4th Grade
(4A) Mrs. Mary Wachowiz (mother of an SJA graduate) has been in education since 2006, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University, FL and a degree in Business Administration from Widener University, PA..
FAITH FORMATION HIGHLIGHTS
• 10 Commandments
• The Religious Knowledge Book is provided to all students. They are responsible for learning all of these basic teachings (#1-47)
MAJOR FOCUSES OF FOURTH GRADE
• 6 Writing Traits – Composition and the Writing Process
• Reading Comprehension including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills
• Research and Technology
• AR (Accelerated Reader) Program (reading comprehension and vocabulary quizzes)
• Math – place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions
• Social Studies – States and Regions
MAJOR PROJECTS OF FOURTH GRADE
• President’s Report
• State Power Point Presentation
• Scientific Method Science Project
• Living Museum of Noteworthy People
SUBJECTS, TEXTBOOKS & CURRICULUM
• Math – Sadlier
• Reading – Journeys
• Science – Scotts Foresman and Agriculture in the classroom to tie into Aeroponics and Hydroponics Garden
• Social Studies-Harcourt
• Spanish – twice a week (taught by Spanish teacher) QTalk Program
• Language Arts/ Library – MacMillan and McGraw Hill
• Art – once a week (taught by Art teacher)
• Physical Education – (4th grade students can try out for cross country)
• Music – (twice a week) (learning notes)
• Junior Achievement
• Cursive
• After School Programs: Spanish Club, French Club, Chess Club, Band, Choir, Irish Step Dance and Drama Programs, STEAM (Science Technology Arts Math) and Robotics
TECHNOLOGY
• Smart Board
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Word (Tables), Publisher
• iPads
• Smart Table
COMPETITIONS
• Spelling Bee and Geography Bee
FIELD TRIPS
• In-House Science
• Theatre Visit
• Flamingo Gardens
SUMMER PREPARATION
• Mathletics.com
• Reading List