Weekly Update 5/3

Happy Birthday, Margot Callahan! 

We hope you enjoy today and have a great weekend!

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This week's quote was "A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence." Our class nominated Catalina Pechin for always giving her best effort, even when the task is challenging!

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Curriculum Updates 

Reading: We completed our book project and/or Flora and Ulysses podcast. Check them out here! We are really proud and excited about how it all came together.

Math: We put decimal computation to good use in a real-world application - SHOPPING! Check out how we would spend $200 on a shopping spree! If your daughter isn't finished, they will have some time next week. We are also covering a few enrichment items. This includes dividing decimals by a whole number and converting time and measurement. As we approach the end, we will spiral review many skills and continue working on word problems. 

Language Arts: This week's letter asked the girls to consider someone who exhibits patience. They were to write about this person and how they show patience. We are still working on a poetry exploration booklet and diagramming sentences. 

Social Studies: We were able to practice learning the states and capitals for the southeast region this week. Next week, this will be assessed and we will continue our travels westward!

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         Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Macy Van der Waag

• "Special Week" student next week: Madelyn Holloway
• Middle School Information 
• Book Fair: May 8, 9, 10
• May 13: Read-In Fundraiser
• May 23: End of Year Party (11-2:15)
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check out our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 4/26

We are excited for this weekend's Daisy Days and our turn with "Putting On the Hits"!

We hope to see you there!

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This week's quote was "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." Our class nominated Macy Van der Waag for always being her true self!

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Curriculum Updates         Papers came home today!

Reading: After finishing the novel Flora and Ulysses, the girls were partnered up to create a podcast book talk. After previewing and gathering ideas from a few podcasts, the girls decided how to use a host, guest, and advertiser. All roles must be related to the story and its elements. Once they are done, I will share the podcasts on the blog.

Math: We practiced adding and subtracting decimals. I have seen tremendous growth, so we assessed this week. We will move on to a mixed review of various skills.

Language Arts: This week's letter asked the girls to consider causes that interest them. I want them to think about being a proponent for that cause. We are still working on a poetry exploration booklet and diagramming sentences with the pronouns who, whose, and whom.

Social Studies: This week we assessed the northeast region and moved on to the southeast region. After exploring the geography, highlights, and location of those states, the girls will work on learning those states and capitals. 

Science: Element Research Pictures from our time with Mrs. Mastin

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         Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Katelyn Nguyen

• "Special Week" student next week: Bella Douglas
• Middle School Information 
• May 1: The girls will visit 5th grade. (8:00 start)
• May 23: End of Year Party (11-2:15)
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check out our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 4/18

This week's quote was "Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." Our class nominated Annabelle Tracey for putting this quote into action!

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Vivienne Neal had a birthday on Wednesday! Happy birthday!

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Curriculum Updates 

Reading: We got back into the adventures of Flora and Ulysses. We are reading and discussing chapters. Next week, the girls will write a written response that includes a brief summary, opinion, and prediction with evidence.

Math: We have assessed comparing and identifying decimal places. Next week, we will review adding and subtracting decimals. 

Language Arts: This week's letter asked the girls to write down their favorite poem. We read these in    class on Thursday. We are discussing the tone, theme, and rhythm of the poems. We also started      diagramming and imitating sentences. The goal is to help us structure more detailed sentences in our own  writing. 

Social Studies: After using flashcards and maps to review the location of the states in the northeastern    United States, we will assess on Tuesday next week. The girls will have to identify the location of the    eleven states and write the state name and capital. 

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Nancy Gray McDermid

• "Special Week" student next week:
• Middle School Information 
• Next Wednesday, April 24: Outdoor Adventure Day
• May 1 - The girls will visit 5th grade. Please be on time as it starts at 8:00.

• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's

• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check out our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 4/12

What a wonderful performance of The Jungle Book! 

Great memories were made!

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Vivienne Neal had her special week! 

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Dress Code Reminder:
Girls' shirts should be able to cover their midriff (even if their hands are raised) 

and  skirts /"Golden Hinge" should reach the mid -thigh. 

Thank you for your help with this.

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 Curriculum Updates 

Reading: This was paused for the play practices and performances this week.

Math: To review perimeter and area, we completed a partner challenge. The pairs had to solve 5 challenges that used area and perimeter to lead them to a hidden gem. We also practiced order of operations. We will pick back up with decimals next week.

Language Arts: The girls wrote me letters this week in class. The letter's focus was about reflection. They could write about things they have enjoyed in class and what they would like to work on during our remaining time together. I will have these available during our conferences.

Social Studies: We are practicing the states and capitals of the northeast region. Soon, we will assess this information before heading to the southeast region. We explored a bit about the northeast region. Check out our PADLET.

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Madelyn Holloway

• "Special Week" student next week:
• Middle School Information 
• April 24: Outdoor Adventure Day
• May 1: Middle School Student Orientation (8-12) - please arrive on time, the program starts at 8 (lunch is provided)

• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's

• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check out our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 4/5

We had a fun Gold/White event despite the rain!

Congratulations to the GOLD team!

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This week's quote was "Actions speak louder than words."

Our class nominated Genevieve Agee for being a role model by helping 

others and doing the right thing!

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 Curriculum Updates       Papers came home Thursday.

Our week was busy with daily play practices, Chapel, and the Gold/White luncheon. 
Time for academics was impacted.

Reading: We were able to vote for our favorite picture book! The winner is......GASTON.

Math: This week we were able to compare and contrast decimal numbers to the tenths and hundredths places. We also are practicing the order of operations using the acronyms PEMDAS or GEMS.  

Language Arts: The girls wrote me letters this week mentioning pranks and silly tricks. We also began a poetry unit. Every day, the girls are exploring a different type of poem. We covered couplets and 5 senses poems.  

Social Studies: We continue learning about the southeast region of the United States. As a challenge, I have asked the girls to explore famous people, inventions, and locations from within the region.

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Hazel Schell

• "Special Week" student next week: Vivienne Neal

• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• Middle School Information :  Rising Fifth Grade Parent Meeting will be held on April 10th at 10:30 a.m. in the Kenan-Flagler Auditorium (KFA) in Washington Hall, directly following the fourth grade musical.
• April 24: Outdoor Adventure Day
• May 1: Middle School Student Orientation (8-12) - please arrive on time, the program starts at 8 (lunch is provided)

• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's

• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check out our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 3/29

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Brenna Reed had her special week!   

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This week's quote was "Comparison is the thief of joy." 

We discussed that comparing what we have or don't have with others can take away the joy of what we DO have! Our class nominated Hazel Schell for showing us that it is ok to be unique and wise to be proud of yourself for what YOU have accomplished! 

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 Curriculum Updates 

Reading: We are reading Flora and Ulysses. Every 7 chapters, the girls respond to  comprehension questions and use context clues to figure out certain vocabulary. To practice, have your daughter share a current summary of the story so far, give opinions about the story or author style, and predict what may happen next in the story with TEXTUAL evidence for that opinion. We are also evaluating our "Elite Eight" picture books and will narrow our choices to the "Final Four."

Math: We assessed fraction computation and did an amazing job! We are now working with decimals. The girls had a lesson about the Dewey decimal system to make the decimals concrete. We will add, subtract, compare, and order decimals. 

Language Arts: The girls learned about a new weekly writing assignment.  I am writing the girls a letter and having them write me back including specific vocabulary and topics. 

Social Studies: We are learning about the southeast region of the United States. To help learn the states and capitals, the girls have flash cards to help them. 

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Mary Linwood Antrim 

• "Special Week" student next week: 

• sign up for a spring conference

• Flowers on the cross and GOLD/WHITE Announcement and lunch - April 3

  Girls can bring flowers IF they want to add flowers to the cross on the Portico. This is completely optional. Lunch is provided.

• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall

• students in K-4 should wear nice attire (something they would wear for church or a theater performance) for the Grade 4 Musical and Celebration for the Class of 2024 - April 11 at 11:30 AM

• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's

• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check our our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 3/22

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This week's quote was "You don't need a cape to be a hero, you just need to care."  

Annabelle Tracey was nominated for showing this quality by her peers!  _________________________________

 Curriculum Updates           

Reading: We are about to start a novel study with Flora and Ulysses. As a preview, we researched about squirrels and created informational posters. The girls also read about the author, Kate DiCamillo, and created a biography poster through Canva. We are also continuing our picture book selection bracket. 

Math: We continue our practice with fraction computation. We are focusing this week on subtracting fractions from whole numbers. I love that we have discovered multiple ways to solve the same problem! We began a "March MATHness" bracket challenge. 

Language Arts: Our time this week was spent on investigating affixes for our Wordly Wise unit #14.  They spent some time on the "Unlock the Rainbow" challenges and had some "quick write" time. 

Social Studies: We began the US regions unit by seeing what we know about the states and their locations on a map.  

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Brenna Reed
• "Special Week" student next week: Brenna Reed
• Musical practices begin next week during school - FYI
• There is a noon dismissal Friday and no school Monday for Easter.
• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• The music for the musical is available in our google classroom.
• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation
• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers
• Check our our photo link! 
• One-Pager sheet of links and information