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Hello! I'm Ms. Arnold, and I’m absolutely delighted to be starting my third 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 sophomore at Carmel Catholic High School, an 8th grader, and a 5th 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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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Reminders:  Crazy sock day tomorrow!! 
 
Homework: 
 
Math: Chapter 12 Lesson 1 My Homework pages.  
 
Reading:  Our novel "Number the Stars" 
vocabulary packet is due tomorrow.
Test on vocabulary words and definitions (matching) on Friday. 

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Homework:
 
Math:  Chapter 14 Lesson 9 my homework pages.
 
Spelling: Spelling Choice, test on Thursday. 
Reading U5W4 test on Friday. 

Monday, April 14, 2025

Homework:
 
Math:  Chapter 14 Lesson 8 My homework pages.
Spelling: 10 definitions
 
Band:
Read U5W4 Himalayas, complete pages 561, 569. 

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Homework:
 
Math:  Chapter 14 Lesson 7 My Homework pages
 
Spelling: Spelling sheet, spelling test tomorrow.
 
Reading: U5W3 Reading Comprehension test.  Book report due tomorrow.  

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Homework: 
 
Math:  Chapter 14 Lesson 6 My Homework pages
Spelling: Write words 3 times each. Test Friday. 
Reading:  U5W3 Reading Comprehension test Friday. 
Book report due Friday. 

Reminder:  This Friday is Grandparent's day! 
Please join us for 8:30 mass - and then visit us in our classroom after mass. 
 
Here is a picture of my Grandma Marguerite - she was an integral part of my childhood.  I hope to see lots of grandparents on Friday!! 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Homework
 
Math:  Chapter 14 Lesson 5 My Homework pages 903-904
IXL: Measure angles with a protractor and estimate angle measurements. 
 
Spelling:  Spelling Choice 
 
Reading:  Book Report due Friday.

Monday, April 7, 2025

Reminders:  Food pantry collection is Wednesday, canned pineapple.  
 
Homework:
 
Math: Chapter 14 Lesson 4 My Homework pages
 
Spelling:  10 Spelling definitions 
 
Reading:  Book Report due Friday.  

Week At A Glance - 4/7 to 4/11

Greetings!!  Today I met with each student individually to go over their missing assignments and grades.  Please touch base with your student and monitor Power School. 

Reminders: 

-Wednesday -  Food Pantry collection - Canned Pineapple 
- Friday - Grandparents Day
 
Math: We are continuing to work through Chapter 14 this week.
Monday:14 3-4 Model and Classify Angles
Tuesday:14-5 Measure Angles 
Wednesday: 14-6 Draw Angles 
Thursday: 14-7 Solve Problems with Angles and Check My Progress Review
Friday: Check My Progress 14 3-7 Quiz 
 
Reading/LA: Unit 5 Week 3. Our genre this week is argumentative with a text called "The Top 10 Ways You Can Reduce Waste."
 
Spelling: Spell multisyllabic words (VCCCV)
Monday: 10 definitions 
Tuesday: Spelling Choice
Wednesday: Write words 3 times each. 
Thursday: Spelling Sheet
Friday: Spelling Test

Science:  We will continue our Volcano studies!!
 
Religion: We will continue with Session 17.  
 
Social Studies:  Please see Mrs. Shreiner's page. 

I hope you all had an amazing spring break.  
Our family had a nice break as well.  We went on a trip to Minneapolis and Duluth Minnesota.  Miko enjoyed views at Jay Cooke State Park on our way home. 

Week at a Glance - April 1 - April 4

Welcome back from Spring Break! We had a great day today. 
 
Math: We are skipping ahead to Chapter 14 - Geometry. 
 
Tuesday: Chapter 14-1
Wednesday: Chapter 14-2
Thursday:     Check My Progress 
Friday:  Chapter 14 Lessons 1-2 Quiz 
 
Reading/LA: We continue our journey through Informational Text with a text about Volcanos. 
Reading Test on Friday. 
 
Book Report due April 11.  
 
Spelling:   Spell Words with -en, -ent, -ence
 
Tuesday - Spelling Choice
Wednesday - Write words 3 times each.
Thursday - Spelling Sheet
Friday - Test
 
Science:  We will be plotting volcanos located near the ring of fire on a grid.
 
In this lesson, students will investigate how differences in lava types explain differences in the shape and eruption patterns among volcanoes. In the activity, Bubble Trouble, students compare two different types of "lava" -- thin and thick. They use this information to figure out why volcanoes have different shapes and how the type of lava explains why some volcanoes explode.
 
Social Studies: See Mrs. Shreiner's page.

Happy April Fools Day!
 
The kids learned all about Google Nose Beta today.  Want to know how something smells?  Use Google Nose Beta where you can google smells. haha

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Homework: 
 
Math:  My Homework pages 877-878 (Most finished in class)
 
IXL - Chapter 14-1 Draw Points, Lines, and Rays. 
 
Spelling:  Spelling Choice
 
Reading:  Book report due April 11. 

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Math:  Study for Chapter 11 test on Thursday. 
 
Spelling: None
 
Reading: Book report due April 11.