In 4^th grade the Bible is at the center of the educational process and we ask each student to evaluate all of his/her studies through the filter of God’s word.

Educational Objectives

Bible: The life of Christ from the gospels. A study of the Holy Spirit from the gospels, Acts and the epistles. An understanding of how Christian character develops using Paul’s epistles and the life of Paul from the book of Acts.

Math: Place value through millions. Review addition and subtraction, multiplication with carrying, division with up to two digit divisors. Average numbers, estimate answers, English/metric measures, addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with any denominator. Recognition of proper/improper fractions, reducing answer infractions into lowest terms, subtraction of fractions involving borrowing and multiplying fractions using cancellation. Writing a fraction as a decimal. Finding the greatest common factor and find the least common multiple. Recognizing the place value of decimals and writing the decimal as a fraction.

Spelling: Weekly spelling tests to develop spelling and vocabulary skills.

Shurley English: Review and introduction of new skills to develop students grammar and writing skills. The 8 parts of speech are covered.

Reading: Reading, writing and illustrating fables. Reading, comprehension, fluency and understanding of literacy terms are developed through the reading of a variety of literature. Regular practice in reading aloud and silent reading.

Students should be reading outside of school at least 20 minutes per day.

Science: To love science. To be an observer of the world. Experience hands on labs.

History: A focus of U.S. History

Writing: To be able to write in an interesting and organized way. Ablilty to understand the parts of a paper and how to outline.

Activities

    Our fourth graders eagerly anticipate field trips. We try to take at least one curriculum related field trip each month.

Daily Schedule

                    8:30 – 8:45 ————————————————– Opening

                    8:45 – 9:10 ————————————————– Bible (Kartawich)

                    9:10 – 9:50 ————————————————– Math (M-Th) (Kartawich)

                   9:50 – 10:10 ———————————————— Art (F) (Adams)

                   9:50 – 10:10 ———————————————— Spelling (M & T) (Kartawich)

                   9:50 – 10:10 ———————————————— Shurley (W) (Kartawich)

                   9:50 – 10:10 ———————————————— Handwriting (Th) (Kartawich)

                  10:10 – 10:30 ———————————————– Recess

                  10:30 – 11:00 ———————————————–Shurley(M, T & Th)(Kartawich)

                  10:30 – 11:00 ———————————————– Spelling (W & F) (Kartawich)

                  11:00 – 11:30 ———————————————– Reading (Kartawich)

                  11:30 – 11:50 ———————————————– Lunch

                  11:50 – 12:20 ———————————————– Recess

                  12:30 – 1:00 ————————————————- Science (Midgett)

                  1:00 – 1:30 ————————————————— Computer (M & W) (Adams)

                  1:30 – 2:15 ————————————————— History (Midgett)

                  2:15 – 2:45 ————————————————— Writing (Midgett)

                  2:45 ———————————————————— Switch Classes

                  2:50 – 3:00 ————————————————— Final Instructions

                  3:00 – 3:10 ————————————————— Clean up & Dismissal

 About the Teacher

 

    Mrs. Lisa Karatwich moved to Robinson, IL from Clinton, IL six years ago.  She has one daughter and one son that both attend NHCS. They also have one dog and two cats. Most of Mrs. Kartawich’s time outside of school is spent chauffeuring her children to their activities. When she does find time to herself she loves traveling, the theater and reading.

    Mrs. Kartawich has a MSed and a BSed from Illinois State University. She has been teaching full time for 20 ½ years, Substitute taught for 4 years and Homeschooled her daughter for 3 years. She has been teaching full time at NHCS for 3 years. She is certified in learning disabilities/behavior disorders, reading, deaf and hard of hearing and elementary education. Mrs. Kartawich and Mrs. Midgett team teach the fourth and fifth grades.

    Mrs. Kartawich is the Pep Squad Sponsor at NHCS. She is a member of the Illinois Reading Council. Her family attends the Outer West Market Street Church of Christ where she is member of the community outreach committee.