February 22

Now that we are settling into our hybrid routine, I want to stress the importance of joining Zoom class times. I am teaching both the in person and at home learners together throughout most of the day. For this reason, it is imperative that students join via ZOOM in order to receive complete instruction. At home learners will have breaks at 9:45- 10:00 am and 11:30- 12:30 (lunch).  At all other times students are expected to be working as a class via Zoom.  At home learners participate in Art one morning a week and have a special session with Mrs. Morris Monday-Thursday in the afternoon. Spanish and Music classes are in the afternoon for at home learners only. 
Students who are quarantined due to travel are expected to stay on-line with their purple/gold cohorts.
Academics:
Writing:  Compare and Contrast Essay. Focus on using fourth grade level word choice, grammar and editing skills. I prefer students do drafts in their writing notebook. Students who choose to type drafts and are in hybrid, will need to print their work progress for on campus workdays. This is a two-week project.
Math: Multiples, Factors, Prime and Composite Numbers and Patterns. Math Test this Wednesday/Thursday. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.B.4  and  CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.C.5
Reading with Mrs Halley: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations
Social Studies: Begin learning about the Oregon Trail. Discuss the overlooked African American contributions and impact on African Americans during the time of the Oregon Trail.
Religion: We continue to discuss Lent.

 

Items to note:
 
 4thGrade service project signup and information 
 
 Jump Rope for Heart. registration here
 
Tuesday, February 23
Auction Registration Opens at www.biddingforgood.com/stjohnsea

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I received my initial certification in Special Education/Elementary Education from Western Washington University. I hold a Montessori Degree from Northwest Montessori school and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading and Writing from Lesley University. I began my teaching career with a variety of classroom positions and joined the St John faculty in 1990 as a Kindergarten teacher. I later moved to 2nd grade, then to middle school where for the past 10 years I have taught a variety of subjects most currently as 8th grade homeroom and middle school religion teacher. Last year I asked to move to 4th grade, a grade I have never taught before. I am a native Seattleite growing up in the Wedgewood neighborhood and attending OLL and Blanchet high school. I am a wife, mother of 3 adult daughters, and one granddaughter. What I love most about teaching is experiencing the joy that learning brings to my students.

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