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About Me

Hello! My name is Megan Garcia and I am excited to be your child’s 4th Grade teacher. This is my fifth year at Athlos Leadership Academy. I graduated from Augsburg University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have taught in Anoka Hennepin School District as a Reading Specialist, pre-kindergarten summer teacher.  When I am not teaching I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, reading, being with son, Theo and my friends and family.

         

          Learning is something I have always enjoyed and I always strive for greatness, I hope to be able to share this with your child. I'm excited to help shape your child as so many of my teachers helped my parents shape me into the person I am today. This upcoming school year will be an amazing journey which will include great educational and social experiences.  Our classroom will be a place where students feel welcomed and safe. I am excited to get to know you and each of the 4th graders as we create a community in Room 109 this school year! 

 

Mrs. Garcia 

 

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Week of April 1st

Hello Garcia Families! 

Upcoming events:

4/8- MCA Reading starts

4/19- No School

4/23- MCA Math starts

4/26- Twin Day- dress like someone else!

** ORDER YEARBOOKS!

*** MAY MADNESS SHIRTS ARE ON SALE!

Language Arts:

We are working on reviewing all types of ELA material for MCA's so we are feeling good!

 

Math:

In math, we are starting Unit 5 on Fractions! Please continue to work on your multiplication facts at home!

 

Science:

For science, we are taking a break to really work on math review for MCA's.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, we will be using this time to work on additional language arts and math skills

 

Small Groups:

Sight words have been sent home. We are using this time to work on phonics skills and comprehension!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of March 11th

Hello Garcia Families! 

Upcoming events:

3/12- Field Trip!

3/22- Hat Day Free Dress

3/25-3/29- Spring Break NO SCHOOL!

 

Language Arts:

We are working on figurative language and poetry!

 

Math:

In math, we are starting Unit 5 on Fractions! Please continue to work on your multiplication facts at home!

 

Science:

For science, are finishing topic 7 and taking a break to really work on math review for MCA's.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, we will be using this time to work on additional language arts and math skills

 

Small Groups:

Sight words have been sent home. We are using this time to work on phonics skills and comprehension!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of March 11th

Hello Garcia Families! 

Upcoming events:

3/8 No School- End of Trimester

3/11- IXL Assessment

3/12- Field Trip!

3/22- Hat Day Free Dress

3/25-3/29- Spring Break NO SCHOOL!

 

Language Arts:

We are working on making inferences and comparing and contrasting texts in Unit 5.

 

Math:

In math, we are starting Unit 5 on Fractions! Please continue to work on your multiplication facts at home!

 

Science:

For science, are finishing topic 7 and taking a break to really work on math review for MCA's.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, we will be using this time to work on additional language arts and math skills

 

Small Groups:

Sight words have been sent home. We are using this time to work on phonics skills and comprehension!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Field Trip Forms DUE!

Good afternoon,
 
Just a couple reminders:
NO school Friday!
Also, field trip forms and payment is due tomorrow Wednesday March 6th. If you have any questions please call the front office or send me an email!
 
Thanks :)

Scholastic Order

Hey there, families!

At conferences many of you were asking about books for your kids! Here is a link to order books at your students level!

Ready to discover the characters and stories your kids love? With expertly curated selections, plus the chance for your teacher to earn rewards for the classroom with every order, Scholastic Book Clubs is here for you all year long to boost your kid's reading fandom and maybe even create moments of quality time you can share together!

 

Place an order of $25 or more and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout) to add to your reader’s TBR pile!

 

Family Order Due Date: 03/11/24

 

SHOP OUR CLASS PAGE: https://orders.scholastic.com/Y4FXL

 

SHOP FLYERS: https://clubs.scholastic.com/all-flyers

 

Invite relatives and friends to help your child discover the pure joy of reading when you share our Class Page link. Every order benefits our classroom, helping me earn FREE books and resources that every child can enjoy.

 

Thanks for your support!

 

Megan Garcia

ATHLOS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Hello Garcia Families! 

I enjoyed meeting with all of you at conferences last week! I am so proud of all the growth your students have been making!

Upcoming events:

2/14- Valentines Day Students can wear red and pink :)

2/19 No School- Presidents Day

2/23 Free Dress RED/WHITE/BLUE Day!

 

Language Arts:

We working on Unit 4 Comparing Point of View.  Please practice sight words at home! Your students have been given words to practice at home! We are taking a break from spelling to focus on phonics.

 

Math:

In math, we will be continuing Unit 4. We will be working on word problems this week!

 

Science:

For science, are are continuing topic 6.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, we will be using this time to work on additional language arts and math skills

 

Small Groups:

Sight words have been sent home. We are using this time to work on phonics skills and comprehension!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of Feb. 5th

Hello Garcia Families! 

Upcoming events:

2/8-2/9 conferences! No school on 2/9

Please sign up for CONFERENCES!

 

Language Arts:

We working on Unit 4 Comparing Point of View. We will be reading about The Trail of Rabbit. Please practice sight words at home! Your students have been given words to practice at home! We are taking a break from spelling to focus on phonics.

 

Math:

In math, we are starting Unit 4.This week we are focusing on 2x1 multiplication and estimation. 

 

Science:

For science, are starting topic 6.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, we will be using this time to work on additional language arts and math skills

 

Small Groups:

Sight words have been sent home. We are using this time to work on phonics skills and comprehension!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of 1/29

Hello Garcia Families! 

Upcoming events:

1/8-1/31- Flowers for sale for Valentines day

2/8-2/9 conferences! No school on 2/9

Please sign up for CONFERENCES!

Language Arts:

We working on Unit 4 Comparing Point of View. We will be reading about the Rabbit and Coyote. Please practice sight words at home! Your students have been given words to practice at home!

 

Math:

In math, we are continuing working on unit 3. We are learning about thousandths place, comparing and ordering decimals.

 

Science:

For science, are starting topic 5.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, we will be using this time to work on additional language arts and math skills

 

Small Groups:

Sight words have been sent home. We are using this time to work on phonics skills and comprehension!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of 1/22

Hello Garcia Families! 

Upcoming events:

1/8-1/31- Flowers for sale for Valentines day

1/26- PJ Day/Free dress

 

Language Arts:

We working on Unit 4 Comparing Point of View. We will be reading about

Spelling Week 2

1. then

2. when

3. went

4. well

5. help

6. open

7. best

8. bend

9. vent

10. send

 

Math:

In math, we are continuing working on unit 3. We are learning about thousandths place, comparing and ordering decimals.

 

Science:

For science, are starting topic 5.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, Chapter 5. We will be having a test this week.

 

Small Groups:

Small groups this week I will be sending home sight words for your students to work on. We are starting reading groups and working on math review!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of 1/15

Hello Garcia Families! 

Upcoming events:

1/8-1/31- Flowers for sale for Valentines day

1/15- No school MLK Day

1/26- PJ Day/Free dress

 

Language Arts:

We working on Unit 3 Week 3 about government. We have been reading about communities working together. This week will be working on comparing and contrasting, ordering, and writing summaries. 

Spelling Week 2

1. bake

2. cane

3. lake

4 snail

5. case

6. cage

7. stage

8. stake

9 cake

10. paper

 

Math:

In math, we are continuing working on unit 3 fractions this week and will be heading into decimals.

 

Science:

For science, are starting topic 5.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, Chapter 5. We will be having a test this week.

 

Small Groups:

Small groups this week I will be sending home sight words for your students to work on. We are starting reading groups and working on math review!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of 1/8

Hello Garcia Families! 

 

Language Arts:

We working on Unit 3 Week 2 about government. We have been reading about communities working together. This week will be working on comparing and contrasting, ordering, and writing summaries. We will also be starting spelling this week.

Spelling Week 1

1. have

2. black

3. fast

4 asked

5. make

6. came

7. gave

8. ate

9 polls

10. ballot

 

Math:

In math, we are continuing working on unit 3 fraction- equivalent fractions this week.

 

Science:

For science, we are looking at rocks and minerals.

 

Social studies:

In social studies, Chapter 5.

 

Small Groups:

Small groups this week I will be sending home sight words for your students to work on.

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

Week of 12/18

Hello 4th grade Fams!
 
We have a two day week this week. There will be no school from 12/20-1/1. School will resume on 1/2! I hope everyone has a safe and fun break!
 
This week we are building our classroom environment with fun activities. Tomorrow (12/19) students are allowed to bring ONE treat for themselves to eat during our party. Reminder that the tree parade is tomorrow! I hope you can donate :)
 
When we get back we will be learning fractions, continuing our reading, science and social studies curriculums.
 
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out!
Mrs. Garcia

Tree Parade!

Good morning!
 
Please consider donating holiday decorations for students to decorate me on 12/19!
Things that you can bring: ribbon, bows, ornaments, wrapping paper, etc. Please remember that you will not be getting these materials back.
 
Thanks, let me know if you have any questions!
Mrs. Garcia :) 

Week of 9/11

Week of 9/11

Hello Garcia Families! 

 

Welcome to Fourth Grade!!! We made it through the first week! ON TO THE NEXT! This is my last week before I am on maternity leave. Please reach out if  you have any questions before Friday.

 

 

Language Arts:

We are continuing our Launch unit with Benchmark, our reading curriculum, working on what it looks like to be a community of readers along with fun word study time!

 

Math:

In math, we are reviewing material from third grade to refresh our memories and get our brains ready for new 4th grade math information!

 

Science:

For science, we are reading about motion and energy in our new science curriculum!

 

Social studies:

In social studies, we will finish chapter 1 this week. Students will have a test on Monday.

 

Small Groups:

Small groups this week we are learning how to work alone on a task. Whether we are reading, writing or solving math problems.

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

Week of 9/5

Hello Garcia Families! 

 

Welcome to Fourth Grade!!! I am so excited to embark on this adventure with you and your students! I cannot wait to see all the growth your students make this year 😊

 

We are starting the curriculum right away this year and imbedding some fun activities in between.

 

Language Arts:

We started our Launch unit with Benchmark, our reading curriculum, working on what it looks like to be a community of readers along with fun word study time!

 

Math:

In math, we are reviewing material from third grade to refresh our memories and get our brains ready for new 4th grade math information!

 

Science:

For science, we our new science curriculum!

 

Social studies:

In social studies, Chapter 1 lesson 1.

 

Small Groups:

Small groups this week we are learning how to work alone on a task. Whether we are reading, writing or solving math problems.

 

I or my long term sub (I will be going on maternity leave here soon) will be reaching out to each one of you in the coming weeks! I can't wait to hear what your students think of fourth grade!

 

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Garcia