Holy Angels SchoolWelcome to 4th Grade

Building Your Child’s Future (A Team Effort)

Mrs. Kim Cordano - Homeroom, Social Studies, Reading & Art

Miss Stephanie Nordman – Math, English & Spelling Sr. Otelia – Religion & Library Mr. Patrick Calma – Science Mr. Jerome Luna – Physical Education Mrs. Jessica Angeles – Dance Mrs. Catherine Fuerte – Technology Mrs. Laura Reyes – Music Mrs. Mhazie Ruiz – Counselor Title 1 Resource Specialist– Mrs. Deborah Bailles d’Err

(Mrs. B) Visit: Holy Angels Website for more information https://sites.google.com/a/holyangelscolma.org/4th-grade/

Meet Your Teachers

Go to 4th Grade Page Check for Homework Check Grades - Grades are published daily

and weekly 4th Grade General information and Schedule

Go to Home Page School Information and Calender Sign up for events Sign up for emergency text

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VISIT SCHOOLSPEAK

Faith First- Understand the word of God and how God speaks to us today. Learning Prayers and Catholic literacy. Provides examples of Saints and others who have lived exemplary Catholic lives.

Family First- Understanding the role of the family, God’s creation of humans, the gift of feelings and the importance of our actions.

Religion

Science Fusion – This new program gives students a meaningful way to interact with science. Students will be asked to inquire, think, predict, analyze, and apply as they learn through hands on activities. These skills are the foundation for success in science, in school, and in life.

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Science

Reading - Building comprehension skills, reading about topics in science, history, fiction and fantasy.

English - Parts of Speech, writing process, and vocabulary workshop; promoting effective communication.

Spelling – Attention to word relationships between sound and spelling patterns. Connection of word meanings, spelling and building vocabulary.

Handwriting – One lesson per week, practicing spacing and letter formation.

Language Arts

In depth study of California Ebooks – CD ROMs Integration - CA Studies Weekly

(Newspaper) Workbook lessons California Mission Project Visit - Eduplace.com for activities

Social Sciences (Social Studies)

21 Missions: Assigned by “Lottery” Two components: 3D-Model (24 x 16) and a

Written Report Detail information and rubric is on SchoolSpeak

(About 4th Grade/Missions) Due Date: 4th Week in January by Friday, Jan 24,

to be displayed at Open House Sunday, Jan 26th.

(More information on SchoolSpeak)

California Mission Project

Programs that help develop Christian Leaders:

Safe and Caring Recognize Individuality Belonging to a school community Following rules and understanding choices & consequencesSeven Good Habits Creating leaders , supports our Safe and Caring program Focuses on 7 good behavioral habits

Be ProactiveBegin with the End in Mind - Have a planPut first things firstThink Win-WinSeek first to understand then to be understoodSynergize - Teamwork

Safe and Caring Seven Good Habits

HomeworkMath – homework almost every night.

Time allotment- about 30 to 45 minutes, (incomplete classroom assignments additional time)

Late Homework- Refer to Homework policyhttps://sites.google.com/a/holyangelscolma.org/holy-angels-school/homework

*Grading Recorded on SchoolSpeak

Check each subject“M” stands for missing (recorded as a 0)

Home Work & Grading

Report cards are issued four times a year .The first report card is given to the parents at the time of parent-teacher conferences .

Academic Marking CodeA    96-100             C   74-80A-   93-95               C-  70-73B+  91-92           D+  67-69B    87-90           D  63-66B-   84-86                D- 60-62C+  81-83             F  59-Below

Behavioral Expectations/Learning Skills Code 1   Exceeds expectations 3   Improvement needed 2   Meets expectations 4   UnsatisfactoryCo-Curricular: (art, PE, music, dance) P   Participates

NP Does not participate

Report Cards

Talk with your child about school and everyday events Promote good discipline Supervise homework, making sure your child has a place

to work and assignments are completed Praise your child for completing homework Read with your child, or encourage them to read for fun

and discuss what they read Express interest in your child's school progress and

his/her development as an individual Help your child relate homework assignments to everyday

life & skills Communicate that education is important, and encourage

your child to do well in school If your child becomes frustrated, put away the assignment

for a while

What Can Parents Do?

Names in sweaters, sweat shirts, jackets, lunch bags

Last Friday of the Month- Celebrate Birthdays Safety: “Hands to your self”, no rough

games, no tagging Medicines: In plastic bags with name, with a

signed note and procedures. Visiting During School Hours- Please check in

the office first.

Additional: but Important

Phone - School Office- 650-755-0220 Mrs. Cordano -650-992-6122

Email - Staff, HAPAC and Room ParentsRecommend: Use SchoolSpeak Email

Appointments - Before schoolAfter school By special appointment

Please Communicate

Contacting Your Teachers & HAPAC

I am excited to teach your children and listen to what they have to say.

Field trips are important, please come along with us.

We can learn by doing! I love teaching art; but History and Religion

are my next favorite subjects. Reading is essential!

THANK YOU!