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Welcome to Mrs. Shreiner's Classroom!
“We are all pencils in the hand of God.” -Mother Teresa

 

 

Hello and welcome to 4th grade!

 

My name is Mrs. Shreiner, and I am delighted to be your child’s teacher this year. I am so excited to start my fifth year of teaching and my second year here at St. Joseph Catholic School. 

 

Being a teacher was something I always felt I was called to do. I received my undergraduate degree from St. Norbert College and recently received a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me reading a good book, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with my family and dog.

 

I believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential. This year, students will expand their reading and math skills, explore their relationship with God and others, and work together to serve the community. I am excited to teach Social Studies again this year, where we will take a tour of the United States, learning about its history, people, and geography. 

 

I’m so lucky to have the support of two wonderful teacher's aides, Mrs. Broken and Mrs. 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 remarkable one for our students!

 

I’m excited for a fantastic year of growth, discovery, and fun with your child! If you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out. If you would like to donate to our classroom, please visit our Amazon Class Wishlist link on my webpage. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!

 

God Bless,

Mrs. Shreiner

 

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Happy last day of school! It’s been a fantastic year with this incredible group of students. I’m so proud of all they’ve accomplished and know they’re ready to take on 5th grade. Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer!

Tuesday, June 3

Tomorrow is the last day of school!
- Church attire dress down day
- Mass at 8:30
- Dismissal at 10am

Monday, June 2

Tuesday: 
- Field Day - students should wear their orange spirit day shirt
- Please send a water bottle and snack with your child. 
 
Wednesday:
- Last Day of School!
- Church attire dress down day
- Mass at 8:30
- Dismissal at 10am

Week at a Glance: June 2 - June 4

I can't believe it is the last week of school! Here is a look ahead at the last couple days!
 
Monday: 
- Dress down day
- Classroom Cleanout - Please send an extra bag for your child to put their belongings in. 
 
Tuesday: 
- Field Day - students should wear their orange spirit day shirt
- Please send a water bottle and snack with your child. 
 
Wednesday:
- Last Day of School!
- Church attire dress down day
- Mass at 8:30
- Dismissal at 10am

Reminders:
- Monday we are cleaning out desks and lockers. Please have the students bring an extra bag for all their belongings that will be sent home. 
 
ABC Countdown:
W - Wild Animal Adventure

Wednesday, May 28

Reminders:
- Monday we are cleaning out desks and lockers. Please have the students bring an extra bag for all their belongings that will be sent home. 
 
ABC Countdown:
V - Visit Day - 3rd grade is visiting our classroom and interviewing a 4th grader 
W - Wild Animal Adventure

Tuesday, May 27

Reminders:
- Animal Quest permission slip is due tomorrow.
- Friday we are cleaning out desks and lockers. Please have the students bring an extra bag for all their belongings that will be sent home. 
 
ABC Countdown:
U - Unique Activities
V - Visit Day - 3rd grade is visiting our classroom and interviewing a 4th grader 
W - Wild Animal Adventure
 

Week at a Glance: May 27 - May 30

I apologize for the delay. I was out of town for a family wedding at the end of last week! Here is a look at our week ahead!
 
Math: 4th Grade in Review: The children will be put to the test on sharing what they remember from this year. They will share their knowledge by completing various math activities and games. 
Objective:
- Students will review and show what they have learned in 4th grade by playing fun math games and completing review activities
 
Social Studies: The children will do one last project for social studies this year. They will get to know the state of Illinois through an interactive exploration of the state. 
Objective:
- Students will learn about the state of Illinois by completing a fun and interactive social studies project.
 
Religion: We will continue to learn how to find chapters and verses in the Bible this week. The children will also dive deeper into the Gospels, comparing their versions of Jesus' life.  
Objective: 
- Students will practice finding chapters and verses in the Bible and explore the Gospels by comparing how each one tells the story of Jesus’ life.
 
LA/Reading: We will finish out the year by writing a 4th grade book. The children will look back at all they accomplished this year and write a short story sharing their memories. 
Objective: 
- Students will create a 4th grade memory book by writing a short story that shares their favorite moments and accomplishments from the year.
 
Science: Check out Ms. Arnold’s page!
 
ABC Countdown:
T - Thank You Day
U - Unique Day
V - Visit Day
W - Wild Animal Adventure

Wednesday, May 21

Spirit Week: If a student does not wish to participate, they should wear their uniform to school. 
Thursday - Tropical/Hawaiian 
Friday - Spirit Day 
 
Homework
Reading:
- Finish Number the Stars diary entries, if not completed in class
STEAM: Movie permission slip due Thursday
 
ABC Countdown:
R - Relax and Read
S - Street Art

Tuesday, May 20

Spirit Week: If a student does not wish to participate, they should wear their uniform to school. 
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday 
Thursday - Tropical/Hawaiian 
Friday - Spirit Day 
 
Homework
Math: Finish money packet, if not completed in class
Reading:
- Finish Number the Stars book cover and summary, if not completed in class
- Number the Stars reading packet is due Wednesday
STEAM: Movie permission slip due Thursday
 
ABC Countdown:
Q - Quiet Time
R - Relax and Read
S - Street Art

Monday, May 19

Spirit Week: If a student does not wish to participate, they should wear their uniform to school. 
Tuesday - Sports/jerseys
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday 
Thursday - Tropical/Hawaiian 
Friday - Spirit Day 
 
Homework
Reading:
- Finish Number the Stars Sequencing, if not completed in class
- Number the Stars reading packet is due Wednesday
STEAM: Movie permission slip due Thursday
Science: The children brought home their pinto beans home today. Please make sure to plant them at home so they can continue to grow!
 
ABC Countdown:
P - Popcorn Party
Q - Quiet Time
R - Relax and Read
S - Street Art

Week at a Glance: May 16 - May 23

Spirit Week: If a student does not wish to participate, they should wear their uniform to school. 
Monday - Pajama day
Tuesday - Sports/jerseys
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday 
Thursday - Tropical/Hawaiian 
Friday - Spirit Day 
 
Reminders: 
- Students will complete their iReady tests this week. 
 
Math: Last week we finished our McGraw Hill math book. To finish out the year, this week we are going to focus on time and money. We will also be reviewing all fourteen chapters from the math book.
Objectives:
- Tell and write time to the nearest minute using analog and digital clocks.
- Calculate elapsed time using start and end times in real-world situations.
- Convert between units of time, such as minutes to hours and hours to days.
- Identify and count coins and bills up to $100.
- Solve real-world problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication of money amounts.
- Make change from $1, $5, $10, and $20 using subtraction strategies.
- Compare different ways to make the same amount of money using coins and bills.
 
Social Studies: Last week the children began constructing their presentations on a western city. This week, they will finish their presentation and present their city to the class. 
Objectives:
- Identify reasons why the West has attracted people.
- Apply map skills to locate important sites in the West.
- Describe the physical and human features of the West.
 
Religion: This week we are going to focus on the Bible. The children will continue to learn how to find books and verses in the Bible and summarize the readings.
Objectives: 
- Students will practice looking up Bible verses and explain what they read in a short summary.
 
LA/Reading: Last week the students finished reading Number the Stars. This week, they will work on their final project in class. 
Objective: 
- Students will complete their final project to show their understanding of the story. 
 
Science: Check out Ms. Arnold’s page!

Wednesday, May 14

Homework:
LA: Number the Stars Section 3 vocabulary packet due tomorrow
Reading: Number the Stars test Friday
 
ABC Countdown this week:
M - Movie Day
N - Nature Names