My name is Rachel Patterson and this is my fourth year teaching 4th grade at Riley Elementary School! Go, Racers! I love hands-on learning, visual representation, using music, and traditional methods to appeal to all learners while performing our daily activities and lessons. I also feel it is important for students to have the opportunity to explore and create to better understand what they are learning.  My number one goal is to help every student reach his/her full potential while maintaining an inclusive and positive learning environment.

I am married to Brian and we live in Terre Haute with our four sons. Our sons’ names are: Bryce, Blake, Brady, and Bennett. We have one dog, Everest, she is a very active Siberian husky. We also added two axolotls to our family last school year. They will visit our classroom and we will learn all about these remarkable and almost extinct creatures. 

Outside of school, I enjoy watching my boys play sports, and I love to cheer them on.  I also love party planning, painting, shopping on Amazon for fun school decorations, and doing anything that involves being creative! 

I am looking forward to meeting all of my 2024-2025 students and having another fantastic year in fourth grade at Riley!  See you soon!

Supply List
2025-2026 Fourth Grade Supply List

24 sharpened pencils (mechanical are fine)
1 big eraser
1 box colored pencils
1 package of markers
1 box of crayons
1 sharp pointed scissors
3 glue sticks
1 zippered pencil bag
2 packages loose leaf wide ruled notebook paper
4 dry erase markers
1 dry erase marker eraser
2 spiral notebooks (any color)
1 small art box for supplies
2-2 pocket folders (any color)

*Mrs. Patterson’s Class only

For Memory Books:

Students will need a 1 inch 3 ring binder with the clear front pocket (any color) and 1 package of page protectors.

Wish List:

disinfectant wipes

sandwich bags

 

NEWSLETTER

 

 

The Patterson Press

May 19 – 23, 2025

 We will continue to have a lot going on in our classroom and in our school! I have included below some fun days which we celebrate in our classroom. These are optional, but I hope everyone will be able to join in on the fun! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Important Dates:

May 21st All Pro Dads Day

May 23rd National Taffy Day/Class Picnic/Olympic Day. Rain date for Olympic Day is Friday, May 30th. Class picnic will remain on the 23rd

May 26th Memorial Day/No School

*May 27th-30th Fun Classroom Days (27th Bring Your Favorite Snack/Candy, 28th Bring Your Favorite Board Game, 29th Popcorn Party, 30 Camping Day: Bring a Flashlight)

May 29th Party on the Playground. K, 1st and 2nd from 12:55-1:40 and 3rd,4th and 5th from 1:40-2:30 

June 2nd Ice Cream Party/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL/Early Dismissal/Report Cards

*Activities for May: 4th Grade Memory Books, Kentucky Derby, Memorial Day, Jewish American Heritage Month, Military Appreciation Month, Star Wars, and Cinco de Mayo

*Dates will be added as needed.

Reading: Various May and end of the Year Themed passages

Spelling: Review

Grammar: Review

Math: Lines, Angles, and Shapes

16-1: Lines

16-2: Classify Triangles

16-3: Classify Quadrilaterals

16-4: Line Symmetry

16-5: Draw Shapes with Line Symmetry

16-6: Problem Solving: Critique Reasoning

 Social Studies: Special Activities and Reading Passages, Review

Science: Unit 5, Senses and Survival

Lesson 1: Adaptation and Survival

Reminders:  

*Please make sure Chromebooks are charged every day for school.

*Please notify me and the school of your child will be leaving for break earlier than the last day so we can prepare their belongings to take with them.

*Summer Birthdays can bring snacks/treats on Fridays in May or June 2. Please let me know in advance.