Weekly Update 5/17

 This week's quote was "When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." Our class nominated Brenna Reed for helping others!

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Wordly Wise Dress-Up Day

Check out the creativity!
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Curriculum Updates 

Reading: We are learning about Greek Gods and Goddesses. The girls researched one of them and created a poster. These are in the hallway and will come home soon!

Math: For enrichment, we explored the Fibonacci Sequence and read the book Math Curse. Some of the girls created an optional "Esti-Mystery" slide set. Check them out!

Language Arts: This week's letter asked the girls to write a letter to themselves! They used their baby picture as a guide to think about what they would tell the baby for support or advice. These are in the hall and will come home soon! Take a look at these sweet babies! 

Social Studies:We assessed the midwest region by locating, naming, and labeling the states and capital cities. Next, we will learn the four states of the southwest.

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         Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Bella Douglas
• Middle School Information 
• MONDAY, May 20: visit St. Chris for a business expo
• TUESDAY, May 21: fifth grade and MS performing arts visits
• THURSDAY, 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 5/10

Bella Douglas had her special week last week!

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Madelyn Holloway had her special week this week!

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This week's quote was "I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." Our class nominated Madelyn Holloway for only competing against herself!

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Curriculum Updates        Paper folders came home today!

Reading: We enjoyed a reader's theater script about class awards! Two groups had the same script, but could make changes and props to make THEIR version really stand out. I recorded the performances, and you can enjoy them here. We learned about Greek Gods and Goddesses. Next, we will research one of them and create a poster.

Math: For enrichment, we explored the Pythagorean Theorem a bit and learned about two high school girls that recently helped prove the theorem using trigonometry. We also reviewed skills, finished our shopping spree, and completed a digital decimal escape room. The girls are also creating their own esti-mystery slide set. I will share those next week!

Language Arts: This week's letter asked the girls to write a letter of appreciation for mom. These letters are on the back of their portraits. I hope you enjoy this keepsake!  

Social Studies:We assessed the southeast region by locating, naming, and labeling the states and capital cities. Next, we will review the 12 states of the midwest.

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         Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Vivienne Neal
• Middle School Information 
• May 13: Read-In Fundraiser
• May 21: fifth grade and MS performing arts visits
• 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 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