Grade Ages: 6-10 years

Our Focus:

Deepen critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills while preparing students academically and spiritually for middle school.

Curriculum:

  • Strengthening reading comprehension and writing across subjects
  • Multiplication, division, and early algebra concepts
  • Hands-on science labs and project-based learning
  • Broadened social studies (history, geography, civic responsibility)
  • Continued faith formation and moral development
  • Opportunities in art, music, physical education, and technology
  • Introduction to leadership roles and service projects

Special Classroom Activities:

  • Science and research projects
  • Public speaking opportunities (presentations, speeches)
  • Service-learning projects (food drives, community outreach)
  • Class retreats and leadership opportunities
  • Participation in Mass as readers, choir members, or altar servers
people sitting on chair inside room

Expectations:

  • Take ownership of academic work and study habits
  • Collaborate effectively in group settings
  • Apply problem-solving skills across subject areas
  • Act as positive role models for younger students

Teachers, Aides and Helpers

  • Ms. Elizabeth Kenworthy

    3rd Grade

    e.kenworthy@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721

  • Mrs. Rebecca (Becca) Kodesh

    4th Grade

    r.kodesh@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721

  • Mrs. Stephanie Van Thomme

    Middle School Science, 7th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Four Parish Youth Minister

    s.vanthomme@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721

  • Mrs. Auriana Hyllested

    Middle School Language Arts, Middle School Religion, 6th Grade Homeroom

    a.hyllested@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721

  • Mrs. Christie Nielsen

    Middle School Mathematics, Technology & Athletic Director

    c.nielsen@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721

  • Ms. Sarah Plahn

    Middle School Social Studies

    s.plahn@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721x 1018

  • Mr. Ryan Stridde

    PreK - 8 Physical Education and Health

    r.stridde@sjsricelake.org

    715-234-7721

  • Mrs. Jennifer Nelson

    Special Education Teacher

    j.nelson@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721