Week of Sunday, November 30th, 2025 - Friday, December 5th, 2025
Sunday starts the season of Advent. If you are interested in some family activities to do during Advent, then let me know and I will send them to you. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. To think that there are only 3 more weeks of school until Christmas break, is unbelievable.
We'll get through it.
New Story, "Get the Facts"
Spelling Words: cue few well rose argue tire hue ring value change spew
rescue park rocks light Challenge Words: pitcher nephew continue
Vocabulary Words: meteorologist instruments accurate concern minimize threat
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Field Trip Money is due today.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Library Day.
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY, 1:30 pm
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Library Day.
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Get the Facts"
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, November 17th, 2025 - Friday, November 21st, 2025
One week to go until Thanksgiving Break! Report Cards will be given out this Friday, November 21st, 2025. It's going to be a busy week with tests.
New Story, "Tornadoes"
Spelling Words: 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 classifications demolish radar prepare
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Poinsettia Orders are due today.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Religion - Chapter 5 Test will be given out today, and it will be an open book/take home test.
It will be due on Thursday, November 20th, 2025.
Library Day.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Math - Test on Chapter 9
Religion - Chapter 5 Test is due today.
Library Day.
Friday, November 21st, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Tornadoes"
Art Day. Popcorn Day for 3rd Grade. $1.00
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 November 10th, 2025 - Friday, November 14th, 2025
I hope you had a great weekend. It is hard to believe that this Friday marks the end of the First Trimester. If your child has any papers that need to be redone, then please have your child hand them into me. I will not be accepting any papers after Friday, November 14th, 2025. The grades are looking good, and if you have any questions about the grades, then please feel free to email me.
New Story, "Seasons of Change"
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, November 10th, 2025
Veteran's Day Assembly - 9:00 am in Church
Gym Day
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Religion - Unit 1 Test is due today.
Library Day.
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
All School Mass at 9:45 am. Join us if you are able.
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
English - Chapter 2 Test, Part 1, Sections 2.1 - 2.5
Library Day.
Friday, November 14th, 2025 END OF FIRST TRIMESTER!
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Seasons of Change"
************* The popcorn day has been changed to Friday, November 21st, 2025. There will be NO Popcorn on Friday, November 14th, 2025
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, November 3rd, 2025 - Friday, November 7th, 2025
I hope things are going well for everyone Thank You to all the people who sent treats for the Halloween Party. It was much appreciated. The kids enjoyed themselves.
New Story, "Storm Chasers"
Spelling Words: seam mother's 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
Vocabulary Words: cover transmit forecast gain serious hazard navigate mobile
anchor media scene pastime
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Social Studies: Chapter 2 Test will be passed out today. It is an open book, take home test. The kids will start on it in class, and it will be due on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
English - A Study Guide will be given out for Chapter 2, Part 1 Test (2.1 - 2.5) today
Religion: Test on Chapter 4, Take Home, Open Book. The kids will start on it on Tuesday, and it will be due on Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Library Day.
Wednesday, November 5th,, 2025 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY! 1:30 pm
Social Studies is due today.
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Storm Chasers"
Religion - Chapter 4 Test is due. HW: Unit Test on Chapters 1-4, due Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 2025
Library Day.
Friday, November 7th, 2025 NO SCHOOL< PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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 27th, 2025 - Friday, October 31st, 2025
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It's unfortunate that the Bears lost. Let's hope the Bears can get back on their winning streak.
There will be NO SPELLING TEST this week. We will have the Unit 1 TEST on THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 30th, 2025.
Vocabulary Words: frilly douse recognized ceremony appointed cold lair evening
sod before.
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser money and orders are due today.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Students may start bringing in their pumpkin decorations to the library today and tomorrow.
Library Day.
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
READING - Unit 1 Test
Library Day
Friday, October 31st, 2025 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
The Halloween Parade starts at 8:30 am. Hopefully we can go outside for the parade.
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, October 20th, 2025 - Friday, October 24th, 2025
Way to GO Bears! Another Happy Sunday. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. This week will be a busy one.
Story, "The Prairie Fire"
SPELLING WORDS: phone teeth wrote phase crumb oxen knife fish limb
children knocking mice wrinkle whale cacti
Challenge Words: women deer people
VOCABULARY WORDS: sod homestead parched yards trudged pack heart
thrust guard douse waste drive
Monday, October 20th, 2025
English - A study guide for chapter 1, part 2, sections 1.7 - 1.11 will be given out today.
Math - A Math packet will be given out today, and it will be due on Friday, October 24th, 2025
We will be working on review pages in preparation for the Math test.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Library Day.
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Math Test on Chapter 8
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
English - Test on Chapter 1, Part 2
Library Day.
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "The Prairie Fire" Next week we will have a Unit 1 Test. It will be given on Thursday, October 30th, 2025. There will be no tests on Halloween.
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 13th, 2025 - Friday, October 17th, 2025
Week of Monday, October 13th, 2025 - Friday, October 17th, 2025
Monday, October 13th, 2025 Columbus Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the day.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Music and Library Day. Just for this week.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
FIELDTRIP DAY to Lake Katherine Nature Center. Please make sure your child has a packed lunch (lunches should be in paper bags with your child's name and room number on it.) NO Glass Bottles, please. They may wear their gym uniforms. It's going to be a fun and exciting day!
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Library Day
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Gym Day.
New Spelling and Vocabulary Words will be given out today.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
The week of Monday, October 6th, 2025 - Friday, October 10th, 2025
I hope you had a great weekend, If you haven't signed up for a conference with me yet, there is still time. I look forward to seeing and meeting with you this Thursday. Also, everyone has turned in their permission slip and money for our upcoming fieldtrip. I need a total of 3 chaperones to accompany us to Lake Catherine. If you are able, I would really appreciate it. Chaperones must be virtus trained and have all paper work handed in to Ms. Hayes. Thank You so much for your cooperation. There won't be any Spelling and Reading test this week. On Thursday, October 9th, the students will receive their spelling and vocabulary words for the following week.
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Support the Cubs Day by wearing a Cubs tee shirt with gym shorts and sneakers.
Social Studies - students will receive a study guide for chapter 1
Gym Day
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Social Studies Test on Chapter 1, we will start it in class, and it will be open book, take home. Due Thursday, October 9th.
Religion - Test on Chapter 1, open book, take home, due Thursday, October 9th. We will start it in class
Library Day
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Gym and Music Day
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY, 11:30 am. NO EXTENDED DAY AFTER SCHOOL.
Social Studies and Religion Test on Chapter 2 are due today.
Library Day.
Friday, October 19th, 2025 NO SCHOOL
Have a wonderful week. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, September 29th, 2025 - October 3rd, 2025
Hi Everyone,
I hope you had a nice long weekend. We are back to a full five day week.Thank You to the students and parents who brought in their permission slips and money for our upcoming fieldtrip.
The money and slips are due by Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. Also, I need two extra chaperones. The chaperones need to be virtus trained and have all of their paperwork handed in to Ms. Hayes. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
New Story, "Bummer and Lazarus"
Spelling Words: spray riddles basil petals trains subway brushes camel plain shuttle holidays essay fables paints claim
Challenge Words: stairs fingernails despair
Vocabulary Words: common heal cold unselfish reins spread
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Gym Day
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
English Test on Chapter 1, Part 1, Sections 1.1 - 1.7. The study guide was given out last Thursday, Sept. 25th, 2025
Library Day.
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
EARLY DISMISSAL DAY at 1:30 pm, CHOIR DAY, 1:30 - 2:20 pm, EAT AND EARN - CHIPOLTE
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Library Day.
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Bummer and Lazarus"
There will not be any new Spelling/Vocabulary Words given out due to conferences on October 9th, and the Friday, October 10th, 2025, and school will not be in session.
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, Sept. 22nd, 2025 - Friday, Sept. 26th, 2025
Hi Everyone,
Yeah, the Bears win!
I hope you had a nice weekend. We will have a fun packed week! There won't be any Spelling or Reading Test this week. The students will receive the new Spelling/Vocabulary words for the story, "Bummer and Lazarus" this Thursday.
The following is the schedule for Homecoming Week:
Monday, Sept. 22nd, 2025 - Pajama Day (Please have your child wear Gym Shoes. No Slippers)
The students will have a movie with popcorn in the afternoon.
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, 2025 - Neon Day. Faculty vs. 8th grade softball game outside, weather permitting.
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 - Wacky Wednesday, Trivia and Bingo.
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 - Spirit Day with a Pep Rally. Bonfire in the evening.
English - A study guide for Chapter 1 Test, Part 1, Sections 1.1 - 1.7
will be given out today. Chapter 1 Test wil be on Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 2025
Friday, September 26th, 2025 - NO SCHOOL. Teachers have a Professional Development Day.
Have a great week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Mon. 9/15/2025 - Fri. 9/19/2025
I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and if you went to Hawktoberfest, I hope you had a good time.
New story, "Damon and Pythias" Unit 1, Story #3
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, Sept. 15th, 2025
Math Packets were passed out this morning. They are due on Friday, Sept. 19th, 2025
Gym Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
English - Test on Chapter 1, Part 1, Sections 1.1 - 1.7. The study guide was given out last Thursday, 9/25. If you have questions, please let me know.
Science - Topic 1, Lesson 2 Open Book Quiz
Library Day
Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025
Gym and Music Day
Thursday, Sept. 18th, 2025
Library Day.
Friday, Sept. 19th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading: Test on "Damon and Pythias"
The new spelling and vocabulary words will be passed out today.
Art Day.
I hope you have a wonderful week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.
Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, September 8th, 2025 - Friday, September 12th, 2025
It was a beautiful weekend to enjoy outside activities!
New Story, "Little Havana"
Spelling Words: cedar menu truck tasted 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, September 8th, 2025 It's PICTURE DAY!
Science: Open Book Quiz today. The study guide was given out last Friday, Sept. 5th, 2025
Gym Day.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Spelling Pretest Today
Library Day
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
All School Mass at 9:45 am. Join us if you are able.
Gym and Music Day.
Choir after school starts, and it goes until 3:25 pm
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 Chalktoberfest after School.
Library Day.
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading on the story, "Little Havana"
The new Spelling and vocabulary words will be given out today.
Art Day.
I hope you have a wonderful week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.
Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, September 8th, 2025 - Friday, September 12th, 2025
I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We have several things happening this week, including Saturday, September 13th, 2025 - Hawktoberfest! It should be a great time!
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
y, September 1st, 2025
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your day!
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
I-Ready Diagnostic Testing starts this week. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and comes to school on time. Also, please make sure your child's Chrome Book is charged everyday.
Library Day.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY at 1:30 p.m.
Gym and Music Day.
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Library Day.
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Art Day.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, June 2nd, 2025 - Friday, June 6th, 2025
This is our final week of third grade. It is hard to believe! I enjoyed working with this class.
On Monday, June 2nd, the students will be taking home a Math packet to help as a review
in Math so that they will be prepared for 4th grade. This packet is coming from the 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Bourjas. She will be collecting it on the first day of school. If you have questions, then you may direct them to Mrs. Bourjas. (cbourjas@stlinusschool.org).
Things to remember for this week:
Picnic tee-shirts will be givwen out this week. Your child will wear them with their Gym shorts this Friday.
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 is an Early Dismissal Day.
Also on Wednesday, the third graders will have their own field day in the afternoon. The students may bring a blanket or towel, bubbles, footballs, or even their dolls.
On Friday, there will be an All School Mass at 9:45. Please join us if you are able.
Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m.
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, May26th, 2025 - Friday. May 30th, 2025
Monday, May 26th, 2025 Memorial Day. I hope you had a nice long and relaxing weekend.
Tuesday. May 27th, 2025
Donut Day!
Art and Library Day!
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Music Day.
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
English - Test on Chapter 5, Adjectives, Open Book
Library and Art Day
Friday, May 30th, 2025
Pizza Day for those who ordered it.
Gym Day.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Sunday, May 11th, 2025 - Friday, May 16th, 2025
Happy Mother's Day, Ladies! God bless all of you.
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Gym Day.
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Music, Art, and Library Day.
THIS IS THE LAST DAY OF TUTORING!
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
English - Persuasion Papers are Due today!
Social Studies - Chapter 8 Test will be given out. It is an open book/take home test.
All School Mass at 9:45 Join us if you are able.
Music Day.
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Religion - Chapter 10 TEst will be given out. It will be a take home/open book test. It will be due on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Library and Art Day.
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "How Congress Works"
Social Studies: - Chapter 8 Test is due today.
Spelling Words: transport bifocal uniform midsummer subway interrupt tripod
triangle submarine multiply multigrain transfer midweek interstate bicycle
Challenge Words: multimedia interfere trilogy
Vocabulary Words: fairly interpret current process debate proposed
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
Week of Sunday, May 11th, 2025 - Friday, May 16th, 2025
Happy Mother's Day, Ladies! God bless all of you. I hope you had a great day!
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Gym Day!
Week of Monday, May 5th, 2025 - Friday May 9th, 2025
Pizza starts this Friday, May 9th, 2025 for the people who ordered it. It continues until Friday, May 30th.
New Story, "Every Vote Counts"
Spelling Words: disprove expand autopilot employ endanger distrust exact
automatic empower extra automobile enact explode disband enable
Challenge Words: disagree autobiography encourage
Vocabulary Words: immediately ashamed pace moral candidate decisions
foundation numerous volunteers participate prominent populations
Monday, May 5th, 2025 Happy Cinco de Mayo Day!
Math packet will be passed out today. It will be due on Friday, May 9th, 2025
Religion: Chapter 9 Test will be given out. It is an open book/take home test. It will be due on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. The class will start it in school.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Art and Library Day
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY, at 1:30
Religion - Chapter 9 Take Home Test is due today.
Music Day.
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Library and Art Day.
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Every Vote Counts"
Math - Packets are due today. No late packets will be accepted.
Gym Day.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, April 28th, 2025 - Friday, May 2nd, 2025
I hope everyone had a great Easter Break. Now it is time to get back to work.
New Story, "The Road to Democracy"
Spelling Words: mismatch unclear reread unzip concur incorrect unload pretest
restart misplace confide impolite prefix unfair improper
Challenge Words: impossible preschool inexpensive
Vocabulary Words: government vote peaceful revolution election colonists
nation region unity empire documents trend
Monday, April 28th, 2025
New math packets will be given out today, and they will be due on Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Gym Day.
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Spelling Pretest today.
Art and Library Day.
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
English - We will be starting our writing unit on Persuasive Writing, and the packets will be given out today. Please make sure your child does not lose this packet. Most of the work will be done in school, and NO extra packets will be given out.
Today is the Last Day to turn in your pizza order sheet. There will be NO Late orders accepted.
Music Day.
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Library and Art Day, The Art Sketch pads are due TODAY.
The play, Matilda" will be presented on Thursday, 5/1 and Friday, 5/2. It's going to be a great play!
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "The Road to Discovery"
Math Packets are due today.
Gym Day.
I hope you have a great week, and if you have any concerns or questions, then feel free to
contact me. Thank You,.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of April 14th, 2025 HAPPY HOLY WEEK!
Spring Break is almost here! If you are planning to take your child out early, then please let me know. Chrome books will be collected before the break.
SPELLING WORDS: scary shipment inclusive likable penniless activity coastal
vacation pollution weakness zipper remove apology report astronaut
CHALLENGE WORDS: electricity survival biography
VOCABULARY WORDS: compost resided cooperate exoskeletons ward off root
effect ruins organ abundance
Monday, April 14th, 2025
Gym Day
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
NO TUTORING THIS WEEK!
Spelling Test
Reading Test on Unit 4 (The students were given the Spelling and Vocabulary Words for the Unit Test last Friday, 4/11/2025
Social Studies - Chapter 7 Test is due today.
Art and Library Day.
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Music Day.
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 HOLY Thursday, NO SCHOOL.
Friday, April 18th, 2025 GOOD FRIDAY, NO SCHOOL.
I hope you have a wonderful Easter and break, We will return to school on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, April 7th, 2025 - Friday, April 11th, 2025
I hope you had an enjoyable weekend. This week we will be quite busy. This Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, there will be Reconciliation for grades 3-8, and an All School Mass on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Please join us if you are able, and of course, there will be several tests this week.
We are trying to finish up chapters and units before the Spring Break. I also want to remind you that if your child has "Redo and Return" on any of their papers, please remind them to correct the mistakes and hand it back in to me.
New Story, "Ecosystem Invaders"
Spelling Words: congratulate mission report autograph astronaut dialogue import
marine photograph mariner dismiss gratitude astronomy apology telescope
CHALLENGE WORDS: biography microscope transportation
Vocabulary Words: belong flex mussel cling tame Eurasian root level
carry fragrant ornamental effect
Monday, April 7th, 2025
Math Packet will be given out today, and it will be due on Friday, April 11th, 2025.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Art and Library Day
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Math - Chapter 6 Test, Part 1, Open Book
Music Day
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Math - Chapter 6 Test, Part 2
Social Studies - Chapter 7 Take Home/Open Book Test will be given out today, and it will be due on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Library and Art Day
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Spelling Test and Reading Test on the story, "Ecosystem Invaders"
Math Packets are due today. There will be no Math packets given out the week of April 14th, 2025. The packets will resume on Monday, April 28th, 2025
Gym Day
Stations at 2:00 p.m. in the Church Thank You.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions or concerns, then please feel free to email me.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, March 31st, 2025
I hope you had a good weekend and did some fun activities.
New Story, "Amazing Animals"
Spelling Words: weakness moved manager nation moving trumpeter fitness
movement zipper equator blindness remove fairness continent swimmer
CHALLENGE WORDS: elevation unhappiness photographer
Vocabulary Words: tolerate ward off terrain defenses lure advantage
Monday, March 31st, 2025
Math Packet Given out today. It will be due on Friday, April 4th, 2025
Gym Day.
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Spelling Pretest
English - Study Guide for Chapter 4, Part 2 will be given out today.
Art and Library Day.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
EARLY DISMISSAL DAY, 1:30 p.m.
Music Day.
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
English Test on Chapter 4, Part 2
Library and Art Day
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Amazing Animals"
Stations at 2:00 p.m. in the Church, Join us if you are able.
Gym Day,
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, March 24th, 2025 - Friday, March 28th, 2025
Reading Story: "Einstein Anderson and the Mighty Ants"
Spelling Words: normal tension scale eruption lead comical vacation present
second criminal match reaction content coastal pollution
Challenge Words: entrance survival explosion
Vocabulary Words: economy schemes technology corporation harness exoskeletons
Monday, March 24th, 2025
Math Packets will be passed out today, and will be due on Friday, March 28th, 2025.
Gym Day
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Social Studies: Chapter 6 Take Home/Open Book Test is due today.
Art and Library Day.
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Music Day
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Library and Art Day
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Einstein Anderson and the Mighty Ants"
Math Packets are due today.
Stations at 2:00 p.m. in the Church for grades 3-8. Join us if you are able.
Gym Day.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.
Also, please remind your child to do I-Ready every week. The students need to have 45 minutes of Reading and 45 minutes of Math and pass 2 lessons. Points will be given every week for doing it. Points will be deducted if I-Ready is not completed. This could result in a detention for your child. The students are given time in the classroom as well as having 2 periods of Library.
Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, March 17th, 2025 - Friday, March 21st, 2025
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone.
New Story, "A Saguaro's Story"
Spelling: sleepless painful fixable rarity helpful endless sanity wishful
notable penniless wearable activity careless harmful likable
Challenge Words: plentiful breathless electricity
Vocabulary: support crisis resided devour stage nourish challenge frantic
simple cooperate collapsed bold
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Music (just for this week), Art and Library
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Happy St. Joseph's Day!
Spelling Pretest (We'll take this before we go on the Field Trip)
The students will wear their St. Linus Uniforms today. Please have your child bring a lunch to
School, for we will be eating lunch once we return from Moraine Valley
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Social Studies - Chapter 6 Test (open book/take home) test will be given out today, and it will be
due on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025.
Library and Art Day
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "A Saguaro's Story"
KINDNESS Project is due today.
Stations at 2:00 p.m. in the Church. Please join us if you are able.
Gym Day.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to contact
me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, March 10th, 2025 - Friday, March 14th, 2025
I hope you enjoyed the weekend. It is about time we had some good weather. Perhaps we will reach 70 degrees this week. That would be great.
New Story, "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse"
Spelling Words: slightly kindly partly daily scary chewy funny slimy shipment
grumpy secretive inclusive muddy Challenge Words: engagement easily sensitive
Vocabulary Words: saliva craggy compost musty inadequate luxury scrumptious
elements scrutinized tone tranquility abundance
Monday, March 10th, 2025
Math Packets will be given out today, and will be due on Friday, March 14th, 2025
Gym Day.
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Art and Music Day.
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
All School Mass at 9:45 Please join us if you are able.
Music Day
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Library and Art Day
Friday, March 14th, 2025 Half Day of School, Dismissal at 11:30 a.m., NO Extended Day after Dismissal Conferences are from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse"
New Spelling/Vocabulary Words will be given out today.
Gym 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, March 3rd, 2025 - Friday, March 7th, 2025
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the good weather. There will be NO Spelling Test this week, for we will be having a Unit 3 Test. The vocabulary words are:
hitch accommodate prosperous timeless trade literate poised beckoned stables
brigade
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
Students may start to bring in pop tops. They will be judged by weight.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
English - Test on Chapter 4, Part 1, Sections 4.1 - 4.9
Religion - Unit 2 Take Home Test is due today.
Art and Library Day
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 Lent Begins
Ash Wednesday Prayer Service, 9:30 a.m.
EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY at 1:30 p.m.
Math Test, Chapter 4, Part 1
Music Day.
Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Math - Test on Chapter 4, Part 2
Library and Art Day.
Friday, March 7th, 2025
Reading - Unit 3 Test
Stations Start today at 2:00 p.m.
Gym Day.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, or would like to set up a conference time with me, please let me know by Friday, March 7th. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, February 24th, 2025 - Friday, February 28th, 2025
The second Trimester is coming to a close . Any papers that need to be redone and handed in,
are due this Friday, Feb. 25th. After Friday, I will not accept any other papers. I urge you to check Power School to see if your child has any papers that need to be redone.
New Story, ""Arbor Day Square"
Spelling Words: shook scoop timing couch slower crowd caught yawn chalk
voice joy scorching snow rule fuel Challenge Words: admitted worst view
Vocabulary Words: deep stables precious order depot saplings spindly
brigade bristles sweep rustle blooming
Monday, February 24th, 2025
Math packets will be given out today, and the packets are due Friday, February 28th, 2025
Gym Day
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Religion - Chapter 8 Take Home/Open Book Test will be given out today, and it will be due on Thursday, February 27th, 2025.
Art and Library Day.
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Music Day
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Religion - Chapter 8 Test is due today., Homework: Unit 2 Test, Open Book/Take Home Test
will be given out today, and it will be due on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025.
Library and Art Day. The latest date to hand in the Library Project is Friday, February 28th, 2025.
Friday, February 28th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "Arbor Day Square"
English - Study guide for Chapter 4, Part 1, Lessons 4.1 - 4.9, will be given out today with the test day for the following week.
Math - Packets are due TODAY!
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, February 17th, 2025 - Friday, February 21st, 2025
New Story, (Unit 3, Lesson 5) "The Dancing Bird of Paradise"
Spelling Words: snow happy unhappy town happiest campers blue camping
campus flew decamp refuse rule happily statue
Challenge Words: encampment polluted tissue
Vocabulary Words: kimono swished flared intermission beckoned poised
internment orderly converted sweltered delicate donned
Monday, February 17th, 2025
Presidents Day, NO Classes
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Art and Library Day
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Music Day
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Library and Art Day
Friday, February 21st, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "The Dancing Bird of Paradise"
Gym Day.
I hope you have a good week and stay warm. Feel free to contact me if you have any concerns or questions. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Week of Monday, February 10th, 2025
This will be another short week, but, it will be a busy one. The third grade are doing the morning announcements. Check with your child when it is their turn.
New Story, "The Cherokee: Gold and Tears"
Spelling Words: scorching royal mammal spoil insect moist voice oyster coin
bright joy blinding point reptile warm
CHALLENGE WORDS: employer nocturnal predator
Vocabulary Words: principal characters literate surge mine treaty
Monday, February 10th, 2025
Math packets will be given out on Monday, and will be due on Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Religion - Chapter 7 Take Home Test will be given out, and it will be due on Wednesday, 2/12/25
Gym Day,
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Social Studies: Chapter 5, Take Home, Open Book Test will be given out Tuesday, and it will be
due on Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Art and Library Day.
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
All School Mass at 9:45 Join us if you are able.
Music Day.
Religion - Chapter 7 Test is due.
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Math Packets are due today.
Social Studies - Chapter 5 Test is due today.
Spelling Test, and Reading Test on, "The Cherokee: Gold and Tears"
Library and 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, February 3rd, 2025
It was a wonderful Catholic Schools Week! There were many fun activities, and it was enjoyed by all.
New Story, "The Overlanders"
Spelling Words: daughter caught better less talk most fought yawn bought
best hawk taught chalk least auto Challenge Words: squawk worst launch
Vocabulary Words: ferry yoke trade abandon acres territory
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Math Packets given out today.
Gym Day.
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Art and Library Day
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 p.m.
Music Day
Thursday, February 6th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "The Overlanders"
Progress Reports go home today.
Library and Art Day.
MATH PACKETS are due TODAY!
Friday, February 7th, 2025 NO SCHOOL TODAY!
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
To view a thank you parents video, go to this link:
https://sites.google.com/stlinusschool.org/msbenignosclass/newsletter
Week of Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Thank You to everyone who came to Open house. It was great seeing everyone.
There will be no new Spelling/Vocabulary Words this week. This Friday, January 31st, 2025, the new spelling/vocab. words will be given out for the following week.
Monday, January 27th, 2025
Pre-Souper Bowl - collecting canned/nonperishable foods for the Food Pantry at OLOR
Collection for the Red Cross Victims of California Wildfires
Gym Day.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
Mother McCauley performance
Grade level Meetings with St. Linus School in Norwalk, California
Art Day, No Library.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Celebrate Our Families
Music Day.
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Celebrate Our Students
Students can wear St. Linus Spirit Wear. GYM SHOES and PANTS - MANDATORY.
Student Assembly sponsored by the FTC. (Topic: "Changing Climate") Thank You FTC. It is much appreciated.
Library - Our class will be able to purchase things from the Book Fair, and Art Day.
Friday, January 31st, 2025
Celebrate Our Faculty and Staff
EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30 a.m. with NO Afternoon Extended Day.
It's going to be a great week! If you have any questions, then feel free to contact me. Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
Monday, January 27th, 2025
Pre
Week of January 20th, 2025
I hope you had an enjoyable long weekend and stayed warm. brrrrrrrrrrrr
ReadingStory: "The Harlem Renaisance"
Spelling Words: shower blown couch faster thinnest earlier noun mouse
older lightest clown slower glow know crowd
Challenge Words: happier fountain growling
Vocabulary Words: adventure fame international symbolized discrimination
prosperous pride launch dialect cast lavish timeless
Monday, January 20th, 2025
NO SCHOOL! Martin Luther King,Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
Library and Art Day
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Spelling Pretest
Music Day.
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
English - Test on Chapter 3, Pronouns
Library and Art Day
Friday, January 24th, 2025
Spelling Test
Reading Test on the story, "The Harlem Renaisance"
Math Test on Chapter 3
Math Packet is Due Today.
Gym Day.
I hope you have a good week, and if you have any questions, then feel free to contact me.
Thank You.
Mrs. Schifferdecker
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