Mrs. Gunning
“Those who trust in the Lord …will soar on wings like eagles.”
Based on Isaiah 40:31
“Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.” BTCS Celebrating 25 years.
Nov. 17, 2023
Dear Families,
This year Blessed Trinity Catholic School is participating in the iGiveCatholic campaign. Our goal this year is $5,000.00. These much-needed funds will go towards new lockers and flooring in the middle school building. Please prayerfully consider donating to our school and sharing the link below with your family and friends, too! Your generosity is very much appreciated!
https://staugustine.igivecatholic.org/organizations/blessed-trinity-catholic-school
School will be dismissed on Monday, Nov. 20 at 12:15. My Best Wishes for a Blessed & Happy Thanksgiving!
Grade 4 will visit BT’s Christmas Store on Friday, Dec. 8. Please place your child’s money in an envelope or baggie if you would like them to do some shopping.
BT’s Annual Christmas Program will be on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:00 in the church. Please arrive by 6:45. Please let me know if your child will not be participating so I can take them out of the line-up.
Our Classroom Breakfast and Game Day Christmas Party will be on Monday, Dec. 18. More information will follow.
EAGLE T-Shirt Days: Jan. 5, Jan. 11, Jan. 26 & Feb. 1
Grade 4 Help Session is held on Wednesdays. Students struggling with Reading and/or Math concepts are invited to participate. Please email me or write a note in the Planner if you would like your child to attend. Students will be signed into Extended Day if not picked up at 3:30.
EAGLE T-Shirt Days: Jan. 5, Jan. 11, Jan. 26 & Feb. 1
ACCELERATED READER (AR):
Students are required to read and take a minimum of 3 Accelerated Reader (AR) Tests and corresponding Vocabulary Quizzes (if available…not every book as one) within his/her assigned reading level range, striving for 80% accuracy, by Friday, Dec. 8. Your student’s new Reading Level Range will be written in the back of the Planner upon completion of the STAR Assessment and is adjusted throughout the school year. Please encourage your student NOT to wait until the last minute to complete this AR requirement. Be sure to check out arbookfind.com for book recommendations and AR levels.
Fourth Graders can check out books from the Media Center every Friday. Students are required to have one AR Book at his/her desk EVERY DAY, or they are not prepared for our day.
Please encourage children to read, read, read….every day! The AR Grade each Quarter is the average of the top 3 test scores.
TESTS:
Religion: Thursday, Nov. 30, Chapter 8
English: Thursday, Nov. 30, Types of Sentences
Reading: Friday, Dec. 1, The Unbreakable Code
Spelling: Friday, Dec. 1
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, Nov. 20: Dismissal @ 12:15
Friday, Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception Mass 8:30
Tuesday, Dec. 12: BT’s Christmas program in the church 7:00 pm
Monday, Dec. 18: End of 2nd Quarter
Monday, Dec. 18: Dismissal @ 11:30; No Lunch. No Extended Day.
Gentle Reminder… Per BT Policy, unless medically necessary, all cell phones, Smart Watches, and other electronic devices MUST be dropped off to the Office every morning upon arriving to school and picked up at dismissal. They may not be brought into the classroom or kept in backpacks. Thank you for your cooperation.
The following websites are available for additional practice:
Religion: religion.sadlierconnect.com *click on We Believe Grade 4
Math: www.sadlierconnect.com *scroll to “Student & Family Resources”; *click “Let’s Go!” in the purple box; *click Sadlier Math Grades K-6; *click Sadlier Math Grade 4 (orange text)
Vocabulary Workshop: www.sadlierconnect.com **scroll to “Student & Family Resources;” *click “Let’s Go” in the purple box; *click Vocabulary Workshop Grades 1-12; *click Vocabulary Workshop “orange”. No usernames or passwords needed!
Everything: www.khanacademy.org
ARBookFind.com
