Good Parts
Talk about a favorite memory you have of 3rd grade.
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Name one thing that was challenging about 3rd grade.
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How many 4th grade teachers are there this year?
4! Miss Gilbert, Ms. Lux, Mr. O'Brien, and Mrs. Hotchkiss!
There might not be four 4th grade teachers next year.
True! Currently there are only three 3rd grade classes, so there will be only three 4th grade classes!
How many boy teachers are at Ruth Chaffee?
new teacher, learn more, oldest of the school, special activities
What is one challenge you think of about 4th grade?
work is harder, farther away from cafeteria, last year at Chaffee...
There is a plaque under a tree outside of the cafeteria with a famous astronaut who was a teacher. Who is it?
4th graders get more leadership opportunities
True! 4th graders are great helpers, and get chosen to help out in many areas of school.
Which teachers are married to each other?
Mr. Balling and Mrs. West-Balling!
What is the funniest thing you remember about 3rd grade?
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What subject was the most challenging for you this year?
math, reading, writing, music, etc...
How many years do kids go to school at Ruth Chaffee if they go from Kindergarten to 4th grade?
5 years!
4th grade teachers are scary and mean
False! They're nice and helpful, just like 3rd grade teachers!
If you could be principal at Ruth Chaffee school someday, what would you do differently?
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What are two things you're looking forward to in 4th grade?
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What challenge are you excited for in 4th grade?
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What is the male teacher's name who is a 4th grade teacher?
Mr. O'Brien!
Miss Gilbert, a 4th grade teacher, is a remote learning teacher this year.
True! She is excited to be a full in person teacher next year!
How old will you be by the time you graduate from Chaffee?
9 or 10!
What will you miss the most about 3rd grade?
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Name what feelings someone might have if they are upset about the school year ending.
sad, angry, worried, scared, excited...
What is the book called that 4th graders get at the end of their 4th grade year?
4th grade Yearbook!
There are no extra activities for 4th graders next year.
False! There's yearbook, 4th grade picnic, and hopefully some field trips next year!
What is Mrs. West-Balling's favorite animal? How many does she have in her room?
Cats...too many to count!