Friday, October 6, 2017

Happy Fall Break!

Dear 4C,

The link to the parent teacher conferences is https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2043392/false#/invitation. Please sign up for one conference per child.

Also, the link to volunteer for literacy groups is https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2033141/false#/invitation. We will begin literacy groups in quarter 2. They are on Tuesdays at 12:45pm to 1:15pm. 

My email address is asarnataro@archwaylincoln.org. Please feel free to contact me anytime.

I hope you all have a wonderful fall break! I look forward to seeing you at conferences.

Best,
Mrs. Sarnataro

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Week 9-October 2nd-October 6th

Hello 4C!

History

This week in history we will continue our study of the Middle Ages. We will focus on the rise of feudalism and examine the relationship between kings, lords, knights and serfs. Students will study heraldry and why it the importance to knights in the Middle Ages. Students will also make their own coat of arms using symbols and designs of the Middle Ages. 

ELA

We will introduce the literary concept of theme during literature and continue describing the characters that are introduced in the chapters of Prince Caspian we will read this week. On Friday, we will have the spelling/phonogram test and the students will individually recite the poem "The Violet".

Math

In math this week, we'll continue our study of fractions. We will discuss comparing and ordering fractions with different denominators and adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator. We will also continue practicing putting fractions in simplest form. This is a key skill in fractions, one that requires fluency in multiplication and division facts. If possible, please review these math facts with your child at home! 

Science

We will go over the study guide for the second geology test on Monday and take the test on Tuesday. Then we began the last unit of geology with volcanoes. 

Events


Book Fair


Hello 4C!

Hello!

My name is Mrs. Alyssa Sarnataro. I graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. Science captivated me in high school during a dissection lab. I was awed by the complexity and beauty of cells working together as tissues and organs to create lifeforms. This is my second year working at Great Hearts. I was a teaching assistant last year and apart of Archway Lincoln's apprenticeship program this year. I am excited to be 4C's lead teacher this school year.

I am also a volleyball coach. This is my third year coaching middle school volleyball. I believe sports are a great way to develop character and I enjoy interacting with the students outside the classroom. 

I have been married to my high school sweetheart for four years and we have two dogs. In my spare time, I like to work out, road cycle, garden, hike, camp, and cook.

I look forward to a fantastic school year!

Best,

Mrs. Sarnataro