Sherese Lorenz
4th Grade
(406) 549-9239 extension 240
sherese.lorenz@targetrangek8.com
About me
I love kids and love being in the classroom. I grew up in Missoula and graduated from the University of Montana. I am from a very large family. I have twelve siblings and many nieces and nephews!
My husband and I have a daughter named Ruby and a dog named Bleu.
Much of our time is spent enjoying all the trails surrounding Missoula. Most days we can be found hiking, biking, or running the trails with our dog Bleu. We also enjoy paddle boarding and fishing at surrounding lakes and rivers. Being outside enjoying beautiful Montana is where we love to spend our free time.
What you can expect in 4th grade this year
Weekly Reading
Creating a Culture of Reading
Why? Reading gives access to vocabulary and comprehension . ALL students benefit from reading 20 minutes a day to grow as learners
When? Outside of school, Every day possible, About 20 minutes a day
What? Read widely- books, magazines, websites, news
English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy
Reading, Writing, Word Study, Speaking, and Listening
Blend of grade-level learning and small group, individualized support
Use of a variety of texts, including fiction and nonfiction
Summative Writing Pieces
Narrative
Information
Opinion
Math
Use the four operations (+, -, x, /)
Multi-digit place value understanding
Multi-digit arithmetic
Fractions and decimals
Science
Inquiry based
3 main topics: Life, Physical, & Earth Science
Argumentation: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Social Studies
Geography/Map skills
Montana History
4th-Grade Specials
Art- Ms. Moore
Library- Ms. Brennan
Guidance- Mr. Norton
PE- Mr. Hersee
Music- Mr. McGlynn
Computers- Ms. Brennan
Field Trips
Two field trips per year as part of the Visiting Naturalist Program
A trip to the Symphony
An opportunity to watch films from the International Film Festival
Lolo Pass Visitor Center
How we can work together
Email and the Remind app are both great ways to contact me. (sherese.lorenz@targetrangek8.com) I typically email my newsletter to families to communicate important information and activities.
Favorites
COLOR
Red and Black
BOOK
One of my favorite books is Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. I also enjoy reading biographies and books about running or sports.
FOOD
My favorite food is pasta. Lasagna and spaghetti are two of my favorite dishes.
ANIMAL
My favorite animal is a dog.
SPORT
My favorite sports are track and field and basketball.
RESTAURANT
My favorite restaurants are The Keep and The Mustard Seed.
TREAT
Some of my favorite treats are a vanilla latte and dark chocolate.
ACTIVITY/HOBBY
My favorite activity is running or exercising outdoors (hiking and biking).
QUOTE
Pursue your dreams at full speed
Sanya Richards Ross