1/30 - 2/3

Catholic Schools Week!

Monday - Gym- STC spirit dress down
               - Pep Rally at 1:15 families are welcome
              
Tuesday- Technology
               - Dress down day theme "Go Team!" see below
                             
Wednesday- Music
                    - Bowling in the afternoon
                    - Wear gym uniform
                                                                                                               
Thursday- Spanish   
                - Parent Open House 8:00- 8:45     
                - Patriotic dress down day    
                                
Friday- Mass 9:00
           - Dismissal at 11:30

Donations needed for the Science Lab:
Please help to restock STC's science lab by donating one of the following items:
- AA & D size batteries     - flour              - vinegar         - sugar
       
Important Dates/ Announcements:
1/31- "Go Team" full dress down- The students may dress to support their favorite team (sports, dance, gymnastics, etc.)

4th Grade Science:
Assignments can be found using the "Science" link

Birthday Snacks
You may send in a snack to celebrate your child's birthday. The snacks will be eaten in the classroom so birthday snacks should be items that can be kept at room temperature and purchased from a store. Also, please avoid messy items such as cupcakes. Suggested snacks are: brownies, cookies, or donuts.

Important Reminders:
Illness- Keep your child home if they do not feel well.
Snack- We will have a short break each afternoon for a snack. Please make sure that your child brings a snack each day. Once again, please avoid messy snacks. Items such as yogurt, pudding or fruit cups should be eaten at lunch.


ELA Testing (Reading, Writing, Grammar)
The students will be given a comprehension & vocabulary test for the story of the week on weeks 1,3 & 5 of a Journeys reading unit.
On week 4 they will complete a skills in context/cold read assessment (they are given a story to read for the first time & will immediately answer comprehension questions).
On week 6 the students will complete a Benchmark/Unit Test or read a Journeys trade book.

Grammar & Spelling Quizzes will be given on weeks 2 & 4.
Some weeks the Grammar morning work will be graded in place of the quiz.

The students will not have formal Spelling Tests.  Spelling words will be included in a multiple choice format on the grammar & spelling quiz. Spelling will also be graded in writing pieces the students submit.

Teacher Email:
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