Week of 2/2-2/6

Dear Fourth Grade Families,
Happy Sunday! Happy February! I pray this email finds you well. Here's a look at what's coming up for the week of 02/02-02/02. 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/

Thank you!
Thank you to our amazing parents for making Teacher Appreciation Day so special! I truly appreciated the thoughtful gestures and the beautiful classroom decorations—especially in my favorite color. Your kindness and support mean so much and do not go unnoticed!

Meet the Master
Thank you to Mrs. Valenzuela and Mrs. Jimenez, Javier’s and Jonathan’s moms respectively, for leading our class this Friday for Meet the Master. Students enjoyed learning about Mary Cassatt, an American painter, and truly benefited from the experience. We appreciate your time and dedication to our classroom!

Deadline 
Feb 11: Wax Museum 
Feb. 16: 2nd Trimester Mass Reflection (7 reflections required) (distributed on Nov. 17th)
Feb 24: 100 %AR goal (85% accuracy)
Feb 24: 75 % ST Math


Feb 5- 100th day of school
We are excited to celebrate the 100th Day of School on Wednesday! To make this day extra fun, students are welcome to:

Dress up as a 100-year-old
Wear a shirt with 100 things on it
Wear a shirt where we can glue items
 Wear their regular school uniform (if they choose not to participate)
This is a fun and optional activity, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone together!

Wax Museum 

What is a Wax Museum? ( I am attaching pictures to this email, to give you an idea.)
A wax museum is an interactive learning experience in which students research an important historical figure and “exhibit” themselves as that person. Students dress as their figure and present key facts, achievements, and contributions, bringing history to life in a meaningful and engaging way.

This project will be a special way for us to celebrate Women’s History Month and African American History, with a primary focus on African American scientists as well as leaders from the women’s civil rights movement. Students have been assigned a person on Friday.

We are planning to host our Wax Museum on February 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.. Parents and guardians will be invited to attend, and we also hope to welcome other classes to visit our museum.

How can parents help?

Help your child find or create an outfit that represents their historical figure (costumes do not need to be expensive—simple and creative is perfect!).

Encourage your child to practice their presentation at home.

More details about assigned figures, expectations, and project deadlines will be shared soon.

Spelling Bee 
Spellers, get ready!

Our Classroom Spelling Bee is coming up on February 13! The spelling word list has already been given to students and is included again to help with practice.

Keep studying, practice your words, and do your best—we can’t wait to see our amazing spellers shine!

Focus of the Week:

Math: Relate Fractions and Decimals , Test 02/05
Reading : Flora and Ulysses
Writing : Fiction Narrative Essay 
Grammar: Part of Speech 
Religion: Lesson 10
Social Study: Wax Museum
Science: Renewable Energy  

Tests

Thursday
Math
Flora and Ulysses ch 20-29
Friday
Vocabulary
Spelling
Religion
 * Please note that test dates may change.

Mandatory General Parent Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 4 is our 2nd Mandatory General Parent Meeting in the Hall on Wednesday at 6:30pm. One parent or family member over 18 must attend to get credit or you will be fined $50 for non-participation. Hope to see you there for important updates! 

  
Looking Ahead!
Classroom Spelling Bee: Our classroom Spelling Bee will take place on February 13th. Students are encouraged to review spelling words over the break at a comfortable pace.
Wax Museum : African American and Women Rights Project
Pauly’s Project 
This Lenten Season, the 5th Grade Class, in partnership with Pauly’s Project, will be leading a Donation Drive and Community Service Opportunity to serve homeless individuals in Downtown Los Angeles. We invite the SAP community to help us raise at least 100 hygiene kits for those in need.
Donation Drive: February 11th- March 5th Donation Goal: 100 Hygiene Kits

Class Donations:
Kindergarten: Travel-size toothpaste & toothbrush
1st Grade: Hand sanitizing wipes
2nd Grade: Body soap
3rd Grade: Stick deodorant
4th Grade: Travel-size shampoo
5th Grade: Adult socks
6th Grade: Floss & travel-size mouthwash
7th Grade: Small notebook & pen
8th Grade: Razors & comb
Optional Donations: Toilet tissue, hot packs, nail clippers, gallon-size Ziploc bags.

More Info:
Pauly’s Project Website
Pauly’s Project Instagram
Donations do not need to be branded and can be purchased at dollar stores. Any contributions are greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your support, and may God bless you all!


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

Feb 3 and 5 – Musical Auditions for Lion King, Jr. Callbacks, rehearsals are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Rehearsals begin Feb. 10

February 4– 2nd Mandatory General Parent Meeting in the Hall at 6:30 pm ($50 fine for non-participation), 100th Day of School

February 10 – Parish hosts ADLA Regional Finance Meeting
February 11- March 5: Pauly's Project Collection
February 13 – 5th Grade Field Trip Griffith Observatory

February 16 – Presidents’ Day Holiday NO SCHOOL

February 16-20 –Re-Registration Week for returning students (all online) 

February 16-March 17, 2026 – Hundred X Fundraiser (up to $20,000: fundraising goal)

February 17 – Ocean Institute 3rd-grade Field Trip

February 18– ASH WEDNESDAY (Mass uniforms), beginning of Lent, SAP Choir sings

February 18-20 – 7th Grade Catalina Island overnight Field trip

February 28 – Yearbook Pre-Sale ends $40 (3/1 new price is $50) 

March 2 – Open Enrollment to the public begins for next year (re-register early or you will be automatically waitlisted)

March 10 – 1st Grade Field trip to Cabrillo Aquarium

March 12 – Santiago Retreat Center 6th grade field trip

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

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