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	Home About Ames School Profile Contact Us School Curriculum School Events Calendar Kids iNews Ames Site Council Classrooms Pre-K - Mrs. Black Kdgn - Mrs. Osborne Kdgn - Mrs. Weestrand Gr 1 - Mrs. Lee Gr 1 - Mrs. Xiong Gr 2 - Ms. Aubin Gr 2 - Mr. Kendrick Gr 3 - Ms. Johnson Gr 3 - Mrs. Mai Vang Gr 4 - Mrs. Garhofer Gr 4/5 - Mr. Kellar-Long Gr 5 - Mrs. Bittner Gr 5 - Mrs. Sue Vang Gr 6 - Mrs. Schwarz Specialists and Other Programs Integrated ELL Naturalist Intelligence - Science Specialist - Ms. Rubenstein Linguistic and Logical Intelligences Coach - Mrs. Schunk FRED Room - Ms. Lori Spanish Class -(K-2nd Gr)- Mr. Spence Musical Intelligence - Integrated Within the Classroom Spatial Intelligence/ Art - Ms. McIntosh Bodily Intelligence/ Physical Education Integrated Within the Classroom Environment Intrapersonal Intelligence/Technology - Mr. R Interpersonal Intelligence/ Library - Mrs. Schmerler Intrapersonal Intelligence - Technology/ Prep- Mr. Resendez Intervention & ALC After School Person-In-Charge - Ms. McGee Gifted & Talented Program/ Push-In Model - Mrs. Smith Special Education K-6 Resource Room - TBA Band and Orchestra - Drew Kunker Girl Scouts of River Valleys - Ms. Deidre Gayden and Mr. Kendrick Teacher Resources For Staff Technology Integration Links for Kids Teacher Links Family/Comm. Partnership Ames Family Resources Room Hmong/Parent Support Our Supporters Woodland Hills Church Well Fargo Bank 3 M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing White Bear Avenue Business Association, The Duff Team, District 2 Community Council, Old Maplewood Old Country Buffet and Keller Williams Realty Macmillan, McGraw and Hill Publishers Girls Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys sitemap Parent Portal				Home > Classrooms > Gr 4 - Mrs. Garhofer  Print View Welcome to our 4th Grade in Room 3107! We examine Science very carefully... Welcome to another great year coming up in 4th grade in Mrs. Garhofer's room. In math, we will work on fractions, probability and learning about finding the perimeter and area of rectangles and triangles. We will also practice our basic math skills, which include subtraction, addition, multiplication and division and how to apply their uses when solving word problems by using secret code words. Using math games is another way to teach these skills in the classroom as well as in the computer lab.      In Social Studies we will learn about the Now that's an array!!! planet Earth, the seven continents, regions of the United States including Minnesota. We will also explore different countries and cultures around the world including China, Mexico, Japan, France, Italy, Brazil, Austrailia, Africa and India.      As you scroll down this page, you will find information about what Ames Kids are learning this year in Math and Writer's Workshop. You can listen to a book, via a movie! Please contact me with any comments or concerns so I may address them in a timely manner. Thank You and Enjoy! Ms. Garhofer Ames Writer's Workshop Although: SPPS Literacy Framework referenced to ensure grade level standards. Grammar, usage and spelling incorporated into mini lesson. Handwriting and word processing skills are also a part of the writer’s workshop. Cursive begun in latter second grade, introduced again in third and continued thru sixth. Click on title to view what Ames Kids Learn in Writer's Workshop... Ames Math Curriculum Math Routines Vocabulary -Each class will begin with a new vocabulary word(s) on the board for students to copy down into their portfolio/binder. Corrections -Each day the class will correct the assigned homework from the night before and review any problem areas. Daily Assignments -Daily Assignments will be assigned on a regular basis and will be due the following class unless specified otherwise. Quizzes -Quizzes will be given out periodically during a book/unit. Tests/Projects -Tests/Projects will be given out at the completion of a book/unit. Portfolio/Binder -Students will be expected to keep this/her portfolio organized and must bring it to class each day. Click here to see a Movie about the "Star Spangled Banner" and More!... Click here! Watch and listen to a BIG part of history... brought to life on video... [Back]
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