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 REMINDER:    
 

        

   Be on time daily!
   School starts @ 7:50 a.m.

                      

 Blow out the candles, Wish away,  You are the superstars of the day!
                              
          Happy Birthday to our                   Birthday Classmates!                                                                               
                                

**Always be prepared for class daily with:
1. sharpened pencils. (NO pencil sharpeners allowed in class)
2. several glue sticks
3. 24 ct. box of crayons (no bigger)
4. blunt child scissor
5. hi-liters & red pens
6. in/cm ruler

**Please be on TIME daily @
   7:50 a.m.

**Specialty Class Schedule:

1.) Gym - Monday (No jewelry)
2.) Art - Tuesday (white paper pad)
3.) Music - Thursday 
4.) Spanish - Friday
5.) Computer - TBA
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Use the the sites below to read  grade leveled books to practice fluency and reading comprehension:

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html


http://www.wilbooks.com/free-resources/free-online-books/

http://www.clarkness.com/Stories%20Listed%20Alphabetically.htm


https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login

 

                    Parents if you need to contact me you may e-mail me at  pvitale@stpatrickssi.org.   E-mails will be checked at the end of the day.   However, a written a.m. note is preferred for any important or pertinent daily messages such as changes to your child's daily routine.
                                        Thanks in advance for your cooperation!    
 

Dear Parents, 
     In third grade students will be taking the Arch of NY Religion Exam. Please review these words and definitions by heart throughout the school year. The exam will be given towards the end of the year.
Click link below to study & review weekly for the exam:
It's a Great Study Resource!!!!
https://www.cram.com/flashcards/grade-3-guardian-angel-archdiocesan-review-2746540
                                                                                              

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
              

 

SUMMER 2020
pvitale@stpatrickssi.org

 

 

 Many thanks to my parents who always had kind and supportive words over the last two years. You have been true teaching partners in all we have accomplished with the children and I will miss the special rapport we have built over these two wonderful years. It has been a pleasure working with you all!!
To my students ....I am soooo proud of you all and so impressed with how you have grown academically and socially over these two years. I will miss all of you very much! You are all amazing and I know you will continue to make me proud in the future!!
I want to thank my families who showed their appreciation with generous end of the year gifts & flowers! Your show of kindness & gratitude will always be remembered & appreciated!!!
Much Love,
Miss Paula

P.S. - Daisy loved for her gifts too!!! 




 
Students Entering Grade 4 Info:




**** CLICK LINK FOR YOUR SUPPLY LIST ENTERING GRADE 4:
/documents/2020/6/Supply%20List.pdf

***PLUS CHECK OUT 4TH GRADE CLASS PAGE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER FOR FUTHER INFORMATION HEADING INTO GRADE 4!

                
***Check out SUMMER WORK INFORMATION BELOW FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 4.                      

 

Important Summer Work Information for Students Going into Fourth Grade in September 2020.
by Miss Paula

Dear Parents: 
Summer Assignments are posted on Google classroom for students heading into Fourth Grade. Remember to purchase Stuart Little by E.B. White to complete reading summer work. Students will have to follow the step-by-step directions posted below to join our new Summer Work Class. Reading and Math summer work is posted on Google Classroom. Print out reading & math packets. Both will be collected on the first day of school by your 4^th grade teacher in September.
Please Note: Your child's email address is their first initial of their first name and their last name @stpatrickssi.org.

Ex: John Smith = jsmith@stpatrickssi.org
Password is abcd1234

Directions: YOU MUST DO NOW.
1. Go to classroom.google.com
2. Sign into your child's account using their school email and password above.
3. Choose the option 'student"
4. Click the plus + sign in the top right corner that says “join a class"
5. Type in our summer work class code - aaqytoe
6. Look for assignments in Reading & Math, print out, complete, and will be handed in on the first day of school in September.
 

Check out these websites....They have many fun activites you my like to do over the Summer!
Highlights:https://blog.highlights.com/highlights-at-home

Summer Games: https://www.primarygames.com/seasons/summer/summer_fun.php

Summer Activities: https://www.moneycrashers.com/budget-friendly-ways-to-keep-your-kids-busy-this-summer/
Crayola: https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/seasons/summer-coloring-pages/
 

Students Entering Grade 3 Information:

 

School Supplies for Students ENTERING GRADE THREE
in September 2020!!!
 

Welcome to Third Grade
2020-2021
Miss Paula
 

The following is a supply list for students entering third grade in September 2020. Please purchase the following supplies at any local supply store. All items must be labeled with your child’s name and readily available on the first day of school. Thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to seeing you in September.

* Wet ones container for classroom use.
* Clorox wipes for classroom use.
* Hand sanitizer: large for classroom use.
* Hand sanitizer: small size for invidual use ...to be put in student desk.
* box of tissue for classroom.
* Expo Markers for classroom use.
 
* 1 Fun Folder
* 1 blunt scissor
* sharpened #2 pencils(NO pencil sharpeners)
* box of 12 colored pencils
* 2 red pens
* flexible 12 in/cm ruler
* 2 yellow Hi-lighters
* Crayola 24 ct. box of crayons(no bigger)
* 3 large washable glue sticks(77oz. sticks)
* 1 white art drawing pad
* Crayola Washable Watercolor Paint Set, 8-Colors
* clear contact paper to cover all workbooks
* full size school bag
* 40 white self-adhesive labels with your child’s full name written on with black sharpie or printed on your computer. The students will be able to peel and label all workbooks, notebooks, folders, and looseleaf tablet on the first day of school. Must have for first day of school!! It’s a great time saver!!
I ordered 2 large pencil cases included in your $35.00 mandatory
St. Patrick School supply purchase..one for Art supplies & one for pencils, red pens, hiliter….so on. Again…NO Hard Art Boxes. Place items in two ziplock bags for first day and students will place in new pencil cases in class on the first day of school in September.   

****Remember your $35.00 Check payable to St. Patrick School for Mandatory Third Grade supplies including notebooks, folders, writing tablet and two school pencil cases. Please submit in an envelope on the first day of school in September 2020. These preordered supplies will be given to your child on the first day of Third Grade upon payment. Thank you in Advance for your cooperation!

****Your Summer Work heading into Grade 3 is posted on Mrs. Graci's Summer Work Google Classroom. To join the class use the new class code 3667ov6. You will find work for Reading, Math and Penmanship. After signing into new Classroom, PRINT OUT Worksheets and submit completed work to me on the first day of school in September 2020. 

 

Thank You!!
Miss Paula

***I HIGHLY suggest you get a head start with Times Tables over the Summer moving into 3rd Grade...we will begin Multiplication
Tables come September 2020. Use these links below to practice DAILY over the Summer!!
Link 1:
https://www.timestables.com/
Link 2:
https://www.timestables.com/

 

Check out these websites below....They have many fun activites you my like to do over the Summer!
Highlights:https://blog.highlights.com/highlights-at-home

Summer Games: https://www.primarygames.com/seasons/summer/summer_fun.php

Summer Activities: https://www.moneycrashers.com/budget-friendly-ways-to-keep-your-kids-busy-this-summer/
Crayola: https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/seasons/summer-coloring-pages/

 

                                                   

                      

 

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                                                                                                           TENTATIVE WEEKLY TEST SCHEDULE

                                                                    

                                                                                                              

                           
 

 

 PLEASE use the links below for ELA & Math review with your child.

**All students MUST go to khanacademy.org and "Sign Up" as a Learner. It's FREE!! Sign in through google classroom (Ms. Paula Grade 3) first...if that doesn't work try the class code W63TFVE3.

     MUST ALSO........Join  ReadWorks.org today for reading assignments starting Tomorrow! Go to student Log In and sign in through Google Classroom and choose My Name. If that doesn't work use this class code to Log In VVD57V.

Check out this website....It has many fun activites you my like to do over the Summer with your children.
Check it out:https://blog.highlights.com/highlights-at-home
Science Summer Site:https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology

1.) http://www.abcya.com/
2.) http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/
3.) http://www.funbrain.com/
4.) http://www.turtlediary.com/
5.) https://www.mathplayground.com/grade_3_games.html
6.) https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-3
7.) https://www.mathgames.com/numberproperties
7a.) http://mrshillsallstars.weebly.com/multiplication-properties.html
8.) https://www.splashmath.com/multiplication-games
9.) https://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/space_arrays/   
10.) http://www.webmath.com/k8ipmult.html
11.) https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/math-word-problems.html

Good Resource - Education City 
12.) https://ec2.educationcity.com/?_ga=2.79485204.1218113284.1570741785-709550473.1570741785

Username: spsstudent            Password: abc123
* In ADDITION use these links below for TYPING PRACTICE:
13.) https://www.abcya.com/games/keyboarding_practice
14.) http://mathandreadinghelp.org/kids_games/the_typing_of_the_ghosts.html
15.) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
This site needs a minute or 2 to power up: Be patient.
https://s.typingclub.com/schools.html
https://www.typing.com/
__________________________________________
16.)  Math Site: I will be assigning work from
ThatQuiz...check homework daily for assignments:
User name & password in black folder.
Click link below.
ThatQuiz Classlink:
17.)  https://www.education.com/
18.)  student.freckle.com  
https://www.freckle.com/
CLASS CODE : 78PSUN
19.) edcite - click & then login in through Google
https://www.edcite.com/usr/signin.html?redirect=/apps/TeacherHome
20.) https://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/common-core-practice-tests-and-sample-questions/practice-test.html?btn=start&cur=1766
21.) https://www.pearsonrealize.com/index.html#/
22.) https://www.discoveryeducation.com/
 Password: Discovery
23.) Edulastic
https://edulastic.com/

***Practice FRACTION NUMBER LINE SONG:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZaXtOHNh6s
**Click FRACTIONS on a NUMBER LINE on-games:
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/AnimalRescueFractionsNumberLineGame.htm
***MORE GREAT FRACTION GAMES:
https://www.splashlearn.com/fraction-games
**Click link to review WORD PROBLEMS!!!!
https://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/word_problems_math_third_3rd_grade.htm
**Click link to review Area:
https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/area.html
***Many students need MORE practice with the                                     1-12 times tables!!!!

Click Links 1-2 below and practice 0-12 times tables. PRACTICE...PRACTICE...PRACTICE.......PRACTICE!!!!
Use the MANY cites below to practice Times Tables.Scroll down for more math sites under Computer Room!
Link 1:
https://www.timestables.com/
Link 2:
https://www.timestables.com/

 

***Check out these two tremendous ELA Test prep sites with your child:
https://www.varsitytutors.com/common_core_3rd_grade_english_language_arts-practice-tests#diagnostic-tests-section
https://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/common-core-practice-tests-and-sample-questions/practice-test.html?btn=start&cur=1068&cookieSelect=true

https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=623341
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/english/samplers/ela.html
Elapsed Time:
https://www.math-play.com/telling-time-basketball-game/telling-time-basketball-game.html
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/math/samplers/home.html
https://wideopenschool.org/
Classroom use -  Map Testing 
MAP test warm ups  http://warmup.nwea.org/
MAP Test  https://test.mapnwea.org/#/join-test-session
MAP Teacher loginhttps://teach.mapnwea.org/admin/home.seam     
https://santorinidave.com/nyc-for-kids
           

                       

We love celebrating birthdays in second grade! If you wish to bring in a treat for your child’s birthday it must be from the approved school list below. Due to allergy concerns,
the classroom treats must be "NAME BRAND" as indicated below.
NEW SCHOOL POLICY: NO GOODIE BAGS ALLOWED!!
SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

• Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers(Cheddar flavored only)

• Kellogg's Rice Krispy treats (plain)

• Nabisco Oreo cookies(regular, no flavored cookie)

• Hostess Twinkies(plain only)

• Lays potato chips (plain only)

• Philly pretzels (no dipping sauces)

• "Kiddie Cakes" are the only approved bakery-cupcakes allowed.

Remember to always be kind, polite, and courteous to all. No act of kindness is ever wasted no matter how small at St. Patrick's School!  

                                   WE LOVE ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL!!!!!