Current Class News!

 
                          School-Wide Theme for 2008-09:
                            "We are the Body of Christ"

                 WELCOME TO MRS. KALLBACK'S THIRD GRADE 
                          where we are growing and learning everyday! 
                                                               
          This week, we completed the I.T.B.S. Tests. YIPPEE!  These are 
very time consuming tests that took up about 1-1/2 - 2 hours, of each day 
Monday - Thursday!  Alot of focus and attention to each task was required of 
your children.  They tried their best and worked very hard for me! We're 
happy to be done and to get on with our regular routine again!  
          Next week, we will have the Township of Downers Grove here to 
present a 4 day workshop called "No Bullying" to the third grade classes.
This is a very organized and well prepared discussion that will help us all 
think about how we treat others.  Watch for homework for family discussion.
         Our third grade Mass will be on Friday, October 24th at 8:15 a.m.
Please join us if your schedule permits.
         Halloween is Friday, October 31st.  We will arrive in our school 
uniforms for Mass.  Afterwards, we will take time to change into our "out of 
uniform clothes" (jeans, gym shoes and Halloween shirts or fall colors) for 
the rest of our day.  Our class will have a party from 1:00 - 2:00, 
organized by our room moms, Mrs. Ukrin and Mrs. Murray.  It will be fun for 
all!
                  
                             SECRET READERS:
                       Mrs. Langan - September 12th
                       Mrs. Culligan - September 19th
                       Grandma Paskarnis - September 26th
                       Mrs. Cantlin - October 3rd
          Today Mrs. Quealy and her mother joined us for a wonderful set of 
stories!  We heard "Piggie Pie", a fun Halloween tale and "Officer Buckle 
and Gloria", one of my student's favorites!  We also enjoyed delicious 
Halloween cooooooooooookies!  YUMMY!  We love our Fridays!  What a great way 
to end our week! PARENTS, you are a terrific addition to our class! We all 
look forward to your visits each week!
        
Please direct any questions you have to my email here at St. Mary's.  
                        dkallback@stmarygostyn.org
           I look forward to a delightful year with your children!  
                              God Bless You!
                              Mrs. Kallback