The students are adjusting well to the new routine and schedule in fourth grade.  The fourth grade year will be filled with new discoveries and fun.  I look forward to working with the students and getting to know the kids better.  

In Religion, we are learning about the Church and how the Holy Spirit guides us to live as Christians. We will also be learning more about the Sacraments and how we can show our love for one another. We have also started our Second Step program which discusses the topic of Empathy and how we can help our neighbor.

This month, we will begin reading our first novel of the school year, In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord. This is a story filled with fun adventures and exploration of the beautiful Chinese culture. A project will follow after completing the novel.

Place value, rounding, adding and subtracting are the concepts we are working on in Math. The students are doing a good job reviewing and learning new skills. We have had the chance to work with manipulatives and play fun educational games that strengthen these concepts.

In Social Studies and Science, we continue to follow curriculum standards.

Just a few friendly reminders:

*August 30-September 10-first round of STAR testing
*September 3-Noon dismissal
*September 6-Labor Day-no school
*September 8-Picture day
*September 24—No school (teacher work day)

*Students are strongly encouraged to take home textbooks and study materials for tests.  

*Students are given about a week’s notice of a chapter test/quiz.  This should be enough time to study for the test.

We will have a great month!

Sincerely,
Rosa De La Pena
4th grade teacher
St. Leander School