A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE CURRICULUM

FAITH:  Our 4th grade program focuses on good conscience and moral decision making. We do a significant amount of the year exploring Jesus' teachings.  We learn about the Saints and do a Saint Poster during the year.  We have an Retreat in April or May.

SPELLING:  pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday.

SOCIAL STUDIES: mapping, reading maps, and Washington State History.

WRITING/ ENGLISH:  do the 6 Traits of Great Writing in all our work.  Grammar helps to broaden their vocabulary, word usage, reference and communication skills.

LITERATURE:  we read in groups, then two's and then by ourselves.  Book Reports and writing about the books they have read, compare and become critics about the books.

SPECIALISTS:  Music, Library Media Center, Spanish, Art, and Physical Education.

MATH AND SCIENCE: is taught by Mrs. Wright--please check her web page and student planners for assigned work.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST:

500 sheet of wide-lined notebook paper~3 dozen #2 pencils (Ticonderoga only)~2 glue sticks ~1 bottle glue ~ 3 folders~ blue or black erasable pens~ red erasable for correcting ~ 1 set of colored pencils ~markers ~ crayons ~ 1 drawing pad (for art) ~ 12" 30cm. ruler ~ protractor ~ pair of scissors ~ 4 book covers (not adhesive) ~ 1  package lined index cards ~ 2  1 1/2inch white binders with clear pocket on the front ~container for art supplies ~ 2-3 boxes of tissues ~ $6 for Student Planner purchased from school (required item)