Mrs. Carol Boswith
We will safely navigate our way through 4th grade together!
with my pastor husband on a summer youth retreat, married 30 years
A little about me:
*I have two children: Brittany, 22 and Grant, 16 (a Junior at Liberty) - I love being with my family!
*I have lived all over the world - 4 years in Europe and 2 years in the Philippines, involved in Christian ministry.
*My husband and I have lived in Hawaii, Tennessee, Washington State, and Texas.
*My hobbies are reading, innertubing on the Frio River in Texas, camping, and playing with my dog, Keira.
*I have taught 7 years at Liberty.
*Before coming to Liberty I substituted in the Oceanview district for 2 years while I was completing my masters degree and earning my California multiple subject credential at Azusa Pacific University.
A few favorite pictures from my summer: with the youth group
My group white water rafting! I'm the one in the ball cap :) We all had to swim down a channel in ice cold water
to get tothe next place to jump off cliffs
A Quick look at highlights of 4th grade:
Last year: Field trip to the Honda Center - February 12th -
a science connection with the Ducks!
Science:
Field trip to the Griffith Observatory -
History - every year
Culminating our study of California history and government, we take a trip by plane, bus, and ferry to Sacramento and San Francisco.
Last year's Field Trip to Sacramento and San Francisco!
Congratulations to Dylan Gagnon - former 4th grader - Division winner in the Art Expo:
Language Arts:
The language arts curriculum at LCS is rich in writing. We have been trained at the UCI Writing Project and use the principles of this approach to writing schoolwide. 4th grade is a year of transition from "learning to write and read" to "writing and reading to learn."
*Students use their reading skills to research topics in other curricular areas such as science and history.
*Our study of the Bible is an adventure that takes place during the language arts block of time. We study the attributes of God and learn memory verses set to music. This enables students to remember God's Word and truly hide it in their hearts.
*Spelling lessons are also part of the language arts program.
Math: last year's 4th graders hard at work on math :)
Math is learned as a result of utilizing several tools:
* the ACSI text book - with manipulatives to conceptualize the learning
* Mad Dog Math - an exciting program that really gets students excited learning multiplication facts. Students will be earning ice cream scoops that will materialize into real ice cream sundaes in May. I expect great success by the end of the year.
* Mountain Math - a program that reinforces prior learning and presents opportunities for review on a weekly basis so concepts are retained.
In addition to our core subjects in the area of Language Arts and Math, 4th grade focuses on Science and History with field trips to enhance the curriculum. 4th graders are also encouraged to participate in electives such as band, choir, handbells, and praise band. Other enhancement activities that students participate in weekly include P.E., Media class, and library time.