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
Homework for Tuesday 1/7:
Math: page 489 #1-10,13
Spelling Lists were given TODAY, please complete the Letter in the Box WS
Week at a Glance: January 7th-10
Reminders:
Math: We are into our new math books! Volume II and started Chapter 8. Chapter 8 will focus on Problem-solving and using logical reasoning. Students will find factors and multiply whole numbers, identify prime and composite numbers, and explore equivalent fractions.
Social Studies: In Social Studies we will continue to focus on learning about the United States. We will also be focusing on the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. and complete some reading activities and writing assignments that focus on him in preparation for MLK Jr. Day. This also supports our autobiography unit in Reading.
Religion: Unit 3 Session 11 focuses on The Church Community in the Holy Spirit. These sessions focus on how Jesus wants us to be a part of his community and how we become members through the Sacraments of Initiation. We will also learn about the disciples (which includes us!) carry on that mission even after the resurrection of Jesus and how we can serve others.
LA/Reading: Begin Unit 3 Autobiography. We are going to be focusing on a short story called Trombone Shorty and the components of an autobiography. We will also be learning and discussing specific vocabulary to this story as well.
Spelling: Lists were given out today, we will complete our spelling worksheet today and our choices and 3x’s easy Wednesday and Thursday. Friday we will have a spelling test.
Week at a Glance: December 16 - December 20
Reminders:
-Our Quiz will be Wednesday
Social Studies: We will be wrapping up Unit 3 this week. The students will be learning about natural resources and apply what has been learned as we identify the possible threats to natural resources in our own state and those we have studied.
Religion: During the month of December, we will be focusing on Advent and Christmas. We will also be focusing on Saint Dominic and how his words and actions help provide us with a good example of how we can learn from Jesus’s example.
- Explain why we celebrate Jesus’ birth during the Christmas season.
- Read and understand the Nativity.
LA/Reading: We will be doing our book report presentations. We will also be a close reading activity on the California Gold Rush to tie into Social Studies as well.
Spelling: There will be no spelling this week! However, we will be having a 4th grade mock Spelling Bee to find a winner and runner up to represent our school in the future state spelling bee. All 4th grade students will be participating in the mock spelling bee and this will be a fun activity for all!
We will use this time to present our book reports, catch up on work to be able to start the year fresh and even enjoy some fun Christmas themed activities as well 🙂
Science: Check out Ms. Arnold’s page!
We hope that you all have a wonderful winter break. We are beyond blessed to have you as students and families in our class. Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Christmas Show: There are two concerts that families can attend. The first performance is a dress rehearsal during school Wednesday, December 11th at 12:30 pm in the church. Students should wear their regular school uniforms to school, even if they have gym that day. Parents and family members can come to the dress rehearsal if they wish as the church may be crowded Thursday night.
The second show is on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 pm in the church. Doors will open at 6:00pm. Check-In: Students should report to their homeroom between 6:00 pm and 6:15 pm. Please take your child’s coat/jacket with you so that it is not left behind. All students will be escorted to the church by their homeroom teacher at 6:20 pm for the start of the show.
The Dress Code - Sunday best! Black or khaki pants; no jeans. Red, green, or white (or a mixture of these colors) shirts, sweaters or tops. No shirts with sports logos, labels or overbearing pictures. Ladies may wear skirts or dresses, but they must comply with the SJCS dress code. Please follow the color scheme of red, green, and/or white. Students should refrain from excessive makeup and/or perfumes/colognes.
First Period tomorrow on Tuesday, December 10th from 7:35-8:15 Please bring your cash envelope!
Christmas Show: There are two concerts that families can attend. The first performance is a dress rehearsal during school Wednesday, December 11th at 12:30 pm in the church. Students should wear their regular school uniforms to school, even if they have gym that day. Parents and family members can come to the dress rehearsal if they wish as the church may be crowded Thursday night.
The second show is on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 pm in the church. Doors will open at 6:00pm. Check-In: Students should report to their homeroom between 6:00 pm and 6:15 pm. Please take your child’s coat/jacket with you so that it is not left behind. All students will be escorted to the church by their homeroom teacher at 6:20 pm for the start of the show.
The Dress Code - Sunday best! Black or khaki pants; no jeans. Red, green, or white (or a mixture of these colors) shirts, sweaters or tops. No shirts with sports logos, labels or overbearing pictures. Ladies may wear skirts or dresses, but they must comply with the SJCS dress code. Please follow the color scheme of red, green, and/or white. Students should refrain from excessive makeup and/or perfumes/colognes.
Reminders:
Math: We will continue Chapter 7 this week. Chapter 7 focuses on Patterns and Sequences. This week we will learn about addition and subtraction rules, multiplication and division rules and order of operations.
Objectives:
- Find and use rules to write addition and subtraction equations.
- Find and use rules to write multiplication and division equations.
- Use the order of operations to solve problems.
Social Studies: This week the students will learn about three influential people during the Civil Rights Movement. The children will read and complete activities to learn more about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, and Martin Luther King Jr.
Objectives:
- Students will explain how each of these individuals contributed to the fight for civil rights and equality.
- Students will describe key events involving Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, and Martin Luther King Jr. (e.g., the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Ruby Bridges integrating schools, and the "I Have a Dream" speech).
- Students will connect the lessons from these Civil Rights leaders to how we can promote equality and kindness today.
Religion: During the month of December, we will be focusing on Advent and Christmas. This week we will focus on how we celebrate Christmas, including the true meaning of Christmas, while also exploring what special traditions we have with our families.
Objectives:
- Explain why we celebrate Jesus’ birth during the Christmas season.
- Share family traditions that are important to us during this Christmas season.
LA/Reading: This week we will be focusing on Unit 3 Week 2. This week’s story is an excerpt from the realistic fiction story Mama’s Window by Lynn Rubright. The students will take a reading comprehension and vocabulary test on Friday.
During Unit 3, the students will be writing a realistic fiction story. This week the students will complete a graphic organizer and start their first drafts.
Week 2 Focus Question: How do our experiences help us see the world differently?
Vocabulary Words: subsided, dedication, impulsively, trance, grudge
Objectives:
- Recognize and analyze literary elements within and across increasingly complex texts.
- Analyze plot elements.
- Make, correct, or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures.
- Explain the interactions of the characters and the changes they undergo.
- Establish a situation and introduce characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Spelling: The spelling words for this week focus on words that have a r-controlled vowel, such as discard. The words will be given on Monday and the test will be on Friday. To prepare, students will have daily spelling homework alternating between word choice activities and a worksheet from their book.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by decoding words.
Science: Check out Ms. Arnold’s page!
Don't Forget that our Christmas Show is Thursday! Please see the email sent from Mrs. Hein and Mr. Showstead last week for important reminders. I will also be including them in the homework reminders throughout the week.
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