CHARACTER TRAIT:  Responsibility

 

Reference:  Matthew 5:16

Bible Verse:  

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.

Definition:  Doing what I know is my duty.

Opposite:  Ignoring my duty

 

SPELLING:  Lesson 12  Review Lessons 7-11

Lesson 7 Long o:  o, oa, oe, o_e, ow

1.  post

2.  coast

3.  toe

4.  cove

5.  below

6.  mold

7.  motor

8.  coach

9.  rope

10.  alone

11.  slowly

12.  throw

13.  chosen

14.  follow

15.  stroke

16.  rowboat

17.  tomorrow

18.  opening

High Frequency Words

19.  minutes

20.  pumpkin

Lesson 8 Long u:  ew, oo, u, ue, u_e, ui

1.  huge

2.  knew

3.  clue

4.  crew

5.  loose

6.  choose

7.  root

8.  fewer

9.  uniform

10.  usual

11.  cruise

12.  suit

13.  overdue

14.  tube

15.  foolish

16.  fruit

17.  useful

18.  truthful

High Frequency Words

19.  Mr.

20.  Mrs.

Lesson 9  Consonant Blend

1.  kept

2.  clasp

3.  craft

4.  asks

5. behind

6.  drifted

7.  risk

8.  interesting

9.  subtract

10.  gifts

11.  facts

12.  actor

13.  meant

14.  except

15.  speech

16. skipper

17.  present

18.  understand

High-Frequency Words

19.  toward

20.  finally

Lesson 10 Consonant Blends and Silent Letter

1.  calf

2.  silky

3.  built

4.  palm

5.  lamb

6.  fields

7.  world

8.  helper

9.  gulped

10.  crumb

11.  melted

12.  Psalms

13.  building

14.  climber

15.  calmed

16.  halftime

17.  yourself

18.  cornstalk

High-Frequency Words

19.  nothing

20.  machine

Lesson 11  Three-Letter Consonant Spelling Patterns
1.thrill
2. three
3. squall

4. spray

5. shrink

6. school

7. throat

8. strong

9. shrimp

10. thread

11. squeak

12. splinter

13. sprinkle

14. scratch

15. struggle

16. splashed

17. Christian

18. Christmas

High-Frequency Words

19. laugh

20. special

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PARENT CORNER

A TERRIFIC THANK YOU!!!

Dear Third Grade Parents,

Thank you for the fabulous luncheon provided for the FCS staff last week Thursday!!  You nourished our hearts, spirits, and our tummies!!!  The entire staff wanted to thank you for your wonderful meal.  You are a tremendous blessing to all of us!!

Love,

Mrs. Fraser

MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM

Just a final reminder that the cost for parent chaperones to enter the aquarium will be $20 if you pay in advance as part of our group rate.  You will need to send your money to the Central Office no later than October 31st.  Those who choose not to pay in advance as part of our group will have to pay the full price admission of $34.95 at the door.

 If you would like to join us and chaperone on this field trip, please e-mail me at cfraser@fresnochristian.com.   You are also welcome to follow the bus by car.

FRESNO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS MARCHES IN THE VETS PARADE!

 Do you want to join a “ONE SHOT” opportunity to REP FCS in the biggest parade west of the Mississippi?  One practice qualifies you to march with our percussion line and colorguard flag team. Tuesday, November 5th from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. by the FCS gym.
The parade steps off in downtown Fresno on November 11th. Busses will transport all FCS participants and adult sponsors.
sign up by November 1st in the office so we know how to plan.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES

These boxes, which will be sent to poor children around the world, provide an opportunity for our students and their families do something for someone else this Christmas. A pamphlet with ideas and the forms you’ll need was already sent home.  There are boxes in the office if you would like to pick one up. Since the third graders are going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Thursday, November 7, our boxes will be due on November 6th for those who wish to participate.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

OCTOBER

Thursday, October 31 – Class Harvest Party 1:15-2:45 PM

NOVEMBER

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1- HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIDAN MUNOZ

Wednesday, November 6 – Minimum Day/Staff In-Services/Release at noon

Thursday, November 6 – Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due

Thursday, November 7 – Monterey Bay Aquarium Trip

Monday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day

Friday, November 15 – Drama “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” 2:00-2:45 PM

Wednesday, November 20 – Biography Stand-up Time Line Due w/Autobiography on flip side

November 27-29 – Thanksgiving Vacation/No School

NOVEMBER 29 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY RYLANDER