2. Mrs. Kim Cordano - Homeroom, Social Studies, Reading & Art
Miss Stephanie Nordman – Math, English & Spelling
Sr. Otelia – Religion & Library
Mr. Patrick Calma – Science
Mr. Jerome Luna – Physical Education
Mrs. Jessica Angeles – Dance
Mrs. Catherine Fuerte – Technology
Mrs. Laura Reyes – Music
Mrs. Mhazie Ruiz – Counselor
Title 1 Resource Specialist– Mrs. Deborah Bailles d’Err (Mrs. B)
Visit: Holy Angels Website for more information
https://sites.google.com/a/holyangelscolma.org/4th-grade/
Meet Your Teachers
3. Go to 4th Grade Page
Check for Homework
Check Grades - Grades are published daily and weekly
4th Grade General information and Schedule
Go to Home Page
School Information and Calender
Sign up for events
Sign up for emergency text
Check Often
VISIT SCHOOLSPEAK
4. Faith First- Understand the word of God and how God
speaks to us today. Learning Prayers and Catholic
literacy. Provides examples of Saints and others who
have lived exemplary Catholic lives.
Family First- Understanding the role of the family,
God’s creation of humans, the gift of feelings and the
importance of our actions.
Religion
5. Science Fusion – This new program gives students a
meaningful way to interact with science. Students will be
asked to inquire, think, predict, analyze, and apply as they
learn through hands on activities. These skills are the
foundation for success in science, in school, and in life.
- See more at: http://www.hmhco.com/shop/education-
curriculum/science/elementary-
science/sciencefusion#sthash.ikejC5rX.dpuf
Science
6. Reading - Building comprehension skills, reading about
topics in science, history, fiction and fantasy.
English - Parts of Speech, writing process, and
vocabulary workshop; promoting effective
communication.
Spelling – Attention to word relationships between
sound and spelling patterns. Connection of word
meanings, spelling and building vocabulary.
Handwriting – One lesson per week, practicing
spacing and letter formation.
Language Arts
7. In depth study of California
Ebooks – CD ROMs
Integration - CA Studies Weekly
(Newspaper)
Workbook lessons
California Mission Project
Visit - Eduplace.com for activities
Social Sciences (Social Studies)
8. 21 Missions: Assigned by “Lottery”
Two components: 3D-Model (24 x 16) and a Written
Report
Detail information and rubric is on SchoolSpeak (About
4th Grade/Missions)
Due Date: 4th Week in January by Friday, Jan 24, to be
displayed at Open House Sunday, Jan 26th.
(More information on SchoolSpeak)
California Mission Project
9. Programs that help develop Christian Leaders:
Safe and Caring
Recognize Individuality
Belonging to a school community
Following rules and understanding choices & consequences
Seven Good Habits
Creating leaders , supports our Safe and Caring program
Focuses on 7 good behavioral habits
Be Proactive
Begin with the End in Mind - Have a plan
Put first things first
Think Win-Win
Seek first to understand then to be understood
Synergize - Teamwork
Safe and Caring
Seven Good Habits
10. Homework
Math – homework almost every night.
Time allotment- about 30 to 45 minutes,
(incomplete classroom assignments additional time)
Late Homework- Refer to Homework policy
https://sites.google.com/a/holyangelscolma.org/holy-angels-
school/homework
*Grading
Recorded on SchoolSpeak
Check each subject
“M” stands for missing (recorded as a 0)
Home Work & Grading
11. Report cards are issued four times a year .
The first report card is given to the parents at the time of parent-teacher conferences .
Academic Marking Code
A 96-100 C 74-80
A- 93-95 C- 70-73
B+ 91-92 D+ 67-69
B 87-90 D 63-66
B- 84-86 D- 60-62
C+ 81-83 F 59-Below
Behavioral Expectations/Learning Skills Code
1 Exceeds expectations 3 Improvement needed
2 Meets expectations 4 Unsatisfactory
Co-Curricular: (art, PE, music, dance) P Participates
NP Does not participate
Report Cards
12. Talk with your child about school and everyday events
Promote good discipline
Supervise homework, making sure your child has a place to work and
assignments are completed
Praise your child for completing homework
Read with your child, or encourage them to read for fun and discuss
what they read
Express interest in your child's school progress and his/her
development as an individual
Help your child relate homework assignments to everyday life & skills
Communicate that education is important, and encourage your child
to do well in school
If your child becomes frustrated, put away the assignment for a while
What Can Parents Do?
13. Names in sweaters, sweat shirts, jackets, lunch bags
Last Friday of the Month- Celebrate Birthdays
Safety: “Hands to your self”, no rough games, no
tagging
Medicines: In plastic bags with name, with a signed
note and procedures.
Visiting During School Hours- Please check in the
office first.
Additional: but Important
14. Phone - School Office- 650-755-0220
Mrs. Cordano -650-992-6122
Email - Staff, HAPAC and Room Parents
Recommend: Use SchoolSpeak Email
Appointments -
Before school
After school
By special appointment
Please Communicate
Contacting Your Teachers
& HAPAC
15. I am excited to teach your children and listen to what
they have to say.
Field trips are important, please come along with us.
We can learn by doing!
I love teaching art; but History and Religion are my next
favorite subjects.
Reading is essential!
THANK YOU!
