We are off to a great start in fourth grade! The students are quickly adapting to their new schedules and staff. We are now the "big kids" on the floor and are working on setting good examples for our younger students. We are Prayer Partners with the Pre-K 4's, and once again it is our turn to model appropriate behavior at Mass.
Each week we will have at least two times tests to help reinforce our basic fact skills. In order for our students to fully comprehend the concepts in Math, they need to have a strong foundation for recalling their multiplication and division facts up to the 12's. Flash cards or on-line apps are excellent tools for practice at home.
Spelling tests are every Friday. Please have your student practice their spelling words each evening.
I am asking that assignment notebooks be reviewed and signed by a parent each evening after completion of the assignments. This helps our students become responsible early in the school year for their homework.
I appreciate all of your help in getting our school year off to a smooth start.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gilmore
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Important March Dates
Dear Fourth Grade Parents,
March is a busy month at St. Mary's School! I wanted to remind you of some important dates:
Thursday, March 3rd- We will be walking to JPAC to see Seussical, Jr. Our students, Luke
and Grace Brown are in the cast.
Friday, March 4th- End of the second trimester, also the Lent Committee has planned a
Lenten Retreat for all students and staff. We will be rotating to six stations throughout the school and church, reflecting on the
theme Living Lent with Mercy.
Wednesday, March 9th- Report cards will be going home in the Family Envelopes. Fourth
Grade will be going to Reconciliation after Mass.
Friday, March 11th- Our annual Salad Luncheon, all students need to bring a cold lunch.
Also, each family will be assigned a salad or dessert to bring to the
luncheon. Sr. Mary will be dancing the jig with our class, so we have
a casual day in fourth grade. Wear your green!
Sunday, March 13th- Daylight Savings Time Begins
Tuesday, March 15th- 4th and 5th Grade Field Trip to the State Capitol and WI Historical
Museum
Friday, March 18th- 2:00 Living Stations, performed by the Middle School students
Sunday, March 20th- Palm Sunday. First Day of Spring
Sunday, March 27th- Easter Sunday
Tuesday, March 29th- School resumes
Wednesday, March 30th- 4-8pm Scoopie Night
March is a busy month at St. Mary's School! I wanted to remind you of some important dates:
Thursday, March 3rd- We will be walking to JPAC to see Seussical, Jr. Our students, Luke
and Grace Brown are in the cast.
Friday, March 4th- End of the second trimester, also the Lent Committee has planned a
Lenten Retreat for all students and staff. We will be rotating to six stations throughout the school and church, reflecting on the
theme Living Lent with Mercy.
Wednesday, March 9th- Report cards will be going home in the Family Envelopes. Fourth
Grade will be going to Reconciliation after Mass.
Friday, March 11th- Our annual Salad Luncheon, all students need to bring a cold lunch.
Also, each family will be assigned a salad or dessert to bring to the
luncheon. Sr. Mary will be dancing the jig with our class, so we have
a casual day in fourth grade. Wear your green!
Sunday, March 13th- Daylight Savings Time Begins
Tuesday, March 15th- 4th and 5th Grade Field Trip to the State Capitol and WI Historical
Museum
Friday, March 18th- 2:00 Living Stations, performed by the Middle School students
Sunday, March 20th- Palm Sunday. First Day of Spring
Sunday, March 27th- Easter Sunday
Tuesday, March 29th- School resumes
Wednesday, March 30th- 4-8pm Scoopie Night
Monday, February 8, 2016
Lent, Conferences, and Valentines Day
Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences will be held this Thursday in the gym from 9 am- 8 pm. Generally, each conference is expected to take 10-15 minutes, however, if you have concerns that will need more time, we should schedule an appointment next week.
Ash Wednesday, February 10th marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Students will receive ashes from Father Rob at Mass on Wednesday and will write their Lenten promise and act of good will on the back of a woven paper cross. These will be placed on their lockers as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice for us.
We will be exchanging Valentine's with our classmates on Monday, February 15th. If your child chooses to participate, please remember to bring enough valentines for each classmate, we have 16 students in 4th Grade. Adding a candy treat to each card is optional. Students should bring a decorated bag or box to collect their valentines, we will not be doing these at school.
Mr. Castrogiovanni has announced that the decorated classrooms doors were equally wonderful, therefore, all of the students have earned a Casual Day next Monday, February 15th.
Ash Wednesday, February 10th marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Students will receive ashes from Father Rob at Mass on Wednesday and will write their Lenten promise and act of good will on the back of a woven paper cross. These will be placed on their lockers as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice for us.
We will be exchanging Valentine's with our classmates on Monday, February 15th. If your child chooses to participate, please remember to bring enough valentines for each classmate, we have 16 students in 4th Grade. Adding a candy treat to each card is optional. Students should bring a decorated bag or box to collect their valentines, we will not be doing these at school.
Mr. Castrogiovanni has announced that the decorated classrooms doors were equally wonderful, therefore, all of the students have earned a Casual Day next Monday, February 15th.
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