Dear Fourth Grade Families,
I hope you had a good weekend and that this email finds you well. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed last week’s email, you can find updates on my school blog: http://www.stanthonygardena.org/fourth-grade/.
Friday, November 15th, we started the second trimester. I want to see this as an opportunity for the students to shine and start on a new sheet. Let’s leave the past in the past and start a new adventure filled with consistent work and ALWAYS doing personal best.
Deadlines:
- November 18: California Project Trifold
- November 19: California Project ( slide, timeline, mission built, Tribe built, movie, interview…)
- December 2: Explorer project
- February 24: 2nd trimester Mass reflection (7 mass reflections)
– Project Board: Students were given instructions on where to put information on their board and have them on their google classroom under “Board Expectation”. This is due November 18.
– Project: Students may choose the way they want to represent their projects (artifact, slide, timeline, interview…) but they HAVE TO tell me as I am trying to make sure that we have various representation. Thank you for those who already told me.
– Project presentation
ST math/ AR
- Starting this week, we will have a weekly ST math grade based on the fact that in a 5 days week, students spend 90minutes and 75 minutes in a 4 Days week. ST Math is to be done in class only (unless emailed).
- AR goal: Students should test at least once a week starting Monday, 11/18 as the goal will be reset.
Homework
If your child didn’t give me his/her homework this Friday, please have them personally hand it to me this Monday 11/18. Please refer to “Absence” on the syllabus if your child was absent.
Focus of the Week:
- Math: Divide by 1-Digit Numbers
- Grammar: Action Verbs/ Being Verbs
- ELA: Main idea of a story
- Religion: Lesson 6 & TOB
- Science: Energy Transfer
- Writing : Poetry
Awards Ceremony
Our 1st Trimester Awards Assembly will take place in the hall on Wednesday, 11/20, starting at 8am. Grades K-4 at 8am and Grades 5-8 at 9am.
Awards
I will be sending out direct emails to all families of our awardees by Monday, Nov 18. For a student to receive a Citizenship award, a student must earn A’s (Outstanding = 92-100%) on both work habits and behavior grades. Therefore, students’ daily behavior, participation, attendance, assignments, projects, ST MATH AND AR goals and work habits are IMPORTANT factors in receiving an award.
Students are not eligible for a Citizenship award each trimester if they have one of the following:
- 5 tardies
- 5 unexcused absences
- 5 unexcused early leave
- 3 conduct slips
- 3 effort slips
- 3 detentions
- ST Math and AR goals are not reached
Please know that if your child doesn’t earn Citizenship this trimester, there’s still a chance to earn it in the next two trimesters.
Honors
- 1st Honors – All A’s including Handwriting, Music, and PE
- 2nd Honors – A’s & B’s including Handwriting, Music, and PE
Grading Scales (from 4th grade syllabus)– Grades 3-8
Subject Areas Skill Areas
A (93 -100) Excellent O Outstanding
B+ (90 – 92) G Good
B (87 – 89) Very Good S Satisfactory
B- (85 – 86) NI Needs Improvement
C+ (80 – 84)
C (75 – 79) Average
C- (70 – 74)
D (65 – 69) Poor
F (0 – 64) Not Passing
Tests
Thursday
– Math Module 7 Test
Friday
- Spelling Test
- Religion Unit 1 Test
- TOB lesson 1 Test
- Grammar: Part of speech
2nd Trimester Chapter book
Our second trimester chapter book is,Tiger Rising, by Kate Di Camillo. In this book, students will learn empathy and get attached to the character. I always encourage students to read the same chapters as the same time so that we could share our feelings.
I recommend purchasing a copy of the book for your child, as it will be used both in and outside of class. The students will benefit from having their own copy to follow along and engage with the text. Please have your child bring the book by Monday, November 18, please consider ordering it from Amazon using the link below: Tiger Rising
Friday, November 22nd
I will be out on Friday, November 22, to attend my third TIPs class. I’ve prepared everything to ensure a smooth day of learning.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me directly, and I will respond as soon as I am able.
Amazon Wishlist
As we gear up for an exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I wanted to share a wonderful opportunity to further enhance our classroom experience. I created an Amazon Wishlist with carefully selected items that will greatly benefit our students’ education journey. You may check out the link below. Add your favorite items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OUPUHM2XB902?ref_=wl_share
Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the school calendar http://www.stanthonygardena.org/sap-school-calendar/.
- November 18 – Poinsettia PRESALE ends for 8th grade fundraiser (pick up on 12/6 after school or 12/8 at 8th grade bake sale at church)
- November 20 –1st Trimester Awards Ceremony (not in the church), report cards go home K-4 at 8am and grades 5-8 at 9am in Hall (2 sessions)
- November 25-29 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- November 22 – All School Ice Skating Annual Event (8th grade fundraiser)
- November 25-29 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 5th– 4th Grade Friendsgiving
If you find yourself having more questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Blessings,
Florence Ekindi
4th grade Homeroom Teacher
St Anthony of Padua School
Tel. 310-329-7170
Fax 310-329-9843
1003 W 163rd St. Gardena, CA 90247
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