Dear Families,
The fourth graders continue to work on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills this week. Thank you for sending them to school with healthy snacks and plenty of sleep! We should finish testing tomorrow.
Here’s a look at what else we’re working on in fourth grade…
Reading: The biography projects are fantastic. Last week we hosted an open house and several parents, students, and teachers visited the class to see the projects. If you didn’t have a chance to see them, you are welcome to stop by after school. Please see the project evaluations in today’s blue folder.
We started new literature circles today. Students chose between three books all by Andrew Clements. The books are Frindle, The Landry News, and No Talking. Ask your child which book they are reading and have them show you their assignment page tonight.
Science: Students are finishing their books about the science field trip aboard Adventuress. On Friday we’re hoping to share our books with the sixth grade, who are completing their books about camp. Students will bring these books home at the end of the week, be sure to ask them to read them to you!
Writing: Please see the enclosed order form for the In Twenty Years book. This is the only time you will be able to order the book. The order forms need to be returned to me by Friday, when I will mail the essays to the company to be bound. Even if you do not plan on ordering a book, please return the order form.
Other News:
· There is a noon dismissal on Friday, May 2nd. Students may wear jeans and a St. George t-shirt.
· Salsa Night is Friday, May 2nd
· The Nike 5K fun run, a fundraiser for school physical education programs, is Saturday, May 10th . You can sign up through the school and Nike will give $15 of your $20 registration fee to St. George School! You can also sign up online www.nike5kforkids.com/seattle/
· In preparation for the Nike fun run, there will be a training day on May 4th after Mass. Come “Chase the Chicken” this Sunday!
· There is a field trip to the International Children’s Festival on Friday, May 16th. I will be away that day with Miss Zipp and Mrs. Schroeder. However, Sister Maureen has agreed to take the class. I will need plenty of parent drivers/chaperones for this trip. It will be from 9am to 2:30pm. Sack lunches and uniforms will be required. Please complete the field trip form as soon as possible and let me know if you are available to chaperone.
· We are down to six and a half weeks of school left! Encourage your child to put in their best effort right up to the end of the year!
Sincerely,
Claire Plehal
About Me
- Claire Plehal
- Let me tell you a little about myself. I'm the fourth grade teacher at St. George School in Seattle, Washington. I've also worked in our pre-school and taught 5th grade at St. George, in fact I've had a few students in both pre-school and 5th grade! I was born in London, England. Before my first birthday, I found myself in a box headed for Boston, Massachusetts. This is true! My parents decided to move to America and I slept in a box the stewardess gave to my mother on the plane! My family lived in Boston and in Southern California, before arriving in Seattle when I was only six. I’m no stranger to the Seattle Archdiocese because I’m a graduate of both St. Anne’s and Holy Names Academy. After earning my Bachelor’s degree from The Evergreen State College and my Teaching Certification from Western Washington University, I spent some time traveling in the United States and several other countries. My husband and I are happy to be in Seattle and I feel fortunate for the chance to work at such a great school with a fabulous group of students.