The End is Near!

Good Morning Fourth Grade Families,

The end is approaching rather quickly! This will serve as our last formal blog post of the year. Should we need to inform you of something, we will communicate via email.

Your children have grown leaps and bounds this year and are ready to move up to Fifth Grade. We extend our deepest gratitude to each of you for all of your support this year. It truly is a partnership, teacher and parents. It has been such a blessing to be a part of your child's academic journey. Don't be a stranger, come by and say hello anytime!

SUMMER CAMP AT SFX

-Summer Camp runs from June 5th- June 23rd

-From 8am-12pm there will be academic camps for every incoming grade level from preschool-6th grade. From 12:30-3:00 there are enrichment programs for all grades as well!

-We can work with families on payment plans and will offer scholarships when they become available.

-After Care is available until 5 pm.

-This is a great way to beat the "summer slump," make new friends, have fun and stay cool! Students will also be working on their summer requirements. 

-To register visit: http://school.sfxphx.org/summer

Looking Ahead....

• Wednesday, May 24th - All School Mass and Awards Ceremony at 8:30 in the Church (NOTE THE TIME CHANGE)
• Wednesday, May 24th - End of the Year Party - Pizza will be served for lunch to the whole 4th grade
• Thursday, May 25th - Last Day of School - dismissal at 1:15

English Language Arts



Students will have their LAST test of the year this Thursday. The students will be assessed on basic grammar skills including ending punctuation, compound sentences, use of commas, and overall proper mechanics. 

We will read through our last story of the year and complete activities in class.

Students will NOT have a spelling test this week, but we will make spelling cards and play different games to help us practice the skill.

Social Studies

ALL Arizona projects are due tomorrow! We will have some time this week for students to show off their games, books, road trips, and videos.

We will continue to use our AZ Studies Weekly Newspapers as  needed.

Math

NO DREAMBOX this week or next! However, we will have a time test covering the facts through 12.

We will add and subtract fractions. All of the products and differences will expected to be in simplest form.

Science

We will continue our mini unit on the Human Body. Our focus this week will be on the circulatory system.

Religion

The students will make and play the Sacraments Game.

3 Weeks.....

Good Morning Families,

We hope you had a beautiful weekend and enjoyed the gorgeous weather on Sunday! We are just three weeks away from the end of the year! Be on the look out for information coming your way regarding the end of the year party.

Last week, students visited the 5th grade classrooms, took their final STAR Reading and STAR Math tests of the year, and lastly, the 2017-18 school supply list and summer requirements were released on the school website. Be sure to check it all out!

This week....

• Thursday, May 11th - School Performance of the Spring Concert at 9:00 AM at Xavier 
• Friday, May 12th - STAR Reports will be sent home

English Language Arts



This will be our last week of spelling words and a spelling test. 

There will be a reading comprehension test on Friday, May 12th.

Social Studies

The students have finished Chapter 5 and are ready to be tested on it. The test will be Wednesday, May 10th. Students will receive back their packets and review in class.

Please make sure your child is continuing to work on their final Arizona project. It is due next week on Tuesday, May 16th.

Math

We will be adding and subtracting fractions. The sums and differences will be put in simplest form.

Geometry

We will be focusing on quadrilaterals: square, rectangle, parallelogram, rhombus, trapezoid.

Religion 

The students will be learning and memorizing the Suscipe.

19 Days and Counting....

We have 19 school days left of the 16-17 school year. It's MAY and it is going to be busy! Be sure to check the weekly eblast and our blog to stay current on everything going on these last few weeks.  Try not to miss any school, please. 

This Week....

• Tuesday, May 2nd - Join Ms. Milano for Parent Move-Up Week in the Library immediately following Pledge and Prayer. This short, 30 minute, presentation will give you a look into what to expect next year. 
• Wednesday, May 3rd - May Crowing Mass at 10:30 in the Church
• Thursday, May 4th - Move-Up Day: 4th graders will visit their 5th grade teachers

English Language Arts



The students will have a spelling test Thursday, May 4th. 

In lieu of a formal comprehension assessment, students will have a performance task to complete. All directions will be reviewed in class prior to the task being assigned. Students will be creating a billboard advertisement showcasing the Ever-Living Tree. It will be due Friday, May 5th.

Social Studies

We will wrap up Chapter 5 this week, and the test will be next Tuesday, May 9th.

The students will also have another day this week to work on their projects in class.

Math

We will work on equivalent fractions by decomposing fractions into sums of smaller unit fractions using tape diagrams. For example, 2/3 = 4/6.

Geometry

Using a protractor, we will measure angles  and construct angles.

Religion 

We will be making a foldable describing the Parts of the Mass.