Weekly Update 11/10

This week's quote-of-the-week was "How wonderful it is that nobody need to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."

Our class nominated BRENNA for always supporting her friends and classmates! 

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Wordly Wise Dress Up Day

Check out our slideshow of words from today!

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Curriculum Updates      

Reading:  We are continuing the Ranger in Time novel.  We are answering deeper level comprehension questions in writing.  We are also adding social studies related facts that are mentioned to our notes for a future project on westward expansion in the 1800s.

Math: We are working on multiplying 3 and 4 digit numbers by one digit.  I am going over several strategies and am encouraging the girls to choose the one that works for their brain and gets them the correct answer!  Most prefer the traditional method, while some are utilizing the break-apart strategy.

Language Arts:  In writing, we learned about the history of the Macy's Day parade.  We reviewed old photos from its beginning in 1924.  We even saw what is in the lineup for this year's parade!  The girls had to think of a balloon that isn't included and give detailed reasons WHY it should be in the parade.  After typing their essay, they created their balloon and set it against a New York skyline.  These look amazing in the hall and will come home in a few weeks.

Social Studies: This week we learned about the Lewis and Clark expedition.  We added information to our timeline and notes for a future project.  

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: MARY LINWOOD
• "Special Week" Student next week: ANNABELLE
• Students need their bike helmets on Monday and Wednesday next week.
• The choir will perform in the Wednesday chapel service at 8:15.
• The canned food drive to benefit St. Stephen's is happening from now until November 17!  This is a gold - white competition!
• Trimester 1 ends on Tuesday, November 21
• St. Chris 4th graders will visit for a math expo on Tuesday, November 21 from 9:00-10:30.
• Thanksgiving Break: 11/22-11/27
• Check SeeSaw for updates from Specials teachers
• Check our our photo link!
• One-Pager sheet of links and information