Month: March 2025

Dear Families, March 28, 2025

Thank you to Mr. Warren and Mr. Baldwin! This week they came and talked to our class what it is like to be a pilot of planes or helicopters. Mr. Warren even shared that he was a pilot on the US President’s helicopter for seven years! They were a great addition to our Force and Motion unit we had for the Science Fair and a precursor to our field trip to the Museum of Flight on Monday!

Speaking of the Museum of Flight, if you signed up to be a chaperone, I am sending out a the itinerary after I post this newsletter. Look for my email. The drivers will be consolidated due to have MANY drivers and chaperone volunteers!

All parents: please have your children at the school by 7:45 am on Monday! We have to be on the road to the Museum of Flight by 8:00 am. We have a class to be at by 10 am. We will be returning between 4:00-4:30, depending on traffic. Students should bring a lunch with something to drink. There are bins there in which students are to store their lunch inside the museum. No electronics are allowed on the trip. Parents may show a movie, if they have that ability in their car. However, G rated movies are only allowed.

In Religion we have been learning about Catholic Relief Services that the Rice Bowl collection is for. We are learning how they work in the world with one story each week. Here is the link on Bangladesh which was this week, last week Guatemala, and the week before: Nigeria.

We said our good-byes to Pebbles this week. I hope you saw my email or talked with your child about it. Students have been wanting to get another one. I have responded by saying: “Let’s discuss it after Spring Break.”

Blessings,

Paula A. Martin-Zender

Religion – Fourth Grade Theologians learned about Catholic Relief Services and how they help in Bangladesh. We also practiced and organized the Mass on Friday.
Language – Writing – Fourth grade writers finished their five-paragraph essay. Reading – We are continuing to read the book, Shiloh, focusing on the vocabulary from chapter ten as well as writing good responses analyzing the book. Spelling – Unit 26 irregular plural nouns
Math – The mathematicians took a test on adding and subtracting fractions, including mixed numbers with regrouping. They began a chapter on multiplying fractions.
Science – Students got to listen to and ask questions of our two guest speakers.

Social Studies – Fourth grade historians are focusing on what Washington’s agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry.

Specialists

Art – Students had the opportunity to create a free-choice drawing and followed instructions on how to draw by combining shapes.

Spanish – ESPAÑOL, 4th -They learned how to say and write a sentence when they experience pain in some parts of their bodies. They are going to have a Spanish test on Wednesday, April 2nd, please remember them to study from their own worksheets.

Every Wednesday – 2:00 dismissal and casual dress uniform

Friday, March 28 6:00 – ACS Student Bilingual Stations of the Cross

Monday, March 31 – Field trip to Museum of Flight- 7:45-4:30!

Sunday, April 6 – Spirit Sunday – Wear uniforms to Mass for a free dress coupon!

Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11 – Spring Break

Sunday, April 14-Sunday April 20 – Holy Week and Easter

Friday, April 18 – Good Friday – half day retreat only

Monday, April 21 – No School – Easter Monday

Dear Families, March 21, 2025

Wow! Your children and I worked hard this week on the Science Fair projects! Two other people were instrumental in arriving at the finish line. Those two people are the Room Parents, Kylinn Armstrong and Sherry Christopherson! They were here for Science Class the last two days for the last two weeks, helping with the trifold presentations. I can’t thank them enough because I would have been a much crazier person with that help! So thank you, Kylinn and Sherry!

In Religion we have been learning about Catholic Relief Services that the Rice Bowl collection is for. We are learning how they work in the world with one story each week. Here is the link about Guatemala which was this week’s focus and this the link from last week’s focus: Nigeria. Next week, we are focusing on Bangladesh.

Assumption Church has asked ACS students to lead the church’s Stations of the Cross in the evening. We need more English speakers for the bilingual event! I would love to have my students volunteer for it. It is on Friday, March 28th 5:45-6:45 with a rehearsal on Tuesday, March 25th right after school. Here is the link for the sign up.

We have many weekends in April, including Spring Break, that are open for sign ups for a weekend with Pebbles. Sign up here SignUpGenius.

Blessings,

Paula A. Martin-Zender

Religion – Fourth Grade Theologians learned about Catholic Relief Services and how they help in Guatemala. They finished making their own creations of one of the Stations that will be displayed around the school next week. We focused on the names that God is called, specifically the Trinity, Lord, and Yahweh. We discussed the covenants God made with Moses. We are moving into the Ten Commandments next week. Finally, the saint that has been the focus these last several chapters has been St. Catherine of Alexandria.
Language – Writing – Fourth grade writers are writing their fifth paragraphs of their five-paragraph essay. Reading – We are continuing to read the book, Shiloh, focusing on the vocabulary from chapter six as well as writing good responses analyzing the book. Spelling – Unit 24 review week
Math – The mathematicians added and subtracted fractions, including mixed numbers with regrouping.
Science – Students finished and presented their Science Fair Projects!

Social Studies – Fourth grade historians are focusing on what Washington is today. We worked on how the Geography of Washington effects how we work and live in our state.

Specialists

Art – Polish Folk Art Flower: Students continue working on their Polish folk art flower by overlapping layers of paper to add depth and embellish the flower.

Spanish – ESPAÑOL, 4th -They are learning how to write complete sentences about the activities that they do during the day and the time they do each one.

Every Wednesday – 2:00 dismissal and casual dress uniform

Thursday, March 13 – Book Report – Written in class

Monday, March 17 – Field trip to Mt. Baker Theater

Thursday, March 20 – Science Fair

Friday, March 28 – Our Mass – 3rd week of Lent

Friday, March 28 6:00 – ACS Student Bilingual Stations of the Cross

Monday, March 31 – Field trip to Museum of Flight- 7:45-4:30!

Dear Families, March 14, 2025

Students are deep into finishing and then displaying their learnings for the Science Fair. They have designed and created three prototypes for their experiment with Force and Motion. The Science Fair is set for this Thursday, March 20th evening. Please put this on your calendar! Your child will be assigned a time to be at their display as well as evaluate other classes projects.

Monday, March 17th, students can dress in green and white for St. Patrick’s Day. However, we will also be going to Mt. Baker Theater rain or shine to see a play about Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures! Chaperones have been sent instructions for it. If you signed up for chaperoning, please look for that email.

Assumption Church has asked ACS students to lead the church’s Stations of the Cross in the evening. Kathy Ernst asked me to organize it. I would love to have my students volunteer for it. It is on Friday, March 28th 5:45-6:45 with a rehearsal on Tuesday, March 25th right after school. Here is the link for the sign up.

We have many weekends ahead that are open for sign ups for a weekend with Pebbles. Sign up here SignUpGenius.

Blessings,

Paula A. Martin-Zender

Religion – Fourth Grade Theologians learned about Catholic Relief Services and how they help in Nigeria. They also prayed the Stations of the Cross in our church. They followed up by making their own creations of one of the Stations that will be displayed around the school next week.
Language – Writing – Fourth grade writers writing their fourth and fifth paragraphs of their five-paragraph essay. Reading – We are continuing to read the book, Shiloh, focusing on the vocabulary from chapter three and four as well as writing good responses analyzing the book. Spelling – Unit 23 dove into open and closed syllables.
Math – The mathematicians compared and ordered fractions for Chapter 10. They took a test today.
Science – Students are knee-deep in their science fair projects!

Specialists

Art – Polish Folk Art Flower: Students learn about symmetry as they fold and cut out the elements of a flower. They also practice creating contrast by selecting colors that stand out against each other and the black background.

Spanish – ESPAÑOL, 4th -They learned how to answer 2 questions: Qué hora es? (What time is it?) and A qué hora realizas diferentes actividades después de la escuela (What time do you do after school activities).

Library – We read Ramen for Everyone.  We then continued to work on our class book Library Mouse.  We also spent some time working on our typing skills.  Students that brought books back also had the opportunity to check out new books.

Every Wednesday – 2:00 dismissal and casual dress uniform

Thursday, March 13 – Book Report – Written in class

Monday, March 17 – Field trip to Mt. Baker Theater

Thursday, March 20 – Science Fair

Friday, March 28 – Our Mass – 3rd week of Lent

Friday, March 28 6:00 – ACS Student Bilingual Stations of the Cross

Monday, March 31 – Field trip to Museum of Flight- 7:45-4:30!

Dear Families, March 7, 2025

Students have begun their science fair project with a partner. They were chose from options to work on with a partner. Most have made and tested their first prototype! They will be making modifications to improve their engineered project. They will then begin making a display by the end of next week. So exciting! The Science Fair is set for March 20th evening. Please put this on your calendar! Your child will be assigned a time to be at their display as well as evaluate other classes projects.

We had fun reading to our Pre-K buddies on Monday to celebrate Read Across America Day!

Assumption Church has asked ACS students to lead the church’s Stations of the Cross in the evening. Kathy Ernst asked me to organize it. I would love to have my students volunteer for it. It is on Friday, March 28th 5:45-6:45 with a rehearsal on Tuesday, March 25th right after school. Here is the link for the sign up.

Sign up with a weekend with Pebbles is here at this SignUpGenius.

Blessings,

Paula A. Martin-Zender

Religion – Fourth Grade Theologians took a test on chapter 7 as well as made their Lenten resolutions. We started drawing a Station of the Cross. They also went to adoration this week.
Language – Writing – Fourth grade writers writing their fourth and fifth paragraphs of their five-paragraph essay. Reading – We are continuing to read the book, Shiloh, focusing on the vocabulary from chapter three and four as well as writing good responses analyzing the book.
Math – The students took a test on equivalent fractions. Then we started volume 2 of our math books by learning conceptually about comparing fractions.
Science – Students are knee-deep in their science fair projects!

Specialists

Art – Students will transform flat shapes into compelling 3D forms. By carefully crafting balanced compositions and mastering pencil shading techniques, they will learn to create the illusion of depth and dimension.

Spanish – ESPAÑOL, 4th – They learned how to express a sentence in present participle: actions that are doing in the present moment: “Me estoy lavando los dientes”, “Estoy desayunando”. We played a game called “El lobo”.

Every Wednesday – 2:00 dismissal and casual dress uniform

Thursday, March 13 – Book Report – Written in class

Monday, March 17 – Field trip to Mt. Baker Theater

Thursday, March 20 – Science Fair

Friday, March 28 – Our Mass – 3rd week of Lent

Friday, March 28 6:00 – ACS Student Bilingual Stations of the Cross

Monday, March 31 – Field trip to Museum of Flight- 7:45-4:30!