Fourth Grade

 

Fourth grade at St. Louise School emphasizes independence, critical thinking, and responsibility, supporting students as they transition to higher academic and personal expectations in a faith-centered environment.

 

4th Grade Overview:

• Focuses on student independence in managing classwork, homework, and time management.
• Uses daily planners and the Skyward system to track assignments and grades.

 

Curriculum Overview:

• Religion: Studies on Jesus, the Ten Commandments, and Beatitudes.
• Reading and Language Arts: Emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary, and creative expression.
• Math: Multiplication, division, fractions, and geometry.
• Science: Topics include life, physical, and earth sciences, with hands-on experiments.
• Social Studies: Washington state history, government, and geography, Native Americans, explorers of the Pacific Northwest, and the Oregon Trail.

 

Service Projects:

• Supports Operation Gratitude by sending letters and care packages to military members.
• Participates in school-wide projects like food drives and supporting New Bethlehem Programs.

 

Enrichment Opportunities:

• Field trips to local plays and educational sites such as the Washington State Corn Maze.
• "Of Cedar and Salmon" enrichment program exploring Native American culture.
• Hands-on activities like cow eye dissection and electricity experiments.
• Marketplace project where students create and run a small business.
• "Big Buddy" program with first-grade students.

 

Staff: The fourth-grade team at St. Louise School includes Mrs. Cindy Scruggs, B.A. and Ms. Kaila Crosby, B.A. Both teachers work together to help students develop independence in managing their time and classroom responsibilities. With a strong focus on academic growth, the team supports students in reading, math, science, and social studies while promoting critical thinking and personal responsibility.