Mrs. Gavino, Gr 3-4 Mathematics

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Classroom Learning

SPELLING
Week 25
Focus: Spell two- and three-syllable words;
Identify open syllables
lazy
volcano
flavor
piano
recent
really
item
pilot
triangle
climate
gigantic
program
obey
puny
prepare
vacant
pulley
menu
Bonus:
Easter
Spring

MATH

This week’s math lessons:
Unit 4: Ch 9 – Divide by One-Digit Divisors
•             9-1: Three-Digit Quotients
•             9-2: Place the First Digit of the Quotient
•             9-3: Divide Money
Ch 9 Quick Check Quiz
•             9-4: Zeros in the Quotient

SOCIAL STUDIES – Ch 4: Explorers and Fur Trade
Fur-Trading Days

RELIGION
Lent

PRAYER TESTS
Date Tested Number of Weeks Points Prayer Name
to Practice Possible
Mar 19-Apr 13 3 25 Prayer for Peace
(St. Francis of Assisi)
Apr 16 – 27 2 15 Hail Mary
Apr 30 – May 4                  1 10 Morning Prayer
  Invitatory

Classroom Announcements

Upcoming Events

4/7 – Zamiah’s Birthday
4/13 – $1 Free Dress Fundraiser, Popcorn Friday
4/16-4/20 – Schoolwide Career Week
4/17 – Science Fair – 6-8 pm
4/20 – Pizza Lunch
4/27 – Midterm Tri 3 – Grandparent’s Brunch
5/8 – Field Trip – Seattle Storm

Volunteer Opportunities

5/8 - Field Trip - Seattle Storm
5/18 – 4th in charge of Pizza Lunch
6/5 – Field Trip – Tillicum Village

Scholastic Book Club

Encouraging reading is one of the most important things we can do to help your child succeed. It can be tough finding the right books to keep them interested, which is why I am so excited that our class will be participating in Scholastic Reading Club this school year.

With Scholastic Reading Club:
- Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library
- You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child
- You'll find the best values on a variety of formats, including eBooks

Each month, your child will bring home Reading Club flyers. Together you can choose from books hand-selected by teachers and experts, and then order online.

Steps When Ordering for the First Time Online:
- VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub
- ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code (NFLCX)
- SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books, value packs, and Storia eBooks
- SUBMIT your order and earn FREE Books for our classroom
- All book orders will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together!

Ready to order your scholastic books?
www.scholastic.com/readingclubs
Our class activation code is: NFLCX

Specialist Schedule

Monday - PE
Tuesday - PE, Spanish
Wednesday - Mass
Thursday - Science, Music
Friday - Science, Library

Grading Periods

Trimester 1: Aug 29 – Nov 27
- Midterm: Oct 11
Trimester 2: Nov 28 – Mar 9
- Midterm: Jan 24
Trimester 3: Mar 12 – June 12
- Midterm: Apr 27

Grading Scale

4 – exceeding grade level expectations: 99-100%
3 – meeting grade level expectations: 98-83%
2 – working towards grade level expectations: 82-60%
1 – below grade level expectations: 59-0%

All About Mrs. Gavino
mgavino@seattlestpaul.org
206-725-0780 ext 511

This is Minh Gavino's seventh year teaching 4th grade here at St. Paul School. Prior to her time here she has taught Kindergarten and 2nd grade in the Puyallup School District. Mrs. Gavino holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Washington and a Masters in Teaching with emphasis on elementary education and reading from Pacific Lutheran University. In her spare time she loves to travel, read, play board games, and spend time with her husband, sons, and two pups.

Educational Links

Moby Max (St Paul School)
Mathletics
Mathletics Multiverse
Spell Drome
Newsela