THE SELLWOOD BEE- PAMPLIN MEDIA- April 03, 2020
Mary Poppins alights at Sellwood's St. Agatha School
THE SELLWOOD BEE- PAMPLIN MEDIA- December 22nd 2019
St. Agatha Catholic School entrepreneurs reveal 'Business Plans'
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CATHOLIC SENTINEL - December 16th, 2019
Do you hear what I hear?
St. Agatha students’ vocals are on nationally released Christmas single
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CATHOLIC SENTINEL - June 13th 2019
St. Agatha students go 360 degrees globally
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CATHOLIC SENTINEL - January 18, 2019
St. Agatha brings Christmas cheer to disadvantaged youths
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CATHOLIC SENTINEL- January 11th, 2019
A priest and a dad co-teach a St. Agatha religion class
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THE ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD - August 24th 2016
Mother-son principals have zeal for Catholic education
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FOURTH GRADE

Our goal Is to provide a welcoming and loving environment in which young children will thrive and grow. In the classrooms we provide experiences, individual and group, which promote positive self-esteem, creativity, language development, fine and gross motor skills and physical fitness. In addition, we plan activities to foster environmental awareness, social skills and development of faith in our loving God and wonder at his creation.
MATH
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Advanced instruction in addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
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Decimal and fraction concepts with an emphasis on equivalents, comparing, adding and subtracting.
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Estimation & problem solving.
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Area and perimeter of 2D shapes with an emphasis on estimation and measuring.
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Algebraic relationships.


SCIENCE
An Inquiry based study including exploration opportunities in:
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Life Science Living things Ecosystems.
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Earth & Space Science Earth Resources Weather Space.
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Physical Science Matter Forces Energy.
SOCIAL STUDIES
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Map, graphing, charting & data collecting skills.
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Study of Oregon- Geography, regions,
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Comprehensive look at the Oregon Trail through various activities and experiences.


FAITH FORMATION
• Develop an understanding of relationships among God, humans, creatures & Earth
• Advancement of virtues, citizenship, ethics
& service
• A focus on the Ten Commandments
• Overview of the liturgical year
READING AND WRITING
A comprehensive theme-based program integrating reading, vocabulary, spelling, and writing. This program continues to build strong reading strategies through whole group and small group learning:
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Identifying various literary forms and the study of literary elements & genre
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Grammar skills and story-writing
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Opportunities for oral presentations
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Development of data gathering techniques & research writing skills
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Integration of other subject areas, including technology, with literature and writing

TEACHER: LAURIE JOHNSEN
FOURTH GRADE
Mrs. Johnsen has taught for over 23 years. She feels most rewarded when she witnesses a frustrated student finally finding success and confidence in learning.
At St. Agatha since: 2005
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Western Oregon State College (now Western Oregon University)
E-mail Mrs. Johnsen