4th Grade Supply List

Dear Parents,

Here included is the 4th grade supply list for 2016-2017...please keep in mind that as the school year unfolds, students may be asked to replenish supplies or items as needed.

Thank you,

Harriet Coscia

4th Grade Supply List

6 Pocket Folders

1 large manila folder labeled:  Homework

1 blue folder labeled:  Math

1 red folder labeled:  English

1 green folder labeled:  Science

1 blue folder labeled:  Social Studies

1 yellow folder labeled:  School Notices

8 Marble Notebooks, each labeled:

Homeroom (2)

Math

English

Science

Social Studies

Journal

Vocabulary

3 Packages of #2 Pencils (sharpened)

1 pack of pencil top erasers and 2 medium sized erasers

1 large package of glue sticks (6-8)

2 packs of construction paper

4 packs of wide-ruled loose leaf paper

1 pack of colored pencils

1 box of 24 crayons

1 pack of thin markers

1 pack of wide/thick markers

1 children's scissors

1 12" ruler

2 packs of graphing paper

1 pack of highlighters

1 plastic school craft box or cushioned craft/pencil case

3 large packs of index cards

1 index cards case

**Assignment book/planner (sold by PTO)

1 small box gallon-size Zip-Lock bags

1 small box sandwich size Zip-Lock bags

3 rolls of scotch tape

5 boxes of Kleenex tissues

3 to 4 rolls of paper towels

3 containers of disinfecting wipes

2 to 3 packs of cleansing wipes (for hands)

Greek and Religion Supply List

Greek Class:  

2 marble notebooks

1 folder

pencils

colored pencils and crayons

glue sticks

Religion Class:

Binder (1" to 1 1/2")

Summer Assignments for 3rd Graders going into 4th Grade

Dear Parents,

Listed below are the summer reading and math assignments for the students entering the fourth grade in September 2016.  Please encourage your child to plan out his/her assignments, so that adequate study/work time is spent in each area.

English:

Please choose 2 of the following books:

a) The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
b) Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli
c) Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli

Assignment #1 
Read each book.  For each book, write chapter notes for each chapter read.  Record important facts and details as you read.  Keep loose-leaf paper in book.  *Write the name of book on top of the first page, and chapter number for each section when writing your notes.

Assignment #2 
Choose one of the two books read, and write an alternative ending to it.  It must either by 1 page typed, double-spaced, or neatly written and double-spaced, as well.  Please edit your work and be sure to include a topic sentence/opening paragraph, well-developed paragraphs with details, and a concluding paragraph that summarizes your writing.

Assignment #3
Choose one character from any of the two books that you feel you related to the most.  In paragraph form, answer the following questions:

a) What character did you relate to the most and why?  (Make sure to write the book title and author).  *Include details/examples from the book to support your writing.
b) If you could change two thigs about the character, what would they be and why?  Explain.
c) Choose one situation in the book that your character was involved in.  Explain what the situation was and how you would have handled it differently.  Cite evidence from the book when writing your response.

* Tip:  If you take solid notes, your writing will flow quite beautifully!
* Complete the ELA packet -- highlight/underline key facts/details as you read!

Math:

1. Complete the entire Math packet and show all and any work.
2. Review your multiplication facts through 12.
3. Review any concepts/topics you struggled with this year in third grade.

Thank you!

Harriet Coscia

Summer Reading List for 6th Graders going into 7th Grade

SUMMER READING LIST - for 6th GRADERS GOING INTO 7th GRADE

You are to read THREE of the following books:

Sophomore Year is Greek to Me by Meredith Zeitlin

Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler

Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs

No Right Turn by Terry Trueman

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

You are then to write (type) a one page review of each book. In these reviews, you are to include an overview of the plots and characters, and you are to tell me if you liked the book or not, and why. These reviews are required assignments.

DUE:  END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

Have a nice summer!

Mr. Attanas

Summer Reading List for 5th Graders going into 6th Grade

SUMMER READING LIST - for 5th GRADERS GOING INTO 6th GRADE

You are to read THREE of the following books:

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

Heat by Mike Lupica

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

My Thirteenth Season by Kristi Roberts

You are then to write and type a one page review of each book. In these reviews, you are to tell me an overview of the plots and characters, and you are to tell me if you liked the book or not, and why. These reviews are required assignments.

DUE:  END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

Have a nice summer!

Mr. Attanas