Things Parents Can Do At Home To Help Your Children Prepare for Fourth Grade

• Ask your children about school and take an interest in what they are learning.

• Help them make good nutritional choices and get adequate rest to fuel growing minds and bodies.

• Set limits on the amount of television they watch, hand-held electronics they play, and exposure to any flat-screen viewing.

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Highlights of Fourth Grade

• Switching classes with 5th grade teacher for Religion, Math, & Science instruction in preparation for Middle School

• Field Trip to the State Capitol

• Mass ‘Buddies’ with a kindergarten & 7th grade student

• Spell-a-thon

• Spelling Bee

• Star renaissance

• Daily silent reading time

• Whole group, small group, and individual instruction

• Emphasis on building organizational skills, including use of planners

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Core Curriculum & Activities

Daily

• Catholic Religion

• Mathematics

• Language Arts

• Science

• Social Studies

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Weekly

• Computer Class, emphasizing practical use of Microsoft Office

• Art

• Spanish

• Physical Education

• Music

• Library

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Faith-Based Activities

• Weekly Mass

• Children’s Choir

• Seasonal Devotions

• Jesus Adoration Club

• Family Mass

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Extracurricular Activities

• Winter Intramural Basketball & Cheer

• Baseball & Softball / Coach Pitch

• Chess Club

• Engineering Club

• Drama Club

• Coding Club

• Young Rembrants

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Homework

Homework is viewed as an opportunity to reinforce newly-mastered skills and more fully absorb knowledge presented during the school day.

• Students can anticipate an average of 10-15 minutes of work per evening per grade level.

• If there is an evening of “no homework”, we suggest home reinforcement of basic skills, such as reading and math.

• Guidelines for each grade level and ideas for reinforcement opportunities are communicated at the beginning of the school year.

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Communication

Parents tell us that they appreciate the quick response and many ways we stay in touch as we partner in your child’s growth.

We welcome your phone call, e-mail, or notes about daily happenings or specific concerns.

• “The Monday Mailing” carries the weekly school newsletter, flyers for special events and information about school, parish, and community activities.

• StLinus.info/school has the handbook, upcoming meetings and events, contact information, and useful links.

• Additional informational resources are provided regularly.

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Opportunities for Family Involvement

• Assist with daily lunch periods

• Assist in classroom activities

• Attend & participate in a Field Trip

• Provide review and enrichment activities for skills learned throughout the school day at home

• And many, many more!