rd 3 Grade News Story of the Week Centerfield Ballhawk Your child is reading “Centerfield Ballhawk” by Matt Christopher. In this story, a boy named Jose, who is an excellent outfielder, believes that he has to become a better hitter to get his father’s approval. Jose learns that he really is important to his team and his family. Vocabulary Words outfielder concentrate depend ballhawk vanish fault Friday Tests: Spelling Comprehension/Vocabulary Timed Math Spelling List Words with /ōō/ and /ŏŏ/ 1. boots 2. grouped 3. shook 4. school 5. looked 6. hood 7. choose 8. brook 9. zoomed 10. balloon 11. loose 12. soot 13. understood 14. cartoon 15. afternoon Upcoming Events