Friday, October 26, 2018

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










        
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    • 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.

    Friday, October 19, 2018

    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










          
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      • 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.

      Friday, October 5, 2018

      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.