Dear Families, December 13, 2024
We had so much fun with our Pre-K buddies today! We made gingerbread houses with them! Please look below for some fun photos!
From Mrs. Scarlett – This week we studied Sound Waves and the students made paper cup telephones with a partner. We discovered when a speaker talks into a cup that vibrations are created and travel down the string (yarn) to the listener. We closed the lesson Thursday with a small group demonstrating how to do a 4-way conference call. The students had fun with the hands on science lesson!
A weekend with Pebbles is here at this SignUpGenius.
Blessings,
Paula A. Martin-Zender
Academics
Religion – Fourth Grade Theologians are continuing to celebrate Advent and getting their hearts ready for the coming of our Savior! We went to reconciliation today too.
Language – Fourth grade readers are analyzing a book in a small group. These are the books we are currently reading: Sarah, Plain and Tall; The Whipping Boy; Bunnicula; and The Ware with Grandpa. We analyzing, preparing for, speaking about and writing about vocabulary words, character development and plot. In Spelling, students focused on Unit 14 – short-vowel sounds . In writing, students are writing a story as if they are a salmon at each stage of its life, from egg to spawning salmon. It will be fun to read!
Math – Mathematicians are continuing with division with a remainder. Keep practicing facts!
Science – Scientists are working on their salmon stories. They also continued a Sound unit today with Mrs. Scarlett.
Social Studies – Historians are researching and going to present information about an indigenous group of Washington and how salmon was part of their lives.
Every Wednesday – 2:00 dismissal and casual dress uniform
Friday, December 20 – Mass day – Dress uniform. Also it’s an early release at 11:45!
Specialists
Art – Students will focus on drawing a hand while exploring how to effectively utilize space within their composition. They will learn how varying sizes within a composition can emphasize the main focal point. To make their artwork visually stunning, they will enhance their designs by creating sparkling effects using paint.
Spanish – We learned about the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego. Students completed a timeline of the events and discussed the impact of her apparition throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Library/Technology – We read Paula’s Patches together in class. We discussed our own feelings and how to understand others feelings as well. There’s a fun little puzzle here if you like.
