WEEK  of November 9th, 2026  -  Friday, November 13th, 2026


Our new story is, "Tornadoes"


Spelling Words  (Homophones):

groan     grown     toe     tow     tale     tail     loan     roast     coach     grow

float     bow     crow     flown     croak

Challenge Words:     horse     hoarse     pillow


Vocabulary Words:     updraft     funnel cloud     classification     demolish

radar     prepare


Monday, November 9th, 2026

Gym Day


Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

Veteran's Day Assembly,  9:30 am in the church.  

Spelling Pretest

Social Studies - The students will start on Chapter 3 Test, open book/take home, due on  Thursday, November 12th, 2026  (Content Only)

Religion -  The students will start working on Chapter 5, take home,open book test in class.  It will be due on Thursday, November 12th, 2026

Library Day.


Wednesday, November 11th, 2026

All School Mass at 9:30 a.m.

Math - Test on Chapter 1

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, November 12th, 2026

Social Studies and Religion tests are due today.

Library Day


Friday, November 13th, 2026    END OF THE FIRST TRIMESTER

Spelling Test

Reading Test on the story, "Tornadoes"

Art Day, and Pizza Day.   Pizza Orders are due today.


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You.  Take care;

Mrs. Schifferdecker



















Monday, November 2nd, 2026  -  Friday, November 6th, 2026

The Halloween Candy Collection for the troops ends on Thursday, November 5th, 2026.  Thank You for your participation in this matter.

There will be NO Spelling Test this week.  We are only having a Reading Test on the story, "Seasons of Change" and it will be on Thursday, November 5th, 2026.

Vocabulary Words:  accompany     cottage     crisp     dissipates     droughts     flow     generates     intense     precipitation     refreshing     safari     unique


Monday, November 2nd, 2026

Art Club starts today 

English - The study guide for Chapter 2, Sections 2.1  - 2.5, will be given out today,

Gym Day.


Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

Library Day.



Wednesday, November 4th, 2026     1:30 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY

English - Chapter 2 Test, Part One

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, November 5th, 2026

Reading - Test on the story, :Seasons of Change"

The new Spelling/Vocabulary Words will be passed out today.

Library Day.

NO HOMEWORK HELPERS TODAY!


Friday, November 6th, 2026   NO SCHOOL TODAY, Professional Development Day for Teachers

I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You and take care.

Mrs. Schifferdecker

























ber 26th, 2026  -  Friday, October 30th, 2026


Students can start bringing in their decorated pumpkins on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026.

We will only have a Spelling Test this week, and the reading test for "Seasons of Change"  will be on Thursday, November 5th, 2026.


Spelling Words:     lie     ties     went     faith     gave     reply     sank     lit

sigh     bravery     cycles     flies     fight     paid     truth

Challenge Words:     brought     power     brighter


Vocabulary Words:     precipitation    cottage     crisp     refreshing     droughts     dissipates     flow     safari     intense     generates     accompany

unique


Monday, October 26th, 2026

Religion - Unit 1 Take Home Test (The test covers chapters 1-4) will be given out today, and it will be due on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026,

Gym Day.


Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

Spelling Pretest

Library Day.


Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

All School Mass at 9:30 am  Join us if you can.

Religion - Unit 1 Test is due.

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Spelling Test

Library Day.


Friday, October 30th, 2026

Halloween Parade starts at 8:30 am

Art Day.

Pizza Day.


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker






































Week of Monday, October 19th, 2026  - Friday, October  23rd, 2026


Reading Story, "Storm Chasers"     VOCABULARY WORDS:

cover     transmit     forecast     gain     serious     hazard     navigate

mobile     anchor     media     scene     pastime  We are only having a reading test this week.  The Spelling Test was last Friday, october 16th, 2026.


Monday, October 19th, 2026

Gym Day.


Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

Social Studies:  Chapter 2 Take Home Test.  It will be due on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

Library Day,


Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

Social Studies Chapter 2 Test is due today.

Library Day.


Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Reading - Test on, "Storm Chasers"   The new spelling and vocabulary words will be passed out today.

Art Day.


I hope you have a great week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker

















10/14/2026:  Our All School Mass has been changed to Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

2)The Halloween party will be on Friday, October 30th, 2026 in the afternoon.  If you are interested in helping, please contact.Mrs. Chavosky (Capps3120@comcast.net).  Thank You so much.  Mrs. Schifferdecker


Week of Monday, October 12th, 2026  - Friday, October 16th, 2026


Monday, October 12th, 2026     Columbus Day Holiday, NO Classes


Tuesday, October 13th, 2026   Beginning of Homecoming Week, Pajama Day

Donut Day


Wednesday, October 14th, 2026     Wacky Wednesday/Teacher Trivia,

Bingo


Spelling Pretest.  There will only be a Spelling Test this weeek.  The test on "Storm Chasers"  will be on Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

Math - Test on Chapter 9

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, October 15th, 2026   USA Today. Staff versus 8th Grade Game

Last Day to turn in Pizza Orders.  No late orders will be accepted.

Library Day.


Friday, October 16th, 2026   Spirit Day, Pep Rally

Art Day.


SPELLING WORDS:   seam     mother     we'll     piece     really     she'd     doesn't     meet     wasn't     alley     plates'     street     honey     it's     I've

Challenge Words:     o'clock     timidly     shouldn't


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker






















Week of Monday, October 5th, 2026  - Friday, October 9th, 2026


A few things  I would like to share with you:

1)  There will be no Spelling Test this week.  It is a review unit.  We will have a unit test on Tuesday, October 6th, and Wednesday, October 7th.

The Vocabulary review words are:   frilly     douse     recognized     ceremony     appointed     cold     lair     evening     sod     before.


2)  Conferences - There is still time to sign up for a time.  If for some reason that Thursday doesn't work for you, then let me know, and will figure out another day and time.


3)  The English Test (Part 2, Sections 1.7 - 1.11)  I will be sending home an extra copy of the test on Monday, Oct5th so your child can correct the mistakes.  The results were not what I expected.  I am giving your child a chance to correct  it  and return it to me  Tuesday (Oct. 6th) morning at the latest.


Monday, October 5th, 2026

Religion - Chapter 4 Test will be started in class, and it will be due on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026.

Gym Day.


Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

Reading - Unit 1 Test, Part 1  (compound words, antonyms,synonyms, irregular plurals

Library Day.


Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

Reading - Unit 1 Test , Part 2, Comprehension and Questions

Religion - Chapter 4 Test is due today.

Gym and Music Day.

Thursday, October 8th, 2026

Early Dismissal at 11:30.  Conferences starting at 12:30 pm


Friday, October 9th, 2026   NO SCHOOL TODAY!


I hope you have a good week, and I look forward to talking with you on Thursday.  If you have any questions before conferences, feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker

















Week of Monday, September 28th, 2026 - Friday, October 2nd, 2026


Hello.  I just wanted to bring up a couple of things:

1)  If your child has any papers that say, "Redo and Return", please have them hand it in to me.  The reason I say this is that because on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, it is Conference Day.  That day will be an 11:30 am dismissal.  If the papers are not handed in, the lower grade will stand.

2)  You will be receiving a sign up for conference times, so watch your

email for this information.


New Story this week:  "The White Spider's Gift"

Spelling Words:   choke     barnyard     wild     music     behind     complete

twice     germ     since     riddles     points     holidays     wrote     knife     crumb

(This is a Review Unit)


Vocabulary Words:     toward     distant     assemble     noble     compete

straight     horizon     appointed     prove     spirit     ceremony     throughout


Monday, September 28th, 2026

Gym Day


Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

Spelling Pretest

English - A Study Guide for Chapter 1, Part 2 Test, Sections 1.7  - 1.11

will be given out today.

Library Day.


Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, October 1st, 2026

English - Test on Chapter 1, Part 2

Library Day.


Friday, October 2nd, 2026

Spelling Test

Reading Test on, "The White Spider's Gift"

Art Day,


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions/concerns then  feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker























Week of Monday, September 21st, 2026  - Friday.  September 25th, 2026


New Story,  "The Prairie Fire"

Spelling Words:     phone     teeth     wrote     phase     crumb     oxen     knife

fish     limb     children     knocking     mice     wrinkle     whole     cacti

Challenge Words:     women     deer     people


Vocabulary Words:     sod     homestead     parched     yards     trudged

pack      heart     thrust     guard     douse     waste     drive


Monday, September 21st, 2026

Gym Day


Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Spelling Pretest

Social Studies - Test on Chapter 1.  They'll start it in school, and it will be due on Wednesday, 9/23rd/2026.   It's only 1 page, double sided. Open Book, Take Home.


Religion - Homework, chapter 3 test, open book, take home, due Thursday, 9/24/2026

Library Day.


Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Spelling Test

Reading Test on the story, "The Prairie Fire"

Library Day.


Friday, September 25th, 2026  NO SCHOOL TODAY!

Professional Development Day for Teachers.


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You and take care.

Mrs. Schifferdecker

















Week of Monday, September 14th, 2026 - Friday, September 18th, 2026


Hi Everyone,


There are a couple of things I would like to share with you:


1)  If you haven't already filled out all of the paperwork for being able to go on fieldtrips, or even helping out at the holiday parties, then please get that  in as soon as possible.

2)  You will be able to order the fall mums until September 20th, 2026.

3)   Hawktoberfest is next Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 5:00p,

        to 11:00 pm.  it will be a great time!


New Story, "Bummer and Lazarus"


Spelling Words:   spray     riddles     basil     petals     trains     subway

brushes     camel     plain     shuffle     holidays     essay     fables     paints

claim        Challenge Words:     stairs     fingernails     despair


Vocabulary Words:     common     heal     cold     unselfish     reins     spread


Monday, September 14th, 2026

Religion - Chapter 2 Test.  The students will start it in class, and it will be due on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.

Gym Day.


Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

Spelling Pretest

Library Day.


Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

Dippin Dots Day.

Religion - Chapter 2 Test is due today.

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Math - Test on Chapter 8

Library Day.

After school, Chalktoberfest will start. (3:00 pm)


Friday, September 18th, 2026

Spelling Test

Reading Test on the story, "Bummer and Lazarus"

Art Day.


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.   Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker


















Week of Monday, September 7th, 2026  - Friday, September 11th, 2026


It was so nice to have an extended weekend.  I hope you enjoyed it.


Reading Story, "Damon and Pythias"  theme: friendsip and mutual respect

Spelling Words:        icy     frigid     twice     large     massive     gentle     range

city     since     decent     bother     enrage     germ     logic     agent

Challenge Words:     garbage     receive     acquire


Vocabulary Words:     criticize     before     intended     anxious     seized

pardon


Monday, September 7th, 2026

Happy Labor Day!


Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

English - A study guide for Chapter 1, Part 1, Sections 1.1 - 1.6 will be given out today

 It will be glued inside your child's English notebook.

Library Day.


Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Spelling - The pretest will be today; it's just for this week.

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, September 10th, 2026

All School Mass at 9:30 to celebrate 70 years to this day that the school opened.  Everyone is invited,  Hope you can join us

English - Test on Chapter 1, Part 1.


Friday, September 11th, 2026

Let us pray for all of the fallen heroes, the survivors, and their families.

Spelling Test

Reading Test on ,"Damon and Pythias"

Art Day.


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker


















Week of Monday, August 31st, 2026 - Friday, September 4th, 2026


Upcoming Events:

Monday starts the I-Ready Diagnostics. It's for this whole week.

Please make sure your child eats a good breakfast, gets plenty of sleep, and comes to school on time.  The testing will start immediately after announcements.


Tuesday  is Picture Day.

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal Day.


New Story:  "Little Havana"

Spelling Words:     cedar     menu     truck     pickup     cube     open     close

music     rewind     complete     complex     confuse     behind     first     last

Challenge Words"   simple     huge     gigantic


Vocabulary Words:     ancestors     muttered     recognized     experience

peered     parade     frilly     tasted     mingled     elaborate     elegant     exhausted


Monday, August 31st, 2026

Gym Day


Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

Spelling Pretest

Library Day


Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026Art Day.


*******  THE POWER SCHOOL LETTERS ARE GOING
HOME TODAY.  PLEASE DO NOT LOSE THIS INFORMATION.

Gym and Music Day


Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Religion - Test on Chapter 1, Open Book

Library Day


Friday, September 4th, 2026

Spelling Test

Reading - Test on the story, "Little Havana"  open book


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker
















Week of Monday,  August 24th, 2026


Hello there,


I think the first 3 days of school went fairly well.  Just a few reminders for this week:


1)   There are still a few students who need to purchase Assignment Tablets.  Every student needs one, and the cost if $10.00.

2)  Any student who didn't hand in their Religion papers, they are due on Monday, August 24th, 2026.

3)  The Math Addition Papers (given out last Friday) is due on Tuesday, 8/25/2026.

4)  Lastly, Hawktoberfest tee shirt order forms are due on Wednesday,

August 26th, 2026.


Our new story is, "The Origami Master"  and the Spelling Words are as

follows:     blaze     choke     blackbird     total     tame      armrest     hotdog

item     smile     major     sunset     popcorn     hilltop     wild     barnyard

Challenge Words:     poem     grateful     footprints


Vocabulary Words:     Origami     master     warbler     forth     evening

alighted     examined     opinion     magnificent     lair     dusk     amazement


Monday, August 24th, 2026

Please make your child's Chrome Book is charged everyday.

Gym Day.


Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Spelling Pretest.  If your child gets a 100 on the test, they will NOT have to take it again on Friday.  This applies to the 15 Spelling Words.

Library Day.  Please make sure your child brings in the Summer reading book and the book report.  It's due today.


Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Library Day.


Friday, August 28th, 2026

Spelling Test

Reading - Test on the story, "The Origami Master"

The new Spelling and Vocabulary Words will be given out today for the following week.

Math Packet Due Today.

Art Day.


I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.  Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker






















Monday, June 1st, 2026   -   Friday, June 5th, 2026


WOW!  This is the  Final Week of Third Grade!  It's been quite a ride.   



Monday, June 1st, 2026

Gym Day.  Please double check your child's folder to make sure their aren't any hidden papers that have  an unhappy grade.  During the year, the students were allowed to "redo and return" their papers for a better grade.  Some of the students did, and unfortunately, some didn't. 


Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

The final day I will accept redo papers for this trimester only is on Tuesday. 

Library Day.


Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

The chrome books and the chargers will be collected.  Please make sure that the chrome books are charged.

Gym and Music Day.


Thursday, June 4th, 2026

The last  full day of school!


Friday, June 5th, 2026     Students are to wear their picnic t-shirt  and School Gym Shorts for the field day.

All School Mass.

Field Day, and Dismissal is at 11:30 am.


I  hope you have a wonderful week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.

Thank You.

Mrs. Schifferdecker