Grade Level News

Welcome to 4th grade

Hello parents and families, 

We are so excited for your child to join us in fourth grade! We can’t wait to begin a fun year of learning together. We will be following the school’s safety plan in order to ensure a safe learning environment for every student. Here are a few things to be aware of for the first day of school:

• All students and staff are required to wear a mask. Please make sure your child has a mask with a school-appropriate design (it does not need to be in school colors). Masks will be provided to students who do not have one. 

• All fourth grade students will enter and exit through the south door in the back by the playground. This door can be accessed from the entrance on 22nd St.

• Please see the supply list for a list of suggested materials.

All fourth grade teachers will be using Seesaw for communication. Your child’s teacher will share this information at your back-to-school meeting. 

If you have any questions or concerns going into the school year, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher using the contact information below:

Gabriela Castellanos 

Castellanosg@ogdensd.org

(801) 737-8122

Natalie Stallings

Stallingsn@ogdensd.org

Kelly Witkowski

Witkowskik@ogdensd.org

(801) 737-8124

5th Grade

2020-2021 School Year

Welcome

• Mrs. Ambruster, Mrs. Ford and Ms. Rockwell are excited to have your child in our classroom practicing healthy habits and staying physically distanced.
• In 5th grade students practice self-reliability. Fifth grade students are independent learners who complete assignments and projects to the highest standard.

Standards

• Math with Ms. Ambruster: 

  • Become proficient using the four math operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

  • Use basic algebraic functions such as exponents and order of operations

  • Apply geometric concepts to solve problems

  • Use various methods of measurement with skill

  • Understand data analysis and basic statistical terms

• Reading with Mrs. Ford: 

  • Use grade appropriate vocabulary

  • Apply comprehension strategies to a variety of literary genres

  • Write and punctuate appropriately in research and composition assignments

  • Speak and listen with grade appropriate skill

• Science/STEM with Ms. Rockwell:

  • Investigate communicable disease and design a solution of best practice to prevent the spread of germs

  • Analyze interactions between Earth’s major systems

  • Investigate physical and chemical change

  • Construct explanations for the cycling of matter through environments

Procedures

• In the morning, students will line up at the east-side 5th grade doors wearing masks standing 6 feet apart. 

• In the afternoon, students will exit through the same doors.

• Students will be provided with two reusable masks to wear.  These masks must be washed every day after school and a clean mask should be worn to school in the morning. 

• Students will have their temperature checked, a symptom survey and sanitize their hands before entering the building. 

Communication

• Teachers can be messaged through Seesaw.

• You can email your student’s teacher directly.

• You can call your teacher’s extension before and after school.

Ms. Ambruster

• ambrustern@ogdensd.org

• Ext. 8117

Mrs. Ford

• fordc@ogdensd.org

• Ext. 8145

Ms. Rockwell

• rockwella@ogdensd.org 

•  Ext. 8125