12-7-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Sacraments Math: Unit 4 Review & Test Extended Multiplication Facts Social Studies: Government Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Guided Reading Genre: Traditional Literature Book Projects Writing:  Personal Narratives Hyperbole

Upcoming Events:     Spiritwear on Tuesday, Dec. 11 Mission Awareness on Friday, Dec. 14 Reconciliation on Tuesday, Dec. 18 11:20 Dismissal on Friday, Dec. 21

FYI:

* The test over government and immigration will be on Monday, Dec. 10.

* We have been practicing for the Geography Bee in class.  All fourth graders will participate in the classroom bee.  For fourth grade, it will be on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 12.  We decided it would be best to split it into two days.  If they get 5, 6 or 7 questions correct, then they will take a written test.  The top 10 students in graders 4 - 8 will participate in the school geography bee.

* Our genre for November & December is traditional literature.  The reading contract and book project will cover both months.  Students should be working on their book projects, which are due before break.

11-30-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Sacraments Math: Measuring in Metric Units Review Social Studies: Government Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Guided Reading Genre: Traditional Literature Book Projects Writing:  Personal Narratives Proper Nouns

Upcoming Events:     Buck Wilder Author Visit on Friday, Dec. 7 at 9:00 Spirit wear on Tuesday, Dec. 11 Mission Awareness on Friday, Dec. 14 Reconciliation on Tuesday, Dec. 18 11:20 Dismissal on Friday, Dec. 21

FYI:

* Fourth graders will be having their Unit 4 Math test on Tuesday, Dec. 4.  It will be over decimals and metric measurements.

* We are currently working on the branches of government.  The test over government and immigration will be on Monday, Dec. 10.

* We have been talking about the Geography Bee in class.  All fourth graders will participate in the classroom bee.  For fourth grade, it will be on Tuesday, Dec. 11.  If they get 5, 6 or 7 questions correct, then they will take a written test.  The top 10 students in graders 4 - 8 will participate in the school geography bee.

* Our genre for November & December is traditional literature.  The reading contract and book project will cover both months.  Students should be working on their book projects, which are due before break.

* The sacraments quiz will be on Friday, Dec. 7.

11-9-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Rosary Math: Decimals Social Studies: Immigration Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Guided Reading Genre: Traditional Literature Book Project Menu Writing:  Personal Narratives Singular & Plural Nouns

Upcoming Events:     Spirit Wear on Tuesday, Nov. 13 No Classes - Prof Development at Friday, Nov. 16 End of Trimester on Tuesday, Nov. 20 No School on Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Break Nov. 22 - 25

FYI:

* We have started our immigration unit in Social Studies.  The students will be working on a project to present their information regarding why different people from different countries came to America.  We will be having a speaker on Thursday, November 15 to talk about immigration.

* Our genre for November & December is traditional literature.  The reading contract and book project will cover both months.

* The rosary quiz will be on Tuesday, Nov. 20.  It will cover the main parts of the rosary and the mysteries.

11-02-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Respect Life Curriculum Rosary Math: Number Sentences Variables Open Math Sentences Social Studies: Immigration Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Rock Cycle Rocks & Minerals Test

Language Arts:  Guided Reading Genre: Mystery Book Projects Writing:  Personal Narratives Nouns

Upcoming Events:     Spirit Wear on Tuesday, Nov. 13 No Classes - Prof Development at Friday, Nov. 16 End of Trimester on Tuesday, Nov. 20 No School on Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Break Nov 22 - 25

FYI:

* The Unit 3 Math test will be on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

* Your child will probably ask you about where their ancestors are from this weekend.  Enjoy this time with your child telling them about their family history.  This is our introduction to our immigration unit.

* Just a reminder that if your child comes home with an All About Me poster, it needs to be completed for the next Friday.

10-26-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Respect Life Curriculum Math: Fact Families Number Stories Social Studies: Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Metamorphic Rocks Rock Cycle

Language Arts:  Text Evidence in Reading Benchmarking Fall Fun Genre: Mystery Writing:  Personal Narratives Shared Writing

Upcoming Events:     Red Ribbon Week Oct. 29 - No. 2 All Saints Liturgy on Thursday, Nov. 1 @ 8:45 All Saints Celebrations - 4th Grade @ 2:30 Spirit Wear on Tuesday, Nov. 13 No Classes - Prof Development at Friday, Nov. 16 End of Trimester on Tuesday, Nov. 20

FYI:

* We are finished with Iowa Assessments!  The kids worked well during testing, but we are ready to have a normal schedule back next week.
* Next week, Wednesday and Thursday schedules will be flipped due to All Saints Liturgy on Thursday.

* Just a reminder that if your child comes home with an All About Me poster, it needs to be completed for the next Friday.

10-19-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: San Damiano Crucifix Respect Life Curriculum Math: Fact Families Factors & Multiples Social Studies: Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Minerals Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks

Language Arts:  Reading:  Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? Text Evidence in Reading Benchmarking Genre: Mystery Writing:  Final Drafts

Upcoming Events:     IA Assessments the week of Oct. 22 Mission Awareness on Friday, Oct. 26 Red Ribbon Week Oct. 29 - No. 2

FYI:

* We loved seeing all of the grandparents who were able to join us today.  The prayer service was a special reminder of how important they are in our lives, especially as models of faith.

* Just a reminder that if your child comes home with an All About Me poster, it needs to be completed for the next Friday.

* Please refer to the email regarding IA Assessments next week and sending a snack in with your child.

10-5-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: San Damiano Crucifix Math: Traditional Subtraction Partial Differences Social Studies: Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Volcanoes Picture Dictionary Test

Language Arts:  Reading:  Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? Benchmarking Genre: Mystery Writing:  Getting Ideas  Revising

Upcoming Events:     Parent Teacher Conferences on Oct. 8, 9, and 11 Spirit Wear on Tuesday, Oct. 9 No School Oct. 11, 12, or 15 Miss Winter's Class Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 17 Grandparent's Day on Oct. 19 IA Assessments the week of Oct. 22 Mission Awareness on Friday, Oct. 26

FYI:

* The Unit 2 Math test will be on Monday.  It will cover addition, subtraction and landmarks of data.

* We will be praying the Rosary during the month of October and will be using the joyful mysteries.  Fourth grade will lead on Monday, October 8 at 9:00 am.
* We will be going to the Civic Center to see Science of Magic on Tuesday for our field trip.  Just a reminder that permission slips need to be turned in by Monday and you will be billed through FACTS.  Your child will need to bring a cold lunch or order one through the school nutrition office for Tuesday, Oct. 9.

* Just a reminder that if your child comes home with an All About Me poster, it needs to be completed for the next Friday.

9-28-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: 10 Commandments San Damiano Crucifix Math: Data Landmarks Partial Sums Traditional Addition Social Studies: Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Earthquakes Volcanoes Picture Dictionary

Language Arts:  Reading:  Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? Reading Assessments Genre: Mystery Writing:  Getting Ideas Complete Sentences and Run-on Sentences

Upcoming Events:     Miss Bethel's Class Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 3 Track-a-Thon on Friday, Oct. 5 Parent Teacher Conferences on Oct. 8, 9, and 11 Spirit Wear on Tuesday, Oct. 9 No School Oct. 11, 12, or 15 Miss Winter's Class Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 17 Grandparent's Day on Oct. 19 IA Assessments the week of Oct. 22

FYI:

* Just a reminder that if your child comes home with an All About Me poster, it needs to be completed for the next Friday.
* We will be praying the Rosary during the month of October and will be using the joyful mysteries.  Fourth grade will lead on Monday, October 8 at 9:00 am.
* On Monday, a field trip permission slip will be coming home with your child.  We will be going to the Civic Center to see Science of Magic.  Your child will need to bring a cold lunch or order one through the school nutrition office for Tuesday, Oct. 9.
* Our science test over the layers of the Earth, plates, earthquakes and volcanoes will be on Thursday, Oct. 6th.  The students will need to use their picture dictionary to study!

9-21-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Ten Commandments Math: Names for Numbers Landmarks for Data Sets Social Studies: Map Skills Quiz Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Layers of the Earth Plates

Language Arts:  Reading:  Genius Files Comprehension Strategies Writing:  Getting Ideas Complete Sentences & Sentence Fragments

Upcoming Events:     ALICE Family Night on Sept. 20th or 23rd Mrs. Doyle's Class Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 26 Mission Awareness Day on Friday, Sept. 28 Miss Bethel's Class Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 3

FYI:

* Each week, we will present a Current Event in our classroom.  For right now, the event is all about the student.  So, your child will come home with a poster on Friday with one week to complete it.  Then, they will share the poster with the class and keep it displayed in the classroom for that week.

* Just a reminder that Class Mass dates are Doyle- 9/26, Bethel - 10/3, and Winter - 10/17.

* We have been working on the 10 Commandments in Religion.  The students will have a test over them on Monday, Sept. 24th.  

* Fourth grade is working on the Earth's surface in Science.  We will be learning about the layers of the Earth, earthquakes and volcanoes.  The students will be creating a study guide by adding important vocabulary words to their picture dictionaries.  Right now, the test is planned for around October 4th.

9-14-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Forms of prayer Ten Commandments Math: Polygons Compass Constructions Unit 1 Test Social Studies: Map Skills Mystery Island Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Reading:  Genius Files Comprehension Strategies Writing:  Getting Ideas Simple & Compound Sentences

Upcoming Events:     ALICE Family Night on Sept. 20th or 23rd Mrs. Doyle's Class Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 26 Mission Awareness Day on Friday, Sept. 28

FYI:

* Each week, we will present a Current Event in our classroom.  For right now, the event is all about the student.  So, your child will come home with a poster on Friday with one week to complete it.  Then, they will share the poster with the class and keep it displayed in the classroom for that week.

* Just a reminder that Class Mass dates are Doyle- 9/26, Bethel - 10/3, and Winter - 10/17.

* We will be having a map skills quiz on Monday, Sept. 17.  The students will be able to use classroom maps on the quiz to make sure they are able to apply their skills.

* Genius Files test will be on Friday, Sept. 21st.  It will just be about the book, so there shouldn't be a need to study at home.

* We are starting the 10 Commandments in Religion.  Right now, we are planning on that test on Monday, Sept. 24th.  We will be discussing them & practicing them all next week.

* If you haven't turned in the note card for your child from Back to School Night, please send it to school.

9-7-18

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Forms of prayer Math: Lines, Rays and Angles Polygons Social Studies: State Timeline Poster Map Skills Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Reading:  Genius Files Comprehension Strategies Writing:  Getting Ideas Subject/Predicate

Upcoming Events:     Mrs. Doyle's Class Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 26 Mission Awareness Day on Friday, Sept. 28

FYI:

* Each week, we will present a Current Event in our classroom.  For right now, the event is all about the student.  So, your child will come home with a poster on Friday with one week to complete it.  Then, they will share the poster with the class and keep it displayed in the classroom for that week.

* Just a reminder that Class Mass dates are Doyle- 9/26, Bethel - 10/3, and Winter - 10/17.

* We will begin weekly spelling on Monday, Sept. 10th.  The students will have an assignment to complete sometime during the week.  It will be due on Thursday with the test on Friday.