th grade buddies and we...Read More
In Religion, we learned about the Great Commandment. We’ve also looked closely at what each of the Ten Commandments means and discussed how the Ten Commandments relate to the Great Commandment. A copy of the Commandments has been sent home. Please start helping your child memorize all ten. They will be tested on the Ten...Read More
It is hard to believe we are approaching Halloween already! We have had a very successful and FUN Red Ribbon Week. Halloween will have a party and trunk or treat walk! Students can wear their costumes–see Mr Porod email for guidelines. Math: Geometry is the word! We are starting a full comprehensive review or...Read More
Things have been rather busy lately with Red Ribbon Week taking place and getting ready for Halloween. Our students have enjoyed participating in a number of activities as a class, with their lower grade buddies, and as an entire school. After attending a Language Arts articulation meeting at Lyons Township High School last week, I...Read More
It has been an exciting time in the art room ! I hope everyone has the opportunity to view the art displayed in the hall. The art changes often- the artists at St.Cletus have been busy! The 8th grade has completed their Claes Oldenburg inspired Pop Art sculptures, and they are amazing! The projects are...Read More
This week..we changed gears to our lesson as our week dictated. On Tuesday, we had a visit from the La Grange Fire Department. The children were very excited. In the morning they colored their own fire hats. They sat intently during the presentation. The children learned the importance of “cover your face, stop, drop, and...Read More
Looking Back… *Letter “Ff” week was fantastic! We created little Frankensteins from the letter of the week, read Crankenstein and Frankencrayon, and our Jolly Phonics song was all about going to the beach and watching the fish deflate. We loved the sound the fish made as he deflated. Strangely enough-our classroom pumpkin inflatable also deflated...Read More
Hello Third Grade Families, This week the students will be presenting their MYSTERY BOOK REPORTS. Please be sure that child knows about the items that they have in their boxes and are able to explain them to the class. A great way to help them with their presentations is to have the information written on...Read More
