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Hello! I'm Ms. Arnold, and I’m absolutely delighted to be starting my fourth year teaching 4th grade! My journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, but it didn’t take long for me to realize that my true calling is in the classroom, helping young minds grow.

Before I found my home in 4th grade, I spent four wonderful years as a Montessori Teacher's Assistant for grades 1-3.  I then had the privilege of working in the Special Education Department of Lake County for another four years, where I dedicated myself to helping students navigate their day. 

Teaching 4th grade has been an absolute joy, and I love every moment of it. There’s nothing quite like the excitement and curiosity that fills our classroom each day. I’m so excited to start this new school year and can’t wait to embark on another incredible journey of growth and learning with my students!
 
In addition to my passion for teaching, I’m also a proud mom of three amazing kids—a Junior and a Freshman at Carmel Catholic High School, and a 6th grader. Our family wouldn’t be complete without our white miniature schnauzer, Miko. We love spending time outdoors, whether we’re hiking, biking, swimming, or enjoying all kinds of watersports. Family adventures are a big part of our lives, and I bring that same sense of fun and exploration into my classroom!
 
I’m so lucky to have the support of two wonderful teacher's aides, Susan Broken and Andrea Graham. Their expertise and commitment are truly invaluable, and I couldn’t be more excited to have them as part of our classroom team. Together, we’re ready to make this year a fantastic one for our students!
 
If you would like to donate to  my classroom please visit our Classroom Wishlist Link on my homepage.  Cheers to an amazing year!!
 
Sincerely, Ms. Arnold 
 
 

Posts

Week at a Glance - 2/2-2/6

Reminders: 

Tuesday: Buddy Mass

Thursday, February 5 - Parent Teacher Conferences 

Friday - No School - Teacher in Service 

Math - IREADY TESTING - Chapter 8 Continued

Monday: Chapter 8 Lessons 1 and 2 Check My Progress

Tuesday:  Chapter 8 Lesson 3  - Hands ON: Model Equivalent Fractions 

Wednesday: Chapter 8 Lesson 4 - Equivalent Fractions 

Thursday: No school

Friday: No School 

Objectives: 

- Explore equivalent fractions. 

- Find equivalent fractions 

Reading/Language Arts -

Due to the 3 day week students will do various reading activities.  Students will focus on individual reading and group reading lessons. 

Our February book report packet has been sent home today.  Students should choose an award winning book and complete the project. (Newbery, bluestem..)  

Spelling -

No spelling this week.  

Science - Waves of Sound - Lesson 2 - Sound, Vibration, Engineering

In this lesson, students learn about the connection between sounds and vibration. In the activity, Paper Cup Telephone, students make telephones using cups and string. Students then modify the design of their telephones using different types of supplies to see if they can improve the sound quality.

Social Studies-

Please see Mrs. Baysore's page.

Religion -

Unit 4 Session 18 - Continued 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Math:  Chapter 8 lesson 1 my homework page 489-490
If you have time, practice 8-1 IXL skills, I have assigned them on IXL.
 
Spelling: Write you words 3 times each. Spelling test on Friday.
 
Reading: U3W4 Reading test Friday.  

Monday, January 26, 2026

Homework:
 
Math: 2 math review sheets for Chapter 7.
 
Spelling: 10 Spelling definitions.

Week at a Glance 1/26-1/30

Reminders! 

  •  Monday - Decades Day: dress in 30's and 40's theme
  • Tuesday -  9:30 mass & blessing w/ Coffee to follow
  • Thursday - Field trip cancelled, Chemo Cares bag items due, pillow drive, Stay & chat in the Koenig Center with coffee and breakfast! (7:15 - 8:00 am)
  • Friday - Pep Rally! Spirit wear dress down

Math - IREADY TESTING - Chapter 7 Catch up - Chapter 8 Fractions

Monday: IREADY MATH testing and  Chapter 7 Review

Tuesday:  IREADY MATH and Chapter 7 Test 

Wednesday:  Lesson 1 Factors and Multiples

Thursday: Lesson 2 Prime and Composite Numbers

Friday: Lesson 4 equivalent fractions

Objectives: 

  • find multiples of whole numbers 
  • explore equivalent fractions 
  • determine if a number is prime or composite

Reading/Language Arts -

Unit 3 Week 4  - Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez

Genre - Fiction and realistic fiction 

Weekly Question:  How do new places influence us?

Vocabulary:   miserable, thrilling, instinctively, recover, savoring 

Writing:  Realistic Fiction

**Students will have their weekly Reading Comprehension test on Friday.  This test will not be an open-book test.  Please take the time to study and re-read the story if needed. The audio version of the story is posted in our Reading Google Classroom.

Spelling -

RULE: syllable patterns V/CV and VC/V

Monday:  Spelling definitions and sentences (10 words) 

Tuesday: Spelling Choice

Wednesday: Write your words 3 times each 

Thursday: Spelling Sheet

Friday: Spelling Test 

Objectives:

  Students will be able to decode words by using advanced knowledge of syllable division. 

** Spelling words are posted in our spelling Google Classroom 

Science - Waves of Sound (Continued)

Social Studies-

What Was the Alamo book study continued 

Religion -

Unit 4 Session 18 (Continued)

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Greetings 4th grade!
We have been informed that our field trip to Feed My Starving Children will be rescheduled for a later time. 
Thank you!
Ms. Arnold 
 
Homework:
 
Math: Chapter 7 Review 
Chapter 7 test tomorrow. 
 
Spelling: Spelling Sheet. Spelling Test tomorrow.
 
Reading:U3W3 Reading comprehension test tomorrow. 
 
 

Week at a Glance 1/19-1/23

Math - Chapter 7 Pattern and Sequences

Monday: No School 

Tuesday: Chapter 7 Lesson  8 - Hands on: Equations with Two Operations 

Wednesday: Chapter 7  Lesson 9 - Equations with Multiple Operations 

Thursday: Chapter 7 Review 

Friday: Chapter 7 Test 

Objectives: 

Students will explore equations with two operations.

Students will use tables to recognize and write equations with two operations.

Reading/Language Arts -

Unit 3 Week 3  - Trombone Shorty - by Troy Andrews

Genre - Autobiography 

Weekly Question:  How Does Music Bring People Together?

Vocabulary:   Inspiration, create, heritage, festival, performance

Writing:  Realistic Fiction

**Students will have their weekly Reading Comprehension test on Friday.  This test will not be an open-book test.  Please take the time to study and re-read the story if needed. The audio version of the story is posted in our Reading Google Classroom.

Objectives: Students will read and analyze the autobiography Trombone Shorty to determine how music connects individuals and communities, demonstrate understanding of key vocabulary (inspiration, create, heritage, festival, performance), and apply narrative techniques to write a realistic fiction piece inspired by the text.

Spelling -

RULE: Spell words with final stable syllables: -tion, -sion, and a consonant ple -le.   

Monday:  No School

Tuesday: Spelling Choice

Wednesday: Write your words 3 times each 

Thursday: Spelling Sheet

Friday: Spelling Test 

Objectives:

  Students will accurately spell words containing final stable syllables (-tion, -sion, and consonant + le) by identifying syllable patterns and applying spelling rules in written work.  

Science -

Waves of Sound Unit - Lesson 1 - How do you send a secret code?

In this lesson, students explore how digital devices encode complex information so that it can be transferred over long distances. In the activity, Secret Snacks, students generate their own codes in order to transfer information across the classroom. Then, they compare their codes and evaluate which worked best given the criteria and constraints.

Religion -

Unit 4 Session 18 

 

 

Monday, January 12, 2026

Homework:
 
Math:  443-444
 
Spelling:  Look up 10 words in the online dictionary.  Write the part of speech, definition and a sentence for each word. Please use nice print or handwriting. 
 
Reminders:  Food pantry collection is Wednesday, if interested 4th grade is responsible for applesauce.  
 
Please fill out and return the field trip slip.  
 
Bring headphones for IREADY testing. 

Week at a Glance 1/12-1/16

Math -

Monday: Chapter 7 Lesson  5 - Addition and subtraction rules

Tuesday: Chapter 7  Lesson 6 - multiplication and division rules

Wednesday: Chapter 7, Lesson 7 - Order of Operations

Thursday: Chapter 7  Lesson 5-7 review

Friday: Check my progress quiz

Objectives: 

Describe nonnumeric growing and repeating patterns. 

Identify, describe and extend numeric patterns. 

Extend patterns and write observations about the pattern.  

Look for a pattern to solve problems.

Reading/Language Arts -

Unit 3 Week 2 - Mama's Window by Lynn Rubright 

Genre - Realistic Fiction 

Weekly Question:  How do our experiences help us see the world differently?  

Vocabulary: subsided, dedication, impulsively, trance, grudge  

Writing:  Realistic Fiction 

**Students will have their weekly Reading Comprehension test on Friday.  This test will not be an open-book test.  Please take the time to study and re-read the story if needed. The audio version of the story is posted in our Reading Google Classroom.

Objectives:

Recognize characteristics and structures of realistic fiction.

Make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society. 

Spelling -

R- Controlled vowels: R- controlled vowels are followed by the letter R. This changes the sound of the vowel. 

Monday:  10 Words - Write the word, part of speech, definition, and use it in a sentence.

Tuesday: Spelling Choice

Wednesday: Write your words 3 times each 

Thursday: Spelling Sheet

Friday: Spelling Test 

Science -

How could you survive a landslide?

In this lesson, students will learn about the types, causes, and dangers of landslides. In the activity, Slide City, students are faced with the engineering problems of protecting a house from a landslide and preventing a landslide from happening. They use a brainstorming technique to design creative solutions.

Religion -

Unit 4 Session 17:  The Sacrament of Eucharist 

Social Studies-

Continuing the Tour of the Southwest: students are studying a specific state in the Southwest and completing a travel brochure, "What was the Alamo" book study 

 

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Please return the field trip slip for feed my starving children. 
We will be going on 1/29.  The slip is due 1/16.
 
Math: 135-136
 
spelling:  spelling sheet - test tomorrow.
 
reading U3W1 test tomorrow. 

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Please drop students off at 5:30, they will come up to the classroom to prepare for the Christmas show.  
 
Homework: 
Math:  Chapter 7 Lesson 3 My Homework pages
Spelling:  3 times each