Jog-a-thon Week!

This is an exciting week for the school. It is Jog-a-thon Week! Students are invited to jog at home or at school.  More information here on how to participate!

What to look forward to in Academics:

Math: Fourth Graders are now using the ZEARN curriculum. The class will have  teacher instructed lessons daily and three independent Zearn lessons weekly.  All lessons are done during math class. If students need time to finish math, they are able to during Independent Work time.

Reading with Mrs Halley: This week we finish our novel study of Bunnicula. Student will show their comprehension of the novel in 3 ways: a comprehension matching quiz, a short answer quiz, and completing and sharing with their classmates a final project of their choice.

Writing: Students begin a  multi-week Common Core Narrative Writing Unit. A packet of graphic organizers was sent home during our Meet and Greet to use with this unit. Brainstorming and rough drafts will be done in the writing composition book. The final draft will be typed. Students will have many opportunities to share their work along the way.

Social Studies: Monday we will discuss Hispanic Heritage Month. From mid-September through mid-October, America celebrates the traditions, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

Items to note:

  • Tuesday, September 29 – Friday, October 2
    • Jog-a-thon Week
    • Wednesday Afternoon 1:30 -3:00:  Independent work only for Ms Martin’s Class. It is Jog-a-thon time for the class 1:30-3:00. See the schedule to participate at home or school
    • Sunday, October 4

September 21 – 25

Thank you for your support during our MAP Test last week and for encouraging your children as they transition to Fourth Grade. They are doing so well!

We have a fun and busy week in Fourth Grade ahead:

Art: Ms Kay will have Art Class every Thursday Morning at 9:15 starting this week. If you are in need of art supplies please reach out to Kay Jang. kjang@st-johnschool.org

Math: Students will read and write multi-digit whole numbers using expanded, standard and word form and study place value. They will continue to look at math with a growth mindset using math tasks.

Reading from Mrs Halley: We will continue our novel study of Bunnicula. A novel study is the process of reading (studying) a text together. I am reading aloud Bunnicula and modeling many reading strategies. Students are using this text to practice comprehension, and other concepts like cause/effect, summarizing, making inferences, and so much more.

Social Studies: Students will learn about Text Features using the Washington Adventure Social Studies text.

Vocabulary: Students begin studying vocabulary this week. They will be introduced to the root “un”, given tasks to complete daily and have a check point on Friday.

Writing: Students will learn how to expand sentences this week. They had great ideas in their paragraphs last week. Now they will focus on adding details to create pictures in the reader’s mind.

Religion: Students pray as class each morning. We think of those who need our love, support and compassion. We ask for strength and comfort. We reflect on gratitude.

Dates to note from NewsViews:

 

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Best,

Annie Martin

Week Two

We are off to a wonderful start!

The students are showing skill and patience using the Zoom and Google Classroom tools. Thank you for creating great learning spaces at home!

I hope you had a chance to look over the email sent home Friday regarding the Map Tests. Map Testing will be this Tuesday and Thursday. We will follow our schedule for the week with Tuesday and Thursday being the exceptions. Aside from the MAP Testing on those days no other work will be expected of the students.

Let’s Shoot for the Stars and have Fun!  The St. John School Jog-a-thon presented by Atlas Construction Specialties will take place the week of September 28 – October 2! You should have received an email from 99Pledges with a link to your student’s pledge page.

Thank you for your amazing support!

 

First Week of School

Thank you for coming to the Meet and Greet.  I look forward to starting the year with the fabulous fourth graders!

Below are a few reminders for our first week:

Class begins at 8:30 on Tuesday! Please log on to Google Classroom and accept the invitation to be part of the Fourth Grade classrooms.  Zoom links for each day are in Ms Martin’s Homeroom under the classwork tab.

Blank Paper: In addition to the school supply list, it would be helpful for your student to have some plain paper such as printer paper.  This will come in handy for brainstorming and art activities.

Achieve Level Set: During reading time your student will be taking the ACHIEVE level set test this Thursday. Since this test will take different amounts of time depending upon the student, everyone needs to have a “good fit book” for when they are finished. 

Remember: Independence is our goal.

Your student will do a wonderful job learning how to navigate on-line learning!

Welcome Families

 

 

Welcome Fourth Grade Families!

I look forward to meeting you at our mask to mask Meet and Greet Next week. Please see the sign up genius in News Views to secure your time. Our first day of remote learning is September 8 at 8:30am.

Mrs. Halley, Mrs. Morris and I are the Fourth Grade Team. I am your child’s homeroom teacher and will work with my class on Math, Writing, Religion, Social Studies and Science. Mrs. Halley will be teaching Reading to both homerooms. Mrs. Morris will support the students across all academic areas in small groups, as well as help the teachers create materials. Students will continue to have Music, PE, Art and Spanish with the Specialists. A new addition this year is a “School Counseling with Ms. Shaw Classroom” that students can access through Google Classroom.

Google Classroom will be our home base this year. Everything for our classroom will live in our Google Classroom – schedules, links, assignments, etc. When in doubt, check our Google Classroom. While the majority of our learning will be through our Google Classroom, we will communicate with parents directly through email every Sunday.

Zoom will be the platform that we will use for all of our synchronous live lessons. Each teacher will have one consistent Zoom Room. The links for these rooms will not change. The links for these Zoom Rooms are embedded in our schedule which will always live in our Google Classroom.

Your child will begin each day at 8:30am in our homeroom for attendance, Morning Meeting and Religion. At that time, we will discuss the schedule of the day. We will end the day with closing and prayer for dismissal at 3pm. Please empower your student to be in our lessons independently.

If you have a concern or questions that cannot be answered through Google Classroom please email me. Thank you in advance for your support and partnership.

Sincerely,

Ms. Annie Martin

Welcome to Fourth Grade!

 

 

 

Welcome to your new adventure of Fourth Grade learning. Together students, parents and teachers will share, question, wonder and grow!

I look forward to meeting you at our Mask to Mask meet and greet next week!

*All the information you need to have a great Fourth Grade year will be shared at our meet and greet and on our Google Classroom next week.*

 

 

June 1 – June 5 Distance Learning

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Religion Kindness see Google Classroom Kindness see Google Classroom Kindness see Google Classroom Kindness see Google Classroom Kindness see Google Classroom
Math GeoTown Project

Radial Art Project

GeoTown Project

Radial Art Project

GeoTown Project

Radial Art Project

GeoTown Project

Radial Art Project

Projects Due!
Social Studies/Science Map Work

slides and Boom Cards

Map Work

slides and Boom Cards

Map Work

slides and Boom Cards

How do Flowers Bloom? Why are Butterflies Colorful?
Reading Good Fit book Achieve: A Day in my Wheels Good Fit Book Achieve: The Incredible Flying Taxi Good Fit Book
Grammar/Spelling Fun Review work

slides and Boom Cards

Fun Review work

slides and Boom Cards

Fun Review work

slides and Boom Cards

Fun Review work

slides and Boom Cards

Fun Review work

slides and Boom Cards

Specialist Spanish Spanish meet at 1pm Music/PE Music/PE Art Library

Distance Learning May 26 – 29

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Reading Achieve 3000

LevelSet!!

Read a good fit book! Article: How About a Weekend in Space? Read a good Fit book!
Writing Research a Greek God/Goddess due Thursday

Begin Writing your own Greek Myth: Due June 2

 

Research a Greek God/Goddess due Thursday

Continue Writing your own Greek Myth: Due June 2

Share your research on a Greek God/Goddess

Continue Writing your own Greek Myth: Due June 2

Continue Writing your own Greek Myth: Due June 2
ELA Personification introduction

see Google classroom slide

Personification practice

see Google classroom slide

Personification practice

see Google classroom slide

Social Studies/Science Social Studies: Do the next two sections of map handout Social Studies: Do the next two sections of map handout Science: see Google Classroom Science: see Google Classroom
Math See Google Classroom for directions on Gallon Person! You are learning about liquid volume and measurement Continue creating your Gallon Person

Work on Amplify fractions

Work on Gallon
Person

Work on Amplify fractions

Be ready to share your creation!
Religion See Google Classroom See Google Classroom See Google Classroom See Google Classroom
Specialist Spanish Music/PE Music/PE Library/Art

Spirit Week!

Be Spirited, Be Fearless, Be Kind

Be Spirited, Be Fearless, Be Kind

Monday, May 18:  Mask-a-thon

Show us your best mask!  With state guidelines advising us to wear masks in public, we want to see pictures of your best mask!  Are you a master mask maker?  Make one or ten and donate them to our School and Parish.  There are many mask-making tutorials, including one from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Contact Sheila Marty for drop off information.  Send pictures to Jonna Skokan of you making masks to wear and share.

Tuesday, May 19:  Feed Your Spirit, Feed Others

The 7th Graders are working in partnership with Greenwood Elementary to provide food for over 25 local families.  Collection dates are May 19-21, from 1-3pm.  Please drop off a donation in the bin at the northeast door of St. John School.  Donation suggestions:  fresh fruit and vegetables, oatmeal, and granola bars.  More suggestions and information can be found on the flyer.

Wednesday, May 20:  Wacky Wednesday

Let loose!  Show us your crazy hair, sunglasses, hats, clothes, nails, and socks!  Take it a step further and try to make your own sunglasses using aluminum foil and household items.  Have fun and get wacky!

Thursday, May 21Thoughtful Thursday

Random Acts of Kindness:  Check in with your neighbor or friend, make them a card or leave someone a care package.  Don’t forget about your class Unbound friend!  Seventh-graders are spearheading the collection for Unbound.  For more information on donating to the grade-specific Unbound friend, please refer to the 7th Grade Unbound Information sheet.

Friday, May 22:  Joyful Friday

Participate in the Hope Grows Here project and “grow” your window garden or create chalk art on your sidewalk and leave messages of hope and joy.

Attend Mass of the Ascension at 3pm, which will be live-stream on the Parish Facebook Page.  No flowers to the church, please.

Send your Be Spirited, Be Fearless, Be Kind pictures to Jonna Skokan

Distance Learning Plan May 11- 15

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Religion Spiritual works of Mercy Spiritual works of Mercy Spiritual works of Mercy Spiritual works of Mercy Mass at 3pm
Math Watch math Video Do review sheet and Amplify fractions Do review sheet and Amplify fractions Do review sheet and Amplify fractions Check point
Writing Rough draft for essay Rough draft for essay Work on final draft Work on final draft Share/ turn in final
Social Studies/Science This week is getting ready to start a new unit next week! see Google classroom! Pick up or print off packet

 

Pick up or print off packet Pick up or print off packet

 

Pick up or print off packet
Reading Good Fit Book: project Due May 21 Achieve: The Lesson of Peter Taibici Good Fit Book: project  Due May 21 Achieve: Animals and Eclipses Good Fit Book: Project Due May 21
Spelling Boom Cards: Tricky “y” Boom Cards: Tricky “y” Boom Cards: Tricky “y” Boom Cards: Tricky “y” Check point
Specialist Spanish Spanish with   Senora 1pm Music/PE Music/PE Art/

Library

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