It has been my pleasure teaching all of you this year!
We have had our ups and downs…but each of you have a special place in my heart!!
Don’t be a stranger!
:O) Mrs. Spata
Our angelic look…
Our silly faces…
Summer Tutoring
Even though you are no longer my students after tomorrow….
don’t ever hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all! I will always be here for you! 🙂
Here is my tutoring flyer.
I am an experienced Smithtown teacher with over twelve years of classroom experience teaching children of all ages. I have worked with several Nesconset families and I would love to help your child continue to grow as learner this summer.
I will…
**customize a program to meet the unique needs of your child.
**teach using multi-sensory, learning style based methods.
**conveniently come to your house to tutor in a 1:1 setting.
√ Strengthen any areas of confusion
√ Support continued growth and development
√ Extend learning to the next level
√ Enrich and challenge
All subject areas in grades K-8:
Reading Strategies/Comprehension
Writing Development
Phonics/Spelling/Grammar
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Study Skills/Test Taking Strategies
Please contact me for more information by commenting on this blog or emailing me at
(This was the rainbow that we saw on Poetry Night!)
It has been a great year!
Continue to “Work Hard and Be Nice”!
Enjoy your summer but don’t stop reading, writing, and working on your math skills. You don’t want to forget what you have worked so hard to learn this year!
:O) Mrs. Spata
Huge Success!
Poetry Night last night was a huge success!
I am so proud of every one of my students for presenting beautiful poetry for others to enjoy!
Whether you read to the audience or had your poetry anthologies on display for everyone to look at…you should be super proud!!
:O) Mrs. Spata
Congratulations!
I wanted to take a moment to recognize my students who went the “extra mile” and filled up their “extra credit” credit card this year!!
They earned attending my special Extra Mile party yesterday morning!
Congratulations to…
Nick
Tyler K
Greg
Thomas
Lukas
Alex
Cami
Courtney
Ann
:O) Mrs. Spata
Poetry Night
Our Fourth Grade Poetry Night will take place tomorrow, June 11th at 7:00 PM (rain or shine) at Tackan Elementary!
Please note the location and the time change. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
All are still invited to enjoy this special night with us!!
:O) Mrs. Spata
Tie-Dying End of the Year Event
This year Mrs. Joyce’s class will be joining us in an end-of-the-year celebration on Monday, June 17th at 2:00.
We will be tie-dying shirts to commemorate our fourth grade experience together and enjoy some cooling ices in the shade.
If you are interested and available to come in to assist with this event, please contact me. As always, I can be reached by posting a comment on this blog, through my email, or by writing a letter and sending it in with your child. I would love to have 3 or 4 helpers.
Thank you for helping to add another fun memory to this school year for your children!
:O) Mrs. Spata
Mark your calendars!!
Our final few weeks together are packed with fun events!! Be sure to mark your calendars!!
Monday 6/3: Today was our State Science Assessment. (Congratulations!!! You did it!!! )
Wednesday 6/:5 Fire Prevention
Thursday 6/6: Field Day
(Everyone must bring a bagged lunch to school. Sunscreen and hats recommended. We will be departing Tackan at 9:45am. If you would like to watch from the bleachers, you are welcome to attend.)
Friday 6/:7 Measurement Math Quiz (final test of the year)
Monday 6/10: final day to hand in any extra credit assignments
Tuesday 6/11: Extra Mile Party
(must earn attending this party with a filled up “Extra Credit Card”.
Tuesday 6/11: Fourth Grade Poetry Night 6:30 PM at Deepwells 7:00 PM at Tackan Elementary
Wednesday 6/12: Book Buddy Beach Blanket Reading
(Please bring in a towel or blanket and a few summer themed books to share with your Kindergarten book buddy.)
Monday 6/17: Mrs. Spata and Mrs. Joyce’s End of the Year Tye Dye Party
(Please send in a white shirt by Wednesday 6/12 so that we can sign them ahead of time.)
Tuesday 6/18: Sharpen the Saw Day
(Your personal passwords are being mailed directly to your house so that you can sign up online.)
Wednesday 6/19: Half Day of School
Thursday 6/20: Last Day of School
(half day for students)
