Grade 4

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Where curiosity meets responsibility

Fourth Grade at RMES

Preparing students to think critically, act with integrity, and grow in faith and independence.

Growing academically, socially, and spiritually

Welcome to Fourth Grade at RMES

A dynamic year of deeper learning, stronger character, and active faith

Fourth grade is a time when students stretch their thinking and take on greater responsibility. At RMES, our fourth-grade classroom nurtures academic confidence and spiritual growth in a supportive, Christ-centered space.

From tackling more complex reading and math to engaging in service and leadership opportunities, students are encouraged to develop a sense of ownership over their learning while growing closer to God and their community.

Preparing students for upper elementary and beyond

What Students Experience in Fourth Grade

Christ-Centered Character Development. Through daily worship and real-life application, students learn how to live their faith through kindness, honesty, and service.

Math Fluency & Application. Students solidify multiplication and division skills and begin exploring fractions, geometry, and data through real-world problem-solving.

Leadership Opportunities. Students begin taking on classroom roles and participating in school-wide events that build confidence and responsibility.

Advanced Reading & Writing. Fourth graders explore chapter books, nonfiction texts, and creative writing with a focus on comprehension, vocabulary, and expression.

Project-Based Learning. Science and social studies come alive through hands-on experiments, research, and collaborative presentations.

Guides

Community

Resources

Support & structure for a great year

Helpful Resources for Grade 4 Families

Below you’ll find links and tools to help your child stay organized, prepared, and engaged throughout the year.

Grade 4 Supply List (PDF)

Weekly Assignment Sheet

Reading Log Template

Meet The Teacher

Mrs. Collene Kelly – Grade 4 Teacher

Guiding students with clarity, compassion, and a Christ-centered focus.

Mrs. Kelly brings experience, structure, and warmth to the fourth-grade classroom. She’s passionate about helping students build confidence in their abilities while learning to navigate the challenges and joys of upper elementary life. Her classroom is a place where students are encouraged to think deeply, grow spiritually, and lead with integrity.

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Where Every Lesson Builds Confidence
and Character

The early years of education shape more than just school readiness—they shape identity, confidence, and a lifelong approach to learning. At Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, we recognize that what happens in these formative years lays the groundwork for how a child thinks, relates, and thrives. Here, education is more than academics. It’s the cultivation of curiosity, the strengthening of resilience, and the daily experience of being seen and supported. In classrooms filled with purpose and encouragement, students begin to understand not just what they can achieve—but who they are in Christ.

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Our Contact Details

(269) 471 - 3225

rmes@andrews.edu

8885 Garland Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49104

Hours | Monday -Thursday: 8:05 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:05 AM - 12 PM (closed on weekends & holidays)