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Mrs. Arnold grew up on the East Side of Milwaukee and attended a Catholic school.  Her parents owned a bicycle shop and she learned how to fix bicycles from her grandmother. When she was in 4th grade she was a professional flat tire technician!  Ms. Arnold has 3 children- a 7th grader, a 4th grader, and a freshman at Carmel Catholic High School.  She and her family love hiking, biking, swimming and loads of watersports.  Melissa graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a Bachelor's degree. When she moved to Illinois, she found her love for the classroom when her own children started school.  She  decided to join the school and spent 4 years as an Elementary (grades 1-3) Montessori Teacher's Assistant as well as substitute teacher. Ms. Arnold  loved every minute of it. She then moved on to work for the Special Education Department of Lake County.  She spent 4 years helping Special Education students find success in the classroom. In that time, she also took on the task of a long term substitute, running the class in all aspects. Lastly, her most recent adventure was teaching 4th grade at another Catholic school in Lake Villa.  Ms. Arnold absolutely loves teaching 4th grade and is very excited to start the year. She is looking forward to a wonderful year of growth and learning!
 

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09/28 Homework

Math: Practice Test for extra credit. Chapter 2 test tomorrow.
 
Grammar: Sentences worksheet
 
Spelling: Packet and games due Friday
 
Food Pantry collection tomorrow!
Spelling and Grammar quizzes on Friday 09/30
Book Report due on Friday 09/30
 
Math Study Guide Answers:
1.) B
2.) F
3.) C
4.) I
5.) A
6.) G
7.) D
8.) H
9.) A
10.) F
11.) C
12.) I
13.) B
14.) G
15.) A
16.) F

09/27 Homework

Math: Lesson 9 Homework
 
Grammar: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory Worksheet
 
Reading: 20 Minutes
 
  • Book Report due Friday 09/30
  • Chapter 2 Math test 09/29
  • Spelling and Grammar quiz 09/30

Week at a Glance (09/26-09/30)

Week at a Glance:

*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs


Math:

- Problem Solving: Draw a Diagram

- Solve Multi-Step Word Problems

- Take Ch.2 Practice Test

- Take Ch.2 Test

Ch.2 Practice Test for Extra Credit goes home Wednesday 9/28

Chapter 2 Test on Thursday 9/29


Reading:

Genre: Informational Text

Students will be reading “Life at the Top” in the MyView literacy book. 


Science:

What is Speed?

-Calculating Speed using the speed equation 

-Velocity and Acceleration


Spelling: Unit 1 Week 4

- Words handed out 9/26

Spelling Stars 2 games & packet due 9/30

Spelling Test on Friday 9/30


Grammar: Types of Sentences


Students will learn how to identify 4 different types of sentences; command, declarative, exclamatory, interrogative  


Religion: Unit 1

-Session 2 Quiz: Open book quiz on Monday 09/26

- Session 3: God’s Plan for Salvation

- Decision in the Garden worksheet

- Students will read Luke 2:25 - 35

Unit 1 Session 3 Quiz on Friday 9/30


Writing:

-Daily prompts

-Working on setting for personal narratives 


Social Studies:

- Students will learn about the transcontinental railroad and other transportation systems on the growth of the United States

- We will discuss the causes and effects of World War I and World War II

- Students will learn how manufacturing and inventions changed life for ordinary Americans

 

Reminders:

-Book Report due Friday, September 30th

-Food Pantry Donations: Sugar 

 

09/22 Homework

Math: Lesson 7 Worksheet
 
Reading: Read for 20 Minutes
 
Spelling: 2 Games and packet due tomorrow. Quiz tomorrow!
 
Book Report due September 30th
Food Pantry Donations-Sugar

09/20 Homework

Math: Lesson 5 worksheet
 
Reading: 20 Minutes
 
Spelling: 2 games and packet due Friday
 
Food Pantry collection is Thursday, September 29th. Fourth grade is assigned to Sugar. They are also asking for reusable bags and paper bags if you have any! 

09/19-09/23-Week at a Glance

Week at a Glance:

*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs

*Please make sure students’ have headphones. They will use them during library/media as well as in class

 

Math: Chapter 2 Add & Subtract Whole Numbers

- Estimate Sum & Differences

- Add Whole Numbers

- Subtract Whole Numbers

- Subtract Across Zeros

Reading:

  • Continue reading McGraw Hill fiction books with reading groups
  • Completing comprehension questions at the end of the book with sequencing chart
 

Language Arts:

Genre: Magazine Article

Students will be reading “Twins in Space” in the MyView Literacy book. We will work on analyzing text structure and highlighting key information

September Nonfiction Book Report due 09/30

 

Science: Chapter 2 Motion

  • What is Motion?
  • How does friction affect motion?
Social Studies:
See Miss Parney's page
 

Spelling: Unit 1 Week 3

  • Words will be handed out on 09/19
  • Spelling Packet and 2 games due 09/23
  • Test on 09/23
 

Religion: Unit 1 

  • Begin session 2: Our Father in Heaven
  • Students will draw pictures of the gifts from God
  • Students will read Matthew 12:46-50
 

Writing

  • Continue daily prompts
  • Composing a setting 
  • Developing an idea with relevant details
Reminders:
  • Monday 09/19: Dress Down Day! Wear Bears/Packers or favorite sports team gear

09/19 Homework

Math: Lesson 4 worksheet
 
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
 
Religion: Band students please finish the Gifts from God worksheet
 
Spelling: 2 games and packet due Friday
Words for the week of 09/19-09/23:
  • educate
  • fascinate 
  • imitate 
  • advertise
  • supervise 
  • criticize 
  • impose
  • corrode
  • cyclone 
  • envelope
  • contribute 
  • distribute 
  • ridicule 
  • module
  • episode 
Non-Fiction book report due 09/30
 
NO GRAMMAR THIS WEEK!
 

Spelling Stars games are due Friday morning! Students should complete two games. 
2 games=10/10 
1 game=5/10
0 games=0/10
 
The spelling packet pages are also due Friday :) 10 points as well!
 

09/14 Homework

Math: Lesson 2 Worksheet
 
Reading: Read 20 Minutes
 
Grammar: Fragment/Sentence/Run-On Worksheet
 
Energy test in Science tomorrow! The review blooket is posted in google classroom.
Spelling and grammar test on Friday!

09/13/2022 Homework

Math: Chapter 2 Lesson 1 Homework
 
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
 
Language Arts: Sentences worksheet
 
Spelling due Friday 09/16
Nonfiction Book Report due Sept 30th
If you ordered a spirit run shirt, it is being sent home today!

Week of 09/12-09/16 Spelling List

1.) base
2.) basic 
3.) able
4.) ability 
5.) festive
6.) festivity 
7.) management 
8.) loyalty 
9.) safety
10.) economic 
11.) commune 
12.) community 
13.) payment 
14.) enjoyment 
15.) amusement 

09/12 Homework

Reading: Read for 20 minutes
 
Spelling: Spelling Stars Games/2 page packet (due Friday)
This will be our new weekly spelling homework in replacement of the spellers choice menu.
 
Book Report: Due September 30th