GOING FOURTH!
Fourth Grade September Newsletter
We want to welcome you to fourth grade! We are glad you are here and we are confident that
you will have a terrific year! Please check this newsletter monthly for updates, things to look for
and upcoming events.
LET US INTRODUCE OURSELVES!
Leona M. Cooney, 4th Grade Team Leader
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I was born and raised in Canada but am currently an American citizen who has
lived in the United States since I was 33 years old. I have taught 4 th grade at
WMES for 12 years. I have been married for 37 years and have two daughters both
who are still in college. I enjoy knitting, quilting and embroidery and I love to read.
Lisa Dinsmore
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I have three children, two boys in college and a daughter who is a nurse. I have
been at WMES for 8 years. I love all animals, especially cats and dogs. I enjoy
eating pizza and crabs. I love all different kinds of music and I love to read. I spent
this past summer travelling in Europe. Ask me about my trip!
Holly Sitienei
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I was born and raised in sunny California where I attended school. I obtained my
teaching credentials from California State at Chico. I moved to Washington, D.C in
1999 after spending two years serving in the Peace Corps in the Dominican
Republic. I speak Spanish. My husband, who is from Kenya and my three children
live in Rockville. I love to read and enjoy spending my time with my family and
friends.
Veneth Waters
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I am from Antiqua, a beautiful island in the Caribbean. I started my teaching
career there. While in Antiqua I taught fourth, fifth, ninth, and tenth grades. I
have lived in the United States for 20 years. I have a Bachelors of Science in
Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum Instruction. My husband and I
have two sons. I love to crotchet, embroider and read.
Things to look for:
The Friday Letter is a letter students write to their families each week outlining
what they have learned this. We also use the back of the Friday Letter to
communicate behavior and homework completion. The Friday Letter is a good place
for parents to communicate concerns to teachers as well.
Current Telephone and E-mail address: Please make sure your child’s teacher
has an up to date telephone number and E-mail address for you. It is important
that we be able to reach you in case of an emergency.
Back to School Night is September 16th, 2015
Parent/Teacher Conferences are November 10th and 11th. Please make sure you
Have signed up to have a conference.
Homework:
All fourth grade students have math and reading homework each night. They will
also have spelling and word work homework and an occasional long-term project.
Students need to bring In:
Earbuds: Students need a cheap pair of earbuds ($1.00 at the dollar store) to use
with the chromebooks.
We also need clear 2 liter bottles for our ecosystems.