Intermediate

3rd through 5th Grade

 

3rd Grade

Meet the Teacher

Welcome to St. John the Baptist for another great school year!  My name is Myriam Fuentes, and I have been part of the amazing St. John the Baptist School community since 2013.  I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies with a minor in Social Work from San Jose State University, and I have completed my teaching credential work in 2024. 

I've always loved working with kids, and I'm thrilled to be able to keep doing what I love.  I will always attempt to include fun and engaging activities in our everyday learning because I think that kids learn best via practical experiences when exploring new ideas. 

Your third grader is in store for many fun, meaningful and exciting learning experiences this year. 

Curriculum and Tools

  • Math
    • Go Math!
    • Think Central
    • IXL
       
  • English Language Arts
    • Journeys
    • Lexia
    • EPIC
    • Lucy Calkins Units of Study
      • narrative
      • informative/explanatory
      • opinion/argumentative
      • research based
         
  • Science
    • Amplify
    • STEM Lab
       
  • Social Studies
    • Studies Weekly
    • Brain Bop Jr.
    • Newsela
       
  • Religion
    • Finding God
       
  • Field Trips/Experiences
    • Living Stations of the Cross during Lent
    • Gilroy Gardens Science Day
    • “Pizza My Heart” pizza making experience
 

4th Grade

Meet the Teachers

Welcome! My name is Mai Hoang, and I’m thrilled to be the 4th grade teacher here at St. John the Baptist Catholic School! I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with a Minor in Special Education from San Francisco State University, and I’m currently pursuing a Master's of Arts in Teaching at Santa Clara University.

I'm excited to be part of the St. John the Baptist School community. Our school is more than just a place to learn; it's a nurturing environment where students grow spiritually, intellectually, and socially. We foster a strong sense of community, where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and valued. My focus on faith, academics, and character development creates a well-rounded education that prepares students for a lifetime of success. I look forward to working together with you to create a positive and enriching learning experience for your child.

Curriculum and Tools

  • Religion
    • Finding God
      • God’s plan for Salvation
      • The Beatitudes
      • Serving God and others
      • The Sacraments
      • The 10 Commandments
         
  • Math
    • Go Math!
      • All four number operations
      • Fractions, decimals
      • Geometry
      • Measurement
      • Basic algebra
         
  • English Lanugage Arts
    • Journeys 
      • Comprehension
      • Vocabulary
      • Grammar
      • Spelling
         
  • Writing
    • Lucy Calkins Writing Program
      • Fiction
      • Persuasive
      • Informational essays 
         
  • Science
    • Amplify Science
      • Life
      • Earth
      • Physical
    • Coding
       
  • Social Studies
    • California Studies Weekly
      • California History
         
  • Field Trips/Experiences
    • Designing/3-D printing California Missions
    • California Mission visit
    • Children’s Discovery Museum
    • Gilroy Gardens Science Day
 

5th Grade

Meet the Teacher

Hello SJBS community! My name is Chloe Van Syckel, and I am honored to be the fifth-grade teacher here at St. John the Baptist Catholic School. A proud New Jersey native, I earned my bachelor’s degree in politics from The Catholic University of America in 2022 and graduated in June 2024 with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Santa Clara University.

I am incredibly excited to embark on this journey with your children and feel truly blessed to guide them as they grow in their faith. This year, we’ll explore the wonders of fractions, dive into captivating novels, and deepen our understanding of the Mass and the beauty of the sacraments. I look forward to getting to know and love each one of your children.

Curriculum and Tools

  • Math
    • Go Math
    • Adaptive programs: ALEKS
       
  • Science
    • Amplify Science
    • STEM Lab
       
  • Social Studies
    • California Studies Weekly: American History
       
  • Religion
    • Finding God
       
  • English Language Arts and Literature
    • Houghton Mifflin
    • Novel Studies:  Wonder, Inside Out and Back Again, The Watsons Go to Birmingham
    • Adaptive program: Lexia, Accelerated Reader
       
  • Writing
    • Genre Based Studies
      • Personal and fictional narrative
      • Informative/explanatory
      • Persuasive
      • Compare/Contrast
         
  • Field Trips/Experiences
    • Marine Science Institute
    • Walkthrough of the American Revolution