Mrs. Minarik's Classroom Connection

Hope all is well with everyone this time of hope anticipating Spring and warm weather!

Math- We have finished the multiplication of 3 digits by 1 digit and the class did very well on their test this Monday. We are starting Chapter 11 on multiplying larger numbers. Please review their tables often. This is so important for memorizing and mastering their facts.

Religion- we are focusing on Lent and the passion of Our Lord. We will do many activities on this, and they are also making their own Stations of the Cross which will be due on Friday, March 5.

Social Studies- we are starting a unit on the Midwest. They seem very interested in this part of the U.S. since Illinois is one of the states included in this region.
Any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Mrs. Minarik

Hope all of you are doing well. The year is flying by, the children are getting ready for a math test onm Friday, Feb. 12, on multiplication and estimation of products.
In Social Studies we are continuing learning about the Southeast, its land and its people.

In Religion we are studying about the Adoration of the Blessec Sacrament.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me! Have a great day off on Monday!

Welcome back to a new year!!

Math- we are concentrating on our multiplication facts. Each day we will do a 1 minute timed test. The test have a practice first, and then the actual test. The children seem to like it! Please remind them to practice their multiplication flash cards each day.

Social Studies- We are studying people of the Northeast. The children will have to do a report on one of the 5 Indian tribes in the Iroquois Confederacy. The report should be short and include homes. food, dress, toys, etc of their tribe. I would like them to draw their own pictures of what the tribal dress looked like. It is due on Monday ,January 11.

Religion- We are studying the Holy Spirit and how He guides our lives.

Where has the time gone??
Christmas Concert
We will be singing "So this is Christmas" by John Lennon for the Christmas program. Please practice the words with them- we only have a few days to practice ang get it memorized. I will let them have the words when we sing on the altar, but I would like them to learn it.

Everything is going well- we are moving at a steady pace in Math and Social Studies. After Chapter 6 on graphs, we will be starting Multiplication. Maybe they can practice their flash cards over the holidays!!!

Have a great holiday season- relax and enjoy the children, for soon they will be back in school and they are mine again!!!

November 9th is the Preview Day for Room 25. The children will be allowed to browse and make a list of books that they would like to have.
November 11 is the day we will be buying our books. If they would like to purchase any books that day they must bring their money on Wednesday.

We will be having a Math Chapter 4 Test on Monday. This chapter focused on Subtraction, estimation with subtraction, and word problems using subtraction. Practice on their facts would be helpful.

Report cards go home on Friday, November 6. Parent Teacher conferences are Thursday and are optional unless notified. As always, if you would like to meet with your child's teacher, you may drop in on the afternoon of November 12th.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Welcome to Red Ribbon Week- drug awareness for children in the elementary grades. We will be wearing red ribbons all week, with different activities planned for each day. We will emphasize the importance of being drug-free.

Social Studies
Today we had a test on Chapter 2 . I also included a Vocabulary Test which I took straight from their workbook. The Social studies tests are a bit more difficult because you have to carefully read the question to find the correct answer. Many students did well, but some seemed to forget everything we have been working on for the last 2 weeks. The students receive a study guide for each section of the chapter, with the vocabulary on the front. We make maps, and discuss each part in detail.. Please impress upon your child the importance of rereading the chapter for extra practice and understanding. Hopefully with more practice and studying at home, the next test will be much better!!

Math
We had our Chapter 5 test last Wednesday, and the students did very well on this. We covered rounding, addition, and estimation. I was very pleased with their grades. The classes seem to love math as much as I do!!
Religion
We will be starting a new chpater on the Baptism of Jesus, and the symbols surrounding this sacrament. We will be talking about their own Baptism, and if they can bring a picture of themselves in their christening outfits, I will display them on the bulletin board.

Have a great Halloween!

Hope everyone is enjoying the fall- although the weather is more like winter!
Next week, October 21, the students will be taking their Chapter 3 Math Test. Practice their addition facts, and I am sure they will do well.

Religion- we are starting Unit 2- Chapter 5 next week. The students took the unit test home as a worksheet.

Social Studies- we are working on Chapter 2. This chapter covers the 3 levels of gov't, and the 3 branches of gov't.
They receive a Study Guide for each section, which includes a vocabulary list, and questions which we go over in class.

October 26-30 is Red Ribbon Week. There will be ribbons given to each student to be worn all week. Students will also receive a pencil and stickers to remind them about being drug-free.

Motto is -- Drug Free is the Key!!

Progress reports will be handed out on Friday to any student who is in danger of failing the first quarter. If your child does not bring one home, then they are doing fine. I encourage you to check Engrade often.

Math Test on Friday for Chapter 2. This chapter covered Money, counting change, and rounding to a given place. I feel pretty confident that all students understood this concept. Hope all do well on Friday!

Religion Test will be coming soon, probably on Monday. We are learning about the 10 Commmandents and the early Church.

Tomorrow- Sept. 11 is picture day. The students should dress in their uniforms.

Religion Test- Chapter 2 on Friday.

Math- we will begin Chapter 2 on Money.

Hope all is going well for you. Please check Engrade. The children brought their ID numbers home on Wednesday, so you will be able to access their grades.

Hello, My name is Mrs. Carol Minarik.
I will be teaching your children in 4th grade this year. I teach Math, Social Studies and Religion. We do many wonderful things in fourth grade, and I will try to keep you abreast of all the projects and long term homework that we will be doing this year.

Children may bring a snack in their lunch to have at mid-morning. There are times that we have a "working snack" time due to time constraints.

I will also be teaching Music Appreciation this year. We will start off the year learning about the Beatles, a personal favorite of mine.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may e-mail me at cminarik@stlinusschool.org.

Thank you for allowing to meet and teach your treasures,

Mrs. C. Minarik