Week 01/05-01/09

Dear Fourth Grade Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed a joyful and restful Christmas break filled with special moments. I am so excited to welcome our students back to the classroom and begin this new year of learning together. Here's a look at what's coming up for the week of 01/05-01/09. Please make sure to read all important information to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails/ reminders. I would greatly appreciate it! If you missed my last  email, you can check out my school blog; http://www.stanthonygardena.org/fourth-grade/

Deadline 
Jan. 5 : Fraction Christmas project ( Distributed Dec. 5th) 
Jan 21: 55% ST math and 50% AR goal (85% accuracy)
Feb. 16: 2nd Trimester Mass Reflection (7 reflections required) (distributed on Nov. 17th)

Upcoming 4th Grade Field Trip

On Thursday, January 8th, the 4th graders will be going on their second field trip to Rancho Los Cerritos, a California landmark located just 7 miles from the school.
Please let me know if you are interested in being a chaperone. Be sure that your VIRTUS training is current. I will select four chaperones on a first-come, first-served basis.
Permission slips for our upcoming field trip will be distributed on Monday. Students are expected to return the signed permission form by Tuesday, January 6th.

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Algebraic Thinking/ Fractions Equivalence and Comparison , Test 01/20
• Reading: Review: Summary, text structure 
• Writing : Narrative Essay 
• Vocabulary: Lesson 9 words
• Grammar: Verbs
• Religion: Lesson 8
• Science: Energy and Speed 

Tests
Friday

• Spelling Test (Phonics & Vocabulary)
• Vocabulary Test

 * Please note that test dates may change.

Looking Ahead!

• Math Bowl : January 23rd
• Catholic School Week: 01/26-01/30 
• STAR Testing:  Wednesday 01/28 and Thursday 01/29
• Classroom Spelling Bee: Our classroom Spelling Bee will take place on February 3rd. Students are encouraged to review spelling words over the break at a comfortable pace. 

• 100th Day of School – February 4th: Students may dress up as a 100-year-old, and they may also bring a shirt and small items so we can glue 100 items on it. More details will

Amazon Wishlist
As we gear up for an exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I wanted to share a wonderful opportunity to further enhance our classroom experience. I created an Amazon Wishlist with carefully selected items that will greatly benefit our students’ education journey. You may check out the link below.  Add your favorite items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OUPUHM2XB902?ref_=wl_share

Upcoming Events
You can find the school calendar here. https://stanthonygardena.org/school-calendar

• Jan 5 –Classes Resume
• Jan 8 - 4th Grade Field Trip
• Jan 19 - No School/ MLK Day 
• Jan 23 - Math Bowl 
• Jan 26-29 Catholic School Week 
• Jan 29 - Special Person's Day/ Noon Dismissal

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to a wonderful second half of the school year!

Blessings,

Florence Ekindi 
4th grade Homeroom Teacher 
B.S in Chemistry/Master in Education 
St Anthony of Padua School
Tel. 310-329-7170 
 Fax 310-329-9843
1003 W 163rd St. Gardena, CA 90247
www.stanthonygardena.org