Mrs. Gavino, Gr 3-4 Mathematics

| ABOUT US | ACADEMICS | PARENTS | STUDENT LIFE | PRE-K | EVENTS | SUPPORT | ESS |

Classroom Learning

SPELLING
Week 16
Focus: Spell singular and plural words
leaf
leaves
wolf
wolves
potato
potatoes
roof
roofs
family
families
library
libraries
journey
journeys
hero
heroes
ditch
ditches
Bonus:
sovereignty
tribal council

MATH
This week’s math lessons:
Unit 2: Ch 5 Algebraic Reasoning
•             5-1: order of operations
•             5-2: words of expressions
•             5-3: compare expressions

SOCIAL STUDIES – Ch 7: Our Government
Levels of Government

RELIGION
Scripture Tells Us the Good News

PRAYER TESTS
Date Tested Number of Weeks to Practice    Prayer Name
Jan 3 - 27 4 Memorare
Jan 30 - Feb 3 1 Angel of God
Feb 6 - Feb 24 3 Morning Offering

Classroom Announcements

WINTER MAP TESTING
Today our Winter MAP testing window opened! The fourth grade will be taking their tests on the following days:
Tuesday, Jan 10th – Reading
Thursday, Jan 12th – Math
Wednesday, Jan 18th – Language Usage
Please keep in mind that this test is not for an academic grade, it to show growth and progress. I tell the kids that the only person you are competing with is yourself! While there is no way for your child to “study” for this test there is a way for them to prepare for it! Please help ensure your child gets a good night’s rest and a big healthy breakfast! These small steps help set them up for success!

PARISH BREAKFAST BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MR. HEINS - 2/5
The upcoming Parish Breakfast on February 5th is being hosted by Kindergarten, 3rd and 8th grade. Mrs. Pre and Miss Arciaga thought it would be a great opportunity for the students to do something to support Mr. Heins. We are going to have a Benefit Concert at the Parish Breakfast. Grades K, 3, 7 & 8 will be singing songs (have a mini concert) during the breakfast! More information will be coming home in the family newsletter.
Please know you are invited to participate, volunteer or just come for breakfast and good company on the 5th! We are excited to have a small way to support Mr. Heins. His medical costs are rising so any little bit raised at the breakfast will be a nice gift to Mr. & Mrs. Heins and it gives the students a chance to do something for him in their own way.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events:
1/9 – 1/27 – Winter MAP testing window
1/10 – 4 MAP Reading Test
1/12 – 4 MAP Math Test
1/20, 1/25, 1/26, 1/27 – MAP Makeups
1/16 – NO SCHOOL MLK Day
1/20 – Pizza Lunch - $1 Free Dress Fundraiser
1/21 – St. Paul Parish Crab Feed
1/23 – End of Midterm for Tri 2
1/27 – Popcorn Friday
1/29 – 2/4 – Catholic Schools Week

Volunteer Opportunities

3/4 – St. Paul Auction
5/7 – Parish Breakfast with 6th and 1st Grade

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 - Science
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - PE
Friday - Science

Library

Every Wednesday

Grading Periods

Trimester 1: Aug 30 – Nov 23
o    Midterm: Oct 12

Trimester 2: Nov 28 – Mar 8
o    Midterm: Jan 23

Trimester 3: Mar 9 – June 13
o    Midterm: Apr 27

Grading Scale

Curriculum Night Information Packet

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

This is Minh Gavino's sixth 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, son, and two pups.

Educational Links

Moby Max (St Paul School)
Mathletics
Typing
Ninja Words
Nitro Type

Math Links

Game Links

Student Survey

Click here