WOO! It was a very quick week because of those two wonderful snow days.
Tuesday, February 8th
- Mass of the Holy Spirit 8:00 am
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- Students should be dropped off at their regular drop off points and head into the classroom. School doors will open at 7:45 am to allow students time to put away their belongings and head to the church as a class. Please do not drop students off at the church. Staff will escort students who are late from the school to the church.
Thursday, February 10th
- Unit 21 Test
- Midwest States and Capitals Quiz
- Biography Outline Due moved due to snow days
Friday, February 11th
- No School: Staff Development Day
Monday, February 14th
- Valentine’s Day Party
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- Students will be allowed to exchange Valentines and pre-packaged treats. We ask that they bring enough for everyone.
Tuesday, February 15th
- Mass of the Holy Spirit 8:00 am
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- Students should be dropped off at their regular drop off points and head into the classroom. School doors will open at 7:45 am to allow students time to put away their belongings and head to the church as a class. Please do not drop students off at the church. Staff will escort students who are late from the school to the church.
Friday, February 16th
- Unit 22 Test
- Midwest States and Capitals Quiz
- Simple Solutions Quiz
Math: We are continuing to use various strategies to divide such as the distributive property, partial quotients, model division. We will also be working on placing the first digit of the quotient in the correct place and begin learning the traditional method of division.
Reading: Fourth grade is starting their next whole class novel, Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. We will be using this novel to further our comprehension skills. We will be looking at vocabulary and defining words using context clues, summarization, and elements of plot will be some of the first skills we practice.
Spelling/Grammar/Writing: We will be continuing our unit on words ending in “le” and “en.” The following spelling unit involves words ending in “er,” “or,” and words with the “schwa” vowel sound followed by “r.” The students will use their biography research packets to begin their biographical rough draft. We will begin by reviewing how to create an effective attention getter.
Science: We have started our weather unit, which is kicked off by a lesson on the water cycle. Students will describe the water cycle and the role that evaporation, condensation, and precipitation play in it; explain how the sun provides the energy for the water cycle; explain how the oceans and other bodies of water interact through the water cycle; and describe the path of precipitation from cloud to ground to runoff and groundwater. Following this lesson, we will learn about different types of weather.
Social Studies: Thank you to everyone who donated stamps 🙂 Your donations have been greatly appreciated. We are sending out our postcard this coming Thursday, February 10th. We are continuing our Midwest unit. We will be discussing the climate of the Midwest, our resources, and the Native American tribes that inhabited the land before us.
Religion: During Catholic schools week, students brainstormed ways to serve their communities. We focused on how to show compassion the way that Jesus showed compassion. As we pick up in chapter 5, we will focus on celebrating the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Students learn that through these, we receive God’s forgiveness and love, as well as peace and unity in our lives.
Announcements/Reminders:
Please be sure to revisit the dress code for 3-8th. As a reminder, please be sure to send your child dressed for the weather. We will be having outdoor recess as long as the weather permits.
OUR ST. CLETUS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER is happening Apr 2, 2022. For information on how to donate or sponsor this event please visit Under the Big Top. The teachers and students appreciate all that you do to help our school be the best.
Thank you so much for your constant support and cooperation!
P.S For a house point have your child tell us the code word: Cupid
Mrs. Lupe Varchetta and Mrs. Allison Wrodarczyk (Russell)