Welcome to the new school year 2009-2010! Fourth grade will bring new experiences for your child as they become more responsible and organized. The 4 R's we are working on this year are: Respect, Responsibility, Readiness, and Resourcefulness. This year I will be using literature circles to compliment our reading program. We should be ready for our first literature circle by the second quarter, possibly sooner. I teach religion, math, science, handwriting, English/writing, and spelling. Mrs. Martinez, the 5th grade teacher, teaches social studies. Students also have a separate teacher for music, P.E., and Spanish. Homework will usually be assigned Monday-Thursday nights, with weekend homework only if there is missing or incomplete work. The best way to reach me is via email: pnehrenz@stcharlesschoolsc.org. I'm looking forward to a great year with you and your child.