Weekly Update

Our first, full week of fourth grade went well! The girls have finished their swimming unit so we will start our mornings next week with the regular routine.

For the first time today, I am sending home Friday Folders. It includes some written work the girls have completed over the last several weeks. Please take a look through it, empty the folder, sign the form, and send it back in with your daughter by Tuesday.

Here are some curriculum updates:

Math: We have spent some this week discussing the various angle types: right, obtuse acute, straight, and reflex. The girls also practiced using a protractor to measure angles. Next week, we will review line types and characteristics of various polygons.

Language Arts: The girls did well learning the vocabulary words from list 1 in Wordly Wise. Today we took the quiz together to establish that routine. 

We also finished our first writing lab where the girls wrote a paragraph describing themselves and included a pixelated picture. They love this project and the younger girls especially love guessing who is who.

Lastly, we finished a class read aloud of The Hundred Dresses. This a timeless story that shares messages about of bullying and discrimination in a straight forward manner. Children can learn about dealing with tough decisions like standing up for friends, fitting in, and ultimately how to show forgiveness. It is a fabulous story and encourages great class discussions. After completing the last chapter, the girls created their own dress design with a special message of compassion hidden somewhere within the design. They area very creative bunch and did a fantastic job designing their dresses

Reminders:

• Carpool helper next week: Maclaren
• Special Week sign up form
  
• Carpool helper sign up form
  
• Parents' Night slideshow and important dates handout
• ERB Milestone Testing: next week - please limit appointments if possible
  
• Picture Day: Wednesday, September 20 
• Our class will lead chapel on Friday, September 29 at 8:15 in the Lower School Assembly Room - please attend if you are able
• Blessing of the Animals Chapel on October 6 - more information to follow
  
• Remember to check SeeSaw for updates from Specials teachers
  
• Scavenger hunt question - answer this!