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