MISS CINDY: 4S

Dear Parents

Welcome to the month of May.  April went by so fast it was a blur.  We have about six more weeks of school. Many thanks for having your children on time and at school during the WASL Testing.  The students did such a great job.  I am very proud of them for working so hard on the testing.  A "Big Thank" to all the parents who provided the wonderful snacks, and Mrs. Harris who made it all happen.  Please remember our 4th grade Retreat is May 9th. It is all about being faith filled in Christ.  Mrs. Ward has kindly consented to be a part of our retreat.  She will do a awesome job.  Also, we will be having a Science field trip on the 21st of May, information will be coming out soon on that trip.

HOMEWORK: when homework is assigned Monday through Thursday it is due the next day. 

Curriculum Overview:

Religion--children are taught the gospel values of love, forgiveness, honesty, compassion, and service, as well as the difference between right and wrong.  In this way, we fulfill Jesus' mandate to teach them all I have commanded you.

English--grammar and cursive handwriting

Writing--Narrative--Expository--Persuasive Assignments

Geography--mapping-continents-states by region-Washington State History

Literature--will operate throughout the year.  We will read novels, short stories, poetry, non fiction , and will create their own story. I want the students to read at least thirty minutes or more each day.  I will have at least three book reports during the year.

Spelling-- words will be sent home in the Friday Folders to study for the coming week. Spelling pretest will be given on Monday; the final will be on Friday.

There will be a folder sent home every Friday and it will contain corrected work, the weekly spelling sheet with announcements for the upcoming week and assignments, the Blarney Stone, any important notices, and book order forms. Orders for books are due by the next Friday. Please make checks payable to the book club and not to me personally. On the first Friday of every month it will also contain a letter to you like this one.

Students will have daily homework Monday through Thursday, that will be due the next day. Homework is not assigned for weekends or during school vacations. Homework assignments vary based on our daily work.

Drop off, Pick up, Carpool:  Students in grades 4-8 are not picked up at 3:00p.m. on the playground unless they are picked up with a younger brother of sister.  Fourth grades join older students in being picked up on Yakima Street (top of the hill).  Please clarify for your child where he or she will be picked up from school.

Recesses, Nutrition, and Lunch Breaks:  Our snack break will be 9:55 each day.  Morning recess is 10:05 to 10:20.  Our lunch time is 11:40-12:00, and recess will be 12-12:30p.m. everyday.  The students will be given the chance to wash hands before lunch.

Absent? When a 4S student is absent, assignments will be collected on his or her desk. They will be available for family pick up from the classroom after school, unless I receive a message to forward assignments to the office, to a carpool, or to a sibling.

Birthdays: Treats are welcome, but optional.

I welcome your concerns and questions all through the year. You can contact me  by note through your child or email  (misscindy@saintpats.org). I will respond within the day, if possible.

Sincerely,
Miss Cindy