Fourth Grade

My goal as a fourth-grade teacher is to grow “thinking kids” who are excited about learning new things, know how to problem solve, treat others as they like to be treated, and are readers. We work on these through cooperative groups, independent work and a variety of incentives.

Fourth graders attend Mass three times a week and our parish priests visit our classroom twice a week to teach religion and Spanish. In fourth grade, we integrate our religious studies into our daily classroom routine and use Christian values to help solve problems that arise.

In fourth grade, the students learn about Wisconsin history. The fourth-grade program at St. Aloysius School includes a historical walking tour of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac in the fall. We study Wisconsin History weekly with a newspaper, Great States Wisconsin, and PBS shows that teach about Wisconsin history and culture.

Fourth graders have opportunities to participate in many additional activities and groups. Some of these activities include Altar Servers, Student Government, and Mass Choir.