Mater Dolorosa Catholic School Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
25 Maple Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-2831
HAVE A BLESSED FALL!
Grade 4 (Mrs. Wall)
Mrs. Wall-4th Grade
lwall@materdolorosaschool.org
September 2, 2024
4th graders and families:
We had a wonderful start to the
school year last week! The children
are learning the routines and the
expectations nicely! Just a reminder
that homework will begin tomorrow.
Homework is nightly Monday-Thursday
and each days' assignments are due
the following day. Homework will
always be the same each night and
consist of a double sided math paper
(reviewing what was learned in class
that day), a times table 3 times each
worksheet with whatever fact we are
working on that week, and a spelling
worksheet. Beginning in November,
there will also be monthly book report
projects. More info on book reports to
come later.
Spelling Tests are on Fridays.
As 4th graders, there is a new to you
special this year called, Math
Enrichment. Mrs Godek teaches this
class on Thursdays and although it
does not have a place on the report
card, this class goes toward your
student's math grade.
As 4th graders also, you will now
receive letter grades on your report
cards(A, B, C, etc.) and you will also
have the opportunity to be on the
Honor Roll. Honor Roll is not just
about receiving good grades. You
r student's behavior and work habits
must also never fall below an S.
Specials classes should have no lower
than an S also. Mrs. Sheehan will also
be giving a grade on the report card
for Liturgical Music this year.
Please note when our Specials are this year:
Mondays: Liturgical Music
Tuesdays: None
Wednesdays: Spanish and Gym
(wear your gym uniforms!)
Thursdays: Math Enrichment
Fridays: Computers
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Mrs. Wall
4th grade supply list
- tissues-4 cube boxes to start (may need replenishing throughout year)
your child will keep a box in their own bin at their desk.
- Paper Towels-3 Rolls
- Clorox/Lysol wipes for our daily desk cleanings-3 containers to start (may need replenishing throughout the year)
- Hand Sanitizer (small bottles) 2 needed
- Sponges for the nurse
- 2 Containers of WET ONES hand wipes
- 2-3 packages of TICONDEROGA brand pencils (pre sharpened preferred) These are shared as a class
- 1 package of blue or black ink ERASEABLE pens
- 1 package of red pens for correcting
- 2 packages of EXPO SKINNY black dry erase markers for our dry erase boards
- 1 package (8-12 pk) Skinny magic markers
- 1 package (8-12pk) broad tip magic markers
- 24 pack of crayons
- 1 package of 12 colored pencils
- 1 package of highlighters
- A package of glue sticks
- 1- 2 pocket folder for Math
- 1-2 packages of WIDE RULED filler paper (NO NOTEBOOKS!!!-I will send them home)
- Headphones for computers
- 1-2 Soft pencil cases for crayons, colored pencils and markers. (We share all other supplies)
- 2 packages of multiplication flash cards (1 for HOME practice and 1 for school practice)
*PLEASE DO NOT send in scissors, manual pencil sharpeners, mechanical pencils, sharpies, little erasers, rulers, or "extra little doo-dads"
**I have provided your student with a yellow homework folder, a Religion folder, and a blue fix and finish folder.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you in August!
Mrs. Wall
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at lwall@materdolorosaschool.org