Thank you for checking this web site.  Although this school year is quickly coming to an end, the fourth graders are still very busy.  We will be finishing up our study of biomes with the ocean.  Students are mastering fractions.  They are able to add, subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators.  Language Arts is also winding down.  We have written many compositions and poems.  We will be working on introductory paragraphs.  These will be given to the 5th grade teachers.
   

               I want to thank all parents for sharing their child with me this year.  I have enjoyed helping the students learn.  I hope you have a great summer that is filled with lots of family time.
                

                The last day of school  all students will be given summer assignments in math and reading.  The purpose of these is to ensure that students continue to build their skills during the summer months.  The fourth grade assignments have been developed by the fifth grade teachers.  Please impress upon the students the importance of completing the assignments.  Students will be expected to bring all completed work to school in August.  They will be evaluated on their efforts.

                 Likewise, the incoming 4th graders will be given a math assignment.  I strongly encourage students to complete the assignment.  All work is to be completed and brought to me on the first day of school in August.    
                                    
                                    
           I welcome parents to contact me at any time. Please feel free to call me at school and leave a voice mail.  The number at school is 293-9452 ext. 238.  you can send an e-mail to my school account npsalarmstro@mdeca.org..  If I do not respond to any communication within two days please write me a note.  Or, if you'd rather, just write me a note.               
  

           I will be  updating the webpage daily.  I WILL list homework, projects and tests daily.  Please check the calendar link for upcoming important school and class events.  Please note:  I WILL NOT be using the homework hotline - I will be using the web site.  If you prefer to use the hotline to stay up to date with assignments, please use Mrs. Darr's.  The number is 293-9452 ext. 350.


                      This year I will be teaching Language Arts to the students in homeroom 14.  I will also be teaching math and science to all the fourth graders.  Mrs. Darr will be teaching Language Arts to the students in homeroom 17.  She will be teaching social studies and Religion to all fourth graders. 

               We will also be stressing 3-P's. They are PRIDE - in self, in family, in school and in Church. The second is PREPARATION - for daily activities, for school, for future activities, for leading a Catholic/Christian Life. The final word is PERFORMANCE - in school work, in daily activities, in relationships, in behavior and responsibility.