Week of 2/10-2/14

Dear Fourth Grade Families,
Happy Super Bowl Day!!!  I hope this email finds you well. Thank you one more time for the wishes, the card and the gift for my birthday, it was truly special.
Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of Feb.10 -Feb.14. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed any email, you can find updates on my school blog:https://nnolva.sites.ecatholic.com/fourth-grade


Deadlines:

• February 24: 2nd Trimester Mass Reflection (7 reflections required)

Tissue  Donation for our class
As the weather got worse over the last few weeks,  in the classroom we are in need of tissue. Ideally I would like to be able to place a box on each table. If you are able to donate a one or two boxes,  it would be greatly appreciated! Please feel free to send your donations with your child or drop them off at the school office labeled with our grade.

Wednesday 2/12- Valentines’ Day
We will observe Valentines’ Day on Wednesday because Friday is a school Mass Day. Students are able to wear pink and red tops and uniform bottoms on Wednesday. If they want to wear jeans or free dress bottoms, they can give $1, and it will go towards our Student Government for Student Activities. We will have our All School Mass on Friday, 2/14, and students will wear their Formal Mass Uniforms.

Writing Expectations
Please note that I told the students that at this moment, they are all expected to write in cursive and in pen unless they are doing math. 
When answering a question they are supposed to use RACE (attached picture) and use the correct capitalization and punctuation. One way you can help/encourage your student at home is having them answering to you using RACE. For instance if you ask " How was your day today?" instead of them saying " good", have them say " My day was ( Restate ) good (Answer). It was good because I played with my friends (Cite evidence) and I even score a goal ( Explain the Evidence). " This will help better their writing in all subjects. 

Class Spelling Bee
Our classroom Spelling Bee will take place on Wednesday, February 12. All students will participate in this exciting event!
Spelling Bee word lists were sent home two weeks ago, ranging from 1st-grade to high school-level words. Please take some time to review these words with your child to help them prepare.
The top two finalists from our class will move on to compete in the All-School Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 19.

Ballona Wetlands fieldtrip
We have our upcoming 3rd & 4th Grade field trip to the Ballona Wetlands, happening in February 21^st.
Mr. Aguilar has sent an invoice to all 3rd and 4th grade families regarding the payment for this trip. The total cost is $15 per student, which covers both the entrance fee and bus transportation. We are fortunate to have received partial funding for the bus, which helped lower the overall cost for each family.

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Relate Fractions and Decimals   Expected Test 2/20 
• Reading:  The Tiger Rising 
• Grammar: Verbs Tense : past, present and Future
• Religion: TOB:Lesson 4 Book1 
• Religion: Finding God Session 8 
• Social Studies : The Bear Revolt  

 Tests


 Thursday 

• The Tiger Rising ch1-15 ( Vocabulary Review will be provided)
• TOB lesson 4 

 Friday 

• TOB Book 1 
• ELA review (from Morning Work)
• The Bear Revolt Assessment 

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 here.

• February 17 – Presidents’ Day Holiday NO SCHOOL
• February 19 – All School Spelling Bee 10:30-12 in Hall 
• February 18-21: Re-Registration Week for returning students (all online) 
• Feb 20 – All School Marian Consecration (ends on 3/25, Feast of the Annunciation: Mary’s Day)
• February 21 – Yearbook Pre-Sale ends 
• February 26-28 – 7th Grade Catalina Field trip
• March 5 – ASH WEDNESDAY (Mass uniforms), beginning of Lent, SAP Choir sings
• March 20 – Santiago Retreat Center 6th grade trip
• April – ARK testing starts
• April 17- 25– Easter Break
• April 26 – School Resumes
• April 28-May 1 – Thousand Pines 8th grade Retreat 
• May 16-18 – Parish Fiesta

  Please email me if you have any question. 


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
www.stanthonygardena.org