1. Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. Mother Theresa Grade 4

2. Mater Dei Catholic School inspires children to develop values of FAITH, EXCELLENCE, and SERVICE. We recognize the unique nature of each child and strive to educate students to be independent, innovative, and creative learners. In a community filled with spirit and support, we nurture students to become faithful Catholic leaders.

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4. Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. Mother Theresa 1. Beatitudes 2. Corporal Works of Mercy 3. Spiritual Works of Mercy 4. Theological and Cardinal Virtues 5. Ten Commandments 6. Liturgical Year 7. Mary, Saints, Feasts and Special People 8. Sacramental's

5. Core State Standards Reading: Text complexity and the growth of comprehension Writing: Text types, responding to reading, and research Writing Language Mechanics Vocabulary and Spelling Communication: Speaking and Listening Handwriting and Library Skills

6. Core State Standards : 1. Place Value, Addition and Subtraction to One Million 2. Multiply by 1 -and 2- Digit Numbers 3. Divide by 1 -and 2- Digit Numbers 4. Factors, Divisibility, and Multiples 5. Compare, Add, Subtract, and Multiply Fractions 6. Relate Fractions to Decimals 7. Geometry, Measurement and Data

7. Pennsylvania History 1. Geography of Pennsylvania 2. Native Americans of Pennsylvania 3. Colonial Pennsylvania 4. Pennsylvania in a Developing Nation 5. Economy in Pennsylvania 6. Government in Pennsylvania

8. Earth and Space Science Resources The Changing Earth Physical Science About Energy Electrical and Thermal Transfer Energy Transfer in Waves Life Science Systems for Survival

9. Technology will be integrated throughout the curriculum. Examples: iPads Blogs Research Projects Interactive Slideshows Animated Avatars Publishing Academic Enrichment and Practice

10. Monday- Music Tuesday - Technology Wednesday - Art Thursday - Spanish Friday - Physical Education

11. Students will visit the Stream / Makerspace Lab every week.

12. The goal of the Reading Olympics is to increase students' reading for enjoyment and increase reading skills. Students collaborate with their teammates to read forty to fifty books that have been selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists and classroom teachers. These professionals read the books and write questions which teams of students answer during the competition. The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams generate much excitement about this event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved. List of books are on the Mater Dei Website. Sign-ups will be soon.

13. Thanks in advance for all your help and cooperation this year! Together we will make 4 th Grade a terrific year for your child!