Monday, September 15, 2025
Reminders:
Thursday - Curriculum Night
Homework:
Math: Chapter 2 Lesson 4 My Homework pages
Spelling: Choose 5 spelling words and write their definition, part of speech, and a sentence for each word.
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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!
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
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Week at a Glance - 9/15 - 9/19
Our first week with full-time classroom jobs was a huge success! Students worked together to vote on the jobs our classroom needed, then applied for their top choices and interviewed with me. After the process was complete, each student received their official job assignment and they’ve been doing an amazing job!
U1W1 tests are coming home today - they are not added to the grade book since they were their first tests to take. Please take a look at this test if you'd like to see the weekly expectation for the reading test.
Reminders:
Please charge Chromebooks at home.
Thursday: Curriculum Night! 6pm
Friday: Rosary Launch and Spirit Run
Math:
Monday: Chapter 2 Lesson 4
Tuesday: Chapter 2 Lessons 1-4 Check My Progress
Wednesday: Chapter 2 Lesson 5
Thursday: Chapter 2 Lesson 6
Friday: Chapter 2 Lesson 7
Objectives:
Estimate sums and differences of multi-digit numbers.
Add multi-digit whole numbers.
Subtract multi-digit whole numbers.
Subtract multi-digit numbers, when some digits are zeros.
Reading/Language Arts:
Unit1 Week 3 - Twins In Space - by Rebecca Boyle
Genre - Magazine Article
Weekly Question: What can living in outer space teach us about the human body?
Vocabulary: identical, radiation, duplicate, comparison, DNA, chromosomes
Writing: Final Draft - Personal Narrative
**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.
Objectives: Explain how the author's use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose.
Spelling - Apply Syllable Pattern VCe
Monday: 5 definitions
Tuesday: Spelling Choice
Wednesday: Write words 3 times each
Thursday: Spelling Sheet
Friday: Spelling Test
Objectives: Decode multisyllabic words with VCe syllables.
Science: Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - What is heat energy?
Students will record temperature to observe how heat moves.
Religion: Unit 1 Session 4: God Calls Us to Obey.
Social Studies: Please see Mrs. Baysore's page.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Today, we pause to remember September 11th and honor the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the resilience that followed. May we continue to teach our students the importance of kindness, unity, and hope in the face of challenges.
Reminders: Please eat breakfast in the morning, bring a healthy snack and charge your chrome books!
Homework:
Spelling: Spelling sheet (In take home folder)
Study for test tomorrow.
Math: Chapter 2 Lesson 2 My Homework pages
Reading: U1W2 Reading Comprehension test tomorrow.
Religion: Acrostic poem if not finished in class.
From Mrs. Baysore
Social Studies: 3D globe project due tomorrow if not finished in class. Remember that an online atlas is posted on google classroom for you to use.
Wednesday, September 9, 2025
We started classroom jobs this week! No one has been fired and everyone is doing their job! Bravo :)
Homework:
Math: Chapter 2 lesson 1 my homework pages.
Spelling: Write your words 3 times each in your spelling notebook.
Study for your test Friday.
Reading: U1W2 Test Friday.
From Mrs. Baysore:
Social Studies (Both classes) - students read about the Northeast Region today
Regions of the United States slide show due Friday, 9/19
Today in 4th grade science, we explored how light can create a rainbow. We used a flashlight, a mirror, and a container of water to make our own prism. When the flashlight shone onto the mirror under the water, the light bent and separated into different colors. The students were so excited to see a rainbow appear right in our classroom!
Today in 4th grade science, we explored how light can create a rainbow. We used a flashlight, a mirror, and a container of water to make our own prism. When the flashlight shone onto the mirror under the water, the light bent and separated into different colors. The students were so excited to see a rainbow appear right in our classroom!
Today in 4th grade science, we explored how light can create a rainbow. We used a flashlight, a mirror, and a container of water to make our own prism. When the flashlight shone onto the mirror under the water, the light bent and separated into different colors. The students were so excited to see a rainbow appear right in our classroom!
Today in 4th grade science, we explored how light can create a rainbow. We used a flashlight, a mirror, and a container of water to make our own prism. When the flashlight shone onto the mirror under the water, the light bent and separated into different colors. The students were so excited to see a rainbow appear right in our classroom!
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Homework:
Math: None
Spelling: Spelling choice, study for test on Friday.
Monday, September 8, 2025
Reminders: Please charge chrome books at home.
Spelling: Chose 5 spelling words and write the definition, part of speech and a sentence for each word.
Math: Chapter 1 Review pages. Chapter 1 test tomorrow.
Week at a Glance 9/8 - 9/12
Reminders:
Monday - Picture Day
Wednesday - Food Pantry - Oatmeal
Math:
Monday: Chapter 1 Review
Tuesday: Chapter 1 Test -
Wednesday: Chapter 2 Lesson 1 - Addition Properties and Subtraction Rules
Thursday: Chapter 2 Lesson 2 - Addition and Subtraction Patterns
Friday: Chapter 2 Lesson 3 - Add and Subtract mentally
Objectives:
Use addition properties and subtraction rules to add and subtract.
Use patterns to solve addition and subtraction problems.
Use mental math to add and subtract.
Reading/Language Arts:
Unit 1 Lesson 2 - Rare Treasure
Genre - Biography
Weekly Question: In what ways can a place enrich our lives?
Vocabulary: poverty, pursued, treacherous, remarkable, assembled
Writing: We will continue our personal narrative writing
**Students will have their weekly Reading Comprehension test on Friday. This test will not be open book. Please take the time to study and re-read the story if needed.
Spelling - Suffixes - ty, ity, ic, ment
Monday: 5 definitions
Tuesday: Spelling Choice
Wednesday: Write words 3 times each
Thursday: Spelling Sheet
Friday: Spelling Test
Science: Chapter 1 Lesson 3 - What is light energy?
Students will observe that light bends as it passes through different materials.
Religion: Unit 1 Session 3: God's Plan for Salvation.
Social Studies: Please see Mrs. Baysore's page.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Homework:
Math: Chapter 1 Lesson 5.
Week at a Glance - 9/2 - 9/5
Reminders: Please charge your chrome books at home.
Please bring headphones to school.
Heads up - Picture day is Monday 9/8
Math: This week we will continue Chapter 1 - Place value
Monday: No school
Tuesday: Chapter 1 - Lesson 3 - Compare Numbers
Wednesday: Chapter 1 - Lesson 4 - Order Numbers
Thursday: Check my Progress Quiz - Chapter 1 Lessons 1-4
Friday: Chapter 1 - Lesson 5 - Use Place Value to Round
Reading/Language Arts:
This week we will focus on completing the IREADY reading assessments - there will not be a spelling test or reading comprehension test this week.
Religion: Unit 1 Session 2. Our Father in Heaven.
Children will continue to learn that God is our Father, that God listens to our prayers, and will be able to define "Last Judgement and Theological Virtues."
Science: Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Sound Energy: Students will focus on learning sound, frequency, wavelength, pitch, volume, and amplitude.
Social Studies: Please see Mrs. Baysore's page.
Band
Today students attended the band demonstration.
On Thursday students will be able to try 2 instruments of their choice.
Band is scheduled during regular class periods - whatever class period is missed each student will have to complete that work at home.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Homework:
Math: Chapter 1 lesson 3 My homework pages. (Most kiddos finished this in class. There will be homework daily and sometimes they will have time to work on it during class but not everyday.)
Spelling: None
