Saint Mary School is anchored in Catholic faith, values
and proven academic excellence. We inspire students to be lifelong learners and servant leaders of our
local and global community.
A wish list of consumables that we could use for our classroom and our language arts programs include:
Normally, there is no morning recess in 4th grade, however, we will be taking a 10 minute snack/mask break with grade 5 from 9:35-9:45
· We have lunch recess at 11:15 and lunch at 11:35. Gym class is on Monday, music is on Tuesday, and art is on Thursday. When we start using the school library again that will be on Friday.
· Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey that will help me get to know your child and for covering all their hardcover books.
· We will study all the regions of the United States beginning with the Southwest. We will also delve into Civics, citizenship, the three branches of government and a comprehensive study of Massachusetts. Study skills are incorporated into all content areas all year.
· All children are expected to have a grade level appropriate chapter book in their desks at all times for independent reading. They are welcome to use my classroom library books.
· I am also looking forward to an exciting year of discovering and exploration this year in science. We have a new science series that follows the Next Generation Standards. The topics we will cover are
Physical Science:
· I would like to encourage anyone who could enhance our curriculum to feel free to share their expertise, experience/knowledge with the class.
· I feel that good communication between parent and teacher will enhance your child’s experience at school. I will do my best to communicate both positive and negative feedback as I feel appropriate, and I hope you will do the same.
· Fourth graders have school planners. They should be going home every night. Homework is also posted online. Please check their assignments with them. There is a place for parent/teacher communication at the bottom of each page (comments). Please contact me to address any questions or concerns that might arise. You can contact me via your child’s planner, a note, by leaving a message at school, or e-mail. I always try to return calls and emails the same day. I welcome your input.
Karen Bigda