Because of Winn Dixie Spelling

Hi 4th Graders!

For the next two weeks, we will be reading part of the novel Because of Winn Dixie.  It is about a young girl who has moved to a new place and is trying to make friends.  In the end, she makes a few really unique friendships.

Practice your spelling words and get ready to learn more about India Opal, Ms. Frannie Block and of course, Winn Dixie!

Meet the 4th Grade Team!

Ms. Flores (Room 13)

Ms. Flores has been teaching at Rhodes School for 13 years!
Favorite Subject: Reading
Favorite Book: The Watsons Go To Birmingham
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Pasta
Fun Fact: Ms. Flores makes candles as a hobby and even sells them in some stores!

Mrs. Newsome (Room 15)

Mrs. Newsome has been teaching at Rhodes School for 9 years!
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Book: Charlotte's Web
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese
Fun Fact: Mrs. Newsome loves to go to the park with her daughter Addison!




Ms. Kaplan (Room 15)

This is Ms.Kaplan's 7th year teaching at Rhodes School!
Favorite Subject: Writing
Favorite Book: Wonder
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Food: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Fun Fact: Ms. Kaplan plays many instruments including the guitar and harmonica!






Ms. Johnson(Room 17)

This is Ms. Johnson's 1st year at Rhodes School! She is also a Rhodes graduate!
Favorite Subject: Reading & Language Arts
Favorite Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Food: Pickles
Fun Fact: Ms. Johnson earned a full scholarship to run cross country and track at the University of Illinois at Chicago.


Ms. Boehm (Room 19)

This Ms. Boehm's 2nd year teaching at Rhodes School!   
Favorite Subject: Reading
Favorite Book: Divergent
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Sushi
Fun Fact: Ms. Boehm has a twin sister!

Mr. Dembowski (Room 19)

Mr. Dembowski has been at Rhodes School for 3 years!
Favorite Subject: Reading
Favorite Book: Into The Wild
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Any type of Mexican food! 
Fun Fact: Mr. Dembowski spent nearly a month exploring the Peruvian deserts, jungles and mountains this summer, while eating great food!